“Regular monitoring and dredging of these facilities allows the mine to effectively settle the sewage flowing in and keep the system operating well.” “Using our SlurrySucker dredging equipment, we could quickly dredge the sewage pond before there was any danger of overflow,” says Venter.

The plant is operated by the mine, but also services the local municipality and nearby communities. Meanwhile, IPR’s growing reputation for prompt and cost-effective dredging in the mining sector has resulted in the pumps supplier also tackling sewage settlement ponds.Ī recent contract at a wastewater treatment plant is part of a “strong flow of repeat business” from South Africa’s platinum mines, says Venter. It is likely that the SlurrySucker would be operational every day on these ponds, making this specialised equipment a valuable investment in the efficient running of the plant,” Venter adds. “Demanding conditions like these would warrant the customer’s considering a purchase option. IPR says the success of the trial has raised interest from other mining operations along the coastline. He adds that, to mitigate corrosion, IPR provides customers with a full stainless steel pump solution with rubber-lined pipes to transport material from the pond. In addition, the integrity of the framework will also be compromised,” says Venter. “When in contact with conventional metal pump components, saltwater is extremely corrosive and, over time, can cause a lot of damage to the equipment, leading to the frequent replacement of wear plates and impellers.

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