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Herbert, R.B., Jr.; Benner, S.G.; Blowes, D.W. |
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Reactive barrier treatment of groundwater contaminated by acid mine drainage; sulphur accumulation and sulphide formation |
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1998 |
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Groundwater Quality: Remediation and Protection |
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451-457 |
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acid mine drainage Canada chemical analysis contaminant plumes Eastern Canada ground water hydraulic conductivity hydrolysis Nickel Rim Mine Ontario pH pollution porosity pyrrhotite remediation sample preparation Sudbury Basin sulfides sulfur tailings water pollution 22, Environmental geology |
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A permeable reactive barrier was installed in August 1995 at the Nickel Rim Mine near Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, for the passive remediation of groundwater contaminated with acid mine drainage. The reactive component of the barrier consists of a mixture of municipal and leaf compost and wood chips: the organic material promotes bacterially-mediated sulphate reduction. Hydrogen sulphide, a product of sulphate reduction, may then complex with aqueous ferrous iron and precipitate as iron sulphide. This study presents the solid phase sulphur chemistry of the reactive wall after two years of operation, and discusses the formation and accumulation of iron sulphide minerals in the reactive material. The results from the solid-phase chemical analysis of core samples indicate that there is an accumulation of reduced inorganic sulphur in the reactive wall, with levels reaching 190 mu mol g (super -1) (dry weight) by July 1997. |
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Herbert, M.; Kovar, K. |
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Reactive barrier treatment of groundwater contaminated by acid mine drainage; sulphur accumulation and sulphide formation; GeoRef; English; 1999-065115; GQ 98 conference, Tubingen, Federal Republic of Germany, Sept. 21-24, 1998 References: 15; illus. |
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Smyth, D.; Blowes, D.; Ptacek, C.; Bain, J. |
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Application of permeable reactive barriers for treating mine drainage and dissolved metals in groundwater |
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2004 |
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Geotechnical News |
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22 |
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1 |
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39-44 |
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acid mine drainage; acid rock drainage; aquifers; Canada; Cochrane District Ontario; concentration; disposal barriers; Eastern Canada; ground water; Kidd Creek; mine drainage; mines; Ontario; oxidation; permeability; permeable reactive barrier; pollutants; pollution; remediation; sulfates; sulfides; tailings; testing; Timmins Ontario; waste disposal; waste management; waste rock; waste water; water treatment 22, Environmental geology |
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Application of permeable reactive barriers for treating mine drainage and dissolved metals in groundwater; 2006-058196; References: 20; sects. Canada (CAN); GeoRef; English |
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Blowes, D.W.; Ptacek, C.J.; Benner, S.G.; McRae, C.W.T.; Puls, R.W. |
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Treatment of dissolved metals using permeable reactive barriers |
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1998 |
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Groundwater Quality: Remediation and Protection |
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250 |
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483-490 |
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adsorption; aquifers; attenuation; dissolved materials; metals; nutrients; oxidation; pollutants; pollution; precipitation; reduction; water treatment Groundwater quality Pollution and waste management non radioactive Groundwater acid mine drainage aquifer pollution conference proceedings containment barrier metal tailings Canada Ontario Nickel Rim Mine United States North Carolina Elizabeth City mine water treatment |
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Permeable reactive barriers are a promising new approach to the treatment of dissolved contaminants in aquifers. This technology has progressed rapidly from laboratory studies to full-scale implementation over the past decade. Laboratory treatability studies indicate the potential for treatment of a large number of inorganic contaminants, including As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Fe, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Se, Tc, U, V, NO3, PO4, and SO4. Small scale field studies have indicated the potential for treatment of Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ni, Pb, NO3, PO4, and SO4. Permeable reactive barriers have been used in full-scale installations for the treatment of hexavalent chromium, dissolved constituents associated with acid-mine drainage, including SO4, Fe, Ni, Co and Zn, and dissolved nutrients, including nitrate and phosphate. A full-scale barrier designed to prevent the release of contaminants associated with inactive mine tailings impoundment was installed at the Nickel Rim mine site in Canada in August 1995. This reactive barrier removes Fe, SO,, Ni and other metals. The effluent from the barrier is neutral in pH and contains no acid-generating potential, and dissolved metal concentrations are below regulatory guidelines. A full-scale reactive barrier was installed to treat Cr(VI) and halogenated hydrocarbons at the US Coast Guard site in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, USA in June 1996. This barrier removes Cr(VI) from >8 mg l(-1) to <0.01 mg l(-1). |
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Treatment of dissolved metals using permeable reactive barriers; Isip:000079718200072; Times Cited: 0; ISI Web of Science |
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CBU @ c.wolke @ 8601 |
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Blowes, D.W.; Bain, J.G.; Smyth, D.J.; Ptacek, C.J.; Jambor, J.L.; Blowes, D.W.; Ritchie, A.I.M. |
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Treatment of mine drainage using permeable reactive materials |
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2003 |
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Environmental Aspects of Mine Wastes |
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361-376 |
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acid mine drainage; acidification; aquatic environment; aquifer vulnerability; aquifers; bacteria; biodegradation; Canada; case studies; chemical reactions; Cochrane District Ontario; concentration; damage; degradation; disposal barriers; Eastern Canada; effluents; environmental analysis; ferric iron; Fry Canyon; ground water; iron; Kidd Creek Site; metal ores; metals; mines; models; Monticello Canyon; Ontario; pollution; preferential flow; reactive barriers; remediation; sediments; solid waste; sulfate ion; sulfates; sulfides; tailings; Timmins Ontario; United States; uranium ores; Utah; waste disposal; waste management; waste rock mine water treatment |
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Treatment of mine drainage using permeable reactive materials; Ccc:000186842900017; Times Cited: 0; ISI Web of Science |
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Berthelot, D.; Haggis, M. |
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Application of remote monitoring and data management systems to environmental management of tailings facilities |
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1999 |
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Sudbury '99; Mining and the environment II; conference proceedings |
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acid mine drainage Algoma District Ontario applications Canada cost data management data processing Eastern Canada efficiency effluents Elliot Lake Ontario environmental analysis environmental management information management land management mining monitoring Ontario planning pollution remediation solid waste Stanleigh Mine tailings technology waste disposal 22, Environmental geology |
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The mining industry has made tremendous strides in the last 20 years in the prevention and control of acid mine drainage. However, there remain a number of circumstances where the long-term operation, care and maintenance of tailings management facilities will be required. The application of progressive environmental technologies and management systems is key to cost control and environmental liability management at these sites. Mine Waste Management Inc. currently operates Rio Algom Limited's five effluent treatment plants and seven waste management areas in the Elliot Lake, Ontario region using a Remote Plant Monitoring and Control Network (RPMCN). This system, based on Intellutions's “Fix 32” technology, enables the monitoring and control of these plants from a centralized location thus reducing labour costs while providing 24-hour surveillance. Scheduling, auditing and reporting of plant operating and environmental monitoring programs are integrated and controlled using the Envista (super TM) environmental information management system. Proper application of these technologies and management systems facilitates delivery of cost-effective environmental monitoring, and care and maintenance programs at these sites and provides tools to demonstrate compliance with all environmental performance criteria. |
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Goldsack, D.; Belzile, N.; Yearwood, P.; Hall, G. |
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Application of remote monitoring and data management systems to environmental management of tailings facilities; GeoRef; English; 2002-060870; Sudbury '99; Mining and the environment II--Sudbury '99; L'exploitation miniere et l'environnement, Sudbury, ON, Canada, Sept. 13-17, 1999 References: 2; illus. incl. sketch map |
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