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We develop flow sheets for a wide range of solid-liquid systems, from conventional tailings applications to complex hydraulic mining systems.

Thickener Circuits

Paterson & Cooke assess existing thickener installations, and provide recommendations to improve thickener performance. For new projects we are able to assess the thickener requirements for conventional and paste thickener applications. We do this through a thorough understanding of the factors that affect sedimentation, such as water chemistry and solids properties, backed up by years of practical experience from working on a wide range of thickening facilities.

Paste and Thickened Tailings

A successful paste and thickened tailings system design requires a holistic overview of the process preparation flow sheet, from ensuring a balanced flow to the thickeners to the placement of a controlled product at the deposition site.

 

Our integrated process design experience ensures that the correct process equipment is specified to match the project requirements.

Dewatering Applications

By having unique insight into the solid-liquid behaviour, we have developed novel dewatering applications, including an elutriator to process up to 5 000 tonnes of ROM feed per hour, to Specialized dewatering bins used to control ROM feed rate to screening process.


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