Essays about: "Kvarntorp"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the word Kvarntorp.

  1. 1. Trace element leaching from alum shale fines and red ash from Kvarntorp during a large column test

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Helena Rydfjord; [2022]
    Keywords : Alum shale; Leachate; Trace elements; Kvarntorp;

    Abstract : Fuel shortage during the Second World War led to oil production in Kvarntorp, Kumla during 1942-1966 by pyrolyzing alum shale rich in pyrite, FeS2, and organic material such as kerogen. This production has led to a lot of waste laying deposited out in the open after the mining closed and has had negative environmental impact in the form of ongoing weathering and leaching of acidic water and leaching of trace elements into its surroundings. READ MORE

  3. 2. ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF KVARNTORPSHÖGEN Dose and Radiological Risk Assessments for Humans and Biota

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    Author : Felicia Hultqvist; [2021-04-06]
    Keywords : Medical physics; NORM; TENORM; Shale ash; Uranium; Polonium; Radiological risk; Humans; Biota;

    Abstract : Background: The pile Kvarntorpshögen and the lakes Surpölen and Norrtorpssjön are the remains of an industry which mined and processed oil shales to extract oil during World War II. The pile mainly consists of shale ash, a waste from the production, while the lakes are nowadays water-filled mining pits. READ MORE

  4. 3. Inversion of SkyTEM Data Based on Geophysical Logging Results for Groundwater Exploration in Örebro, Sweden

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Geovetenskap och miljöteknik

    Author : Andrée Kindlund; [2021]
    Keywords : SkyTEM; hydrogeophysics; geophysical logging; A priori; groundwater exploration;

    Abstract : Declining groundwater tables threatens several municipalities in Sweden which drinking water is collected from. To ensure a sound drinking water supply, the Geological Survey of Sweden has initiated a groundwater exploration plan. READ MORE

  5. 4. Alternative Test Methods for Mine Trucks and Loaders to Reduce Environmental Impact, Improve Lead Time and Productivity

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

    Author : Petter Aksnes; [2019]
    Keywords : operations development; deviations; wastes; production flow; machine testing; verksamhetsutveckling; avvikelser; slöserier; produktionsflöde; maskinprovning;

    Abstract : Epiroc manufactures and develops equipment for the mining and infrastructure industry. This thesis has been performed at Epiroc Underground Rock Excavation (URE) in Örebro, the company’s largest production unit for underground machines. In this project MH machines (material handling) have been investigated, i.e loaders and trucks. READ MORE

  6. 5. Mineral barrier systems for the treatment of metal-polluted water from an alum shale deposit

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Isabell Gärtner; [2014]
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    Abstract : Oil and gas were recovered from alum shale (black shale) at Kvarntorp, Närke,during a period of 24 years. One of the remnants of this industry is a 100 m highdeposit with high contents of uranium, arsenic, molybdenum, vanadium and otherelements. READ MORE