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Author Fischer, R.; Luckner, L.; Peukert, D.; Reißig, H.; Roßbach, B.
Title Einsatz alkalischer Substanzen zur Verbesserung der Wasserqualität in Bergbaukippen. Use of alcine substances for the improvement of water quality in mining areas Type Journal Article
Year 2002 Publication Das Gas und Wasserfach. Ausgabe Wasser, Abwasser Abbreviated Journal
Volume 143 Issue 12 Pages 891-898
Keywords Abraum Braunkohlenbergbau Pyrit Eisensulfid Sulfidmineral Verwitterung Gewässerschutz Schadstoffbelastung Schwermetalle Sulfat pH-Wert Abwasserbehandlung Enteisenung alkalischer-Abbau chemischer-Abbau Alkalisierung Zusatzstoff Kalk Dolomit Flugasche Umweltbelastung Grundwasser Gewässergüte Eisendisulfitverwitterung Pyritverwitterung Bergbauabwasser Bergbauwasser Sulfatbelastung Undergrundwasserbehandlung alkalischer Stoff alkalische Substanz
Abstract Eisendisulfidminerale im Abraum von Braunkohlentagebauen können nach ihrer Verwitterung im wiederaufsteigenden Grundwasser erhebliche Güteverschlechterungen hinsichtlich pH-Wert, Schwermetall- und Sulfatgehalt verursachen. Diesen kann durch Zusätze alkalischer Substanzen zum Abraum wie Kalkstein, Dolomit und Kraftwerksasche bzw. Gemischen dieser Stoffe entgegengewirkt werden. Die Ergebnisse entsprechender Untersuchungen sowie die naturwissenschaftlichen Grundlagen der Eisendisulfidverwitterung werden im Beitrag dargestellt und ein Anwendungsbeispiel beschrieben. Grundlagen zur Berechnung der einzusetzenden Kalk- oder Aschemengen (bzw. Gemische der beiden Substanzen) sind die Bestimmung der oxidierbaren Sulfidminerale in den einzelnen geologischen Schichten sowie die Bestimmung der Pufferkapazität der Asche bzw. des Kalksteins. Besonders Vorteilhaft ist der Einsatz alkalischer Substanzen dort, wo durch vorhandene hohe Pyrit- und Markasitkonzentrationen mit einer erheblichen Versauerung des Grundwassers gerechnet und dadurch eine potentielle Beeinträchtigung von Grundwassernutzern erwartet werden muss. Solche Bedingungen sind im Rheinischen Braunkohlerevier, insbesondere im Umfeld des Tagebaus Garzweiler II (RWE Rheinbraun AG) gegeben. Derzeit werden im Tagebau Garzweiler bereits 40000 t Kalkstein dem Abraum beigemischt. Auch für das Lausitzer Braunkohlenrevier könnte ein Einsatz alkalischer Substanzen in Betracht gezogen werden.
Address TU Dresden, DE; Sächsisches Oberbergamt, Dresden, DE; RWE Rheinbraun, Köln, DE; Ingenieurbüro für Wassergütefragen, Dresden, DE; Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau (BAW), Karlsruhe, DE
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Notes Einsatz alkalischer Substanzen zur Verbesserung der Wasserqualität in Bergbaukippen. Use of alcine substances for the improvement of water quality in mining areas; 27888, BERG , 03.03.03; Words: 569; 200301 05520; 8 Seiten, 3 Bilder, 34 Quellen 3UXX *Belastung von Wasser, Wasserreinhaltung, Abwasser* 3MZ *Bergbau, Tunnelbau, Erdöl /Erdgasförderung, Bohrtechnik* 3BX *chemische Grundlagen* 3PH *Trennen fest/flüssig/gasförm. Stoffe, dispers. Stoffsysteme*; BERG, Copyright FIZ Technik e.V.; DE Deutsch Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17587 Serial 379
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Author Fawcett, M.N.R.
Title Management of AMD at Pine Creek Mine. Die Beherrschung des AMD-Problems in der Pine-Creek-Mine Type Conference Article
Year 1995 Publication Second Australian Acid Mine Drainage Workshop, Charters Towers, AU, 28 31 March 1995 Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 83-90
Keywords Bergbau Sanierung Erzbergbau Gold Australien Havarie Schwefelsäure Tagebau Flutung Sauerstoffzufuhr Minimierung Projektmanagement Unternehmensführung Unternehmensplanung Gewässerschutz Projektplanung Prophylaxe Acid mine drainage Haldenverkippung Tagebaurestloch
Abstract In der Regenzeit 1991/1992 wurden überraschend im Bereich des australischen Goldbergwerks Pine Creek saure Grubenwässer festgestellt, die eine ernsthafte Umweltgefährdung und einen deutlichen Anstieg bei den Betriebskosten verursachten. Diese sauren Grubenwässer traten als Folge von Laugungserscheinungen in den Halden auf. Zur Verminderung der Reaktionsfähigkeit der sulfidischen Berge wurde beschlossen, die Halden mit mehreren Schichten inerten Materials geringer Permeabilität abzudecken. Diese Abdeckung wurde anschließend verdichtet und begrünt. Bei den späteren Abbauarbeiten wurde eine prophylaktische Minimierung der begünstigenden Reaktionsbedingungen vorgenommen. Es wurde eine Integration von Abbau und Sanierungsmaßnahmen realisiert, bei der offene Tagebauflächen mit Haldenbergen verfüllt wurden. Die haldengefüllten Tagebaurestlöcher wurden außerdem teilgeflutet, um den Sauerstoffzutritt zu minimieren. Aus den gewonnenen Erfahrungen wird die Schlußfolgerung gezogen, das AMD-Problem bereits in der Planungsphase zu berücksichtigen und umfassende Untersuchungen einzuleiten. Es sind nicht erst im Stadium der Sanierung, sondern bereits bei den Abbauaktivitäten geeignete Maßnahmen einzuleiten, um unangenehme Überraschungen durch saure Grubenwässer, die übrigens sehr teuer werden können, zu vermeiden.
