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Effect of a nuclear explosive in oil shale

Author
Werth, G. C.
Published
United States : [publisher not identified], 1971.
[Oak Ridge, Tennessee] : [U.S. Atomic Energy Commission], 1971.
Physical Description
microfiche : negative ; 11 x 15 cm

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Summary
It has been more than three years since Bronco was designed. Meanwhile, more nuclear explosion effects data has become available. The French have presented 8 or 10 papers on their work in the Sahara, and the Soviets have given a description of their work. In view of this new data, it was thought worthwhile to put a team together at the Laboratory and assess the total situation again, placing special emphasis on evaluating this new information. The nature of the fractured region surrounding the cavity is the crucial issue in considering an oil shale application; therefore, in the reassessment major attention was given to analyzing and interpreting the fracture data. The need for this analysis is reinforced by the realization that if oil shale recovery using nuclear explosives is to be an economical proposition, not only will oil have to come out of the chimney but it must also come out of the fractured regions surrounding the chimney.
Report Numbers
UCRL-73131; CONF-710235-1
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Collection
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission depository collection.
Note
DOE contract number: W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI Identifier 7216624
Research organization: California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.
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