METHOD FOR REFUSE DISPOSAL IN SOLUTION-MINES SALT CAVITIES

摘要

A method for Refuse Disposal in Solution-Mined Salt Cavities. Firstly, form a solution-mined salt cavity having an inlet shaft and an outlet shaft. Secondly, crush refuse to a particulate size of less than one inch. Thirdly, compact particulate refuse into sheets less than one inch in thickness at densities in excess of 77 pounds per cubic foot. Fourthly, break the sheets into cubes less than one inch. Fifthly, mix the cubes with brine to form a slurry with a minimum volume ratio of 2 portions brine to 1 portion cubes. Sixthly, inject the slurry through the inlet shaft into a brine filled salt cavity, whereby the cubes, being denser than the brine, settle to the bottom of the salt cavity.