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Citation Label: GEN122
Publication Name: Closed-Loop Drilling System: A Viable Alternative to Reserve Waste Pits (subscription required)
Publication Type: Case Study
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Author Name: Rogers, D.
Other Authors: D. Smith, G. Fout, W. Marchbanks
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Publication Year: 2006
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Annotation: A uniquely engineered on-site drilling waste treatment system holds the potential for eliminating or dramatically reducing the widespread use of environmentally problematic reserve pits, while lowering costs in the process.The technology not only significantly reduces waste volume, long-term liability and costs but the dry condition of the treated material enhances disposal or re-use characteristics.
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