Dry Stack Tailings are becoming an increasingly viable and attractive alternative to tailing impoundments in the mining industry. A Filter Press delivers some of the best results from competing dewatering technologies. By dewatering tailings to a relatively “dry cake,” this stable and stackable form of storage is ideal for mining companies. It provides greater operational flexibility, and it reduces an overall environmental footprint. Best of all, a filter press is able to cut costs by Reclaiming Water used in mining. This is greatly beneficial where fresh water is scarce, and conserving water is crucial.
Dewatered Tailings eliminates the risks of catastrophic dam failures. Minimizes the land requirements for operation. Since a Filter Press is excellent at removing water, nearly all groundwater contamination is eliminated.
Met-Chem manufacturers Filter Presses and Membrane Filter Presses for the mining industry. Met-Chem is able to provide cost-effective dewatering solutions for your mining operation.
Met-Chem’s Jeff Kubiak on location in Bolivia
Met-Chem can manufacture a new filter press to Reclaim Your Water into reusable water. Each Filter Press will be designed to your specifications. The manifold and piping can be constructed using, but not limited to CPVC, Carbon Steel, or Stainless Steel. As your operation grows, our filter presses can be expanded by adding additional Filter Plates, reducing the need to purchase new costly equipment.
If you need a quicker turnaround time in your mining operation, it might be wise to consider a membrane press. A membrane press is identical to a standard Filter Press except that the chambers (area between the plates) have membranes to squeeze out excess water from the slurry.
When the press is filled to about 80% capacity (this is determined by historical information and/or by the timing of the diaphragm pump), this is the ideal time to inflate the membrane diaphragms to provide the extra squeeze.
Membrane Filter Presses have proven to be successful in many mining applications. The faster the filter press is able to achieve the desired cake dryness, the quicker the press can be turned around for more batches to dewater.
Learn more about Filter Press Membrane Technology.
Met-Chem can customize any chemistry (including Polymer and Coagulant) you need to treat produced water contaminants.
Met-Chem manufactures four types of Filter Press Plate Shifters to make operating your filter press easier, safer and more efficient. Manual filter presses require more time and attention than the same filter press with an automatic plate shifter.
A Cat Walk can be outfitted with your Filter Press, providing easy access to the Filter Press, Chemical Tanks, Holding Tanks, and Control Panel.
Met-Chem can install a Sludge Conveyor System to easily collect and dispose of cake sludge.
Contact Met-Chem to custom design a system to fit your specific wastewater treatment needs.
Phone: (216) 881-7900
Email: info@metchem.com
Depending on the size of your mining operation, Met-Chem can manufacturer an Inclined Plate Clarifier to treat wastewater before it is sent to the Filter Press for sludge dewatering.
Met-Chem can offer start-up and installation as an additional option. We can provide full support as you get your system up and running. We have installation technicians and technical representatives that we can send to your facility to make sure the system is running as it should.
All units and systems are complete with manuals and telephone support. However, if you need someone to come to your mining facility, we will be happy to quote you on that as well.
Met-Chem, Inc.
837 East 79th St.
Cleveland, OH 44103
Phone: (216) 881-7900
Email: info@metchem.com
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