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Author Younger, P.L.; Banwart, S.A.; Hedin, R.S.
Title Type Book Whole
Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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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
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Publisher Kluwer Academic Publishers Place of Publication Dordrecht Editor Alloway, B.J.; Trevors, J.T.
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Series Editor Series Title Mine water; hydrology, pollution, remediation Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN ISBN 140200138x; 1202001371 Medium
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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
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Author Johnson, D.B.; Hallberg, K.B.
Title Pitfalls of passive mine water treatment Type Journal Article
Year 2002 Publication Reviews in Environmental Science & Biotechnology Abbreviated Journal
Volume 1 Issue 5 Pages 335-343
Keywords (up) acid mine drainage acidophilic microorganisms heavy metals iron oxidation iron reduction remediation sulfate reduction wetlands Wheal Jane
Abstract Passive (wetland) treatment of waters draining abandoned and derelict mine sites has a number of detrac-tions. Detailed knowledge of many of the fundamental processes that dictate the performance and longevity of constructed systems is currently very limited and therefore more research effort is needed before passive treatment becomes an “off-the-shelf” technology.
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ISSN 1569-1705 ISBN Medium
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Notes Dec.; Pitfalls of passive mine water treatment; 2; FG als Datei vorhanden 4 Abb., 1 Tab.; VORHANDEN | AMD ISI | Wolkersdorfer Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 10138 Serial 336
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Author Barton, C.D.; Karathanasis, A.D.
Title Aerobic and anaerobic metal attenuation processes in a constructed wetland treating acid mine drainage Type Book Chapter
Year 1997 Publication AAPG Eastern Section and the Society for Organic Petrology joint meeting; abstracts Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 1545
Keywords (up) acid mine drainage aerobic environment air-water interface anaerobic environment attenuation buffers constructed wetlands controls diffusion iron manganese metals mineral composition pollution precipitation processes SEM data solubility solution sulfate ion sulfur wetlands X-ray diffraction data 22, Environmental geology
Abstract The use of constructed wetlands for acid mine drainage amelioration has become a popular alternative to conventional treatment methods, however, the metal attenuation processes of these systems are poorly understood. Precipitates from biotic and abiotic zones of a staged constructed wetland treating high metal load (approx. equal to 1000 mg L (super -1) ) and low pH (approx. 3.0) acid mine drainage were characterized by chemical dissolution, x-ray diffraction, thermal analysis and scanning electron microscopy. Characterization of abiotic/aerobic zones within the treatment system suggest the presence of crystalline iron oxides and hydroxides such as hematite, lepidocrocite, goethite, and jarosite. At the air/water interface of initial abiotic treatment zones, SO (sub 4) /Fe ratios were low enough (<2.0) for the formation of jarosite and goethite, but as the ratio increased due to treatment and subsequent reductions in iron concentration, jarosite was transformed to other Fe-oxyhydroxysulfates and goethite formation was inhibited. In addition, elevated pH conditions occurring in the later stages of treatment promoted the formation of amorphous iron oxyhydroxides. Biotic wetland cell substrate characterizations suggest the presence of amorphous iron minerals such as ferrihydrite and Fe(OH) (sub 3) . Apparently, high Fe (super 3+) activity, low Eh and low oxygen diffusion rates in the anaerobic subsurface environment inhibit the kinetics of crystalline iron precipitation. Some goethite, lepidocrocite and hematite, however, were observed near the surface in biotic areas and are most likely attributable to increased oxygen levels from surface aeration and/or oxygen transport by plant roots. Alkalinity generation from limestone dissolution within the substrate and bacterially mediated sulfate reduction also has a significant role on the mineral retention process. The formation of gypsum, rhodochrocite and siderite are by-products of alkalinity generating reactions in this system and may have an impact on S, Mn, and Fe solubility controls. Moreover, the buffering of acidity through excess alkalinity appears to facilitate the precipitation and retention of metals within the system.
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Notes Aerobic and anaerobic metal attenuation processes in a constructed wetland treating acid mine drainage; GeoRef; English; 1997-067790; AAPG Eastern Section and the Society for Organic Petrology joint meeting, Lexington, KY, United States, Sep. 27-30, 1997 Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 16630 Serial 70
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Author Barton, C.D.; Karathanasis, A.D.
