GEOTHERMAL GROUT, METHODS OF MAKING GEOTHERMAL GROUT, AND METHODS OF USE
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1. A geothermal grout composition, comprising:
- a first component, wherein the first component comprises a source of reactive silica and alumina, and wherein the source of reactive silica and alumina comprises about 70% to 95% of the composition;
a second component selected from at least one of;
cement, lime, hydrated lime, lime kiln dust, cement kiln dust, calcium sulfate, and any combination thereof, wherein the second component comprises about 5% to 30% of the composition; and
a third component, wherein the third component comprises a carbon additive, wherein the carbon additive comprises about 0% to 40% of the composition.
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to geothermal grout, methods of making geothermal grout, and methods of using geothermal grout. The present disclosure is further directed to an geothermal grout with relative ease of preparation and desirable thermal conductivity while maintaining good sealant properties.
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1. A geothermal grout composition, comprising:
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a first component, wherein the first component comprises a source of reactive silica and alumina, and wherein the source of reactive silica and alumina comprises about 70% to 95% of the composition; a second component selected from at least one of;
cement, lime, hydrated lime, lime kiln dust, cement kiln dust, calcium sulfate, and any combination thereof, wherein the second component comprises about 5% to 30% of the composition; anda third component, wherein the third component comprises a carbon additive, wherein the carbon additive comprises about 0% to 40% of the composition. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A geothermal grout composition, comprising:
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a first component comprising a source of reactive silica and alumina, wherein the source of reactive silica and alumina comprises about 70% to 95% of the composition, the first component further comprising carbon, the carbon being about 0% to 40% of the composition; and a second component selected from at least one of;
cement, lime, hydrated lime, lime kiln dust, cement kiln dust, calcium sulfate, and any combination thereof, wherein the second component comprises about 5% to 30% of the composition. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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11. A method, comprising the step of:
mixing a first component with a second component and a third component to yield a geothermal grout composition, wherein the first component comprises a source of reactive silica and alumina, and wherein the source of reactive silica and alumina comprises about 70% to 95% of the composition, and the second component is selected from at least one of;
cement, lime, hydrated lime, lime kiln dust, cement kiln dust, calcium sulfate, and any combination thereof, wherein the second component comprises about 5% to 30% of the composition, and the third component comprises a carbon additive, wherein the carbon additive comprises about 0% to 40% of the composition.- View Dependent Claims (14)
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12. A method, comprising the steps of:
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obtaining a first component, wherein the first component comprises a source of reactive silica and alumina, and wherein the source of reactive silica and alumina comprises about 70% to 95% of the composition; obtaining a second component selected from at least one of;
cement, lime, hydrated lime, lime kiln dust, cement kiln dust, calcium sulfate, and any combination thereof, wherein the second component comprises about 5% to 30% of the composition;obtaining a third component, wherein the third component comprises a carbon additive, wherein the carbon additive comprises about 0% to 40% of the composition; and mixing the first component, the second component, and the third component. - View Dependent Claims (13, 15)
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