Method of using a silicate-containing stream from a hydrocarbon operation or from a geothermal source to treat fluid tailings by chemically-induced micro-agglomeration

摘要

Disclosed is a method for treating oil sands tailings. The tailings are conditioned with an aluminate and treated with a silicate-containing stream from a hydrocarbon operation or from a geothermal source to produce chemically-induced micro-agglomerates (CIMA) and water.