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Title 'Green' company offers desalination technology Type Journal Article
Year 1998 Publication Water Sewage and Effluent Abbreviated Journal
Volume 18 Issue 4 Pages 9-11
Keywords Groundwater problems and environmental effects geomechanics abstracts: excavations (77 10 10) acid mine drainage environmental effect mine drainage
Abstract Water and wastewater treatment activities, projects and capabilities of South African environmental engineering specialist Envig are detailed. The company, as part of the Weir Wesgarth Consortium, has pre-qualified for the major Namibian Water Supply Project, one of the largest of its kind to date in southern Africa. This project involves the desalination of seawater to meet increasing water demand and shortfalls. Envig, if awarded the contract, would be involved in construction of three or four reverse osmosis or mechanical vapour compression sea water desalination plants and associated infrastructure. The company is also involved in a mine water desalination project at the Eskom Tutuka Power Station. A reverse osmosis plant using low fouling maintenance is being installed to deal with acid mine drainage water. Details of the design and operation of this plant are given.
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Notes 'Green' company offers desalination technology; 0432290; South-Africa; Geobase Approved no
Call Number (down) CBU @ c.wolke @ 17548 Serial 496
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Author Kuyucak, N.
Title Mining, the Environment and the Treatment of Mine Effluents Type Journal Article
Year 1998 Publication Int. J. Environ. Pollut. Abbreviated Journal
Volume 10 Issue 2 Pages 315-325
Keywords mine water treatment acid mine drainage high density sludge lime neutralization mining environment passive treatment sulfate-reducing bacteria
Abstract The environmental impact of mining on the ecosystem, including land, water and air, has become an unavoidable reality. Guidelines and regulations have been promulgated to protect the environment throughout mining activities from start-up to site decommissioning. In particular, the occurrence of acid mine drainage (AMD), due to oxidation of sulfide mineral wastes, has become the major area of concern to many mining industries during operations and after site decommissioning. AMD is characterized by high acidity and a high concentration of sulfates and dissolved metals. If it cannot be prevented or controlled, it must be treated to eliminate acidity, and reduce heavy metals and suspended solids before release to the environment. This paper discusses conventional and new methods used for the treatment of mine effluents, in particular the treatment of AMD.
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Notes Mining, the Environment and the Treatment of Mine Effluents; Isi:000078420600009; AMD ISI | Wolkersdorfer Approved no
Call Number (down) CBU @ c.wolke @ 17477 Serial 56
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Author Skousen, J.G.; Rose, A.; Geidel, G.; Foreman, J.; Evans, R.; Hellier, W.
Title Type Book Whole
Year 1998 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 130 pp
Keywords acid mine drainage mine water remediation
Abstract An array of techniques have been developed during the last several decades to abate or control pollution by acid mine drainage (AMD) from coal and metal mines. Although most of these techniques are successful in eliminating or decreasing the deleterious effects of AMD in some situations, they are unsuccessful in others. Due to the inherent variability between mines and environmental conditions, no one abatement or treatment technique is effective on all sites, and selection of the best method on each site is difficult given the array of methods available. The techniques also vary in the type and size of problem they are capable of handling. Their individual costs, effectiveness, and maintenance are also important considerations. Therefore, accurate information is needed to understand the limitations of the various methods and their response to various site variables. Continued research is imperative for field testing of existing technologies, as well as continued development of new technologies. At present, there is no authoritative guide or manual to assist in evaluating the best technique for a given situation. In order to continue to mine coal and other minerals without harming the environment, the best science and techniques must be identified and implemented in order to minimize the production of AMD. To accomplish this goal, the Acid Mine Drainage Technology Initiative (ADTI) was organized to promote communication among scientists and engineers dealing with AMD, and to develop a consensus on the identification and optimum usage of each method. The intent is to provide information on selection of appropriate techniques for specific problems that will ultimately lead to a higher level of success in avoidance of AMD and remediation of existing sources, at a savings in cost and staff time, and with greater assurance that a planned technique will accomplish its objective. This effort will result in enhancement of mine drainage quality, improvement in stream cleanup and its cost effectiveness, and development of a mechanism for technology transfer.
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Publisher The National Mine Land Reclamation Center Place of Publication Morgantown Editor
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Series Editor Series Title Handbook of Technologies for Avoidance and Remediation of Acid Mine Drainage Abbreviated Series Title
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Notes Handbook of Technologies for Avoidance and Remediation of Acid Mine Drainage; 2; VORHANDEN | AMD ISI | Wolkersdorfer; FG als Datei vorhanden 3 Abb. Approved no
Call Number (down) CBU @ c.wolke @ 17424 Serial 243
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Author Wiessner, A.
Title The treatment of a deposited lignite pyrolysis wastewater by adsorption using activated carbon and activated coke Type Journal Article
Year 1998 Publication Colloids and Surfaces a-Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects Abbreviated Journal
Volume 139 Issue 1 Pages 91-97
Keywords mine water treatment
Abstract To study the functions of activated carbon and activated coke adsorption for the treatment of highly contaminated discolored industrial wastewater with a wide molecular size distribution of organic compounds, the deposited lignite pyrolysis wastewater from a filled open-cast coal mine was used for continuous and discontinuous experiments.
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Notes The treatment of a deposited lignite pyrolysis wastewater by adsorption using activated carbon and activated coke; Wos:000074411100012; Times Cited: 1; ISI Web of Science Approved no
Call Number (down) CBU @ c.wolke @ 17147 Serial 133
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Author Henderson, A.
Title The implementation of paste fill at the Henty Gold Mine Type Journal Article
Year 1998 Publication Minefill'98 Abbreviated Journal
Volume 98 Issue 1 Pages 299-304
Keywords mine water treatment
Abstract The Henty Gold Mine, located ill Western Tasmania uses innovative solutions to effectively manage a mining operation in an environmentally sensitive setting and has been presented with several environmental awards. Fill is required as part of the mining method to provide passive ground support, minimise rock exposure and ensure maximum recovery of the small but high-grade orebody. The use of the whole portion of leach residue in the backfill reduces the surface tailing disposal requirements. Therefore, High Density Paste Fill (HDPF) has been selected as the most appropriate fill method to meet these objectives. Additional benefits include the minimisation of excess water from fill and the subsequent need for the collection and treatment of water and slimes. There are minimal equipment requirements during placement, thereby optimising mine resources for production.
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Notes The implementation of paste fill at the Henty Gold Mine; Isip:000074225800048; Times Cited: 0; ISI Web of Science Approved no
Call Number (down) CBU @ c.wolke @ 17142 Serial 181
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