Evaluation of mine seals constructed in 1967 at Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia. Report of investigations/1984

Technical Report · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:6521430

Adams, L M; Lipscomb, J R

In 1980, the Bureau of Mines surveyed a group of mine seals in Randolph County, WV, to evaluate their effectiveness for reducing toxic pollutants in mine water discharges. The survey focused on 11 block wet mine seals, but mine seals of several other types were also examined. The seals were designed to prevent air from entering the mine portals while allowing mine water to flow out. It was believed that by preventing air from entering inactive or abandoned mines, the formation of toxic pollutants and acid mine drainage (AMD) could be reduced.

• Research Organization: Bureau of Mines, Pittsburgh, PA (USA). Pittsburgh Research Center
• OSTI ID: 6521430
• Report Number(s): PB-84-189562; BM-RI-8852
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Library of Congress catalog card No. 83-600300
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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