FILTRATION CONSULTING

“An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made, in a narrow field”

Niels Bohr

Most mining, refining and processing plants incorporate a number of filtration and separation stages which define process efficiency and economics:

  • Clarification or polishing of pregnant liquor by pressure filters, eg in leach circuit
  • Dewatering of flotation or precipitation products by vacuum or pressure filters
  • Residue removal or tailings dewatering

In Partnership with our clients, GBL DrM does endeavour to

  • Maximise OH&S
  • Increase production
  • Lower costs
  • Improve product quality

Consulting Services

  • Filter plant audits – Optimise training, process, mechanical and maintenance
  • Filter improvement studies – Vacuum, pressure and clarification Filters
  • Filter selection, sizing, specification, design and tender evaluation
  • Testwork – Laboratory and on site with our own bench and pilot test rigs

Operation Services

  • Regular filter plant assessments
  • Preventative maintenance programs
  • Operator training & staff education
  • Trouble Shooting

Reference list (extract)

  • Improvement studies for vacuum belt, drum, disc filters and filter presses
  • Bench and pilot scale filter testwork programs for product and tailings
  • Selection, sizing and design of vacuum and pressure filters
  • Plant audits and filter optimisation studies including training
  • Applied R&D and publications
  • Bench and pilot scale testwork for product and tailings filtration
  • Commissioning and troubleshooting of vacuum and pressure filters