Mining industry

Water & Wastewater treatment systems

treating mining water and wastewater presents major challenges including remote sites, extreme environmental conditions, significant fluctuations in water quality, and a variety of contaminants
Treating and reusing mining effluents
nirosoft designs, manufactures, and supplies advanced multistage plants for the treatment of mining effluents. Mining effluents may contain many contaminants and quality fluctuates significantly from mine to mine. As a result, each mine requires a tailored wastewater treatment system to ensure the treated effluents meet site-specific conditions and the required quality to allow reuse of the water. nirosofts treatment solutions are based on sound quantitative data on wastewater quality and flow regime. Ore processing results in large volumes of contaminated and saline effluents. In order to handle these effluents and maximize water reuse while reducing discharge to the environment, Nirosoft designed, built, and commissioned a multistage treatment plant for an open cut mine and processing plant in Chile, which handles copper and molybdenum ores.

80% recovery rate

the raw wastewater flow of 216 m3/hr (~5 ML/day) at a Chilean copper mine is treated to produce about 170 m3/hr (~4 ML/day) of desalinated product water which represents a recovery rate of about 80% for the entire process.

treated effluents can be reused in a variety of applications such as process and rinse water, dust suppression, irrigation and onsite landscaping, as well as discharge to surface waters or aquifer reinjection. Providing drinking water for mining operations
the companys versatile multi-source units purify water from any water source including sea, brackish, and surface water. designed for fast and easy operation, the units can be set up quickly and easily and can be run by mining personnel. the units have minimal maintenance requirements.

Even in the most challenging environments, Nirosofts mobile purification units provide a reliable supply of fresh drinking water.

Delivering process water to mining sites

The need for exceptionally high quality and pure process water necessitates world-class systems. nirosoft designs, manufactures, and supplies systems for the delivery of process water for the mining industry, utilizing a wide variety of advanced technologies. For power stations at mining sites, the use of reverse osmosis (rO) and electrodeionization (Edi) technology is essential. Edi modules continuously produce high quality demineralized or ultrapure water. nirosofts Edi systems meet stringent industry standards, providing reliable, chemical-free operation and delivering a continuous supply of high quality water.

One of the worlds largest iron ore mining projects is located in Western Australia. nirosoft designed, manufactured, supplied, and commissioned a water treatment plant for the new power station to supply its various on-site water requirements.

Treating wastewater with containerized solutions

nirosofts complete wastewater treatment plants for sanitary wastewater produce effluents to meet all environmental discharge requirements. the compact, robust, and fully automated plants utilize simple MBBr (Moving Bed Biological reactor) technology which enable rapid deployment and require minimal operator intervention. the cost-efficient systems do not require extensive local infrastructure and offer low operational costs.

The wastewater treatment plants are suitable for mining construction camps as well as permanent operations.

Easy delivery, installation, and implementation in remote locations simple to operate, low-maintenance systems produce high quality effluent which complies with the most stringent regulatory requirements.

Founded in 1990, nirosoft is a member of the rWL Water group. rWL Water, controlled by ronald s. Lauder, is focused on creating a global water treatment business that will meet the growing need for clean water through the utilization of advanced water purification and recycling technologies.

nirosoft industries Ltd.

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