Numerical simulation of fine oil sand tailings drying in test cells

• Main Authors: Vardon, P.J. (author), Nijssen, T. (author), Yao, Y. (author), Van Tol, A.F. (author)
• Format: Conference Object
• Language: English
• Published: University of Alberta 2014
• Subjects: Canada; Fort McMurray; Muskeg River
• Online Access: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:9f2b9f47-3f18-48fe-86d0-29e9a39fe550

As a promising technology in disposal of mature fine tailings (MFT), atmospheric fines drying (AFD) is currently being implemented on a commercial scale at Shell Canada’s Muskeg River Mine near Fort McMurray, Alberta. AFD involves the use of a polymer flocculent to bind fine particles in MFT followe...