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Author Bowell, R.J.
Title Sulphate and salt minerals; the problem of treating mine waste Type Journal Article
Year 2000 Publication Mining Environmental Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume 8 Issue (down) 3 Pages 11-13
Keywords acid mine drainage; acidification; decontamination; discharge; dissolved materials; ecology; effluents; geomembranes; lime; mines; pollution; precipitation; protection; recycling; reverse osmosis; soils; surface water; suspended materials; toxic materials; waste disposal; waste management 22, Environmental geology
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ISSN 0969-4218 ISBN Medium
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Notes Sulphate and salt minerals; the problem of treating mine waste; 2000-062783; illus. incl. 4 tables United Kingdom (GBR); GeoRef; English Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 5834 Serial 440
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Author Aytas, S.O.; Akyil, S.; Aslani, M.A.A.; Aytekin, U.
Title Removal of uranium from aqueous solutions by diatomite (Kieselguhr) Type Journal Article
Year 1999 Publication Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry Abbreviated Journal
Volume 240 Issue (down) 3 Pages 973-976
Keywords acid mine drainage; actinides; adsorption; aqueous solutions; clastic rocks; concentration; decontamination; diatomite; experimental studies; isotherms; laboratory studies; metals; pH; physicochemical properties; pollution; remediation; sedimentary rocks; solutes; sorption; techniques; uranium; uranyl ion; waste disposal; waste water 22, Environmental geology
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ISSN 0236-5731 ISBN Medium
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Notes Removal of uranium from aqueous solutions by diatomite (Kieselguhr); 2000-058980; References: 18; illus. incl. 3 tables International (III); GeoRef; English Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 5964 Serial 471
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Title World first: Full-scale BioSure plant commissioned Type Journal Article
Year 2006 Publication Water Wheel Abbreviated Journal
Volume 5 Issue (down) 3 Pages 19-21
Keywords Waste Management and Pollution Policy geographical abstracts: human geography environmental planning (70 11 5) wastewater waste facility mine waste gold mine sewage treatment
Abstract ERWAT's Ancor Wastewater Treatment Works on the Far East Rand commissioned a 10 Ml/day full-scale plant to treat toxic mine-water from the Grootvlei gold mine using primary sewage sludge. The R15-million plant is treating sulphate rich acid mine drainage using the Rhodes BioSURE Process. First, the pumped mine-water is treated at a high-density separation (HDS) plant to remove iron and condition pH levels. Then it is pumped two km via a newly-constructed 10 Ml capacity pipeline to the Ancor works. This mine-water is then mixed together with primary sewage sludge in a mixing tank from where a splitter box directs the material to eight biological sulphate reducing reactors or bioreactors. The overflow water which is rich in sulphide is pumped through the main pump station to another mixing box. Here, iron slurry is mixed with the material before it is again divided between four reactor clarifiers for sulphide removal. The overflow water, now containing reduced sulphate levels and virtually no sulphide is pumped to Ancor's biofilters for removal of remaining Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and ammonia following the conventional sewage treatment process for eventual release into the Blesbokspruit.
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ISSN 0258-2244 ISBN Medium
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Notes Trade-; World first: Full-scale BioSure plant commissioned; 2865725; South-Africa; Geobase Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17495 Serial 494
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Author Blowes, D.W.; Ptacek, C.J.; Benner, S.G.; McRae, C.W.T.; Puls, R.W.
Title Treatment of dissolved metals using permeable reactive barriers Type Journal Article
Year 1998 Publication Groundwater Quality: Remediation and Protection Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue (down) 250 Pages 483-490
Keywords 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
Abstract 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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Notes Treatment of dissolved metals using permeable reactive barriers; Isip:000079718200072; Times Cited: 0; ISI Web of Science Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 8601 Serial 178
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Author Coulton, R.; Bullen, C.; Hallett, C.
Title The design and optimisation of active mine water treatment plants Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication Land Contam. Reclam. Abbreviated Journal
Volume 11 Issue (down) 2 Pages 273-280
Keywords sludge mine water treatment mine water active treatment precipitation iron manganese high density sludge sulphide Groundwater problems and environmental effects Pollution and waste management non radioactive manganese sulfide pollutant removal iron water treatment mine drainage
Abstract This paper provides a 'state of the art' overview of active mine water treatment. The paper discusses the process and reagent selection options commonly available to the designer of an active mine water treatment plant. Comparisons are made between each of these options, based on technical and financial criteria. The various different treatment technologies available are reviewed and comparisons made between conventional precipitation (using hydroxides, sulphides and carbonates), high density sludge processes and super-saturation precipitation. The selection of reagents (quick lime, slaked lime, sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, and proprietary chemicals) is considered and a comparison made on the basis of reagent cost, ease of use, final effluent quality and sludge settling criteria. The choice of oxidising agent (air, pure oxygen, peroxide, etc.) for conversion of ferrous to ferric iron is also considered. Whole life costs comparisons (capital, operational and decommissioning) are made between conventional hydroxide precipitation and the high density sludge process, based on the actual treatment requirements for four different mine waters.
Address R. Coulton, Unipure Europe Ltd., Wonastow Road, Monmouth NP25 5JA, United Kingdom
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Notes The design and optimisation of active mine water treatment plants; 2530436; United-Kingdom 4; Geobase Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17513 Serial 59
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