| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6364764 | Water Research | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Solid waste generated in this process (i.e., barite) will incorporate over 99% of radium present in the flowback water, which offers the possibility to control the fate of naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) brought to the surface by unconventional gas extraction. Sludge recirculation in the treatment process can be used to increase the size of barite particles formed by mixing flowback water and AMD to meet specifications for use as a weighting agent in drilling fluid. This alternative management approach for NORM can be used to offset the treatment cost and promote flowback water reuse, reduce environmental impacts of AMD and reduce pressure on fresh water sources.
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Authors
Can He, Tieyuan Zhang, Radisav D. Vidic,