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Solar-Assisted Solution-Mining ConceptBrine heated in solar pond dissolves minerals from deposits. In proposed solution-mining process, hot brine is pumped down one well and recovered at one or more other wells. Emerging brine is rich in desired mineral. Brine is evaporated in solar ponds to recover mineral.
Document ID
19820000146
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Dowler, W. L.
(CALTECH)
French, R. L.
(CALTECH)
Becker, J. C. J.
(CALTECH)
Bills, J.
(Kerr McGee Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1983
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 7
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Physical Sciences
Report/Patent Number
NPO-15343
Accession Number
82B10146
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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