|   | 
Details
   web
Records
Author Hubbard, K.L.; Darling, G.D.; Rao, S.R.; Finch, J.A.
Title New functional polymers as sorbents for the selective recovery of toxic heavy metals from acid mine drainage Type Book Chapter
Year 1994 Publication Special Publication – United States. Bureau of Mines, Report: BUMINES-SP-06B-94 Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 273-280
Keywords (up) absorption; acid mine drainage; chelation; experimental studies; geochemistry; heavy metals; ion exchange; iron; metals; pollution; remediation; toxic materials; zinc 22, Environmental geology
Abstract
Address
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Summary Language Original Title
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 2 of 4; Mine drainage Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes New functional polymers as sorbents for the selective recovery of toxic heavy metals from acid mine drainage; GeoRef; English; 2007-045229; International land reclamation and mine drainage conference; International conference on The abatement of acidic drainage, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, April 24-29, 1994 References: 8; illus. incl. 7 tables Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 6611 Serial 346
Permanent link to this record
 

 
Author Cram, J.C.
Title Diversion well treatment of acid water, Lick Creek, Tioga County, PA Type Book Whole
Year 1996 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords (up) acid mine drainage acid rain atmospheric precipitation carbonate rocks diversion wells Lick Creek limestone Pennsylvania pH pollution rain sedimentary rocks surface water Tioga County Pennsylvania United States water quality water treatment wells 22, Environmental geology
Abstract Diversion wells implement a fluidized bed of limestone for the treatment of acid water resulting from acid mine drainage or acid precipitation. This study was undertaken to better understand the operation of diversion wells and to define the physical and chemical factors having the greatest impact on the neutralization performance of the system. The study site was located near Lick Creek, a tributary stream of Babb Creek, near the Village of Arnot in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Investigative methods included collection and analysis of site water quality and limestone data and field study of this as well as other diversion well sites. Analysis of data led to these general conclusions: The site received surface water influenced by three primary sources 1) precipitation, 2) mine drainage baseflow, and 3) melted snow. Water mostly influenced by precipitation events and mine drainage baseflow was more acidic than water influenced by melting snow conditions. The diversion wells were generally able to treat only half or less of the total stream flow of Lick Creek and under extremely high flow conditions the treatment provided was minimal. A range of flow conditions were identified which produced the best performance for the two diversion wells. Treatment produced by the system decreased through the loading cycle and increases to a maximum value after each weekly refilling of limestone. Fine grained sediment in the stream was found to be limestone of the same general composition as the material placed within the wells. Neutralization of acid water was largely due to microscopic particles rather than the limestone sediment discharged to the stream. Additional downstream buffering due to the limestone sediment physically discharged from the vessels was not apparent. Diversion well systems are inexpensive and simple to construct. In addition, the systems were found to be highly reliable and able to effectively treat acid water resulting from mine drainage and acid precipitation. Diversion wells provide better treatment when the treatment site is located at the source of the acidity (such as a mine discharge), rather than at the receiving stream. Systems should be designed with 15 to 20 feet of hydraulic head and the site must have year-round access. Diversion well systems require weekly addition of limestone gravel to the vessels to facilitate continual treatment. A great deal of commitment is necessary to maintain a diversion well system for long periods of time. These systems are more economical and require less attention that conventional chemical treatment of acid water. However, these systems require more attention that traditional passive treatment methods for treatment of acid, including mine drainage.
Address
Corporate Author Thesis Ph.D. thesis
Publisher Pennsylvania State University at University Park, Place of Publication University Park Editor
Language Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes Diversion well treatment of acid water, Lick Creek, Tioga County, PA; GeoRef; English; References: 49; illus. Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 16652 Serial 411
Permanent link to this record
 

 
Author Brown, M.; Barley, B.; Wood, H.
Title Type Book Whole
Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords (up) acid mine drainage acidic composition bioremediation case studies chemical composition chemical reactions coal mines concentration constructed wetlands discharge England Europe Great Britain ground water international cooperation ion exchange kinetics legislation mines mining open-pit mining physicochemical properties policy pollution regulations remediation Scotland sulfate ion surface mining surface water tailings techniques technology underground mining United Kingdom Wales waste disposal waste management waste rock water pollution water resources water treatment weathering Western Europe wetlands 22, Environmental geology
Abstract
Address
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher IWA Publishing Place of Publication London Editor
Language Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Minewater treatment; technology, application and policy Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN 1843390043 Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes Minewater treatment; technology, application and policy; 2006-084782; GeoRef; English; Includes appendices References: 416; illus. Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 16503 Serial 433
Permanent link to this record
 

 
Author Younger, P.L.; Banwart, S.A.; Hedin, R.S.
Title Type Book Whole
Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords (up) acid mine drainage acidification active treatment aquifer vulnerability aquifers bioremediation chemical composition critical load decision-making discharge engineering properties geomembranes ground water impact statements karst hydrology microorganisms mine dewatering mines natural attenuation pollution regulations remediation risk assessment sedimentation sludge solute transport surface water tailings tailings ponds waste management water management water pollution water quality weathering wetlands 22, Environmental geology
Abstract
Address
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Kluwer Academic Publishers Place of Publication Dordrecht Editor Alloway, B.J.; Trevors, J.T.
Language Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Mine water; hydrology, pollution, remediation Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN 140200138x; 1202001371 Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes Mine water; hydrology, pollution, remediation; 2003-030514; GeoRef; English; Includes appendix References: 516; illus. Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 16504 Serial 196
Permanent link to this record
 

 
Author Eger, P.; Melchert, G.; Antonson, D.; Wagner, J.
Title Magnesium hydroxide as a treatment for acid mine drainage in northern Minnesota Type Book Chapter
Year 1993 Publication Proceedings of the Annual National Meeting – American Society for Surface Mining and Reclamation, vol.10 Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 204-217
Keywords (up) acid mine drainage acidification alkaline earth metals chemical properties cobalt copper drainage experimental studies hydroxides laboratory studies lime magnesium magnesium hydroxide metals Minnesota nickel northern Minnesota oxides pH pollution porous materials reagents remediation residence time trace metals United States waste disposal zinc 22, Environmental geology
Abstract Three alkaline materials were investigated for their suitability to treat acid mine drainage generated by a research facility located at a remote site in northern Minnesota. The materials investigated were hydrated lime, sodium hydroxide, and magnesium hydroxide. All three reagents were successful at raising pH and removing trace metals from the drainage, but the magnesium hydroxide had the added benefit of producing a maximum pH of approximately 9.5, while the other two reagents resulted in pH values of 12 and greater. In addition, the magnesium hydroxide was available as a high solid content slurry (58%) which simplified application and handling, and which produced the lowest volume of sludge of the materials tested.
Address
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Editor Zamora, B.A.; Connolly, R.E.
Language Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title The challenge of integrating diverse perspectives in reclamation Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes Magnesium hydroxide as a treatment for acid mine drainage in northern Minnesota; GeoRef; English; 2002-028930; 10th annual national meeting of the American Society for Surface Mining and Reclamation, Spokane, WA, United States, May 16, 1993 References: 7; illus. incl. 4 tables Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 16743 Serial 393
Permanent link to this record