Terry Floyd Sharp

US Patent:

54302374, Jul 4, 1995

Filed:

Sep 13, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/305422

Inventors:

Terry F. Sharp - Wilburton OK

International Classification:

B09B 300

US Classification:

588252

Abstract:

A method of solidifying oil base shale cuttings and used drilling mud on site by thoroughly mixing the shale cuttings and drilling mud with an activated lime mixture to form a uniform dispersion of the lime mixture throughout the composite. Water from the drilling mud or from water added as needed activates the admixed lime causing a reaction which generates substantial heat and steam. The generated heat will dry the mixture and neutralize its acidic components producing an environmentally safe end product which may be cultivated into a ground surface without the need for special storage pits or the like.