Petrographic Examination of Bell Canyon Tests (BCT) 1-FF Field Grouts over a Three-Year Period.

Abstract

The Bell Canyon field test involving the placement of two grout plugs took place 26 September 1979 (Plug 1) and 14 February 1980 (Plug 2), respectively. Samples cast in the field were brought to WES and cured in hole AEC-7 (lease) brine. Samples were examined periodically through 1 year and then at 2- and 3- years age to obtain petrographic, physical, and some chemical data. This report deals solely with the petrographic data as the physical data have been presented in other reports. Cracking of specimens was observed; this was believed to be due largely to moisture and temperature changes in the laboratory. The grout from the two placements at ages up to 3 years showed no significant overall deterioration or alteration from the original grout. The Plug 1 and Plug 2 samples will continue to be examined by XRD and SEM at 1-year intervals for an indefinite time.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA132725

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