Tailings and water
We review the water balance and constraints of the thickening and tailings circuit.
When it applies
We compare inputs, outputs and recirculation streams. We evaluate alternatives within thickening and transport constraints, identifying the measurements needed to compare results.
A review of the balance, constraints and alternatives, with a measurement plan to evaluate their effect.
Plant trials, equipment installation and control changes require a specific scope and authorisation. This description does not replace operating procedures.
Knowledge
Thickening 3 min
A thickener receives slurry, promotes separation between solids and water, removes clarified water through the overflow and discharges a more concentrated slurry through the underflow. Its response depends on how…
Thickening 3 min
Feed is one of the main disturbances affecting a thickener. It does not change only in flow rate or solids concentration. Particle-size distribution, material composition, water chemistry and settling response can…
Tailings and water recovery 2 min
Not necessarily. The balance boundary must be defined and the change must be shown to reduce the make-up water required by the circuit. Water may be recovered earlier in the thickener and no longer recovered later at…
