Project description:
Acid mine drainage (AMD) can cause major environmental problems. In natural waters, high levels of environmental pollution are caused by metals (e.g., iron), sulfides, and low pH. Introducing a reactive wall (PRB) into natural groundwater flow can reduce these pressures.
We are developing a reactive wall that reduces iron and sulfate concentrations of acid mine drainage. The processes taking place are monitored using optical sensing, for pH and O2 concentration. Dye films and fiber optic chemical sensors (FOCS) are used for this purpose. In addition, temperature is also measured using optical methods. The data obtained from the laboratory experiments will be modeled using MIN3P for a long-term period.
Contact:
Maximilian Reuß
Cooperation partner:
Apl. Prof. Dr. Michael U. Kumke (Universität Potsdam, Institut für Angewandte Optische Sensorik und Spektroskopie)
Institute of Environmental Sciences and Geography
University of Potsdam, Campus Golm
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25
14476 Potsdam
Teaching unit Geoecology
Secretariat, building 1, room 0.01
Tel .: +49 331 977-2018
Fax: +49 331 977-2092
Email: saschraduuni-potsdampde
Teaching unit Geography
Secretariat, building 24, room 0.53
Tel .: +49 331 977-2271
Fax: +49 331 977-2717
Email: ebeneruuni-potsdampde