Paste Technology

Increase Water Recovery, Lower Tailings

Disposal Costs, and Improve CCD Efficiency
2

Deep Cone Paste Thickeners

FLSmidths EIMCO Deep Cone Paste

Thickeners accommodate up to 20 times the
solids mass flow and 10 times the hydraulic
loading of conventional thickeners..

FLSmidth has the most experience
when it comes to paste thickening.
Our EIMCO Deep Cone Paste
Thickeners produce underflow solids
with a paste consistency and the
highest solids concentration of any
thickener on the market. Paste is a
non-segregating liquid/solid mixture
with a yield stress and slump. The
benefits of producing paste are
considerable.
Maximum liquid recovery for
water conservation
Produces uniform, non-segregat-
ing paste consistency underflow
slurry
Disposal by stacking not ponds
Total tails backfill disposal
Minimum thickener footprint
Minimum disposal volume
Transportable by pumps
Minimum liquid expressed after
deposition
Highest CCD washing efficiency
Minimum pipe plugging prob-
lems during shutdowns and
upsets
3
High unit loadings providing heavy duty, high continuous
EIMCO Deep Cone Paste Thicken- torque, long-life drives. The rake
ers accommodate up to 20 times the system is designed to minimize drag
solids mass flow and 10 times the and to prevent the formation of
hydraulic loading of conventional doughnuts, islands and rat holes that
thickeners. This is accomplished by cause process upsets.
optimizing solids concentration for
feed dilution, chemical addition and 16 Different mineral
floc formation while minimizing floc applications:
degradation. These benefits are Aluminum
achieved by using the patented Mineral sands
EIMCO E-DUC feed system. This Platinum
ensures adequate feed pulp dilution, Lead/Zinc
efficient chemical dispersion, rapid Soda ash
flocculation which results in maxi- Cement
mum settling rates. Kimberlite
Ni laterite
Process controls Uranium
FLSmidth can design and supply the Pyrite
control system required for the paste Gold
thickener system. FLSmidths control Lead/germanium
systems have the ability to optimize a Copper
unit operation at the same time as Pb/Zn concentrate
the overall operation of a subsystem Phosphate
or a complete plant. Silver
Rake drive & mechanism Process applications:
Rake drives are key components of CCD
conventional and hi-rate thickeners Kiln feed
but in paste thickeners, they are Backfill
absolutely critical. High mud depths Tailings stacking
that cover the entire rake structure Autoclave feed
coupled with high viscosities as the Sub-aqueous disposal
underflow reaches paste consistency
means that drives must be designed Installed size range:
to meet unusually high continuous 3m to 40m diameter
torque requirements. No company
can match FLSmidths experience in
4

High density & high tonnage

high torque thickeners and
paste production storage
mechanisms

FLSmidth is the worlds leading manufacturer

of minerals-duty thickeners in applications such
as concentrate, tailings, preleach and CCD
 5

In developing the Hi-Rate Thickeners, FLSmidth has drawn

on decades of experience in flocculation and sedimentation
technology from EIMCO and Dorr-Oliver. Extensive field
tests are conducted to determine methods of introducing
feed and flocculents to achieve design rated performance
and thickening while keeping polymer consumption to
minimum.

Dorr-Oliver Eimco high-rate thickeners provide:

Enhanced flocculation accelerates settling
Higher flow and loading rates reduce space FLSmidths PPSM is a simple, low cost
requirements system that allows the production of paste
Available up to 420-ft (125m) diameter consistency material from mill tailings and
other similar granular material.
Dorr-Oliver Eimco high-density paste thickeners
High solids concentrations in the paste range
Useful for all tonnages, but particularly advantageous
for high tonnage applications
Torque capacities available to 13,500,000 Nm
(10,000,000 ft. lbs.)

Paste production storage mechanism

The Dorr-Oliver Paste Production Storage Mechanism
(PPSM) is a unique device and process designed to flash
thicken solids to paste consistency. The paste viscosity is
controlled to permit storage. PPSM uses novel densification
technology to provide a simple, low cost unit operation
that allows the production of paste consistency material
from mill tailings and other similar materials.
Commercial size PPSMs are available to 34 feet (10m)
diameter
Maximum capacity of about 120 tph/unit
Maximum storage of 1000 t/units

Paste thickeners maximize the efficiency of a range of

applications such as:
Dry stacking of tailings
Underground paste backfill
Counter-current decantation (CCD)
Autoclave leach feed
Maximum water and chemical recovery
Increase downstream process efficiency
6

Filtration equipment for

paste applications

FLSmidth Disc Filters feature a HiFlow

hydraulic design for highest filtration
capacity and lowest cake moisture.
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Vacuum disc filters

