Retention of suspended solids and sediment bound nutrients, new methods for removing suspended solids and nutrients from peat mine drainage waters Peak runoff control, constructed floodplains and sedimentation ponds were studied in the field at the Pohjansuo peat mine in Central Finland Sediment and nutri-ent concentrations were observed during non-frost …
The sedimentation ponds retain surface water to maximize the settlement of suspended peat particles prior to directing the water off-site. Once the water table has been lowered, the fields are crowned to direct water toward the field ditches, and the remaining peat area between the drainage ditches is then harrowed, leaving a layer of loose
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the potential impacts of peat harvesting on the physical (e.g., flow, suspended sediment concentration (SSC), water temperature) and biological (fish abundance) parameters of the East Branch Portage River, ... length of the sedimentation pond was 90 m, the width at the base varied between 2–5 m and the top width varied between 7–10 m. The ...
The sedimentation ponds retain surface water to maximize the settlement of suspended peat particles prior to directing the water off-site. Once the water table has been lowered, the fields are crowned to direct water toward the field ditches, and the remaining peat area between the drainage ditches is then harrowed, leaving a layer of loose ...
The growth, longevity, and decay of mineral-cored palsas at an altitudinal treeline site in the southern Yukon all appear to be significantly affected by the activities of beaver (Castor canadensis). The palsas are composed of stratified, fine-grained, organic-rich, frost-susceptible deposits, which are interpreted as originating from sedimentation in beaver ponds. Peat …
5. General Guidelines for Sediment Pond Design Examination of case studies for sediment ponds that have not met TSS targets indicates that system failures can generally be attributed to one or more of the following: • Lack of upstream erosion control. • Pond under-sizing due to errors in the characterization of water balance, sediment load
to complexity of potential impacts of peat operations to surface water quality, primary water quality monitoring includes a wide variety of parameters. The purpose of primary monitoring is to: a) determine the concentration of water quality parameters in release water from the peat operation (i.e., water released from sedimentation ponds);
Download Citation | The condition and need for emptying of sedimentation ponds on old drained peatlands in South-West Finland | The condition of 43 old sedimentation ponds and the need for ...
Sedimentation ponds are therefore recognised as a robust and cheap way of protecting nearby water bodies. Hence, thousands of sedimentation ponds have been built along Norwegian and European major roads (Meland, 2016). In Norway some sedimentation ponds receive tunnel wash water, and this is the case for one of the tunnels (Vassum) …
Based on the peat quality harvested at the Evergreen 2 and 3 sub-areas it is anticipated that Evergreen 1 will also have good quality peat such that harvesting will be to the full depth with only the required 0.5 m peat depth retained. As noted in Section 1.1 of the EAP, a peat assessment was conducted at Evergreen 1 in the spring of
Preliminary design of sedimentation ponds Abstract Almost 100 sedimentation ponds were conceptually designed for a large surface mining study area in northeast Texas. An approximate procedure was developed to economically estimate construction quantities in order to predict surface water control costs.
new methods for removing suspended solids and nutrients from peat mine drainage waters. Peak runoff control, constructed floodplains and sedimentation ponds were studied in the field at the Pohjansuo peat mine in Central Finland. Sediment and nutri-ent concentrations were observed during non-frost periods of 1995 and 1996 and dur-
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The sedimentation ponds are located in the northern part of Latvia on different types of soils and managed by the Joint Stock Company 'Latvia's State Forests'. In order to determine efficiency of these ponds the following parameters in water samples were measured: nitrate (NO3 -), ammonium (NH4 +), phosphate ion (PO4 3-), total nitrogen ...
The Effects of Sedimentation; Sedimentation in Pond or Lake. Question: How can sedimentation affect a pond or lake? Answer: "Excess sedimentation is a storage point and a creator of phosphorous. Phosphorous is a main element for undesirable algae growth. Sediment can also limit capacity of retention ponds, which defeat the purpose of their ...
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Sedimentation rates were calculated by Post-damming sediment depth pond area / years since pond establishment 031m 5900m2 / 30yr 60m3 yr-1 Results and Discussion The first 11cm of the core were hydric, unconsolidated peat and muck below this …
Establishment of sedimentation ponds is a method to reduce the negative impact of forest management (fellings, drainage) on the quality of nearby rivers, lakes and streams. The aim of the study was to determine the efficiency of sedimentation ponds in forest drainage systems during high precipitation periods. Nine sedimentation ponds with ...
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Abstract Settling ponds are used to prevent erosion and the transport of suspended material from peat mines into downstream watercourses. In this study, three different sedimentation ponds were compared under laboratory conditions. The ponds were built on 1/10 and 1/20 scales. Two types of experiments were carried out. Hydraulic characteristics were determined using tracers …
(b) Sedimentation ponds shall be constructed, operated and maintained under this section, Chapters 102 and 105 (relating to erosion and sediment control; and dam safety and waterway management) and the minimum design criteria contained in the United States Soil Conservation Service's Engineering Standard 378, 'Pond' Pa., as amended.
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Compared to dry and wet ponds, underground sedimentation devices are typically smaller and have a lower design flow and total solid capture capacity. If an underground sedimentation device is underperforming, the following steps should be taken. Inspect all outlet structures for clogging and/or structural damage.
Abstract Settling ponds are used to prevent erosion and the transport of suspended material from peat mines into downstream watercourses. In this study, three different sedimentation ponds were compared under laboratory conditions. The ponds were built on 1/10 and 1/20 scales. Two types of experiments were carried out.
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Twelve sedimentation pond sites were chosen that were representative of the drainage area distribution of all of the required ponds for the project. Detailed analyses were done using the HEC1DB model developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hydrologic Engineering Center, Davis, California using the design criteria described.
Detailed Information. Description. This document provides the base requirements for a Conservation and Reclamation Plans for peat operations on private and public land. Updated. May 25, 2016. Tags. land use planning peatland …
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