Tailings Filtration Using Viper Filtration Technology—a Case Study

Abstract Investigation and uptake of filtered tailings continues to grow throughout the globe. This is driven by a wide range site-specific considerations, which include such factors as characteristics (e.g., amenability filtration), production rates, climate, water availability, cost drivers, environmental requirements, social factors. Despite aforementioned technological growth, currently available filtration technology not able meet needs many operations projects that would otherwise adopt technology. Experience with large-scale industrial shows vacuum belt filter systems modern users, exceptions being inability effectively dewater at altitude and/or fine particle size distribution: potential fatal flaw. paper presents case study on utilization patented Viper Filtration gold overcome this challenge shares resultant full-scale plant design, highlighting features designed scalability deterrents. novel mechanical process complements pressure in dewatering cake it travels along filter. project commenced pilot testing program, successfully met objective rigorously test, measure record any performance improvements achieved when engaging Of two products tested, gross 4.2%w/w 5.7%w/w were compared conventional operation. facilitated measurement operating design data, forms basis system equipment supply three vibration roller assemblies for retro-fitting existing