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Author Tabak, H.H.; Govind, R.
Title Advances in biotreatment of acid mine drainage and biorecovery of metals 19th annual international conference on Soils, sediments, and water; abstracts Type Book Chapter
Year 2004 Publication (down) Soil & Sediment Contamination Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 171-172
Keywords acid mine drainage; acid rock drainage; acidification; bacteria; biodegradation; bioreactors; bioremediation; decontamination; effluents; geomembranes; heavy metals; pollutants; pollution; remediation; sulfate reducing bacteria; sulfates; sulfides; Thiobacillus; waste water 22, Environmental geology
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Notes Advances in biotreatment of acid mine drainage and biorecovery of metals 19th annual international conference on Soils, sediments, and water; abstracts; GeoRef; English; 2006-064109; 19th annual international conference on Soils, sediments, and water, Amherst, MA, United States, Oct. 20-23, 2003 Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 5471 Serial 13
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Author Taylor, J.; Waters, J.
Title Treating ARD; how, when, where and why Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication (down) Mining Environmental Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume 11 Issue 3 Pages 6-9
Keywords acid mine drainage; acid rock drainage; acidification; alkalinity; carbonate rocks; chemical properties; chemical reactions; coal; disposal barriers; economics; flocculation; ground water; heavy metals; human activity; ion exchange; limestone; mines; oxidation; oxides; permeability; pollution; porosity; pyrolusite; remediation; sedimentary rocks; surface water; waste disposal; waste management; water pollution; water treatment; wetlands 22, Environmental geology
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Notes Treating ARD; how, when, where and why; 2004-045038; References: 8; illus. incl. 2 tables United Kingdom (GBR); GeoRef; English Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 5528 Serial 225
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Author Potgieter-Vermaak, S.S.; Potgieter, J.H.; Monama, P.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Comparison of limestone, dolomite and fly ash as pre-treatment agents for acid mine drainage Type Journal Article
Year 2006 Publication (down) Minerals Engineering Abbreviated Journal
Volume 19 Issue 5 Pages 454-462
Keywords Acid rock drainage Mining Tailings Environmental
Abstract The physical, chemical and biological nature of Vaal Dam water, the main source of water in Gauteng, South Africa, is often affected by underground water pollution (acid mine water) and industrial effluents. The ecological significance and detrimental effects necessitate investigations into treating the water prior to discharge into public streams. Although several acid mine water treatment techniques and methods exist, they all have certain disadvantages. Lime treatment is the most common approach. In this investigation, limestone, dolomite and fly ash were selected as pre-treatment agents based on their low cost. Simulated acid mine water containing these agents was tested using a Jar Test apparatus. Samples were analyzed before and after treatment for pH, ferrous, ferric, calcium, magnesium and sulphate ions. The study demonstrated that the quality of the water improved with an increase in the amount and surface area of the raw material dosed and an increase in contact time. It was also influenced by the chemical composition of the acid mine water and aeration. Chemical cost savings of 38% are achieved when lime is replaced with limestone, and cost savings of 23% and 48% can be accomplished when limestone is substituted with dolomite and fly ash respectively. This could result in significant savings to the gold and coal mining industries, and could lead to a mutual benefit/gain between industrialists/polluters and the public.
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Notes Apr.; Comparison of limestone, dolomite and fly ash as pre-treatment agents for acid mine drainage; Science Direct Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17461 Serial 42
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Author Gazea, B.; Adam, K.; Kontopoulos, A.
Title A review of passive systems for the treatment of acid mine drainage Type Journal Article
Year 1996 Publication (down) Minerals Engineering Abbreviated Journal
Volume 9 Issue 1 Pages 23-42
Keywords Acid rock drainage bacteria environmental pollution
Abstract This review presents the current state of development of the passive mine water treatment technologies. The background of passive treatment is reviewed and the chemical and biological processes involved in metals removal and acidity neutralisation are detailed. The types of currently existing passive treatment technologies and their applicability range as defined by the mine water chemistry are presented. Finally, the performance of passive systems constructed for the treatment of acid mine drainage from both coal and sulphide metal mines is summarised.
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Notes Jan.; A review of passive systems for the treatment of acid mine drainage; file:///C:/Dokumente%20und%20Einstellungen/Stefan/Eigene%20Dateien/Artikel/10076.pdf; Science Direct Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17468 Serial 43
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Author Bernoth, L.; Firth, I.; McAllister, P.; Rhodes, S.
Title Biotechnologies for Remediation and Pollution Control in the Mining Industry Type Journal Article
Year 2000 Publication (down) Miner. Metall. Process. Abbreviated Journal
Volume 17 Issue 2 Pages 105-111
Keywords bioremediation pollution control soil contamination solvents oils diesel hydrocarbons cyanide acid rock drainage microbial mats manganese bioremediation oxidation drainage removal water algae
Abstract As biotechnologies emerge from laboratories into main-stream application, the benefits they, offer are judged against competing technologies and business criteria. Bioremediation technologies have passed this test and are now widely used for the remediation of contaminated soils and ground waters. Bioremediation includes several distinct techniques that are used for the treatment of excavated soil and includes other techniques that are used for in situ applications. They play an important and growingrole in the mining industry for cost-effective waste management and site remediation. Most applications have been for petroleum contaminants, but advances continue to be made in the treatment of more difficult organ ic and inorganic species. This paper discusses the role of biotechnologies in remediation and pollution control from a mining-industry perspective. Several case studies are presented, including the land application of oily wastewater from maintenance workshops, the composting of hydrocarbon-contaminated soils and sludges, the bioventing of hydrocarbon solvents, the intrinsic bioremediation of diesel hydrocarbons, the biotreatment of cyanide in water front a gold mine, and the removal of manganese from acidic mine drainage.
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Notes Biotechnologies for Remediation and Pollution Control in the Mining Industry; Isi:000087094600005; AMD ISI | Wolkersdorfer Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17307 Serial 450
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