1st Edition
by James A. Jacobs (Author), Jay H. Lehr (Author), Stephen M. Testa (Author)
Provides the tools needed to analyze and solve acid drainage problems
Featuring
contributions from leading experts in science and engineering, this
book explores the complex biogeochemistry of acid mine drainage, rock
drainage, and acid sulfate soils. It describes how to predict, prevent,
and remediate the environmental impact of acid drainage and the
oxidation of sulfides, offering the latest sampling and analytical
methods. Moreover, readers will discover new approaches for recovering
valuable resources from acid mine drainage, including bioleaching.
Acid Mine Drainage, Rock Drainage, and Acid Sulfate Soils
reviews the most current findings in the field, offering new insights
into the underlying causes as well as new tools to minimize the harm of
acid drainage:
- Part I: Causes of Acid Mine Drainage, Rock Drainage and Sulfate Soils focuses on the biogeochemistry of acid drainage in different environments.
- Part II: Assessment of Acid Mine Drainage, Rock Drainage and Sulfate Soils
covers stream characterization, aquatic and biological sampling,
evaluation of aquatic resources, and some unusual aspects of sulfide
oxidation.
- Part III: Prediction and Prevention of Acid Drainage
discusses acid-base accounting, kinetic testing, block modeling,
petrology, and mineralogy studies. It also explains relevant policy and
regulations.
- Part IV: Remediation of Acid Drainage, Rock Drainage and Sulfate Soils examines both passive and active cleanup methods to remediate acid drainage.
Case
studies from a variety of geologic settings highlight various
approaches to analyzing and solving acid drainage problems. Replete with
helpful appendices and an extensive list of web resources, Acid Mine Drainage, Rock Drainage, and Acid Sulfate Soils
is recommended for mining engineers and scientists, regulatory
officials, environmental scientists, land developers, and students.
