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Author Kuyucak, N. openurl 
  Title Acid mine drainage; treatment options for mining effluents Type Journal Article
  Year (down) 2001 Publication Mining Environmental Management Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 9 Issue 2 Pages 12-15  
  Keywords acid mine drainage; alkalinity; cadmium; chemical reactions; copper; cyanides; decontamination; degradation; effluents; flotation; heavy metals; lead; lime; metals; mines; nickel; oxidation; pH; physicochemical properties; pollution; reagents; reduction; remediation; seepage; sludge; solid waste; solvents; stability; tailings; toxic materials; toxicity; waste disposal; water quality; zinc  
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  ISSN 0969-4218 ISBN Medium  
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  Notes Acid mine drainage; treatment options for mining effluents; 2001-050827; References: 23; illus. United Kingdom (GBR); GeoRef; English Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 5723 Serial 324  
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Author Zinck, J.M.; Aube, B.C. openurl 
  Title Optimization of lime treatment processes Type Journal Article
  Year (down) 2000 Publication CIM Bull. Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 93 Issue 1043 Pages 98-105  
  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 buffering lime Canada  
  Abstract Lime neutralization technology is widely used in Canada for the treatment of acid mine drainage and other acidic effluents. In many locations, improvements to the lime neutralization process are necessary to achieve a maximum level of sludge densification and stability. Conventional lime neutralization technology effectively removes dissolved metals to below regulated limits. However, the metal hydroxide and gypsum sludge generated is voluminous and often contains less than 5% solids. Despite recent improvements in the lime neutralization technology, each year, more than 6 700 000 m3 of sludge are generated by treatment facilities operated by the Canadian mining industry. Because lime neutralization is still seen as the best available approach for some sites, sludge production and stability are expected to remain as issues in the near future. Several treatment parameters significantly impact operating costs, effluent quality, sludge production and the geochemical stability of the sludge. Studies conducted both at CANMET and NTC have shown that through minor modifications to the treatment process, plant operators can experience a reduction in operating costs, volume of sludge generated, metal release to the environment and liability. This paper discusses how modifications in plant operation and design can reduce treatment costs and liability associated with lime treatment.  
  Address J.M. Zinck, CANMET, Mining and Mineral Sciences Lab., Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa, Ont., Canada  
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  Notes Optimization of lime treatment processes; 2291672; Canada 17; Geobase Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17537 Serial 183  
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Author Watzlaf, G.R.; Schroeder, K.T.; Kairies, C.L. openurl 
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  Year (down) 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 262-274  
  Keywords passive treatment anoxic limestone drains wetlands sulfate reduction successive alkalinity-producing systems acid mine drainage ALD SAPS RAPS  
  Abstract Ten passive treatment systems, located in Pennsylvania and Maryland, have been intensively monitored for up to ten years. Influent and effluent water quality data from ten anoxic limestone drains (ALDs) and six reducing and alkalinity-producing systems (RAPS) have been analyzed to determine long-term performance for each of these specific unit operations. ALDs and RAPS are used principally to generate alkalinity, ALDs are buried beds of limestone that add alkalinity through dissolution of calcite. RAPS add alkalinity through both limestone dissolution and bacterial sulfate reduction. ALDs that received mine water containing less than 1 mg/L of both ferric iron and aluminum have continued to produce consistent concentrations of alkalinity since their construction. However, an ALD that received 20 mg/L of aluminum experienced a rapid reduction in permeability and failed within five months. Maximum levels of alkalinity (between 150 and 300 m&) appear to be reached after I5 hours of retention. All but one RAPS in this study have been constructed and put into operation only within the past 2.5 to 5 years. One system has been in operation and monitored for more than nine years. AIkalinity due to sulfate reduction was highest during the first two summers of operation. Alkalinity due to a limestone dissolution has been consistent throughout the life of the system. For the six RAPS in this study, sulfate reduction contributed an average of 28% of the total alkalinity. Rate of total alkalinity generation range from 15.6 gd''rn-'to 62.4 gd-'mL2 and were dependent on influent water quality and contact time.  
