Environmental Technology in Mining (2024)
Topic outline
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Professors
Carlos Rico de la Hera
Rubén Díez Montero
Ana Lorena Esteban García
Dept. of Water and Environment Sciences and Techniques
The subject “Environmental Technology in Mining” is divided into three thematic blocks. In the first two, air quality in underground mining is addressed in relation to the different types of pollutants in the form of gas or dust that can occur in this activity. To be able to calculate ventilation airflows so that concentrations of these gases do not pose a threat, it is necessary to have a solid understanding of material balances. The second block deals with the theory of ventilation, in order to calculate the equipment and pipes necessary to supply ventilation air. The third block addresses general aspects of the environment and mining: waste and wastewater generated in the activity and its solutions, environmental impact and environmental restoration.
Keywords
Mine atmosphere, Firedamp, Environmental Management, Underground mine, Waste rock pile, Tailings impoundments, Mine closure, Heavy metals, Chemical precipitation.
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Course Information
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Course: Environmental Technology in Mining
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Code: G629
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Department / Unit: Department of Water and Environment Sciences and Techniques
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Degree: Degree in Mining Resources Engineering
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Faculty: Polytechnic School of Mines and Energy
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ECTS credits: 6
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Language of instruction: English
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Instructors: Carlos Rico de la Hera, Rubén Díez Montero, Ana Lorena Esteban García
Course Structure
Section I. Mine atmosphere
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1. Introduction to gases properties.
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2. Mass balance
3. Mine gases
- 4. Gas detection and dust
Section II. Mine ventilation
- 2. Mine ventilation
Section III. Environmental impact and restoration
- 1. Environmental technology
- 2. Soil polution
- 3. Mining and the environment
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- ISO 14000 y derivadas
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SECTION 1 - MINE ATMOSPHERE
- MC-F-001. 1.1 Introduction to gases properties
- MC-F-002. 1.2. Mass balance
- MC-F-003. 1.3. Mine gases
- MC-F-004. 1.4. Gas detection and dust
SECTION 2. MINE VENTILATION
- MC-F-005. 2. Mine ventilation
SECTION 3. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND RESTORATION
- 3.1 - Environmental technology
- 3.1.1 Water management
- MC-F-006. 3.1.1.1 Water quality
- MC-F-007. 3.1.1.2 Water pollution
- MC-F-008. 3.1.1.3 Water and wastewater treatment
- MC-F-009. 3.1.2 Waste management
- MC-F-010. 3.2 - Soil pollution
- MC-F-011. 3.3 - Mining and the environment
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EJ-F-001. Intake-air ventilation flow to reduce firedamp concentration
EJ-F-002. Wastewater treatment: Neutralization
EJ-F-003. Wastewater treatment: Heavy metals removal
EJ-F-004. Water quality (example-solutions)
EJ-F-005. Water pollution (example-solutions)
EJ-F-006. Water and wastewater treatment (example-solutions)
EJ-F-007. Soil pollution (example-solutions)
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Carlos Rico de la Hera
Dept. of Water and Environment Sciences and Techniques
UNIVERSIDAD DE CANTABRIA
Rubén Díez Montero
Dept. of Water and Environment Sciences and Techniques
UNIVERSIDAD DE CANTABRIA
Ana Lorena Esteban García
Dept. of Water and Environment Sciences and Techniques
UNIVERSIDAD DE CANTABRIA