Detailed sampling, characterization and greenhouse pot trials relative to drilling wastes in Alberta

By T. M. Macyk

Subjects: Waste disposal, Drilling muds, Environmental aspects, Oil well drilling

Description: ABSTRACT : This project involved detailed sampling, characterization and greenhouse studies relative to drilling wastes. The pH values, lime values, oil contents and total elemental analyses were taken. Addition of the wastes caused increases in pH, and differences in elemental content.