Published August 2015 | Version v1
Journal article

Application of casing cutting and milling tools in borehole in-situ leaching uranium

  • 1. Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy, Beijing (China)
  • 2. Xinjiang Tianshan Uranium Co., Ltd, CNNC, Yining (China)

Description

The structure and working principle of casing cutting and milling tools are introduced and feasible schemes for in-situ leaching uranium are listed as well. Application examples of schemes in two experimental boreholes are verified. On this basis, advantages and disadvantages and application prospects of casing cutting and milling tools are anatomized. (authors)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Uranium Mining and Metallurgy
Journal Volume
34
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 153-156
ISSN
1000-8063

INIS

Country of Publication
China
Country of Input or Organization
China
INIS RN
51053252
Subject category
S11: NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS;
Descriptors DEI
BOREHOLES; CUTTING; LEACHING; MILLING; MINING; URANIUM; URANIUM DEPOSITS
Descriptors DEC
ACTINIDES; CAVITIES; DISSOLUTION; ELEMENTS; GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS; MACHINING; METALS; MINERAL RESOURCES; RESOURCES; SEPARATION PROCESSES

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Notes
2 figs., 4 tabs., 4 refs.