MINING & MINERALS

Reduced fouling and scaling in the mining & minerals industry

Chemical-free cleaning and fouling prevention to reach Zero Process Downtime

THE PROBLEM: SCALING IS ALWAYS PRESENT AND CLEANING METHODS ARE FEW AND EXPENSIVE

 

In mining and minerals processing, maintaining process stability is crucial for maximizing recovery rates. However, different slurries often cause scaling, making it challenging to keep operations efficient.

Current cleaning methods, like mechanical cleaning, require costly shutdowns, while chemical prevention can disrupt the process chemistry, leading to reduced recovery rates. Process downtime equals lost production and financial losses. 

THE BENEFITS OF ALTUM’S SOFTWARE GUIDED ZPD ULTRASOUND IN MINING AND MINERALS ARE:

 

  • Big gains in profitable process uptime by being able to clean while process is on-going, for example in pipelines and valves in the plant’s internal water circulation loops.
  • Higher recovery rates by continuously keeping the process clean by preventing scaling from ever developing, for example in lime lines that are used to adjust pH levels.
  • Save in cleaning costs and improve safety by reducing the amount of cleaning time and labor needed.
  • Reduce the environmental impact and increase sustainability of your operations by using less chemicals and running the process on a more optimal level.

RESULTS ACHIEVED IN MINING & MINERALS

 

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