Measurement and modeling of the efficiency of constructed wetlands in removing lead and zinc from neutral pH mine drainage

Author

Chang Ye

Abstract

"Adsorption by organic matter, Fe hydroxide association, and sulfide precipitation are primary mechanisms for Pb and Zn removal from neutral pH mine drainage by constructed wetlands. A mathematical model was developed with the geochemical modeling tool PHREEQC to simulate the constructed wetland processes, including both kinetic and equilibrium aspects of the above removal mechanisms...This research provides a quantification method to evaluate removal mechanisms of a constructed wetland and is also a direct support for previous research on wetland removal mechanisms"--Abstract, page iii.

Advisor(s)

Fitch, Mark W.

Committee Member(s)

Wronkiewicz, David J.
Morrison, Glenn
Mendoza, Cesar
Burken, Joel G. (Joel Gerard)

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Degree Name

Ph. D. in Civil Engineering

Sponsor(s)

Doe Run Peru (Firm)
Midwest Hazardous Substance Research Center
University of Missouri Research Board

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Spring 2006

Pagination

x, 230 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-229).

Rights

© 2006 Chang Ye, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Dissertation - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Constructed wetlands
Lead abatement -- Evaluation
Mine drainage
Zinc

Thesis Number

T 9007

Print OCLC #

85839123

Link to Catalog Record

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Recommended Citation

Ye, Chang, "Measurement and modeling of the efficiency of constructed wetlands in removing lead and zinc from neutral pH mine drainage" (2006). Doctoral Dissertations. 1667.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/doctoral_dissertations/1667