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HYDROFRACTURING [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geological Research and Exploration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fracturing
1, record 1, English, fracturing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- formation fracturing 2, record 1, English, formation%20fracturing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A technique used to create or enlarge fractures in a geologic formation. 3, record 1, English, - fracturing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Common soil fracturing techniques include : blast-enhanced fracturing, pneumatic fracturing(PF)... and hydrofracturing. 4, record 1, English, - fracturing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fracturation
1, record 1, French, fracturation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération qui consiste à créer des fissures dans une formation géologique ou à élargir les fissures déjà existantes. 2, record 1, French, - fracturation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-08-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Geology
- Geochemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- metamorphic water
1, record 2, English, metamorphic%20water
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- metamorphic H2O 2, record 2, English, metamorphic%20H2O
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Water that is driven out of rocks by the process of metamorphism and that is commonly involved in the process. 3, record 2, English, - metamorphic%20water
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Metasomatism is initiated by the separation of a magmatic-hydrothermal fluid released by crystallization and hydrofracturing of the pluton, which may combine with metamorphic waters to transport base metal cations and sulphur. 4, record 2, English, - metamorphic%20water
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The four major types of water - magmatic, sea water and/or connate, meteoric and metamorphic - have characteristic hydrogen ... and oxygen ... isotopic ratios ... 5, record 2, English, - metamorphic%20water
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Metamorphic H2O 6, record 2, English, - metamorphic%20water
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Géologie
- Géochimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- eau métamorphique
1, record 2, French, eau%20m%C3%A9tamorphique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- H2O métamorphique 2, record 2, French, H2O%20m%C3%A9tamorphique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- eau de métamorphisme 3, record 2, French, eau%20de%20m%C3%A9tamorphisme
correct, feminine noun
- eau associée au métamorphisme 4, record 2, French, eau%20associ%C3%A9e%20au%20m%C3%A9tamorphisme
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Eau expulsée des roches par le métamorphisme. 5, record 2, French, - eau%20m%C3%A9tamorphique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les données physiques, chimiques et isotopiques sur les inclusions fluides [...] permettent [...] de définir cinq catégories d'eaux en fonction de leur origine : météorique [...]; océanique [...]; connée fossile [...]; métamorphique; magmatique; auxquelles on peut ajouter les eaux juvéniles dérivées du manteau. 6, record 2, French, - eau%20m%C3%A9tamorphique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
H2O métamorphique 7, record 2, French, - eau%20m%C3%A9tamorphique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Geología
- Geoquímica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- agua metamórfica
1, record 2, Spanish, agua%20metam%C3%B3rfica
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agua expulsada de las rocas durante el proceso de metamorfismo. 2, record 2, Spanish, - agua%20metam%C3%B3rfica
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-08-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Metals Mining
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- metasomatic fluid
1, record 3, English, metasomatic%20fluid
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Metasomatism is initiated by the separation of a magmatic-hydrothermal fluid released by crystallization and hydrofracturing of the pluton, which may combine with metamorphic waters to transport base metal cations and sulphur. Metasomatic fluids pass along pluton and dyke contacts, stratigraphic contacts, fractures and other permeable pathways and infiltrate the surrounding wall rocks. 2, record 3, English, - metasomatic%20fluid
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Mines métalliques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fluide métasomatique
1, record 3, French, fluide%20m%C3%A9tasomatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les endoskarns se développent essentiellement dans les districts où les fluides métasomatiques ont utilisé des calcaires argileux, des volcanites ou des dykes, très perméables de par leur fracturation, comme dans les gisements de fer circumpacifiques associés aux andésites. 2, record 3, French, - fluide%20m%C3%A9tasomatique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les fluides métasomatiques circulent le long des contacts des plutons et des dykes, des contacts stratigraphiques, des charnières de plis, des fractures et d'autres voies perméables et s'infiltrent dans les roches encaissantes. 3, record 3, French, - fluide%20m%C3%A9tasomatique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-07-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- crystallization
1, record 4, English, crystallization
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The solidification of magma or lava usually involves a joining of ions to produce crystalline solids, a process called crystallization. 2, record 4, English, - crystallization
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Metasomatism is initiated by the separation of a magmatic-hydrothermal fluid released by crystallization and hydrofracturing of the pluton... 3, record 4, English, - crystallization
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cristallisation
1, record 4, French, cristallisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénomène par lequel se produit la formation d'un cristal selon un des processus suivants : 1 - refroidissement d'un corps en fusion [...] 2, record 4, French, - cristallisation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le métasomatisme est amorcé par la séparation d'un fluide magmatique-hydrothermal libéré par la cristallisation et la fracturation hydraulique du pluton. 3, record 4, French, - cristallisation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cristalización
