Techniques for predicting metal mining influenced water

Techniques for Predicting Metal Mining Influenced Water is a must-read for planners, regulators, consultants, land managers, researchers, students, stakeholders, and others concerned about mining influenced water. Identifying potential mine wastes and their characteristics, and predicting their drai...

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Other Authors Williams, R. David 1949-, Diehl, Sharon F.
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Englewood, Colorado : Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 2014.
SeriesManagement technologies for metal mining influenced water ; volume 5.
Subjects
Mine drainage > Measurement.
Acid mine drainage > Environmental aspects.
Water > Pollution > Measurement.
Tailings (Metallurgy) > Environmental aspects.
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electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780873353977
0873353978
9781680153811
1680153811
9780873353540
0873353544
Physical Description1 online resource

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Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • CHAPTER 1: Introduction
  • Objectives
  • Acid Drainage Technology Initiative-Metal Mining Sector
  • Acid Rock Drainage Predictive Approach
  • Relevance of ARD Source
  • Environmental Setting
  • Geology
  • Mineralogy
  • Hydrologic Considerations
  • Mine Life Cycle, and Mining and Processing Considerations
  • Climate
  • CHAPTER 2: Acid Rock Drainage: Sulfide Mineral Geochemistry Affecting Drainage
  • Acid Generation
  • Acid Neutralization
  • Trace Metal Release by Metal Sulfide Oxidation
  • Key Solid-Phase Factors Controlling Mineral Oxidation and Dissolution
  • Data Needs for Prediction
  • CHAPTER 3: Prediction Factors
  • Geologic, Lithologic, and Alteration Considerations
  • Geo-Environmental Models
  • Analytical Techniques for Mineralogical Investigations
  • Field Measurements
  • Geophysical Investigations
  • Hydrogeological and Hydrological Investigations
  • CHAPTER 4: Overview of Prediction Methods
  • Static Test Methods
  • Short-Term Leach Tests
  • Field Leach Tests
  • Kinetic Test Methods
  • Data Management
  • CHAPTER 5: Evaluation
  • Static Tests
  • Short-Term Leach Tests
  • Field Leach Tests
  • Kinetic Tests
  • HC Objective and Criteria Framework
  • Column Tests
  • Humidity Cell and Column Test Scaling
  • CHAPTER 6: Application and Conclusion
  • Reporting Predictive Results
  • Conclusion
  • Bibliography
  • APPENDIX A: Sobek Method
  • APPENDIX B: Modified Sobek Method
  • APPENDIX C: BC (British Columbia) Research Initial Test
  • APPENDIX D: Lapakko Method
  • APPENDIX E: Siderite Correction
  • APPENDIX F: Net Carbonate Value
  • APPENDIX G: Net Acid Generation Tests
  • APPENDIX H: BC Research Confirmation Test
  • APPENDIX I: Humidity Cell Procedures
  • APPENDIX J: Proposed Adaptive Management Plan Outline
  • APPENDIX K: Humidity Cell Test Duration and Testing Background.
  • APPENDIX L: Possible Duration Framework for Use with Humidity Cells
  • Index
  • Back Cover.

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