Surface Mining Operations In Oil Sands

Author : C. A. Poveda
Publisher : WIT Press
ISBN 13 : 1845649583
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Surface Mining Operations in Oil Sands written by C. A. Poveda and published by WIT Press. This book was released on 2014-07-23 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The creation of the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) – commonly known as the Brundtland Commission – and the publication in 1987 of its report, "Our Common Future", marked a turning point towards finding the balance among society, economy, and environment. Since then, governments have improved regulations; new standards have been developed; management and process practices have addressed potential gaps; public and private organisations have taken initiative through the creation of committees and programs; and research covering all areas of sustainable development has become a priority for academics and practitioners. These different sources serve as the basis for a pre-selection process of sustainable development indicators (SDIs). While some sources do not specifically address certain industries, the pre-selection process suggested in this book studies and analyses each SDI’s resource and the possible applicability of already-identified indicators. An assertive set of SDIs is not solely based on regulatory systems, as measuring sustainability cannot become a bureaucratic process, and neither can any other SDI’s source single-handedly determine or mandate the final set of indicators, as the real objective is to assist decision-makers and effectively engage stakeholders. This book presents an analysis of six different sources for pre-selecting SDIs, accompanied by a methodology to then finalise with a set of SDIs for the surface mining operations in oil sands projects. Surface mining projects are complex operations with several social, economic, environmental, and health impacts. As the government and oil sands developers are turning towards increasing productivity with a more conscious sustainable development approach, a pre-selection of SDIs is required to assist further formal multi-criteria selection processes.

Author : National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Surface Mining and Reclamation
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Surface Mining of Non-coal Minerals written by National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Surface Mining and Reclamation and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Surface Mining and Reclamation
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Surface Mining of Non-coal Minerals, Appendix: Mining and processing of oil shale and tar sands written by National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Surface Mining and Reclamation and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Canada. Department of Energy, Mines and Resources
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Oil Sands and Heavy Oils written by Canada. Department of Energy, Mines and Resources and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Companion to 'Oil and Natural gas resources of Canada, 1976'. Describes resources at Lloydminster, Cold Lake, Athabasca, Peace River, Wabasca and Buffalo Head, including recovery technologies and estimates of recoverable oil.

Author : R. Singhal
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 9 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Productivity and Equipment Selection in Surface Mining of Oil Sands written by R. Singhal and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 9 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ursula Thorley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 570 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Open Pit Mine Planning written by Ursula Thorley and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last decade mineable oil sands production in Canada has grown rapidly. Constraints on the planning and design processes employed by surface mining oil sands operations vary in distinct ways from other commodities mined by both hard and soft rock open pit methods. The unique waste handling needs, including tailings disposal, of contemporary oil sands mining requires specific planning considerations. It is the purpose of this research to analyze and document a conventional hard rock, metal mine planning system, and contrast this with the unconventional mine planning system used by oil sands mines. Systems activity models of both the conventional and unconventional systems are developed in support of documenting and contrasting the two systems. Constraints unique to oil sands mine planning are identified and their impact on the oil sands mine planning system are documented. The impacts of challenging waste handling and storage requirements and a uniquely prescriptive regulatory environment defining mineable ore are identified as key constraints. The research concludes with a proposal for a new planning system to better support the planning of oil sands mines. The proposed system respects the unique waste management considerations in oil sands planning and revisits the current regulatory approach to ensuring resource recovery. The proposed system is compatible with traditional approaches to economic analysis in open pit planning, and with emerging best practices to manage technical and economic uncertainty, improve project optimization, and develop robust mine plans.

Author : Bruce A. Kennedy
Publisher : SME
ISBN 13 : 9780873351027
Total Pages : 1214 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Surface Mining, Second Edition written by Bruce A. Kennedy and published by SME. This book was released on 1990 with total page 1214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This SME classic is both a reference book for the working engineer and a textbook for the mining student. This hardcover edition gives a brief history of surface mining and a general overview of the state of surface mining today--topics range from production and productivity to technological developments and trends in equipment. This extremely useful text takes the approach that exploration and mining geologists must be expert in a number of fields, including basic finance and economics, logistics, and pragmatic prospecting. Readers will find material on all these topics and more. The book's nine chapters include: Introduction, Exploration and Geology Techniques, Ore Reserve Estimation, Feasibility Studies and Project Financing, Planning and Design of Surface Mines, Mine Operations, Mine Capital and Operating Costs, Management and Organization, and Case Studies. The book is fully indexed.

Author : James G. Speight
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0124045529
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Oil Sand Production Processes written by James G. Speight and published by Gulf Professional Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-23 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The combination of global warming and peak oil has made finding alternative sources of energy more important than ever. Written in an easy-to-read format, Oil Sands Production Processes provide the reader with an understandable overview of the chemistry, engineering, and technology of oil sands. The various chapters have been written to include the latest developments in the oil sands industry, including evolving and new processes as well as the various environmental regulations. Overview of the chemistry, engineering, and technology of oil sands Updates on the evolving processes and new processes Evolving and new environmental regulations regarding oil sands production processes

Author : United States. Department of the Interior
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Surface Mining and Our Environment written by United States. Department of the Interior and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 41 pages
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Download or read book Overview of Oil Sands Development and Its Role in Meeting Canada's Energy Needs written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chapter 1 of this presentation reviews the number & size of oil sand deposits around the world and chapter 2 focusses on the oil sands of Alberta, with an evaluation of the province's in-place bitumen volumes, mineable reserves, and in-situ reserves. Chapter 3 outlines the current status of oil sand development in the province, including the Suncor & Syncrude operations as well as proposed projects and experimental schemes. Chapter 4 describes the role of the Energy Resources Conservation Board in oil sand development and discusses concerns related to surface mining & in-situ operations. Chapters 5 & 6 discuss factors affecting the determination & development of mineable reserves and the concluding parts discuss the role of oil sands in meeting Canadian energy needs.