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Author Boonstra, J. url  openurl
  Title Biological treatment of acid mine drainage Type Journal Article
  Year (up) 1999 Publication Biohydrometallurgy and the Environment toward the Mining of the 21st Century, Pt B 1999 Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 9 Issue Pages 559-567  
  Keywords mine water treatment  
  Abstract In this paper experience obtained with THIOPAQ technology treating Acid Mine Drainage is described. THIOPAQ Technology involves biological sulfate reduction technology and the removal of heavy metals as metal sulfide precipitates. The technology was developed by the PAQUES company, who have realised over 350 high rate biological treatment plants world wide. 5 plants specially designed for sulfate reduction are successfully operated on a continuous base (1998 status).  
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  Notes Biological treatment of acid mine drainage; Isip:000086245100058; Times Cited: 0; ISI Web of Science Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17117 Serial 176  
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Author Zaluski, M. url  openurl
  Title Design and construction of bioreactors with sulfate-reducing bacteria for acid mine drainage control Type Journal Article
  Year (up) 1999 Publication Phytoremediation and Innovative Strategies for Specialized Remedial Applications Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 205-210  
  Keywords mine water treatment  
  Abstract At many abandoned mine sites in the Western U.S., conventional treatment of AMD is not feasible due to the of lack of power and limited site accessibility. Therefore, three bioreactors were built at an abandoned mine site in Montana to demonstrate feasibility of treating AMD using sulphate reducing bacteria (SRB) in a passive water treatment train. The SRB are capable of increasing the pH and reducing the load of dissolved metals in the effluent. The reactors, constructed in the Fall of 1998, were designed to evaluate the SRB technology applied under different environmental conditions. Each bioreactor was designed with mechanisms to enable simulation of seasonal dry and wet climatic conditions. Two bioreactors were placed in trenches and one was constructed above the ground to investigate impact of seasonal freezing and thawing on SRB activity. Two bioreactors contain a passive pretreatment section to increase pH of water before the AMD enters the bioreactor chamber.  
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  Notes Design and construction of bioreactors with sulfate-reducing bacteria for acid mine drainage control; Isip:000082416500033; Times Cited: 0; ISI Web of Science Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17136 Serial 177  
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Author Waring, C.L.; Taylor, J.R. openurl 
  Title Type Book Whole
  Year (up) 1999 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 663-665  
  Keywords in-situ mine water treatment  
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  Publisher International Mine Water Association Place of Publication Ii Editor Fernández Rubio, R.  
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  Series Editor Series Title Mine, Water & Environment Abbreviated Series Title  
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  Notes A new technique for building in-situ sub-surface hydrologic barriers: NBT; 1; AMD ISI | Wolkersdorfer; 3 Abb., 1 Tab. Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 9947 Serial 218  
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Author Kuyucak, N.; Lindvall, M.; Rufo Serrano, J.A.; Oliva, A.F. openurl 
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  Year (up) 1999 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 473-479  
  Keywords HDS lime sludge mine water treatment  
  Abstract Lime neutralization is a frequently used method in the mining industry for the treatment of acid waters. These waters contain metal ions such as zinc, manganese, copper, cadmium, lead, etc. The conventional, straight lime neutralization technology generates a Low Density Sludge (LDS) having only 1-2% solids content. This creates sludge disposal difficulties, and results in the loss of potentially large quantities of recovered water, which in turn increases the demand for fresh water requirements for mining/milling activities. The High Density Sludge (HDS) process, on the other hand, is the state-of-the-art technology in North America. It generates a dense sludge with less volume and better particulate properties. Furthermore, the typical gelatinous nature of the sludge changes to a granulated, sand-like texture. Boliden Apirsa, S.L. investigated the feasibility of an HDS process to increase the treatment capacity of their existing plant, and resolve the issues associated with the LDS process for their Los Frailes project. The project required, given that the production of ore was going to be doubled, a significant increase in water was needed without altering the water reservoir sitting north of the concentrator. In addition, the final effluent quality was a priority issue. First, a pilot-scale study was undertaken in 1996, and parameters critical to the design and performance of the process were determined. The results showed that the HDS process could significantly improve the sludge characteristics by increasing the solids fraction from 1.5 to 12.0%, thereby decreasing the sludge volume to be disposed to the tailings ponds by a factor of 10. A full-scale, HDS lime neutralization treatment plant for an average flow rate of 1500 m3/hr was designed and was commissioned in early 1998 in collaboration with Colder Associates, Ottawa, Canada. So far, the full-scale treatment plant has been generating a sludge with more than 30% solids content, exceeding its target value of 12% solids. It produces excellent effluent quality, and scaling in the handling equipment is virtually eliminated. The sludge has dense, easily settable granular particles rather than fluffy flocs, yet has low viscosity that facilitates its unassisted gravity flow. The process has resulted in an increase in the treated water volume. The rate of lime consumption per unit volume of water treated also decreased. The process principles and the steps taken in process development will be discussed and the results obtained to date will be summarized in this communication.  
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  Notes Implementation of a High Density Sludge “HDS” Treatment Process at the Boliden Apirsa Mine Site; 1; VORHANDEN | AMD ISI | Wolkersdorfer; FG als Datei vorhanden 4 Abb., 4 Tab. Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 9751 Serial 322  
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Author Juby, G.J.G.; Schutte, C.F. url  openurl
  Title Membrane Life in a Seeded-slurry Reverse Osmosis System Type Journal Article
  Year (up) 2000 Publication Water Sa Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages 239-248  
  Keywords mine water treatment desalination  
  Abstract Membrane replacement can be a major operating cost of a membrane plant. During the development of a novel desalination technique (the SPARRO process) for treating calcium sulphate scaling mine waters the expected life of tubular cellulose acetate membranes operating in the seeded-slurry mode was investigated.During four operating phases of the plant over a five-year period more than 9 000 h of operating data were obtained. Performance data showed that each operating phase was dominated by either membrane fouling or membrane hydrolysis. Membrane fouling was observed to begin near the front-end of the membrane stack and proceed towards the back. Hydrolysis, on the other hand, occurred first in the tail end of the stack and moved backwards towards the Front end modules. Although two detailed membrane autopsies were carried out no definitive statement can be made in respect of the causes of either membrane hydrolysis or membrane fouling. However, suggestions are presented to explain the observed fouling phenomenon in relation to the turbidity of the pretreated feed water and the presence of chlorine. It is proposed that the presence of radioactive isotopes in the mine water which become concentrated in the process contributes to the observed membrane hydrolysis. A membrane life of up to two years is projected for an improved pretreatment arrangement.  
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  Notes Membrane Life in a Seeded-slurry Reverse Osmosis System; Isi:000087101400013; file:///C:/Dokumente%20und%20Einstellungen/Stefan/Eigene%20Dateien/Artikel/9715.pdf; AMD ISI | Wolkersdorfer Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 9715 Serial 8  
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