Chemical Interactions of Hydraulic Fracturing Biocides with Natural Pyrite

In conjunction with horizontal drilling, hydraulic fracturing or fracking has enabled the recovery of natural gas from low permeable shale formations. In addition to water, these fracking fluids employ proppants and up to 38 different chemical additives to improve the efficiency of the process. One...

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Main Author: Consolazio, Nizette A.
Format: Others
Published: Research Showcase @ CMU 2017
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Online Access:http://repository.cmu.edu/dissertations/1071
http://repository.cmu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2110&context=dissertations