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Appendix C: Committee on Deep Disposal
Appendix C: Committee on Deep Disposal
Pages 82-90
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Hubbert started the discussion by diagramm~ng two types of geologic structures mentioned ~ previous conferences: A synclinal basin of sedimentary rocks, the lower porous strata contaz~g brine. Sedimentary rocks of uniform, low regional dip, i" which the water might be static or might be in motion, e .
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(T. ;ndecy} A bed of sedimentary rock having the Kept ~d structural configuration deemed acceptable for waste storage is very likely to be below the zone of potable water -- to be fired why brine -- the flow of deep waters (whether potable or salty} is probably very slow - - diffusion is probably slow.
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across the country, many of which are known to contain br~ne-bearing strata at depth; some are not sufficiently weU known to be sure of Me nature of the deep waters but they may be freshwater bearing. Basins of uncertain potability Major br~ne-bearing basing Michigan Basin various Appalachian synclines Northeastern Louisiana Southcentral Oklahoma Illinois Basin various West Texas basins Denver Basin, Colo .
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4. 3 The Great Basis Province contend; many potential disposal sites ~ the form of deep gravel-filled topographic basins as well as structural basins in deformed sedimentary rock.
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as follows: Experience with two, permeable zones between confining beds shows that long-term withdrawal of brine can draw water from confining becis, as evidenced by changes In salinity, hardness, and other data ~ industrial records. In a submarine aquifer the contact between fresh and salt water may be far off shore, as shown by fresh water wells and springs; might radioactive wastes escape to ocean from leaks In the aquifer?
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Ejection of liquid into permeable formation raises pressure. Cracks, faults, unplugged or poorly plugged drill holes (locations in many cases unmowed Louis permit wastes to leak out of formation intended for storage and enter formations conta~g valuable oft or water.
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12. In order to obtain a clearer idea of the magnitude of the wastedisposal problem, the following calculation was made: Suppo se that beginning ~ 1 960, nuclear paws r were produced at a rate equal to the present entire power output of the Unitec~ States, and the waste products, diluted to the extent of 50 gallons of water per gram of fission products, were injected underground into a sancistone 100 feet thick, having 20 percent porosity, what would be the area of the sane!
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The total volume of waste, at ten-fold dilution, produced by a 100,000 megawatt power economy (as';urning 5 gal/gmU235) is IT or less of the Dual extraction of petroleum in the United States .
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That the liquids containing the nuclear waste, shall have a greater specific gravity when introduced into the reservoir titan the liquids air eady present in the reservoir; 2. That the liquids shad be stored uncergrouna preferably where Obey will remai" under essentially static conditions; 3.
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