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Notes Management of AMD at Pine Creek Mine. Die Beherrschung des AMD-Problems in der Pine-Creek-Mine; BERG, Copyright FIZ Technik e.V.; EN Englisch; 0-646-24771-9; U9609 0029 586; 11343, BERG , 07.09.96; Words: 436; 8 Seiten, 1 Bild, 4 Tabellen 3UXX *Belastung von Wasser, Wasserreinhaltung, Abwasser* 3PAB *Aufbereitung anorganischer, mineralischer Rohstoffe* 3MZ *Bergbau, Tunnelbau, Erdöl /Erdgasförderung, Bohrtechnik* Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17607 Serial 383
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Author Eger, P.; Melchert, G.; Wagner, J.
Title Using passive treatment systems for mine closure – A good approach or a risky alternative? Type Journal Article
Year 2000 Publication Min. Eng. Abbreviated Journal
Volume 52 Issue 9 Pages 78-83
Keywords Pollution and waste management non radioactive Groundwater problems and environmental effects geological abstracts: environmental geology (72 14 2) geomechanics abstracts: excavations (77 10 10) acid mine drainage decommissioning mine waste open pit mine pH remediation
Abstract In 1991, LTV Steel Mining decided to close an open-pit taconite mine in northeastern Minnesota using a passive-treatment approach consisting of limiting infiltration into the stockpiles and wetland treatment to remove metals. More than 50 Mt (55 million st) of sulfide-containing waste had been stockpiled adjacent to the mine during its 30 years of operation. Drainage from the stockpiles contained elevated levels of copper, nickel, cobalt and zinc. Nickel is the major trace metal in the drainages. Before the closure, the annual median concentrations ranged from 1.5 to 50 mg/L. Copper, cobalt and zinc are also present but they are generally less than 5% of the nickel values. Median pH levels range from 5 to 7.5, but most of the stockpile drainages have pH levels greater than 6.5. Based on the chemical composition of each stockpile, a cover material was selected. The higher the potential that a stockpile had to produce acid drainage, the lower the permeability of the capping material required. Covers ranged from overburden soil removed at the mine to a flexible plastic liner. Predictions of the reduction in infiltration ranged from 40% for the native soil to more than 90% for the plastic liner. Five constructed wetlands have been installed since 1992. They have removed 60% to 90% of the nickel in the drainages. Total capital costs for all the infiltration reduction and wetlands exceeded $6.5 million, but maintenance costs are less than 1% of those for an active treatment plant. Because mine-drainage problems can continue for more than 100 years, the lower annual operating costs should pay for the construction of the wetland-treatment systems within seven years.
Address P. Eger, Minnesota Dept. of Natural Rsrces., St. Paul, MN, United States
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Notes Using passive treatment systems for mine closure – A good approach or a risky alternative?; 2285715; United-States 19; Geobase Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17539 Serial 392
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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 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.
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Publisher Place of Publication (up) Editor Zamora, B.A.; Connolly, R.E.
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Series Editor Series Title The challenge of integrating diverse perspectives in reclamation Abbreviated Series Title
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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
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Author Davies, G.J.; Holmes, M.; Wireman, M.; King, K.; Gertson, J.N.; Stefanic, J.M.
Title Water tracing at scales of hours to decades as an aid to estimating hydraulic characteristics of the Leadville Mine drainage tunnel Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords acid mine drainage Arkansas River Colorado drainage dye tracers field studies fluorescence ground water Lake County Colorado Leadville Mine Leadville mining district pH quantitative analysis recharge surveys tunnels United States water treatment 30 Engineering geology 21 Hydrogeology
Abstract The Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel (LMDT) is a 3.3 kilometer structure that was constructed in the complicated geology of the Leadville mine district in the 1940's. Discharge from the LMDT is impacted by heavy metals and is treated at a plant built in 1992 operated by the United States Bureau of Reclamation. On the surface waste rock and other remnants of the mining operations litter the landscape and this material is exposed to precipitation. As a result of contact with this material, surface water often has pH of less than 3 and its containment and disposal is necessary before it impacts surface drainage and the nearby Arkansas River. Using a borehole drilled into the mine workings the U.S. EPA has devised a plan in which the impacted water is contained on the surface which then can be discharged into the mine workings to discharge from the LMDT and be treated. The percentage of water discharging from the mining district along the drainage tunnel is unknown, and since there is no access, information about the condition of the tunnel with regards to blockages is also relatively obscure. Application of quantitative water tracing using fluorescent dyes was used to model the flow parameters at the scale of hours in the tunnel and evaluate the likelihood of blockages. Because the tunnel has intersected several lithologies and faults, other locations such as discharging shafts, adits and surface streams that could be hydraulically connected to the LMDT were also monitored. An initial tracer experiment was done using an instantaneous injection, which was followed by additional injections of water. Another tracer injection was done when there was a continuous flow of impacted water into the workings. Analysis of the tracer concentration responses at water-filled shafts and at the portal were used to model the flow along the tunnel and estimate several hydraulic parameters. Waters in these settings are mixtures of components with different residence times, so, qualitative tritium data were used to evaluate residence times of decades. The combined injected tracer and tritium data as well as other geochemical data were used to infer the nature of flow and recharge into the tunnel.
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Notes 2004-013418; Geological Society of America, 2001 annual meeting, Boston, MA, United States, Nov. 1-10, 2001; GeoRef; English Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 16511 Serial 408
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