Chapter 5
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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
- 5.9.1 Geology and Lithological Considerations
- 5.9.2 Mineralogical Investigations
- 5.9.3 Field Measurements and Assessments
- 5.9.4 Geophysical Investigations
- 5.9.5 Hydrogeological/Hydrological Investigations
- 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