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WATER CONSERVATION WITH NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVES

Author
Higgins, G.
Published
United States : [publisher not identified], 1961.
[Oak Ridge, Tennessee] : [U.S. Atomic Energy Commission], 1961.
Physical Description
microfiche : negative ; 8 x 13 cm

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Summary
Application of nuclear explosives to water resource conservation has been one of the areas of study included in the Plowshare Program since its inception. Several possibilities, including creation of inexpensive water diversion canals, large permeable zones for waste or brine disposal or for underground recharge, and construction of surface storage basins, continue to appear attractive. Creation of new underground storage volume and salt water conversion seem, on the basis of available information, less likely to be successful. Production of earth dams by explosive emplacement is being considered. In all of these studies, which make use of data obtained from past nuclear tests, evaluation of safety problems constitutes a major effort. In many cases there is presentiy insufficient information to make firm conclusions, while in a few there appear to be no insurmountable safety problems. If results of studies continue to be encouraging, nuclear explosives may make possible projects which have hitherto been too large or costly to consider. These applications may be possible within the next decade or two. (auth)
Report Numbers
UCRL-6588
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Collection
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission depository collection.
Note
DOE contract number: W-7405-ENG-48
NSA number: NSA-18-001843
OSTI Identifier 4158001
Research organization: California. Univ., Livermore. Lawrence Radiation Lab.
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