Polymers can enhance the clarity and quality of water in the pit by aiding in the removal of suspended solids. As flocculants or coagulants, polymers facilitate the formation of larger, more easily settled flocs, resulting in clearer water with reduced suspended particle content.
Polymers can be used in pit deposition strategies in mining operations to optimize settling rates, floc strength, and density, ultimately influencing the overall effectiveness of pit management. Using polymer technologies also enhances released water, reclaimed water, and reclaimed water clarity while maximizing pit life.
Water Clarity & Quality
Settling Aids
Polymers are used as settling aids to optimize the settling characteristics of suspended solids in the pit. By modifying the rheological properties of the slurry or tailings, polymers can improve the settling rates and reduce the time required for effective solid-liquid separation. This facilitates the consolidation and compaction of deposited materials in the pit.
Solid/Liquid Separation and Dewatering
As flocculants, polymers adsorb onto suspended particles in the water, promoting their aggregation into larger and denser flocs. This enhances settling rates and improves the efficiency of solid/liquid separation in the pit. By aiding the formation of stable flocs, polymers contribute to more effective pit deposition strategies.
Polymers are also used as coagulants to assist in the destabilization and aggregation of fine particles in water. By neutralizing charges and facilitating particle collisions, polymers aid in the formation of larger flocs that settle more rapidly. This enhances the dewatering and solid-liquid separation processes during pit deposition.
End-of-Pipe Products
| Product Category | Description |
|---|---|
| FLOPAM™ FA, AH | Non-ionic powder form flocculants used to enhance solid-liquid separation. Enhances and maximizes clean water reclamation and solids waste stream density. Ideal for bulk transportation. |
| FLOPAM™ EM, DW, SFC | Liquid form flocculants used to enhance solid/liquid separation times and maximize clean water reclamation and solids waste stream density. |
| FLOMIN™ CA 100 | Used to destabilize solids suspended in slurries. Enhances the flocculation process, clean water reclamation, and solids waste stream density. |
| FLOQUAT™ TS, DB | Powder form organic coagulants used to destabilize solids suspended in slurries. Enhances the flocculation process, clean water reclamation, and solids waste stream density. Often added directly to process streams with minimal mixing equipment needed. |
| FLOQUAT™ FL | Liquid organic coagulant used to destabilize solids suspended in slurries. Enhances the flocculation process, clean water reclamation, and solids waste stream density. Often added directly to process streams with minimal mixing equipment needs. |
| FLOPAM™ FO, CB | Cationic powder form flocculants used to enhance solid/liquid separation, and maximize clean water reclamation and solids waste stream density. |
| FLOBEADS™ KB, DB | Beaded powder form settling aids used to enhance solid liquid separation, and to maximize clean water reclamation and solids waste stream density. Beaded products can reduce hydration times and are ideal for bulk transportation. |
| FLOPAM™ AN (ATBS) | Powder form flocculants designed for wider pH range. Enhances solid/liquid separation and maximizes clean water reclamation and solids waste stream density. |
| FLOPAM™ AN (Anionic Powder) | Anionic powder form flocculants used to enhance solid/liquid separation and maximize clean water reclamation and solids waste stream density. |
| FLOBEADS™ AB | Beaded powder form settling aids used to enhance solid/liquid separation and maximize clean water reclamation and solids waste stream density. Beaded products can reduce hydration times. |
| FLOPAM™ FAM | Amphoteric powder form flocculants used to enhance solid/liquid separation and maximize clean water reclamation and solids waste stream density. Ideal for bulk transportation. |
| FLOMIN™ AL / OL | Powder form flocculants designed for the special process conditions of the alumina industry. Used to enhance solid/liquid separation and maximize clean water reclamation and solids waste stream density. |
| FLOBOND™ TB | Tablet form flocculant for passive flow situations. Addition is self-regulated by flow over tablets. Dosing is controlled by number of tablets used. Makedown equipment not required. |
| DRYFLOC™ | End-of-pipe treatment for tailings management. Used to enhance solid/liquid separation and minimizes water needs for application. |