1, record 4, Spanish, cristalizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formación de cristales. 1, record 4, Spanish, - cristalizaci%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-06-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- stratigraphic channelway
1, record 5, English, stratigraphic%20channelway
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hydrothermal fluids, released by crystallization and hydrofracturing of the pluton, infiltrated stratigraphic and structural channelways to react with calcareous host rock and calc-silicate hornfels to form prograde skarn. 1, record 5, English, - stratigraphic%20channelway
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- voie stratigraphique
1, record 5, French, voie%20stratigraphique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fluides hydrothermaux, libérés par la cristallisation et la fracturation hydraulique du pluton, se sont infiltrés par les voies stratigraphiques et structurales, puis ont réagi avec les roches hôtes calcareuses ainsi qu'avec les cornéennes calco-silicatées pour former des skarns d'altération prograde. 1, record 5, French, - voie%20stratigraphique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-05-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- prograde skarn formation
1, record 6, English, prograde%20skarn%20formation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The main stage of prograde skarn formation begins as the crystallizing magma releases hydrothermal fluid through conduits developed by hydrofracturing of the crystallized outer portion of the pluton and hornfels. 1, record 6, English, - prograde%20skarn%20formation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- formation de skarns par altération prograde
1, record 6, French, formation%20de%20skarns%20par%20alt%C3%A9ration%20prograde
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La phase principale de formation des skarns par altération prograde commence lorsque le magma en voie de cristallisation laisse s'échapper des fluides hydrothermaux dans des conduits produits par fracturation hydraulique dans la portion externe déjà cristallisée du pluton et les cornéennes encaissantes. 1, record 6, French, - formation%20de%20skarns%20par%20alt%C3%A9ration%20prograde
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-05-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- aqueous fluid
1, record 7, English, aqueous%20fluid
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- hydrous fluid 1, record 7, English, hydrous%20fluid
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Metasomatism is initiated by the separation of a magmatic-hydrothermal fluid released by crystallization and hydrofracturing of the pluton, and this aqueous fluid may combine with metamorphic waters to transport Fe, Mg, Si, Al, and base metal cations and sulphur. 1, record 7, English, - aqueous%20fluid
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fluide aqueux
1, record 7, French, fluide%20aqueux
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le métasomatisme est amorcé par la séparation d'un fluide magmatique-hydrothermal libéré par la cristallisation et la fracturation hydraulique du pluton. Ce fluide aqueux peut se combiner aux eaux métamorphiques pour transporter des cations de Fe, Mg, Si, Al et de métaux communs ainsi que du soufre. 1, record 7, French, - fluide%20aqueux
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-03-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
- Nuclear Waste Materials
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- hydrofracture disposal
1, record 8, English, hydrofracture%20disposal
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- hydrofracturing 2, record 8, English, hydrofracturing
- hydraulic injection 2, record 8, English, hydraulic%20injection
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are two forms of injection into deep geologic formations that have been suggested or used for LLW disposal: hydrofracture and deep well injection. Both methods are primarily useful only for liquid or finely ground wastes. They both take precautions to prevent contaminating useful aquifers by carefully selecting the geologic formations into which the waste is injected. Hydrofracture disposal also uses a very insoluble waste form. Generally, hydrofracture involves injection of a mixture of waste and liquid grouting materials under high pressure into a deep layered rock formation such as shale. The injected material causes layers of rock to separate and the material forms flat "sheets" extending out from the injection well. The grout causes some surface uplift near the injection well. 1, record 8, English, - hydrofracture%20disposal
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Because of difficulty in transporting liquid wastes safely, the hydrofracture facility must be located near the source of the waste. A hydrofracture site requires large, generally impermeable (to nearby aquifers) layered formations that fracture horizontally. The surface area needed and visual impact of a hydrofracture facility are relatively small. Major barriers to nuclide release are the grout (waste form) and the geologic formation used. Perhaps the greatest problem with hydraulic injection is that there is little control of fracture propagation and it is not possible to define the final geometry of the grout/waste sheets from the surface. 2, record 8, English, - hydrofracture%20disposal
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Hydrofracturing would not be appropriate for Eldorado wastes because of the large volume of waste and the questionable ability to dry and pulverize it to the necessary fineness(40 mesh or smaller). 2, record 8, English, - hydrofracture%20disposal
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
- Déchets nucléaires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- fracturation hydraulique
1, record 8, French, fracturation%20hydraulique
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de los desechos
- Desechos nucleares
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- fracturación hidráulica
1, record 8, Spanish, fracturaci%C3%B3n%20hidr%C3%A1ulica
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- hidrofracturación 1, record 8, Spanish, hidrofracturaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
