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Author Turek, M.
Title Recovery of NaCl from saline mine water in the ED-MSF system Type Journal Article
Year 2000 Publication 8th World Salt Symposium, Vols 1 and 2 Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 471-475
Keywords (up) mine water treatment
Abstract A considerable part of water obtained by drainage of Polish coal-mines is saline which creates substantial ecological problems. The load of salt (mainly sodium chloride) amounts to 5 min t/year. Despite the utilisation of saline coalmine waters is considered to be the most adequate method of solving ecological problems caused by this kind of water in Poland there are only two installations utilising coal-mine waters and producing 100,000 t salt per year. In the case of the most concentrated waters, the so-called coal-mine brines, the method of concentrating by evaporation in twelve-stage expansion installation or vapour compression is applied, after which sodium chloride is manufactured. In the case of low salinity waters they are preconcentrated first by RO method. High energy consumption in above-mentioned methods of evaporation is a considerable restriction in the utilisation of coal-mine brines. An obstacle in the application of low energy evaporation processes, e.g. multi-stage flash, is the high concentration of calcium and sulphate ions in the coal-mine waters.
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Notes May; Recovery of NaCl from saline mine water in the ED-MSF system; Isip:000088786800075; Times Cited: 0; ISI Web of Science Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17092 Serial 172
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Author Groudev, S.N.; Georgiev, P.S.; Spasova, I.I.; Nicolova, M.N.
Title In situ treatment of mine waters by means of a permeable barrier Type Journal Article
Year 2000 Publication Groundwater 2000 Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 417-418
Keywords (up) mine water treatment
Abstract Acid ground waters contaminated with radioactive elements (U, Ra, Th), toxic heavy metals (Cu, Zn, Cd, Mn, Fe), arsenic and sulphates were treated by means of a permeable barrier. The barrier was filled with a mixture of biodegradable solid organic substrates (spent mushroom compost, sawdust and cow manure) and was inhabited by a mixed microbial community consisting of sulphate-reducing bacteria and other metabolically interdependent microorganisms. An efficient removal of the pollutants was achieved by this barrier during the different climatic seasons, even at ambient temperatures close to degrees C. The microbial dissimilatory sulphate reduction and the sorption of pollutants by the organic matter in the barrier were the main processes involved in this removal.
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Notes In situ treatment of mine waters by means of a permeable barrier; Isip:000088384300185; Times Cited: 0; ISI Web of Science Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 8407 Serial 173
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Author Mitchell, P.
Title Silica micro encapsulation: An innovative commercial technology for the treatment of metal and radionuclide contamination in water and soil Type Journal Article
Year 2000 Publication Environmental Issues and Management of Waste in Energy and Mineral Production Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 307-314
Keywords (up) mine water treatment
Abstract Klean Earth Environmental Company (KEECO) has developed the Silica Micro Encapsulation (SME) technology to treat heavy metals and radionuclides in water and soil. Unlike conventional neutralization/precipitation methods, SME encapsulates the contaminants in a permanent silica matrix resistant to degradation under even extreme environmental conditions. Encapsulated metals and radionuclides are effectively immobilized, minimising the potential for environmental contamination and impacts on human or ecosystem health. The effectiveness of SME has been proven through independent reviews, laboratory and field trials and commercial contracts, and the technology can be used to control and prevent acid drainage and the transport of soluble metals from mine sites, tailings areas, landfills and industrial sites. Successful demonstrations in the treatment of sediments and in brownfield redevelopment, treatment of metal-finishing wastewaters, and control of hazardous, low-level, and mixed waste at DOE/DOD sites and commercial nuclear power plants have also been undertaken. This paper describes the reactions involved in the SME process, the methods by which SME chemicals are introduced to various media, and recent project applications relevant to the cost effective remediation and prevention of environmental problems arising from energy and mineral production.
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Notes Silica micro encapsulation: An innovative commercial technology for the treatment of metal and radionuclide contamination in water and soil; Isip:000088357300049; Times Cited: 0; ISI Web of Science Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17088 Serial 174
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Author Guay, R.
Title Effect of flooding of oxidized mine tailings on T-ferrooxidans and T-thiooxidans survival and acid mine drainage production: a 4 year restoration-environmental follow-up Type Journal Article
Year 1999 Publication Biohydrometallurgy and the Environment toward the Mining of the 21st Century, Pt B 1999 Abbreviated Journal
Volume 9 Issue Pages 635-643
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Abstract A pilot-scale study on the effect of flooding unoxidized and oxidized Cu/Zn tailings demonstrated the technical feasability of this technology to remediate a mining site where over 3 million tons of tailings were impounded. Full-scale flooding of the tailing pond with free running water was undertaken after the construction of an impervious dam; approximately 2 million m(3) of surface water at pH 7,4 completely covered the tailings after 16 months. The minimal water column over the tailings was established at 1,20 m and reached 4,5 m, depending on the site topography. Water and tailings samples were collected from 9 different locations from the surface of the man-made lake using a specially designed borer and were analyzed for pH, conductivity, iron- and sulfur-oxidizing bacteria activity and numbers as well as the sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB) population. We showed that over a four year period of flooding, the overall population of iron-oxidizers decreased considerably; their numbers drastically fell from 1 x 10(6) to 1 x 10(2) active cells per g of oxidized tailings while the SRBs increased from 10(1) to 10(5)/g. The pH of the influent, the reservoir and the effluent water remained fairly constant between 6,9 up to 7,4 over the entire period. During this time, interstitial water pH increased from 2,9 to 4,3 in flooded tailings where lime could not be incorporated in the first 20 cm of tailings; elsewhere, the pH of the tailings suspensions remained fairly constant around neutral values (pH 7,0). Dissolved oxygen was measured at fixed intervals and remained also constant between 6 and 7.5 mg/L while water temperatures fluctuated below freezing point to +20C respectively in winter and summer season.
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Notes Effect of flooding of oxidized mine tailings on T-ferrooxidans and T-thiooxidans survival and acid mine drainage production: a 4 year restoration-environmental follow-up; Isip:000086245100066; Times Cited: 0; ISI Web of Science Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17121 Serial 175
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Author Boonstra, J.
Title Biological treatment of acid mine drainage Type Journal Article
Year 1999 Publication Biohydrometallurgy and the Environment toward the Mining of the 21st Century, Pt B 1999 Abbreviated Journal
Volume 9 Issue Pages 559-567
Keywords (up) mine water treatment
Abstract In this paper experience obtained with THIOPAQ technology treating Acid Mine Drainage is described. THIOPAQ Technology involves biological sulfate reduction technology and the removal of heavy metals as metal sulfide precipitates. The technology was developed by the PAQUES company, who have realised over 350 high rate biological treatment plants world wide. 5 plants specially designed for sulfate reduction are successfully operated on a continuous base (1998 status).
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Notes Biological treatment of acid mine drainage; Isip:000086245100058; Times Cited: 0; ISI Web of Science Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17117 Serial 176
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