the Use of Ionic Mixing Curves in Differentiating Oil Field Brine from Natural Brine in a Fresh Water Aquifer

1985 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 65-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vernon A. Mast
Keyword(s):  
Fresh Water ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Mixing Curves ◽  
Natural Brine

Mine failure associated with a pressurized brine horizon; Retsof salt mine, western New York

2000 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel W. Gowan ◽  
Steven M. Trader
Keyword(s):  
Nineteenth Century ◽  
New York ◽  
Fresh Water ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Fluid Pressure ◽  
Late Nineteenth Century ◽  
Salt Mine ◽  
Eventual Loss ◽  
Brine Pools ◽  
Natural Brine

Abstract The eventual loss of the Retsof Salt Mine from flooding was initiated on March 12, 1994 with a magnitude 3.6 earthquake, the collapse of a small-pillar panel, an initial inrush of brine and gas to the mine and a sustained inflow of fresh water. An examination of closure data for two mine panels involved in the inflow suggested an anomalous buildup of fluid pressure above the panels in the period leading up to their collapse. The initial brine and gas inflow immediately following the collapse coincided with the apparent relief of the excess pressure. The potential existence of a pre-collapse, pressurized, brine and gas pool above the panels was investigated through an analysis of nineteenth century solution mining data, a review of recent salt mine data, and an interpretation of geologic and geophysical data from post-collapse investigations. Published reports from the nineteenth century reveal that natural brine and gas pools existed in the region prior to mining. Correlation of gamma ray logs with geologic logs from contemporary drill holes and core holes provided a mechanism for interpreting the distribution of those natural brine pools. Our investigation indicated that natural gas and brine pools existed within Unit D of the Syracuse Formation approximately 160 ft above the mining horizon. Such brine accumulation apparently formed from the circulation of meteoric water through vertical discontinuities that were connected to overlying fresh water aquifers long before mining began in the valley in the late nineteenth century.

Investigation of an Innovative Technology for Oil-Field Brine Treatment

1989 ◽  
Vol 21 (12) ◽  
pp. 1849-1852 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Mišković ◽  
B. Dalmacija ◽  
Z. Hain ◽  
E. Karlović ◽  
S. Marić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Fresh Water ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Advanced Treatment ◽  
Oil Removal ◽  
Biological Activated Carbon ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Complete Treatment ◽  
Brine Treatment

Various aspects of an innovative technology for oil field brine treatment were investigated on a laboratory scale. The both free and dispersed oily matter were separated by gravitation and sedimentation. Apart from the physico-chemical oil removal process, special attention was paid to different variants of improved microbiological treatment: dilution with fresh water and application of powdered activated carbon (PAC). Advanced treatment was carried out on granular biological activated carbon (GBAC). A technological scheme for complete treatment was proposed.

Vegetation damage in an oil field in the Niger Delta of Nigeria

1988 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. A. Fagbami ◽  
E. J. Udo ◽  
C. T. I. Odu
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Ground Water ◽  
Fresh Water ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Salt Water ◽  
Soil Surface ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Aerial Photographs ◽  
Salt Tolerant ◽  
Water Zone

ABSTRACTAn investigation into the causes of massive destruction of the vegetation around Tsekelewu Oil Field in the Niger Delta was carried out. The 200 km2 area suffering varying degrees of damage was mapped and the damage quantified by photo interpretation of black and white aerial photographs. Soil, surface and ground water samples were taken from the various zones for chemical analyses which included the determination of pH, electrical conductivity and soluble salt analysis.The results showed that salt accumulation decreased from the sea inland-wards, with some upsurge in the saline-fresh water transitional zone where the greatest damage occurred. The electrical conductivity of the ground water varied from 45 dS m−1 in the area of greatest damage to less than 4 dS m−1 in the fresh water zone where there was no apparent damage. The salt-tolerant species along the coast were not affected, but in the transitional saline-fresh water zone in which the electrical conductivity of ground water was greater than 30 dS m−1, all the vegetation including the relatively salt-tolerant white mangrove (Avicennia africana) were killed. This destruction is attributed to high salinity caused by salt water incursion from the sea.

Aplikasi metode tahanan jenis dalam studi geologi karst Gua Seropan di Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-116
Author(s):  
Pulung A. Pranantya ◽  
Nurlia Sadikin
Keyword(s):  
Fresh Water ◽  
Ground Surface ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Raw Water ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Resistivity Method ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Underground River ◽  
Initial Exploration

In terms of geology, most areas in south of the Gunungkidul District in Central Java consist of the Wonosari formation limestone. The land is generally very dry and source of raw water is also difficult to reach. Findings on the existence of underground river in caves, however, indicate the potential amount of water within the area, especially in the eastern part of the Gunungkidul District. Although limited information available, some fishermen have discovered that Seropan cave contains fresh water source. This cave is situated at 65 m below the cliff. Initial exploration, which done using a multichannel resistivity method, confirmed the availability of freshwater in the cave and underground river. The isopach of cave depth is found in ranges of 80 200 m below the ground surface. The water of Seropan cave can be utilized by implementing pipeline or by drilling at the suggested point based on the interpretation results, i.e. 110o2223.6388 EL 8o42.874 SL. [DY1][PP2][DY1]Perbaiki grammarIn terms of geology, most areas in south of Gunungkidul District in Central Java consist of the Wonosari formation limestone. The land is generally very dry and source of raw water is also difficult to reach. Findings on the exixtence of underground river in caves, however, indicate potential amount of water within the area especially in eastern part of Gunungkidul District. Although limited information available, some fishermans has discovered that Seropan cave contain fresh water source. This cave is situated at 65 m below the cliff. Initial exploration, which done using multichannel resistivity method, confirmed the availability of freshwater in the cave and underground river. The iso pach of cave depth is found in ranges of 80 200 m below the ground surface. The water of Seropan cave can be utilized by implementing pipeline or by drilling at the suggested point based on the interpretation results i.e. 110o2223.6388 EL 8o42.874 SL.[PP2]Sudah diperbaiki

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