Untapped Energy From Oil Flare-offs Can Be Used To Release Water Locked In Gypsum
Monday, June 16, 2008 - 11:28
in Physics & Chemistry
Gypsum, a rocky mineral is abundant in desert regions where fresh water is usually in very short supply but oil and gas fields are common. Researchers have hit on the idea of using the untapped energy from oil and gas flare-off or small-scale solar power to release the water locked in gypsum.