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  Series Editor Series Title Proceedings, 17th Annual National Meeting – American Society for Surface Mining and Reclamation Abbreviated Series Title  
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  Notes Long-Term Perpormance of Alkalinity-Producing Passive Systems for the Treatment of Mine Drainage; 2; VORHANDEN | AMD ISI | Wolkersdorfer; als Datei vorhanden 4 Abb., 5 Tab. Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17440 Serial 216  
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Author Srivastave, A.; Chhonkar, P.K. openurl 
  Title Amelioration of coal mine spoils through fly ash application as liming material Type Journal Article
  Year (down) 2000 Publication J. Ind. Res. Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 59 Issue 4 Pages 309-313  
  Keywords Groundwater problems and environmental effects Pollution and waste management non radioactive geomechanics abstracts: excavations (77 10 10) geological abstracts: environmental geology (72 14 2) mitigation fly ash feasibility study acid mine drainage lime  
  Abstract The feasibility of fly ash as compared to lime to ameliorate the low pH of acidic coal mine spoils under controlled pot culture conditions are reported using Sudan grass (Sorghum studanens) and Oats (Avena sativa) as indicator crops. It is observed that at all levels of applications, fly ash and lime significantly increase the pH of mine spoils, available phosphorus, exchangeable potassium, available sulphur and also uptake of phosphorus, potassium, sulphur and oven-dried biomass of both these test crops. The fly ash significantly decreases the bulk density of coal mine spoils, but, there is no effect on bulk density due to lime application. However, when the spoils are amended with either fly ash or lime, the root growth occurs throughout the material. Fly ash and lime do not cause elemental toxicities to the plants as evidenced from the dry matter production by the test crops. The results indicate that fly ash to be a potential alternative to lime for treating acidic coal mine spoils.  
  Address P.K. Chhonkar, Div. of Soil Sci. and Agr. Chem., Indian Agricultural Research Inst., New Delhi 110 012, India  
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  Notes Amelioration of coal mine spoils through fly ash application as liming material; 2364216; India 18; Geobase Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17535 Serial 234  
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Author Sato, D.; Tazaki, K. openurl 
  Title Calcification treatment of mine drainage and depositional formula of heavy metals Type Journal Article
  Year (down) 2000 Publication Chikyu Kagaku = Earth Science Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 54 Issue 5 Pages 328-336  
  Keywords acid mine drainage Asia calcification deposition ettringite Far East heavy metals Ishikawa Japan Japan lime Ogoya Mine pollution sulfates waste water water treatment 22, Environmental geology  
  Abstract Depositional formula of heavy metals after disposal of the mine drainage from the Ogoya Mine in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, was mineralogically investigated. Strong acidic wastewater (pH 3.5) from pithead of the mine contains high concentration of heavy metals. In this mine, neutralizing coagulation treatment is going on by slaked lime (calcium hydroxides: Ca(OH) (sub 2) ). Core samples were collected at disposal pond to which the treated wastewater flows. The core samples were divided into 44 layers based on the color variation. The mineralogical and chemical compositions of each layer were analyzed by an X-ray powder diffractometer (XRD), an energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analyzer (ED-XRF) and a NCS elemental analyzer. The upper parts are rich in brown colored layers, whereas discolored are the deeper parts. The color variation is relevant to Fe concentration. Brown colored core sections are composed of abundant hydrous ferric oxides with heavy metals, such as Cu, Zn, and Cd. On the other hand, S concentration gradually increases with depth. XRD data indicated that calcite decreases with increasing depth, and ettringite is produced at the deeper parts. Cd concentration shows similar vertical profile to those of calcite and ettringite. The results revealed that hydrous ferric oxides, calcite and ettringite are formed on deposition, whereby incorporating the heavy metals.  
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  Notes Calcification treatment of mine drainage and depositional formula of heavy metals; 2001-032610; References: 19; illus. incl. 1 table, sketch map Japan (JPN); GeoRef; Japanese Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 16543 Serial 252  
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