The Watercare Innovations X Cut Clarifier uses unique, patented technology to treat mine service water used in drilling and other activities at the working stopes. The quality of the treated water makes it suitable for reuse at the stopes, or to be returned to the service water. Applications Underground mining Opencast and decline operations BenefitsRead more
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Blowdown management is a mechanism of controlling the concentration of total dissolved solids (TDS) in the cooling water. Insufficient blowdown contributes to system fouling due to excess TDS, while excess blowdown wastes water. Watercare Innovations’ Cooling Tower Kidney Optimiser decreases the TDS of the blowdown water up to 80% making the treated water safe toRead more
The Watercare Dam Agitator controls sedimentation by keeping the solids suspended as a homogenous slurry that is consistently and safely pumped by the transfer pumps. Approximately 90% of the solids found in a typical mine water reticulation system are removed in the clarifier and managed by the mud handling infrastructure. The remaining solids settle inRead more
Powder-based reagents are extensively used in various processes and applications in the mining, metallurgical and chemical industries. Typical powder-based reagents such as ferrous sulphate, xanthate, copper sulphate, guar, coagulant, hydrated lime, limestone, urea, magnesium chlorite and others, are supplied in powder form to the industries where they are to be utilised. In order to beRead more
Mining activity entraps sand, ore particles and suspended solids in the water that flows from the stopes. The entrainment of solids in the mine’s process water threatens the effective operation of the mine’s underground water reticulation system. Typical problems that occur include: The costly replacement of hydro-powered equipment and pumping infrastructure Silting of clarifiers, storage/intermediateRead more
The sustainable and effective operation of process water reticulation systems is threatened by the occurrence of solids entrainment. The resulting contaminated water could lead to a series of problems: The costly replacement of hydro-powered equipment and pumping infrastructure in the mining environment Silting of clarifiers, storage/intermediate dams and tanks Environmental threats when nearby streams comeRead more
High-suspended solids in a clarifier overflow stream threaten the sustainable and effective operation of downstream equipment or processes. This contaminated water could result in a series of problems: Replacement of costly hydro-power equipment and pumping infrastructure in the mining environment Silting of storage/intermediate dams and tanks Environmental strain when water is discharged into nearby streamsRead more
Effective solid-liquid separation processes such as clarification and thickening require accurate flocculation. Poor flocculation results in an overflow of suspended solids which in turn will have a negative impact on downstream equipment and systems. Clearwater pumps will wear prematurely and silt will accumulate in the process increasing operational risks and efficiencies. Optimal flocculation requires aRead more
Accurate water quality and quantity measurements are essential in the effective and safe management of industrial water systems. Watercare Innovations’ Monitoring and Control Panels have been designed to meet the technical requirements of industrial water systems, while: Reducing water-related operational risk Reducing total cost of treatment and ownership Improving equipment performance and reliability Reducing environmentalRead more
Watercare Innovations’ CoolQuench produces SANS-and WHO-compliant drinking water from complex and contaminated water sources to provide for the potable water requirements in remote locations and underground working environments where workers are expected to carry their own water to their workstations. Applications: Mine service water River water Contaminated municipal water Metallurgical or industrial plant process waterRead more
