Chapter 5

5.0 Chapter 5: Prediction (Kirk Nordstrom)

• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Objectives of Prediction Program
• 5.3 The ARD Prediction Approach
• 5.4 Relevance of ARD Source
• 5.5 Consideration of ARD Factors
• 5.6 Climatic Factors
• 5.7 ARD , Metal Leaching and Sulphate Production
• 5.8 Data Needs for Prediction
• 5.9 Prediction Tools
  • [[Guide5.9.1|5.9.1 Geology and Lithological Considerations
  • [[Guide5.9.2|5.9.2 Mineralogical Investigations
  • [[Guide5.9.3|5.9.3 Field Measurements and Assessments
  • [[Guide5.9.4|5.9.4 Geophysical Investigations
  • [[Guide5.9.5|5.9.5 Hydrogeological/Hydrological Investigations
  • [[Guide5.9.6|5.9.6 Overview of Testing Methods
    • 5.9.6.1 Static Methods
    • 5.9.6.2 Kinetic Methods
• 5.10 Geochemical Modeling of ARD for Characterization and Remediation
• 5.11 Relation to ARD Mitigation Methods
• 5.12 Evaluation Approaches
  • 5.12.1 NMD and Saline Drainage Considerations
  • 5.12.2 Scale-up Considerations
  • 5.12.3 "Yes/no" Prediction
  • 5.12.4 Quantitative ARD Prediction
• 5.13 Certainty of Prediction
• 5.14 Usefulness and Limitations of Geochemical Modeling
• 5.15 ARD Prediction FAQ's
• 5.16 References