- hidrofractura 2, record 8, Spanish, hidrofractura
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-09-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
- Nuclear Waste Materials
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- hydrofracture facility
1, record 9, English, hydrofracture%20facility
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because of difficulty in transporting liquid wastes safely, the hydrofracture facility must be located near the source of the waste. A hydrofracture site requires large, generally impermeable (to nearby aquifers) layered formations that fracture horizontally. The surface area needed and visual impact of a hydrofracture facility are relatively small. Major barriers to nuclide release are the grout (waste form) and the geologic formation used. Perhaps the greatest problem with hydraulic injection is that there is little control of fracture propagation and it is not possible to define the final geometry of the grout/waste sheets from the surface. 2, record 9, English, - hydrofracture%20facility
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
At Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the US Department of Energy has used hydrofracturing in shale formations for disposal of some liquid wastes. However, monitoring revealed that radionuclides are moving from the hydrofracture facility faster than expected and that operation has been stopped. 3, record 9, English, - hydrofracture%20facility
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
- Déchets nucléaires
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- installation de fracturation hydraulique
1, record 9, French, installation%20de%20fracturation%20hydraulique
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir aussi «fracturation hydraulique». 2, record 9, French, - installation%20de%20fracturation%20hydraulique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-09-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Waste Materials
- Waste Management
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- disposal of liquid wastes
1, record 10, English, disposal%20of%20liquid%20wastes
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- liquid waste disposal 2, record 10, English, liquid%20waste%20disposal
proposal
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the US Department of Energy has used hydrofracturing in shale formations for disposal of some liquid wastes. However, monitoring revealed that radionuclides are moving from the hydrofracture facility faster than expected and that operation has been stopped. 1, record 10, English, - disposal%20of%20liquid%20wastes
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Déchets nucléaires
- Gestion des déchets
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- évacuation de déchets liquides
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9vacuation%20de%20d%C3%A9chets%20liquides
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1987-01-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Underground Mining
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- rock/gas outburst 1, record 11, English, rock%2Fgas%20outburst
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rock/Gas Outbursts. Research continues to investigate the outburst phenomena within the Sydney coalfield; a recent study indicated that hydrofracturing techniques could be used for combatting outbursts. 1, record 11, English, - rock%2Fgas%20outburst
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In eastern Canada problems specifically related to deep mining are beginning to manifest themselves. As the Cape Breton Development Corporation (CBDC) extends both multi- and single-seam coal extraction beyond 700 m below seabed, the problems will become more pronounced. Strata mechanics research at the Cape Breton Coal Research Laboratory has been directed towards the evaluation of roadway support systems; assessment of existing mining practices related to gateroads and packing systems; mining subsidence; gas/rock outbursts; and field instrumentation to evaluate mine stability by gathering data on deformation and in situ stress. 2, record 11, English, - rock%2Fgas%20outburst
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation minière souterraine
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- coup de toit et dégagement de grisou
1, record 11, French, coup%20de%20toit%20et%20d%C3%A9gagement%20de%20grisou
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans l'Est canadien, des problèmes propres à l'extraction en profondeur commencent à apparaître. Les problèmes s'accentueront lorsque la Société de développement du Cap-Breton (SDCB) entreprendra l'extraction en filon simple et en filon multiple à des profondeurs supérieures à 700 m au-dessous du fond marin. Les travaux de recherche sur la mécanique des strates au Laboratoire de recherche sur le charbon du Cap-Breton ont porté sur les aspects suivants : évaluation des systèmes de soutènement des galeries; évaluation des pratiques actuelles en ce qui concerne les voies de taille et les remblais; subsidence; coups de toit et dégagements de grisou; et instruments permettant de recueillir des données sur la déformation et les contraintes in situ pour évaluer la stabilité des mines. 1, record 11, French, - coup%20de%20toit%20et%20d%C3%A9gagement%20de%20grisou
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-11-21
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Mining Operations
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- hydrofracturing technique 1, record 12, English, hydrofracturing%20technique
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In eastern Canadian underground coal mines :.... Hydrofracturing techniques were used to release stress in areas of the mine which are prone to outbursts. 1, record 12, English, - hydrofracturing%20technique
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation minière
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- technique d'hydrofracturation
1, record 12, French, technique%20d%27hydrofracturation
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un certain nombre d'études ont été menées dans les mines de charbon souterraines de l'Est canadien : (...) Des techniques d'hydrofracturation ont été utilisées pour diminuer la tension dans les zones de la mine sujettes aux coups de toit. 1, record 12, French, - technique%20d%27hydrofracturation
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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