How peristaltic pump technology brings water savings to mining companies

Water use is a critical element of the mining sector’s commitment to minimizing its environmental impacts and footprint. Around the world, mines are required to assess the impact of their operations on local and regional water quantity and quality. Best practice water management enhances the mining industry's reputation while minimizing the burden of additional costs.

The relationship between maintaining a reliable supply of water to support mineral processing and using as little water as possible means that water inventories must be carefully managed.

Pumps have a vital role to play; and peristaltic hose pumps can be considered water-saving devices as they handle high solids-content typically found in mining operations and don’t require water for flushing, which reduces the need for treating process wastewater or providing pump service water.

• Water savings of 71% compared to typical centrifugal pumps
• Reduction in water treatment also means less chemicals and equipment required
• The number of filters required after thickening applications can be reduced by up to 25%
• No mechanical seal flush water is required
• Less tailings storage required
• Reduction of impact on precious water resources

The article concludes that using peristaltic pump technology in the mining sector can deliver environmental benefits alongside cost reductions.

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