Use FLSmidthss Dorr-Oliver Eimco Disc Filters for
metallurgical dewatering applications designed for highly
abrasive slurries
Quick and easy sector removal and replacement
Maximal efficiency
Minimal maintenance
Replaceable plastic external filtrate pipes for long life
Eductor vat feed-agitation eliminates paddle agitator
and minimizes maintenance EIMCO AFP IV Automated Filter Presses provide
Lightweight plastic sectors for easy maintenance a simple, rugged and reliable solution to the special
problems associated with the dewatering of mineral
Filter presses process slurries. While the Horizontal belt filters
FLSmidths Filter Presses are fully automated and fast maximize cake purity at minimal specific costs.
cycling to speed dewatering while reducing costs.
Overhead and sidebar configurations available
Recessed or membrane plates
Easy operation and maintenance
PLC Control
Driest cakes with membrane squeeze or recessed
chamber
Complete corrosion resistance
Maximum area and volume
Minimum space requirements
Over 30,000 units installed worldwide

Horizontal belt filters

Both the Eimco-Extractor and Dorr-Oliver Horizontal Belt
Filters maximize cake purity at a minimum cost per pound
of product.
Fast filtration cycles minimize cake thickness for
maximum production and cake washing efficiency and
drying.
Heavy duty construction meets and exceeds special
demands of 24 hour continuous operation.
Filtration surfaces are visible at all times minimizing
operation attention.
Extractor filters can be located on one floor, saving on
plant space and construction costs.
Drainage belts are uniquely designed for each applica-
tion to suit the process and environment. Important
belt characteristics include: - Uniform filtration -
Mechanical strength - Chemical resistance

FLSmidths systems capabilities marry the tailings thickener, filter,

and conveyance system to minimize your operational costs and
optimize the operability of your complete tailings operation.
Mineral Processing
Technology Center
FLSmidth Salt Lake City, Inc.
7158 S. FLSmidth Drive
Midvale, UT 84047-5559
USA
Rev 3/21/2011 al-us

Tel: +1 801 871 7000

Email: info.slc@flsmidth.com

Copyright 2011 FLSmidth A/S. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. FLSmidth is a (registered) trademark of FLSmidth A/S. This brochure makes no offers, representations or
warranties (express or implied), and information and data contained in this brochure are for general reference only and may change at any time. www.flsmidth.com
Mineral Processing
Technology Center
FLSmidth Salt Lake City, Inc.
7158 S. FLSmidth Drive
Midvale, UT 84047-5559
USA
Rev 3/21/2011 al-us

Tel: +1 801 871 7000

Email: info.slc@flsmidth.com

Copyright 2011 FLSmidth A/S. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. FLSmidth is a (registered) trademark of FLSmidth A/S. This brochure makes no offers, representations or
warranties (express or implied), and information and data contained in this brochure are for general reference only and may change at any time. www.flsmidth.com
Paste Technology

Increase Water Recovery, Lower Tailings

Disposal Costs, and Improve CCD Efficiency
2

Deep Cone
Paste Thickeners

FLSmidths EIMCO Deep Cone Paste

Thickeners accommodate up to 20 times the
solids mass flow and 10 times the hydraulic
loading of conventional thickeners..
 7

Vacuum Disc Filters

Use FLSmidthss Dorr-Oliver Eimco Disc Filters for
metallurgical dewatering applications designed for highly
abrasive slurries
Quick and easy sector removal and replacement
Maximal efficiency
Minimal maintenance
Replaceable plastic external filtrate pipes for long life
Eductor vat feed-agitation eliminates paddle agitator
and minimizes maintenance EIMCO AFP IV Automated Filter Presses provide
Lightweight plastic sectors for easy maintenance a simple, rugged and reliable solution to the special
problems associated with the dewatering of mineral
Filter Presses process slurries. While the Horizontal belt filters
FLSmidths Filter Presses are fully automated and fast maximize cake purity at minimal specific costs.
cycling to speed dewatering while reducing costs.
Overhead and sidebar configurations available
Recessed or membrane plates
Easy operation and maintenance
PLC Control
Driest cakes with membrane squeeze or recessed
chamber
Complete corrosion resistance
Maximum area and volume
Minimum space requirements
Over 30,000 units installed worldwide

Horizontal Belt Filters

Both the Eimco-Extractor and Dorr-Oliver Horizontal Belt
Filters maximize cake purity at a minimum cost per pound
of product.
Fast filtration cycles minimize cake thickness for
maximum production and cake washing efficiency and
drying.
Heavy duty construction meets and exceeds special
demands of 24 hour continuous operation.
Filtration surfaces are visible at all times minimizing
operation attention.
Extractor filters can be located on one floor, saving on
plant space and construction costs.
Drainage belts are uniquely designed for each applica-
tion to suit the process and environment. Important
belt characteristics include: - Uniform filtration -
Mechanical strength - Chemical resistance

FLSmidths systems capabilities marry the tailings thickener, filter,

and conveyance system to minimize your operational costs and
optimize the operability of your complete tailings operation.
6

Filtration Equipment for

Paste Applications

FLSmidth Disc Filters feature a HiFlow

hydraulic design for highest filtration
capacity and lowest cake moisture.

