A process for chemical ice destruction and its application to northern mining problems
CIM Bulletin, Vol. 75, No. 839, 1982
ROGER C. PARSONS, Associate Professor, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Nfld.
The problems presented by ice formation and interference with processes, structures and mechanical operations in the mining industry can be expected to increase sharply as more of our mineral needs are supplied from the far north. A process of rapid ice destruction is presented which lends itself to the effective removal or penetration of ice. Suggestions are offered for applying the system to problems related to mining activity in cold environments. The system can be readily adapted to large-scale operation, the reactant components being transported in crystalline form and volatilized on site.
Mots Clés:
Northern mining, Ice, Chemicals, Permafrost, Drilling
