University of San Francisco
Assessment of Risks and Benefits for Pennsylvania Water Sources When Utilizing Acid Mine Drainage for Hydraulic Fracturing
Abstract
dc:description.abstract<p>The use of Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) in the hydraulic fracturing process increases the complexity of a polarizing topic. Many stakeholders see a potential to provide relief to multiple environmental problems while others see it as another threat to the Pennsylvania water supply so many parties depend on. This research will evaluate data from Pennsylvania state agencies and additional academic research regarding AMD and fracking to assess potential benefits, risks, and complications for Pennsylvania watersheds when using AMD in the fracking process.</p> <p>Chapter 1 presents background information on energy demand and hydraulic fracturing, as well as energy sources and industrial impacts within the state of Pennsylvania. Chapter 2 presents the background information on hydraulic fracturing and water sources to support the fracturing operations. Chapter 3 discusses the properties of acid mine drainage and its potential use as water supply for hydraulic fracturing. Chapter 4 discusses the use of acid mine drainage in the hydraulic fracturing operations in Pennsylvania. Chapter 5 presents research benefits, risks, challenges, conclusions and recommendations.</p>
Degree
thesis:*- Name thesis:degree_name
- Master of Science in Environmental Management (MSEM)
- Level thesis:degree_level
- Project/Capstone - Global access
- Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
- Environmental Management
- Year dc:date.available
- 2015
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
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- davis, frederick r
- Contributors dc:contributor
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- Kathleen Jennings
- Maggie Winslow
- John Callaway
Subjects
dc:subject × 9Identifiers
dc:identifier.*- Repository record dc:identifier
- https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/135
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:repository.usfca.edu:capstone-1134