FLSmidth has the most experience
when it comes to paste thickening.
Our EIMCO Deep Cone Paste
Thickeners produce underflow solids
with a paste consistency and the
highest solids concentration of any
thickener on the market. Paste is a
non-segregating liquid/solid mixture
with a yield stress and slump. The
benefits of producing paste are
considerable.
Maximum liquid recovery for
water conservation
Produces uniform, non-segregat-
ing paste consistency underflow
slurry
Disposal by stacking not ponds
Total tails backfill disposal
Minimum thickener footprint
Minimum disposal volume
Transportable by pumps
Minimum liquid expressed after
deposition
Highest CCD washing efficiency
Minimum pipe plugging prob-
lems during shutdowns and
upsets
3
High Unit Loadings system is designed to minimize drag
EIMCO Deep Cone Paste Thicken- and to prevent the formation of
ers accommodate up to 20 times the doughnuts, islands and rat holes that
solids mass flow and 10 times the cause process upsets.
hydraulic loading of conventional
thickeners. This is accomplished by 16 Different Mineral
optimizing solids concentration for Applications:
feed dilution, chemical addition and Aluminum
floc formation while minimizing floc Mineral Sands
degradation. These benefits are Platinum
achieved by using the patented Lead/Zinc
EIMCO E-DUC feed system. This Soda Ash
ensures adequate feed pulp dilution, Cement
efficient chemical dispersion, rapid Kimberlite
flocculation which results in maxi- Ni Laterite
mum settling rates. Uranium
Pyrite
Process Controls Gold
FLSmidth can design and supply the Lead/Germanium
control system required for the paste Copper
thickener system. FLSmidths control Pb/Zn Concentrate
systems have the ability to optimize a Phosphate
unit operation at the same time as Silver
the overall operation of a subsystem
or a complete plant. Process Applications:
CCD
Rake Drive & Mechanism Kiln Feed
Rake drives are key components of Backfill
conventional and hi-rate thickeners Tailings Stacking
but in paste thickeners, they are Autoclave Feed
absolutely critical. High mud depths Sub-Aqueous Disposal
that cover the entire rake structure
coupled with high viscosities as the Installed Size Range:
underflow reaches paste consistency 3m to 40m diameter
means that drives must be designed
to meet unusually high continuous
torque requirements. No company
can match FLSmidths experience in
providing heavy duty, high continuous
torque, long-life drives. The rake
4

High Density & High Tonnage

High Torque Thickeners and
Paste Production Storage
Mechanisms

FLSmidth is the worlds leading manufacturer

of minerals-duty thickeners in applications such
as concentrate, tailings, preleach and CCD
 5

In developing the Hi-Rate Thickeners, FLSmidth has drawn

on decades of experience in flocculation and sedimentation
technology from EIMCO and Dorr-Oliver. Extensive field
tests are conducted to determine methods of introducing
feed and flocculants to achieve design rated performance
and thickening while keeping polymer consumption to
minimum.

Dorr-Oliver Eimco High-Rate Thickeners Provide:

Enhanced flocculation accelerates settling
Higher flow and loading rates reduce space FLSmidths PPSM is a simple, low cost
requirements system that allows the production of paste
Available up to 420-ft (125m) diameter consistency material from mill tailings and
other similar granular material.
Dorr-Oliver Eimco High-Density Paste Thickeners
High solids concentrations in the paste range
Useful for all tonnages, but particularly advantageous
for high tonnage applications
Torque capacities available to 13,500,000 Nm
(10,000,000 ft. lbs.)

Paste Production Storage Mechanism

The Dorr-Oliver Paste Production Storage Mechanism
(PPSM) is a unique device and process designed to flash
thicken solids to paste consistency. The paste viscosity is
controlled to permit storage. PPSM uses novel densification
technology to provide a simple, low cost unit operation
that allows the production of paste consistency material
from mill tailings and other similar materials.
Commercial size PPSMs are available to 34 feet (10m)
diameter
Maximum capacity of about 120 tph/unit
Maximum storage of 1000 t/units

Paste thickeners maximize the efficiency of a range of

applications such as:
Dry stacking of tailings
Underground paste backfill
Counter-current decantation (CCD)
Autoclave leach feed
Maximum water and chemical recovery
Increase downstream process efficiency