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Author Kuyucak, N.; Lindvall, M.; Rufo Serrano, J.A.; Oliva, A.F. openurl 
  Title Type Book Whole
  Year 1999 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 473-479  
  Keywords HDS lime sludge mine water treatment  
  Abstract Lime neutralization is a frequently used method in the mining industry for the treatment of acid waters. These waters contain metal ions such as zinc, manganese, copper, cadmium, lead, etc. The conventional, straight lime neutralization technology generates a Low Density Sludge (LDS) having only 1-2% solids content. This creates sludge disposal difficulties, and results in the loss of potentially large quantities of recovered water, which in turn increases the demand for fresh water requirements for mining/milling activities. The High Density Sludge (HDS) process, on the other hand, is the state-of-the-art technology in North America. It generates a dense sludge with less volume and better particulate properties. Furthermore, the typical gelatinous nature of the sludge changes to a granulated, sand-like texture. Boliden Apirsa, S.L. investigated the feasibility of an HDS process to increase the treatment capacity of their existing plant, and resolve the issues associated with the LDS process for their Los Frailes project. The project required, given that the production of ore was going to be doubled, a significant increase in water was needed without altering the water reservoir sitting north of the concentrator. In addition, the final effluent quality was a priority issue. First, a pilot-scale study was undertaken in 1996, and parameters critical to the design and performance of the process were determined. The results showed that the HDS process could significantly improve the sludge characteristics by increasing the solids fraction from 1.5 to 12.0%, thereby decreasing the sludge volume to be disposed to the tailings ponds by a factor of 10. A full-scale, HDS lime neutralization treatment plant for an average flow rate of 1500 m3/hr was designed and was commissioned in early 1998 in collaboration with Colder Associates, Ottawa, Canada. So far, the full-scale treatment plant has been generating a sludge with more than 30% solids content, exceeding its target value of 12% solids. It produces excellent effluent quality, and scaling in the handling equipment is virtually eliminated. The sludge has dense, easily settable granular particles rather than fluffy flocs, yet has low viscosity that facilitates its unassisted gravity flow. The process has resulted in an increase in the treated water volume. The rate of lime consumption per unit volume of water treated also decreased. The process principles and the steps taken in process development will be discussed and the results obtained to date will be summarized in this communication.  
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  Publisher International Mine Water Association Place of Publication Ii Editor Fernández Rubio, R.  
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  Series Editor Series Title Mine, Water & Environment Abbreviated Series Title  
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  Notes Implementation of a High Density Sludge “HDS” Treatment Process at the Boliden Apirsa Mine Site; 1; VORHANDEN | AMD ISI | Wolkersdorfer; FG als Datei vorhanden 4 Abb., 4 Tab. Approved no  
  Call Number (down) CBU @ c.wolke @ 9751 Serial 322  
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Author Kepler, D.A.; Mc Cleary, E.C. url  openurl
  Title Successive Alkalinity-Producing Systems (SAPS) for the Treatment of Acid Mine Drainage Type Journal Article
  Year 1994 Publication Proceedings, International Land Reclamation and Mine Drainage Conference Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 1 Issue Pages 195-204  
  Keywords acid mine drainage; alkalinity; anaerobic environment; calcium carbonate; chemical reactions; experimental studies; pH; pollutants; pollution; remediation; water quality SAPS mine water RAPS  
  Abstract Constructed wetland treatment system effectiveness has been limited by the alkalinity-producing, or acidity-neutralizing, capabilities of systems. Anoxic limestone drains (ALD's) have allowed for the treatment of approximately 300 mg/L net acidic mine drainage, but current design guidance precludes using successive ALD's to generate alkalinity in excess of 300 mg/L because of concerns with dissolved oxygen. “Compost” wetlands designed to promote bacterially mediated sulfate reduction are suggested as a means of generating alkalinity required in excess of that produced by ALD's. Compost wetlands create two basic needs of sulfate reducing bacteria; anoxic conditions resulting from the inherent oxygen demand of the organic substrate, and quasi-circumneutral pH values resulting from the dissolution of the carbonate fraction of the compost. However, sulfate reduction treatment area needs are generally in excess of area availability and/or cost effectiveness. Second generation alkalinity-producing systems demonstrate that a combination of existing treatment mechanisms has the potential to overcome current design concerns and effectively treat acidic waters ad infinitum. Successive alkalinity-producing systems (SAPS) combine ALD technology with sulfate reduction mechanisms. SAPS promote vertical flow through rich organic wetland substrates into limestone beds beneath the organic compost, discharging the pore waters. SAPS allow for conservative wetland treatment sizing calculations to be made as a rate function based on pH and alkalinity values and associated contaminant loadings. SAPS potentially decrease treatment area requirements and have the further potential to generate alkalinity in excess of acidity regardless od acidity concentrations.  
