Solution Mining (Leaving Cert Engineering): Flashcards
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Solution mining definition
Solution mining definition
Extraction method for ores that dissolve easily in water
Key advantage of solution mining
Key advantage of solution mining
Extracts minerals in-situ (in place), no extensive excavation
Number of bore holes in solution mining
Number of bore holes in solution mining
Two - one for injection, one for recovery
Purpose of injection well
Purpose of injection well
Bore hole used to pump water down to ore deposit
Purpose of recovery well
Purpose of recovery well
Bore hole to bring mineral-rich solution to surface
Direction water is pumped in injection well
Direction water is pumped in injection well
Down to the ore deposit
Direction solution moves in recovery well
Direction solution moves in recovery well
Up to the surface
What creates mineral-rich solution underground
What creates mineral-rich solution underground
Water mixing with and dissolving soluble ore
Most common application of solution mining
Most common application of solution mining
Uranium extraction
Rock salt solution mining product
Rock salt solution mining product
Brine that is pumped to the surface
Safety advantage of solution mining
Safety advantage of solution mining
Workers don't need to enter dangerous underground spaces
Environmental benefit of solution mining
Environmental benefit of solution mining
Reduced surface disruption and minimal landscape disturbance
Alternative term for solution mining
Alternative term for solution mining
In-situ leaching
Ore deposit pocket
Ore deposit pocket
Underground location where valuable minerals are concentrated