Modeling Fluid Flow in Selective Placement of Toxic Mine Spoil

Author

L. B. Phelps
J. C. Mills
Lee W. Saperstein, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

Selective placement of toxic mine spoil has been advocated as a means of reducing environmental pollution at the source. However, methods of burial to control environmental damage are not well understood. Using the finite element method, this paper investigates the burial of toxic material within low permeability packages below the water table. The effects of differing package and spoil permeabilities, anisotropy, and infiltration are modeled to provide information about their effect on the flow system. Projections can then be made that will assist in the design of the toxic spoil package to limit the amount of ground water flowing through them.

Recommended Citation

L. B. Phelps et al., "Modeling Fluid Flow in Selective Placement of Toxic Mine Spoil," Mining Engineering, Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME), Jan 1985.

Department(s)

Mining Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0026-5187

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1985 Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1985