GB2018333A - Mining sulphur - Google Patents
Mining sulphurInfo
- Publication number
- GB2018333A GB2018333A GB7850148A GB7850148A GB2018333A GB 2018333 A GB2018333 A GB 2018333A GB 7850148 A GB7850148 A GB 7850148A GB 7850148 A GB7850148 A GB 7850148A GB 2018333 A GB2018333 A GB 2018333A
- Authority
- GB
- United Kingdom
- Prior art keywords
- boreholes
- sulphur
- repression
- depression
- brine
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Granted
Links
- NINIDFKCEFEMDL-UHFFFAOYSA-N Sulfur Chemical compound [S] NINIDFKCEFEMDL-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 title abstract 7
- 239000005864 Sulphur Substances 0.000 title abstract 7
- 238000005065 mining Methods 0.000 title abstract 2
- 239000012267 brine Substances 0.000 abstract 4
- HPALAKNZSZLMCH-UHFFFAOYSA-M sodium;chloride;hydrate Chemical compound O.[Na+].[Cl-] HPALAKNZSZLMCH-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 abstract 4
- 150000003839 salts Chemical class 0.000 abstract 3
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 abstract 2
- 239000000155 melt Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000012266 salt solution Substances 0.000 abstract 1
Classifications
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
- E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
- E21B43/00—Methods or apparatus for obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells
- E21B43/285—Melting minerals, e.g. sulfur
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- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Geology (AREA)
- Mining & Mineral Resources (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
- Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
- General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Geochemistry & Mineralogy (AREA)
- Physical Water Treatments (AREA)
Abstract
A method of mining sulphur from an underground deposit overlying a soluble salt layer, wherein spaced parallel rows of repression boreholes and depression boreholes are drilled to penetrate into the salt layer, production boreholes are provided in a row intermediate the repression and depression boreholes, hot water or brine is introduced to the salt layer through the repression boreholes to create a superheated salt solution which is directed into the sulphur deposit, brine is pumped out through the depression boreholes thereby causing a flow of hot brine through the sulphur deposit from the repression to the depression boreholes which melts and entrains sulphur, and this molten sulphur is pumped up through the production boreholes. Hot water or brine is also introduced through the production boreholes to keep sulphur filters at the lower ends of the production boreholes clear.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB7850148A GB2018333B (en) | 1978-01-18 | 1978-12-28 | Mining sulphur |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB207478 | 1978-01-18 | ||
| GB7850148A GB2018333B (en) | 1978-01-18 | 1978-12-28 | Mining sulphur |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| GB2018333A true GB2018333A (en) | 1979-10-17 |
| GB2018333B GB2018333B (en) | 1982-01-06 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB7850148A Expired GB2018333B (en) | 1978-01-18 | 1978-12-28 | Mining sulphur |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| GB (1) | GB2018333B (en) |
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1978
- 1978-12-28 GB GB7850148A patent/GB2018333B/en not_active Expired
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| GB2018333B (en) | 1982-01-06 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 732 | Registration of transactions, instruments or events in the register (sect. 32/1977) | ||
| 732 | Registration of transactions, instruments or events in the register (sect. 32/1977) | ||
| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 19931228 |