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Author (up) Greben, H.A.; Matshusa, M.P.; Maree, J.P.
Title Type Book Whole
Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 339-345
Keywords water pollution biological Sulphate removal technology sulphate acidity metals treatment technique
Abstract Mining is implicated as a significant contributor to water pollution, the prime reason being, that pyrites oxidize to sulphuric acid when exposed to air and water. Mine effluents, often containing sulphate, acidity and metals, should be treated to render it suitable for re-use in the mining industry, for irrigation of crops or for discharge in water bodies. This study describes the removal of all three mentioned pollutants in mine effluents, from different origins, containing different concentrations of various metals. The objectives were achieved, applying the biological sulphate removal technology, using ethanol as the carbon and energy source. It was shown that diluting the mine effluent with the effluent from the biological treatment, the pH increased due to the alkalinity in the treated water while the metals precipitated with the produced sulphide. When this treatment regime was changed and the mine water was fed undiluted, it was found that the metals stimulated the methanogenic bacteria (MB) as trace elements. This resulted in a high COD utilization of the MB, such that too little COD was available for the SRB. Metal removal in all three studies was observed and in most instances the metals were eliminated to the required disposal concentration.
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Publisher University of Oviedo Place of Publication Oviedo Editor Loredo, J.; Pendás, F.
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Series Editor Series Title Mine Water 2005 – Mine Closure Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN ISBN 84-689-3415-1 Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes The biological Sulphate removal technology; 1; AMD ISI | Wolkersdorfer; FG 'aha' 3 Abb., 9 Tab. Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17347 Serial 367
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Author (up) Gusek, J.J.
Title Type Book Whole
Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 1-14 [Cd-Rom]
Keywords Constructed wetlands acid mine drainage heavy metals sulfate reduction
Abstract There are basically two kinds of biological passive treatment cells for treating mine drainage. Aerobic Cells, containing cattails and other plants, are typically applicable to coal mine drainage where iron and manganese and mild acidity are problematic. Anaerobic Cells or Sulfate-Reducing Bioreactors are typically applicable to metal mine drainage with high acidity and a wide range of metals. Most passive treatment systems employ one or both of these cell types. The track record of aerobic cells in treating coal mine drainage is impressive, especially in the eastern coalfields. Sulfate-reducing bioreactors have tremendous potential at metal mines and coal mines, but have not seen as wide an application. This paper presents the advantages of sulfate-reducing bioreactors in treating mine drainage, including: the ability to work in cold, high altitude environments, handle high flow rates of mildly affected ARD in moderate acreage footprints, treat low pH acid drainage with a wide range of metals and anions including uranium, selenium, and sulfate, accept acid drainagecontaining dissolved aluminum without clogging with hydroxide sludge, have life-cycle costs on the order of $0.50 per thousand gallons, and be integrated into “semi-passive” systems that might be powered by liquid organic wastes. Sulfate reducing bioreactors might not be applicable in every abandoned mine situation. However a phased design program of laboratory, bench, and pilot scale testing has been shown to increase the likelihood of a successful design.
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Series Editor Series Title Proceedings, Annual Conference – National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs Abbreviated Series Title
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Notes Sulfate-Reducing Bioreactor Design and Operating Issues – Is this the Passive Treatment Technology for your Mine Drainage?; 2; VORHANDEN | AMD ISI | Wolkersdorfer; als Datei vorhanden 4 Abb. Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17348 Serial 364
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Author (up) Gusek, J.J.; Wildeman, T.R.
Title New developments in passive treatment of acid rock drainage Pollution prevention for process engineering Type Book Chapter
Year 1995 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords acid mine drainage; aerobic environment; alkalinity; bioaccumulation; bioremediation; constructed wetlands; decontamination; disposal barriers; geomembranes; heavy metals; hydroxides; nutrients; oxides; pH; physical properties; pollution; reclamation; remediation; soils; tailings; techniques; toxic materials; vegetation; waste disposal; water quality; wetlands 22, Environmental geology
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Publisher Engineering Foundation Place of Publication New York Editor Richardson, P.E.; Scheiner, B.J.; Lanzetta, F., Jr.
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ISSN ISBN 0939204533 Medium
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Notes New developments in passive treatment of acid rock drainage Pollution prevention for process engineering; GeoRef; English; 2000-063657; Engineering Foundation conference on Technical solution for pollution prevention in the mining and mineral processing industries, Palm Coast, FL, United States, Jan. 22-27, 1995 References: 3; illus. incl. 1 table Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 6447 Serial 363
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Author (up) Hazen, J.M.
Title Acid mine drainage characterization and remediation using a combination of hydrometric measurements, isotopes and dissolved solutes Type Book Whole
Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Acid mine drainage Metals Environmental aspects Water quality Colorado Measurement
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Publisher University of Colorado, Place of Publication Editor
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Notes Acid mine drainage characterization and remediation using a combination of hydrometric measurements, isotopes and dissolved solutes; Opac Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 7243 Serial 357
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Author (up) Hellier, W.W.; Giovannitti, E.F.; Slack, P.T.
Title Best professional judgement analysis for constructed wetlands as a best available technology for the treatment of post-mining groundwater seeps Type Book Chapter
Year 1994 Publication Special Publication – United States. Bureau of Mines, Report: BUMINES-SP-06A-94 Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 60-69
Keywords acid mine drainage; coal mines; geochemistry; ground water; iron; manganese; metals; mines; mining; mining geology; open-pit mining; pH; pollution; reclamation; remediation; seepage; surface mining; tailings; waste disposal; wetlands 22, Environmental geology
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Series Editor Series Title Proceedings of the International land reclamation and mine drainage conference and Third international conference on The abatement of acidic drainage; Volume 1 of 4; Mine drainage Abbreviated Series Title
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Notes Best professional judgement analysis for constructed wetlands as a best available technology for the treatment of post-mining groundwater seeps; GeoRef; English; 2007-045158; International land reclamation and mine drainage conference and Third international conference on The abatement of acidic drainage, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, April 24-29, 1994 References: 9; illus. incl. 2 tables Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 6568 Serial 353
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