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Mine Drainage: An Alternative Source of Water
Mine Drainage: An Alternative Source of Water

Although mining practices often vary greatly according to the material produced and the value of the deposit, one common denominator is that mining of materials containing sulfide minerals creates acid…


Focus on O&M (September 2008)
Focus on O&M (September 2008)

WATER TREATMENT Tackling substandard water sources Boiler and cooling tower feedwater typically must be softened prior to use, usually with well-established processes for reducing water hardness. A growing problem for many…


Benefits of evaporating FGD purge water
Benefits of evaporating FGD purge water

In coal-fired power stations, flue gas desulfurization (FGD) is used to “scrub” most of the sulfur dioxide (SO2) from the gas. FGD is often performed using a wet process in…


Focus on O&M (May 2007)
Focus on O&M (May 2007)

SYSTEM RELIABILITY Cyber security and the grid Too often, we think the consequences of cyber attacks are limited to disabled file servers, frantic damage control exercises by security personnel, and…