Pumping Applications in the Mining Industry
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Mining Pump Applications
One of the most visible aspects of the mining industry are mine tailings or mine dumps. It is necessary to displace mine tailings to a location offsite of the mining operation so that it does not pile up and hinder the mining process. Pumping these high solid slurries can wreak havoc on traditional centrifugal pumps, causing them to lose suction and efficiency. By using a slurry pump, you can ensure a longer pump life, and less maintenance ensure the operation is uninterrupted.
Common Mining Applications
- Mineral slurry transfer
- Dewatering
- Explosives
- Back filling applications
- Yellow cake
- Gland seal water
- Chemical metering
- Leachates
- Thickener underflow pumps
- Wastewater processing
Mineral Slurry Transfer
Often times, the most efficient way to clean up unwanted material from mining is to form it into a slurry and pump it away somewhere offsite for disposal.
Pump Applications: Slurry Pump
Mine Dewatering
Dewatering refers to the removal of water that may accumulate within a mine either as part of the mining process, or underground water has entered the mine and flooded it.
Pump Applications: Slurry Pump, Mine Dewatering Pump
Back Filling Applications
When a mine is decommissioned, backfilling can occur which will help fill the voids left by the miners using mine tailings and other debris in an effort to improve the integrity of the surface ground.
Pump Applications: Slurry Pump
Thickener Underflow Pumps
Abrasive and high-solids slurry mixtures are very common when dealing with thickener underflow pumps. Therefore, you need a very durable pump capable of high viscosity and solids pumping performance.
Pump Applications: Slurry Pump
Leachates
During the course of mining, sometimes liquid can pass through the mine and dissolve environmentally harmful substances that could enter the environment. This contaminated water is typically called leachate and must be removed to lined ponds and processed.
Pump Applications: Centrifugal Pumps and Slurry Pumps
Wastewater Processing
Wastewater processing is needed to remove wastewater from the mining areas and dispose of the water in a location for further processing.
Pump Applications: Centrifugal Pump
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