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  Notes Successive Alkalinity-Producing Systems (SAPS) for the Treatment of Acid Mine Drainage; Cn, Kj, Aj; file:///C:/Dokumente%20und%20Einstellungen/Stefan/Eigene%20Dateien/Artikel/9722.pdf; AMD ISI | Wolkersdorfer Approved no  
  Call Number (down) CBU @ c.wolke @ 9722 Serial 55  
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Author Karl, D.J.; Rolsten, R.F.; Carmody, G.A.; Karl, M.E. url  openurl
  Title Treatment of Acid-mine Drainage Water with Alkaline By-products and Lime Blends Type Journal Article
  Year 1983 Publication Ohio J. Sci. Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 83 Issue 2 Pages 36  
  Keywords mine water treatment  
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  ISSN 0030-0950 ISBN Medium  
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  Notes Treatment of Acid-mine Drainage Water with Alkaline By-products and Lime Blends; Isi:A1983qk50900121; AMD ISI | Wolkersdorfer Approved no  
  Call Number (down) CBU @ c.wolke @ 9720 Serial 94  
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Author Juby, G.J.G.; Schutte, C.F. url  openurl
  Title Membrane Life in a Seeded-slurry Reverse Osmosis System Type Journal Article
  Year 2000 Publication Water Sa Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages 239-248  
  Keywords mine water treatment desalination  
  Abstract Membrane replacement can be a major operating cost of a membrane plant. During the development of a novel desalination technique (the SPARRO process) for treating calcium sulphate scaling mine waters the expected life of tubular cellulose acetate membranes operating in the seeded-slurry mode was investigated.During four operating phases of the plant over a five-year period more than 9 000 h of operating data were obtained. Performance data showed that each operating phase was dominated by either membrane fouling or membrane hydrolysis. Membrane fouling was observed to begin near the front-end of the membrane stack and proceed towards the back. Hydrolysis, on the other hand, occurred first in the tail end of the stack and moved backwards towards the Front end modules. Although two detailed membrane autopsies were carried out no definitive statement can be made in respect of the causes of either membrane hydrolysis or membrane fouling. However, suggestions are presented to explain the observed fouling phenomenon in relation to the turbidity of the pretreated feed water and the presence of chlorine. It is proposed that the presence of radioactive isotopes in the mine water which become concentrated in the process contributes to the observed membrane hydrolysis. A membrane life of up to two years is projected for an improved pretreatment arrangement.  
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  Notes Membrane Life in a Seeded-slurry Reverse Osmosis System; Isi:000087101400013; file:///C:/Dokumente%20und%20Einstellungen/Stefan/Eigene%20Dateien/Artikel/9715.pdf; AMD ISI | Wolkersdorfer Approved no  
  Call Number (down) CBU @ c.wolke @ 9715 Serial 8  
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Author Jenk, U.; Paul, M.; Ziegenbalg, G.; Klinger, C. isbn  openurl
  Title Type Book Whole
  Year 2004 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 245-252  
  Keywords hydrogeology mining water Germany Königstein WISMUT flooding hydrochemistry methods treatment source immobilisation reactive barrier  
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  Publisher University of Newcastle Place of Publication 1 Editor Jarvis Adam, P.; Dudgeon Bruce, A.; Younger Paul, L.  
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  Series Editor Series Title mine water 2004 – Proceedings International Mine Water Association Symposium Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN ISBN 0-9543827-2-2 Medium  
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  Notes Alternative Methods of Mine Water Treatment – Feasibility and technical Limitations for a Full-Scale Application at WISMUT’s Königstein Mine Site (Germany); 1; AMD ISI | Wolkersdorfer; FG 'de' 5 Abb., 1 Tab. Approved no  
  Call Number (down) CBU @ c.wolke @ 9706 Serial 338  
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