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Heap Leach Fluid Dynamics Monitoring by Francisco Javier Alarcón Garrido is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This pilot heap leach project characterized fluid dynamics and monitored solution distribution, oxygen content, temperature, and permeability over 1.3 years. Key results showed: 1) Temperature initially high then declined as solution balance increased, with more reducing conditions over time. 2) Strong preferential flow occurred, with variable oxygen and low aeration efficiency. 3) Post-leach sampling found better oxidation in areas with more air and solution flow.

Author
Francisco Javier Alarcón Garrido
Language
EN