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Utilization of oil-based mud drilling cuttings wastes from shale gas extraction for cement clinker production

Environmental Science and Pollution Research volume 27, pages 33075–33084 (2020)Cite this article

Abstract

A large amount of oil-based mud drilling cuttings (OBMDC) are generated during shale gas extraction, which adversely affects the environment. In order to realize the resource utilization of waste, the object of this paper is to study the feasibility of OBMDC to produce cement clinker. The results showed that at relatively low calcination temperature, adding a certain amount of OBMDC can produce cement clinker successfully and reduce fuel consumption. The compressive strength, hydration performance, and physical characteristics of clinker with 0, 3, 6, and 9% OBMDC were investigated by chemical analysis methods, X-ray diffraction, isothermal calorimetry, mercury intrusion, and energy dispersive spectroscopy. The results showed that the formulated cement has good hydration performance and the compressive strength also meets relevant standards. The heavy metal ions leaching test showed that the preparation of cement clinker by a low amount of OBMDC could effectively reduce the toxicity of OBMDC. In general, the preparation of cement clinker by OBMDC can realize the resource utilization of waste, effectively reduce its toxicity, and play a positive role in environmental protection.

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This work was supported by the National Key R&D Plan (grant no. 2016YFC0701004), the National Natural Science Fund (grant no. 51402246), and the Sichuan Science and Technology Program (grant no. 2019ZDZX0024).

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    Hang Lai, Shuzhen Lv & Laibao Liu

  2. State Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Energy Materials, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Zhenyu Lai, No. 59, Qinglong Avenue Middle Section, Fucheng District, Mianyang City, 621010, Sichuan Province, China

    Zhenyu Lai & Zhongyuan Lu

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Lai, H., Lv, S., Lai, Z. et al. Utilization of oil-based mud drilling cuttings wastes from shale gas extraction for cement clinker production . Environ Sci Pollut Res 27, 33075–33084 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-09541-2

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Keywords

  • Oil-based mud drilling cuttings
  • Cement clinker
  • Leaching toxicity
  • Hydration