Characterization of mature fine tailings in the context of its response to chemical treatment

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dc.contributor.advisorXu, Zhenghe (Chemical and Materials Engineering)
dc.contributor.advisorMasliyah, Jacob (Chemical and Materials Engineering)
dc.contributor.authorSalehi, Mohammadreza
dc.contributor.otherSzymanski, Jozef (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-28T23:14:27Z
dc.date.available2025-05-28T23:14:27Z
dc.date.issued2010-11
dc.description.abstractContinuous accumulation of Mature Fine Tailings (MFT) is a major challenge to oil sands industry. To reduce the inventory of MFT through development of novel tailings treatment technologies, it is essential to understand the stabilization mechanism of fine solids in MFT. This project aims at characterizing fine solids of MFT. A novel method is developed in this study to understand characteristics of fine solids in MFT by studying their response to the changes in water chemistry and chemical treatment. Settling and rheological response of MFT to chemical additives is determined. Combined with solids characterization of the different layers of settled MFT, an enhanced understanding of stabilization of fine solids in MFT is gained. The knowledge generated through this study will provide a scientific basis for technology development of MFT treatment.
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.7939/R37J0J
dc.language.isoen
dc.rightsThis thesis is made available by the University of Alberta Libraries with permission of the copyright owner solely for non-commercial purposes. This thesis, or any portion thereof, may not otherwise be copied or reproduced without the written consent of the copyright owner, except to the extent permitted by Canadian copyright law.
dc.subjectRheology
dc.subjectCharacterisation
dc.subjectMFT
dc.titleCharacterization of mature fine tailings in the context of its response to chemical treatment
dc.typehttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_46ec
thesis.degree.grantorhttp://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79058482
thesis.degree.levelMaster's
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science
ual.date.graduationFall 2010
ual.departmentDepartment of Chemical and Materials Engineering
ual.jupiterAccesshttp://terms.library.ualberta.ca/public

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