Title Aerobic and anaerobic metal attenuation processes in a constructed wetland treating acid mine drainage Type Journal Article
Year 1998 Publication Environ Geosci Abbreviated Journal
Volume 5 Issue 2 Pages 43-56
Keywords (up) acid mine drainage aerobic environment anaerobic environment attenuation chemical fractionation chemical properties concentration constructed wetlands controls degradation detection environmental analysis ferric iron goethite heavy metals iron jarosite Kentucky McCreary County Kentucky metals oxides pollutants pollution seepage soils solubility sulfates surface water United States water treatment wetlands X-ray diffraction data 22, Environmental geology
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Notes Aerobic and anaerobic metal attenuation processes in a constructed wetland treating acid mine drainage; 2001-034195; References: 41; illus. incl. 1 table United States (USA); GeoRef; English Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 16623 Serial 61
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Author Demchak, J.; Morrow, T.; Skousen, J.; Donovan, J.J.; Rose, A.W.
Title Treatment of acid mine drainage by four vertical flow wetlands in Pennsylvania Evolution and remediation of acid-sulfate groundwater systems at reclaimed mine-sites Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Geochemistry – Exploration, Environment, Analysis Abbreviated Journal
Volume 1 Issue 1 Pages 71-80
Keywords (up) acid mine drainage alkalinity anaerobic environment Appalachian Plateau Appalachians carbonate rocks Clearfield County Pennsylvania constructed wetlands Eh equilibrium Filson Wetlands ground water Howe Bridge Wetlands hydrology Jefferson County Pennsylvania limestone McKinley Wetlands Mill Creek watershed Moose Creek movement North America passive methods Pennsylvania pH pollution reclamation sedimentary rocks Sommerville Wetlands systems United States water treatment watersheds wetlands 22 Environmental geology 02B Hydrochemistry
Abstract Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a serious problem in many watersheds where coal is mined. Passive treatments, such as wetlands and anoxic limestone drains (ALDs), have been developed, but these technologies show varying treatment efficiencies. A new passive treatment technique is a vertical flow wetland or successive alkalinity producing system (SAPS). Four SAPS in Pennsylvania were studied to determine changes in water chemistry from inflow to outflow. The Howe Bridge SAPS removed about 130 mg l (super -1) (40%) of the inflow acidity concentration and about 100 mg l (super -1) (60%) iron (Fe). The Filson 1 SAPS removed 68 mg l (super -1) (26%) acidity, 20 mg l (super -1) (83%) Fe and 6 mg l (super -1) (35%) aluminium (Al). The Sommerville SAPS removed 112 mg l (super -1) (31%) acidity, exported Fe, and removed 13 mg l (super -1) (30%) Al. The McKinley SAPS removed 54 mg l (super -1) (91%) acidity and 5 mg l (super -1) (90%) Fe. Acid removal rates at our four sites were 17 (HB), 52 (Filson1), 18 (Sommerville) and 11 (McKinley) g of acid per m (super 2) of surface wetland area per day (g/m (super 2) d (super -1) ). Calcium (Ca) concentrations in the SAPS effluents were increased between 8 and 57 mg l (super -1) at these sites. Equilibrators, which were inserted into compost layers to evaluate redox conditions at our sites, showed that reducing conditions were generally found at 60 cm compost depths and oxidized conditions were found at 30 cm compost depths. Deeply oxidized zones substantiated observations that channel flow was occurring through some parts of the compost. The Howe Bridge site has not declined in treatment efficiency over a six year treatment life. The SAPS construction costs were equal to about seven years of NaOH chemical treatment costs and 30 years of lime treatment costs. So, if the SAPS treatment longevity is seven years or greater and comparable effluent water quality was achieved, the SAPS construction was cost effective compared to NaOH chemical treatment. Construction recommendations for SAPS include a minimum of 50 cm of compost thickness, periodic replacement or addition of fresh compost material, and increasing the number of drainage pipes underlying the limestone.
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Notes Treatment of acid mine drainage by four vertical flow wetlands in Pennsylvania Evolution and remediation of acid-sulfate groundwater systems at reclaimed mine-sites; 2002-008380; References: 15; illus. incl. 5 tables United Kingdom (GBR); GeoRef; English Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 16518 Serial 58
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