MINERAL PROCESSING

OPERATIONS

ORE VISCOSITY

MODIFICATION

VALUE OFFERINGS:

  • Range of viscosity modifier chemical technologies that alter the flow

    properties of fluids. They reduce the viscosity of process slurries to

    increase solids content in plant flows, increase production volume and

    improve water utilisation.


DESCRIPTION:

Mineral processing often requires that solid materials be combined with a

carrier fluid such as water to create slurries. Although slurries have

advantages, they also pose operational challenges in that their rheological

properties dictates the flow-ability, spread-ability and pump-ability of the

slurry that can lead to negative throughput and production impacts.


VALUE OUTCOMES:

  • Improved ore throughput

  • Higher feed solids

  • Reduced energy at a given throughput

  • Improved mineral extraction and reduced process bottlenecks

  • Reduced equipment maintenance and extended equipment lifespan

  • Decreased capital expenditure