Course Introduction

Mine Water and Chemical Balance Analysis

Version: 02 December 2007

Jack Caldwell P.E., MS.(Eng.), LLB

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Introduction

In this course, we discuss the water and chemical mass balance of a mine site and the many components or facilities that go to make up a mine. There are as many water and chemical mass balances as there are mines. And there are as many mass balances as there are facilities on a mine. In this course we focus on the fundamental theories and methods and illustrate these with examples that are intended to assist and guide in compiling water and chemical mass balances for a mine and its various facilities.

This course is one of a series of related courses, others in the series include:

• Groundwater in Mining

• Surface Water Management at Mines

Objectives

Reasons for undertaking a facility or site water balance study may include:

• evaluating strategies for optimum use of limited water supplies;

• establishing procedures for limiting site discharge and complying with discharge requirements;

• estimating the demands on water treatment plants, holding ponds, evaporation ponds, or wetlands.

Content

The course comprises 14 viewing sessions, each of 30 - 60 minutes duration, plus supporting figures, tables, worked examples and references, and interactive reviews that confirm your achievement of the learning objectives. The total duration of the course is approximately 10 hours.

Learning Outcomes

Participants who successfully complete this course and the certification requirements will be able to perform the following.

• Understand the basic principles of mine water and chemical mass balance modeling and apply these to typical mine facilities.

• Apply the principles of mine water and chemical mass balance modeling to open pits, underground mine workings, tailings impoundments, waste rock dumps, and heap leach pads.

• Evaluate practical engineering methods to control groundwater flow to make mining safer, more cost-effective, and more environmentally friendly.

Course Requirements

Basic requirements for successful completion of this course include the following.

• A basic knowledge and understanding of mathematics, physics, and chemistry.

• A basic understanding of the fundamentals of mining and the nature, purpose, and function of mine facilities.

• Perspective and understanding of environmental, engineering, and technical procedures and practice.

• A desire to know more and a willingness to apply interest and curiosity.

Course Certification

This course qualifies for EduMine Certification. A certificate will be issued to an EduMine enrollee who registers for certification and successfully completes the certification requirements. The total certification fee for this course is Can$175.

1.4 CEUs  (Continuing Education Units) will be awarded for successful completion of certification requirements for this course. EduMine meets the Criteria for Certification established by the Authorized Provider Commission of The International Association for Continuing Education and Training, 1620 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 615, Washington, DC 20006.

To register for certification for this course use the "Course Certification Entry or Registration" link above or below on the right.

UBC Certificate in Mining Studies

This course qualifies as online learning for the University of British Columbia - Certificate in Mining Studies in the Geotechnical and Rock Mechanics stream. Students who complete the certification requirements for this course may optionally register for the Certificate in Mining Studies program and complete the associated classroom component. For further information click UBC Certificate in Mining Studies

[Note: Participation in the UBC Certificate in Mining Studies program is optional. For EduMine certification proceed as described under Course Certification above.]

Start the Course with an Orientation Session	Review the Course at the Summary Level	Start the Course at the Detailed Text Level	Course Certification Entry or Registration
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