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Author Barton, C.D.; Karathanasis, A.D. url  openurl
  Title Aerobic and anaerobic metal attenuation processes in a constructed wetland treating acid mine drainage Type (up) Book Chapter
  Year 1997 Publication AAPG Eastern Section and the Society for Organic Petrology joint meeting; abstracts Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 1545  
  Keywords 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 Karathanasis, A.D.; Barton, C.D. url  isbn
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  Title The revival of a failed constructed wetland treating a high Fe load AMD Type (up) Book Chapter
  Year 1999 Publication Proceedings; biogeochemistry of trace elements in coal and coal combustion byproducts Abbreviated Journal  
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  Keywords abandoned mines acid mine drainage anaerobic environment carbonate rocks characterization composting constructed wetlands design environmental analysis ferrihydrite geologic hazards hydrology hydroxides iron iron hydroxides Kentucky limestone metals minerals mines organic compounds oxides pollution remediation runoff sedimentary rocks sediments solubility sulfate ion United States water quality water treatment wetlands 22, Environmental geology  
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  Publisher Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers Place of Publication New York Editor Sajwan, K.S.; Alva, A.K.; Keefer, R.F.  
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  Notes The revival of a failed constructed wetland treating a high Fe load AMD; GeoRef; English; 2002-039561; Fourth international conference on the Biogeochemistry of trace elements, Berkeley, CA, United States, June 23, 1997 References: 45; illus. incl. 2 tables, sketch maps Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 16571 Serial 82  
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Author Gusek, J.J.; Wildeman, T.R. isbn  openurl
  Title New developments in passive treatment of acid rock drainage Pollution prevention for process engineering Type (up) Book Chapter
  Year 1995 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
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  Keywords acid mine drainage; aerobic environment; alkalinity; bioaccumulation; bioremediation; constructed wetlands; decontamination; disposal barriers; geomembranes; heavy metals; hydroxides; nutrients; oxides; pH; physical properties; pollution; reclamation; remediation; soils; tailings; techniques; toxic materials; vegetation; waste disposal; water quality; wetlands 22, Environmental geology  
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  Publisher Engineering Foundation Place of Publication New York Editor Richardson, P.E.; Scheiner, B.J.; Lanzetta, F., Jr.  
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  Notes New developments in passive treatment of acid rock drainage Pollution prevention for process engineering; GeoRef; English; 2000-063657; Engineering Foundation conference on Technical solution for pollution prevention in the mining and mineral processing industries, Palm Coast, FL, United States, Jan. 22-27, 1995 References: 3; illus. incl. 1 table Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 6447 Serial 363  
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Author Kepler, D.A.; Mc Cleary, E.C. url  openurl
  Title Successive Alkalinity-Producing Systems (SAPS) for the Treatment of Acid Mine Drainage Type (up) Journal Article
  Year 1994 Publication Proceedings, International Land Reclamation and Mine Drainage Conference Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 1 Issue Pages 195-204  
  Keywords acid mine drainage; alkalinity; anaerobic environment; calcium carbonate; chemical reactions; experimental studies; pH; pollutants; pollution; remediation; water quality SAPS mine water RAPS  
  Abstract Constructed wetland treatment system effectiveness has been limited by the alkalinity-producing, or acidity-neutralizing, capabilities of systems. Anoxic limestone drains (ALD's) have allowed for the treatment of approximately 300 mg/L net acidic mine drainage, but current design guidance precludes using successive ALD's to generate alkalinity in excess of 300 mg/L because of concerns with dissolved oxygen. “Compost” wetlands designed to promote bacterially mediated sulfate reduction are suggested as a means of generating alkalinity required in excess of that produced by ALD's. Compost wetlands create two basic needs of sulfate reducing bacteria; anoxic conditions resulting from the inherent oxygen demand of the organic substrate, and quasi-circumneutral pH values resulting from the dissolution of the carbonate fraction of the compost. However, sulfate reduction treatment area needs are generally in excess of area availability and/or cost effectiveness. Second generation alkalinity-producing systems demonstrate that a combination of existing treatment mechanisms has the potential to overcome current design concerns and effectively treat acidic waters ad infinitum. Successive alkalinity-producing systems (SAPS) combine ALD technology with sulfate reduction mechanisms. SAPS promote vertical flow through rich organic wetland substrates into limestone beds beneath the organic compost, discharging the pore waters. SAPS allow for conservative wetland treatment sizing calculations to be made as a rate function based on pH and alkalinity values and associated contaminant loadings. SAPS potentially decrease treatment area requirements and have the further potential to generate alkalinity in excess of acidity regardless od acidity concentrations.  
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  Notes Successive Alkalinity-Producing Systems (SAPS) for the Treatment of Acid Mine Drainage; Cn, Kj, Aj; file:///C:/Dokumente%20und%20Einstellungen/Stefan/Eigene%20Dateien/Artikel/9722.pdf; AMD ISI | Wolkersdorfer Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 9722 Serial 55  
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Author Dempsey, B.A.; Jeon, B.-H. url  openurl
  Title Characteristics of sludge produced from passive treatment of mine drainage Type (up) Journal Article
  Year 2001 Publication Geochem.-Explor. Environ. Anal. Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 1 Issue 1 Pages 89-94  
  Keywords acid mine drainage; aerobic environment; anaerobic environment; Appalachian Plateau; Appalachians; carbonate rocks; coagulation; compressibility; decontamination; density; drainage; filtration; geochemistry; Howe Bridge; Jefferson County Pennsylvania; limestone; mining geology; North America; passive systems; Pennsylvania; pH; pollution; ponds; rates; reclamation; sedimentary rocks; settling; sludge; slurries; suspended materials; United States; viscosity; wet packing density; wetlands; zeta-potential 22, Environmental geology  
  Abstract In the 1994 paper by Brown, Skousen & Renton it was argued that settleability and wet-packing density were the most important physical characteristics of sludge from treatment of mine drainage. These characteristics plus zeta-potential, intrinsic viscosity, specific resistance to filtration, and coefficient of compressibility were determined for several sludge samples from passive treatment sites and for several sludge samples that were prepared in the laboratory. Sludge from passive systems had high packing density, low intrinsic viscosity, low specific resistance to filtration and low coefficient of compressibility compared to sludge that was produced after addition of NaOH.  
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  Notes Feb.; Characteristics of sludge produced from passive treatment of mine drainage; 2002-008382; References: 29; illus. incl. 5 tables United Kingdom (GBR); GeoRef; English Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 5734 Serial 57  
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