Title: Literature review on the disposal of drilling waste solids
Description: ABSTRACT: This project examines the extent and environmental acceptability of burying and drilling waste solids produced by petroleum exploration. A major problem may be soil compaction from the operation of heavy equipment. The study outlines chemical characteristics of fresh water, salt water and invert muds. The legislation involving burial of drilling waste is also examined.
Subjects: Compaction, Drilling muds, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Drilling muds, Environmental aspects of Oil well drilling, Environmental aspects of Waste disposal in the ground, Fresh water, Oil well drilling, Petroleum industry and trade, Saline water, Soils, Waste disposal, Waste disposal in the ground, Waste water, Water chemistry