Disposal of slurry in underground geologic formations

Details Disposal of slurry in underground geologic formations Disposal of slurry in underground geologic formations

2011-03-15

2011-03-15

Kreck, John (Department: 3672)

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Subterranean waste disposal, containment, or treatment

Reexamination Certificate

active

07905683

ABSTRACT:
The current invention provides processes and apparatuses for introducing slurry into underground geological formations thereby disposing of the slurry, while also sequestering carbon dioxide and collecting methane from the slurry.

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