Dewatering Management at Mine Sites - Pumps & Systems
2021年10月25日 · Dewatering is an essential process of removing water from a location—virtually every mine site needs to account for dewatering at some point in time. Most mine operations are susceptible to flooding—some more than others. The geographic location and climate of the area play a major factor in dewatering needs. Heavy rainfall, water tables, nearby rivers and lakes …
Dewatering Mines - Pumps & Systems
2011年12月17日 · No two mine dewatering operations are the same, but it is important to try to understand the frequency and contributing factors to water infiltration, and to attempt to alleviate those issues through adequate mine planning and dewatering equipment. When evaluating the effectiveness of an existing or developing mine dewatering plan, consider the ...
Powerful Mine Dewatering - Pumps & Systems
Pumps & Systems, March 2013Mining applications are as diverse as construction or water and wastewater applications. Each jobsite has specific requirements and needs. Underground and open pit mines have several layout and design obstacles. Regardless of the mine and its setup, water is a mine’s biggest enemy.Getting water out—and keeping it out—is the primary focus of …
5 Considerations When Choosing a Mine Dewatering Pump
2018年2月28日 · A crucial factor while focusing on the depth of the underground sump is the pressure the mine dewatering pump needs to develop. Up to a few hundred feet, centrifugal pumps may offer the more economical solution. Above that, centrifugal pumps will need to be staged to develop required pressure.
Pump Solutions for Mining & Mineral Processing Dewatering
2024年8月7日 · For mine dewatering, the layout and depth of the mine itself also affect the complexity of the process and the required pumping solutions. Centrifugal vertical turbine pumps are widely used for mine and mineral process dewatering due to their flexibility, ability to operate in an open pit, compact footprint, capacity to handle large volumes of ...
Valve Solutions for Mine Dewatering - Pumps & Systems
2021年9月28日 · Dewatering begins after the ore is separated from the waste materials or tailings. Each mine site has specific and unique challenges in dewatering processes due to different ore types. Selection of the optimum valve for each process will impact overall system performance and improve the efficiency of returning precious water to the facility for ...
Selecting Pumps for Mining Applications - Pumps & Systems
2019年11月5日 · Proper mine dewatering is a critical component to every successful mining operation, regardless of the type of mining that is being done. If the pumps used for dewatering are too small or there is an insufficient number of them, there is a possibility of being flooded out and losing critical equipment and operational time.
Using Piston-Actuated Diaphragm Pumps in Mine Dewatering
2021年9月20日 · The short definition of dewatering in mining terms is simply removing groundwater for an underground mine or mining pit—anywhere that is below ground level and susceptible to collecting water. The tough part of the equation is how to do it when the liquid is heavy with migrating solids, high pH levels, gases and other contaminants that are contrary to …
Dewatering Simplified - Pumps & Systems
2012年7月26日 · Mine dewatering can happen underground or in opencast mine operations. Dewatering can be needed to remove excess water from the shaft bottom, at the working face and in the open pit itself. Skid mounted pump installed on a barge in a coal mining operation
Diverse Pump Designs Provide Solutions for Mine Operations
2014年2月20日 · Harvinder Bhabra is the global product manager – Mine Dewatering at Weir Minerals and has more than 25 years of experience in the pump industry. He joined the company in 1993 and has held different roles in the sales and marketing arena. In his last role, he was the senior product manager for the European Division, focusing on slurry pumps.