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Author Ettner, D.C.
Title Type Book Whole
Year (down) 2007 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 187-191
Keywords Passiv Mine Water Treatment alternative remediation technologies Kongens Mine Roros Folldal Mines Titania's tailings impoundment Storgangen Mine
Abstract Previous mining history in Norway has resulted in ongoing release of acid mine drainage. Preservation of the historical sites in mining areas does not allow for remediation technologies that result in significant alteration of the historical landscape. Therefore, alternative remediation techniques such as passive mine water treatment have been tested. The climate in Norway varies from mild coastal climates to artic climates, and one of the challenges with passive treatment systems is the cold winter conditions. Anaerobic treatment systems have been built at Kongens Mine near Røros, at Folldal mines, and at Titania's tailings impoundment near Storgangen Mine. These systems utilize sulfate-reducing bacteria that result in the precipitation of metal sulfides. A full- and pilot-scale system at Kongens Mine and Folldal were built in 2006 to remove copper and zinc from typical ARD in an alpine climate. Previous testing with pilot scale systems at Kongens Mine showed that up to 85% copper and 48% zinc could be removed. At Titania A/S the anaerobic system is designed to remove nickel from neutral waters. At this system over 90% nickel is removed when water flow is regulated at a constant flow. Testing shows that the system can function in cold winter conditions, however, optimal metal removal is achieved under warmer temperatures. Temperatures changes by global climatic warming will not adversely affect these anaerobic systems. However, extreme precipitation events and the resulting rapid fluctuations of ARD runoff will provide a challenge for the effectiveness of these systems.
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Publisher Mako Edizioni Place of Publication Cagliari Editor Cidu, R.; Frau, F.
Language Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Water in Mining Environments Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN ISBN 978-88-902955-0-8 Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes Passive Mine Water Treatment in Norway; 1; VORHANDEN | AMD ISI | Wolkersdorfer; als Datei vorhanden 3 Abb., 2 Tab. Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17338 Serial 387
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Author Rees, B.
Title An overview of passive mine water treatment in Europe Type Journal Article
Year (down) 2005 Publication Mine Water Env. Abbreviated Journal
Volume 24 Issue 1 Pages 26-28
Keywords abandoned mines; Europe; ground water; mines; mining; pollutants; pollution; protection; surface water; water pollution; water quality; water treatment 22, Environmental geology
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ISSN 1025-9112 ISBN Medium
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Notes An overview of passive mine water treatment in Europe; 2007-023994; 1 table Federal Republic of Germany (DEU); GeoRef; English Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 5411 Serial 19
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Author Coulton, R.H.; Williams, K.P.
Title Active treatment of mine water; a European perspective Type Journal Article
Year (down) 2005 Publication Mine Water Env. Abbreviated Journal
Volume 24 Issue 1 Pages 23-26
Keywords abandoned mines; Europe; ground water; mines; mining; pollutants; pollution; protection; surface water; water pollution; water quality; water treatment 22, Environmental geology
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ISSN 1025-9112 ISBN Medium
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Notes Active treatment of mine water; a European perspective; 2007-023995; illus. incl. 3 tables Federal Republic of Germany (DEU); GeoRef; English Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 5412 Serial 20
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Author Wingenfelder, U.; Hansen, C.; Furrer, G.; Schulin, R.
Title Removal of heavy metals from mine waters by natural zeolites Type Journal Article
Year (down) 2005 Publication Environ Sci Technol, ES & T Abbreviated Journal
Volume 39 Issue 12 Pages 4606-4613
Keywords Groundwater problems and environmental effects Pollution and waste management non radioactive remediation heavy metal mine drainage acid mine drainage; acidification; Central Europe; chemical composition; chemical fractionation; dissolved materials; Europe; framework silicates; geochemistry; grain size; heavy metals; hydrochemistry; ion exchange; lead; metals; mines; mining; mobilization; models; pH; pollutants; pollution; precipitation; remediation; samples; silicates; spectra; Switzerland; toxic materials; X-ray diffraction data; X-ray fluorescence spectra; zeolite group
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Address G. Furrer, Institute of Terrestrial Ecology, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, Grabenstrasse 3, CH-8952 Schlieren, Switzerland gerhard.furrer@env.ethz.ch
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ISSN 0013-936x ISBN Medium
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Notes Removal of heavy metals from mine waters by natural zeolites; 2006-086777; References: 42; illus. incl. 3 tables United States (USA); GeoRef; English Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 5382 Serial 71
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Author Becker, G.; Wade, S.; Riggins, J.D.; Cullen, T.B.; Venn, C.; Hallen, C.P.
Title Effect of Bast Mine treatment discharge on Big Mine Run AMD and Mahanoy Creek in the Western Middle Anthracite Field of Pennsylvania Type Journal Article
Year (down) 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords abandoned mines acid mine drainage anthracite Ashland Pennsylvania Bast Mine Big Mine Run coal coal fields coal mines Columbia County Pennsylvania discharge geochemistry hydrochemistry hydrology Mahanoy Creek mines Northumberland County Pennsylvania Pennsylvania pollution rivers and streams Schuylkill County Pennsylvania sedimentary rocks surface water United States water quality water treatment Western Middle Anthracite Field 22 Environmental geology 02A General geochemistry
Abstract The Bast Mine (reopened in 2001) and Big Mine are two anthracite coal mines near Ashland, PA, that were abandoned in the 1930's and that are now causing drastic and opposite effects on the water quality of the streams originating from them. To quantify these effects, multiple samples were taken at 5 different sites: 3 along Big Mine Run and 2 from Mahanoy Creek (1 upstream and 1 downstream of the confluence with Big Mine Run). At each site, one set of the samples was treated with nitric acid for metals survey, one set was acidified with sulfuric acid for nitrate preservation, one set was filtered for sulfate and phosphate tests, and one set was unaltered. Measurements of pH, TDS, dissolved oxygen, and temperature were made in the field. Alkalinity, acidity, hardness, nitrates, orthophosphates and sulfates were analyzed using Hach procedures. Selected metals (Fe, Ni, Mg, Ca, Cu, Zn, Hg, Pb) were analyzed utilizing flame atomic absorption spectroscopy. Drainage from the Bast Mine is actively treated with hydrated lime before the water is piped down to Big Mine Run. pH and alkalinity values were much higher at the outflow compared to those in the water with which it merged. The two waters could be visibly distinguished some distance downstream. pH values decreased, sulfate and dissolved iron increased and alkalinity was reduced to zero until the confluence with Mahanoy Creek. The high alkalinity, turbidity, TDS and calcium values in Mahanoy Creek were somewhat reduced downstream of the confluence with the much lower discharge Big Mine Run.
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Publisher Abstracts with Programs - Geological Society of America Place of Publication Editor
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Series Editor Series Title Geological Society of America, Northeastern Section, 40th annual meeting Abbreviated Series Title
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Notes 2006-042616; Geological Society of America, Northeastern Section, 40th annual meeting, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States, March 14-16, 2005; GeoRef; English Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 16455 Serial 459
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