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Abrasive Waste Threatened Mining Equipment – Other Filters Wouldn’t Do

By March 11, 2025May 3rd, 2025No Comments

Situation

A gold and silver mining manufacturer faced buildup issues inside their equipment due to sediment and byproducts accumulating in the cooling tower basin. While a filter was in place, increasing water flow demands required an upgrade. However, most suitable filters were either too costly or too large for the system.

Comparison of water before and after being filtered by the VelRay X

Need

A cost-effective solution that could filter out abrasive sediment for large volumes of water in a compact footprint.

Solution

Manufacturer installed a Dual VelRay X Suspended Solids Management System that achieved:
Reduced Equipment Downtime

Ensured full flow filtration from the cooling tower, providing 20-micron filtration to equipment at 650 GPM. The absence of abrasive particles allowed equipment to remain operational for longer.

Effective Particle Removal

VelRay X empowered cleaning of the cooling tower basin using a side stream of 200-400 gallons per minute (GPM).

Smart Water Recovery

A 95% water recovery rate created new opportunities for water recycling and reuse, contributing to more sustainable operations.

The VelRay X effectively cleans water with high levels of abrasive Total Suspended Solids (TSS) at a low cost and within a small footprint. This makes it ideal for mining operations, such as this one, where it achieved a 95% water recovery rate. Visit our contact page to take the first step in transforming your business with VelRay X.