Chapter 5
From GARDGuide
5.0 Chapter 5: Prediction
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Objectives of Prediction Program
- 5.3 The Acid Rock Drainage Prediction Approach
- 5.3.1 Acid Rock Drainage/Metal Leaching Characterization
- 5.3.2 Description of Phases
- 5.3.2.1 Initial Exploration/Site Reconnaissance Phase
- 5.3.2.2 Advanced Exploration/Detailed Site Investigation Phase
- 5.3.2.3 Prefeasibility Phase
- 5.3.2.4 Feasibility and Permitting Phase
- 5.3.2.5 Implementation Phase
- 5.3.3 Water Quality Prediction
- 5.4 Prediction Tools
- 5.4.1 Introduction
- 5.4.2 Geological and Lithological Investigations
- 5.4.3 Hydrogeological/Hydrological Investigations
- 5.4.4 Geochemical Testing Methods
- 5.4.4.1 Introduction to Geochemical Characterization Program
- 5.4.4.2 Summary of Testing Requirements
- 5.4.4.3 Physical Characteristics
- 5.4.4.4 Chemical Characteristics
- 5.4.4.5 Mineralogical Characteristics
- 5.4.4.6 Laboratory Static Methods
- 5.4.4.7 Laboratory Kinetic Methods
- 5.4.4.8 Field Methods
- 5.4.5 Data Management
- 5.4.6 Quality Assurance/Quality Control
- 5.4.7 Screening and Evaluation Criteria
- 5.4.8 Reporting
- 5.5 Modeling of Acid Rock Drainage, Neutral Mine Drainage, and Saline Drainage for Characterization and Remediation
- 5.5.1 Introduction
- 5.5.2 Geochemical Modeling
- 5.5.3 Hydrological Modeling
- 5.5.4 Hydrogeological Modeling
- 5.5.5 Gas Transport Modeling
- 5.5.6 Statistical Evaluation
- 5.6 Conclusions
- 5.7 References
