Tiempo de Retención y Composición del Sustrato en Humedales Artificiales en la Remoción de Hierro y Cobre del Drenaje Ácido de Mina

Translated title of the contribution: Retention Time and Substrate Composition in Artificial Wetlands in the Removal of Iron and Copper from Acid Mine Drainage

Gladys S. Licapa-Redolfo, Gary Christiam Farfán Chilicaus, Berardo S. Escalante Zumaeta

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Abstract

This research was conducted to determine the influence of retention time and substrate composition in the removal of iron and copper from acid mine drainage in artificial wetlands. The study was conducted in three phases: field, laboratory and cabinet. In the field phase pilot plant scale and batch process, two sets of artificial wetlands with the following characteristics: 1.08m long, 1.72 m wide and 1.00 m deep, were constructed. Gravel of 1 to 1. 5 inches in diameter and material support for the roots of the reeds (Scirpus californicus), was used. The acid mine drainage was subjected to treatment for 48 hours, taking samples every 12 hours to determine the concentration of iron and copper by atomic absorption method. After treatment, the substrate composed by 80% of Cow dung and 20% of moss and sawdust (1: 1) removed 97.66% iron a nd 90.12% copper in the retention time of 48 hours.

Translated title of the contributionRetention Time and Substrate Composition in Artificial Wetlands in the Removal of Iron and Copper from Acid Mine Drainage
Original languageSpanish
Title of host publication20th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology
Subtitle of host publication"Education, Research and Leadership in Post-Pandemic Engineering: Resilient Inclusive and Sustainable Actions", LACCEI 2022
EditorsMaria M. Larrondo Petrie, Jose Texier, Andrea Pena, Jose Angel Sanchez Viloria
ISBN (Electronic)9786289520705
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Event20th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology, LACCEI 2022 - Boca Raton, United States
Duration: 18 Jul 202222 Jul 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Volume2022-July
ISSN (Electronic)2414-6390

Conference

Conference20th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology, LACCEI 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoca Raton
Period18/07/2222/07/22

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