-v 9.0 10-s t..s to·3 2.4 SYSTEM FOR UNDERGROUND MINES DEWATERING Generally, water presence in the floor sandy partings is one of limiting factors in the mining process, due to hydrostatic pressure as well as high prices of water withdrawal. From the aspect of dewatering and safety at work, each locality or technology has
This study (i) defined the dewatering requirements of the open-pit mine, (ii) established a dewatering well design for the area, and (iii) assessed the anticipated impacts of the dewatering ...
A dewatering pump company can help design the mine plan, so mine operators and engineers can focus on mining. A reliable dewatering system allows them to continue working. The power source …
This paper looks at managing the quantity of water entering a hypothetical open pit mine. An effective and efficient dewatering system employing the creation of sumps and pumping systems was designed.
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dewatering processes typically employ continuous water level monitoring. Mine dewatering is usually undertaken for several reasons: • To ensure stability of mine walls during and after excavation—In open-pit mines, a water table that is too high can destabilize mine walls, haulage roads, and slopes.
Figure 6 Desired cone of drawdown for life of mine of a 600 m deep underground copper mine Where feasible, a trial dewatering system can be set up for a specific area of the mine. The trial can then be developed into the full-scale dewatering implementation. Once Phase 3 is completed the process starts again with updating the monitoring regime
As the mining industry expands and evolves, technological advancements in dewatering pumps are imperative. Companies like Tsurumi Pump are leading the way with innovative products that exceed the rigorous demands of modern mining. Staying informed about the latest advancements in dewatering technology is indispensable for mining …
Dewatering is essential for the safe and efficient operation of quarries and open pit mines that extend below groundwater level. Benefits of dewatering include better working conditions and greater efficiency of mining operations, as well as improved geotechnical stability, for example by allowing steeper side slopes. Dewatering techniques can be …
KSB's mine dewatering systems enable the safe and efficient lowering of groundwater in open pit dewatering, underground drainage and borehole drainage …
A dewatering system is designed so that for a chosen slope of the pit walls, an acceptable factor of safety against failure of the walls is maintained. Second, uplift pressures immediately beneath the pit floor can be similar in magnitude to the downward force exerted by the rock mass.
The ramifications of not adequately planning and managing underground mine dewatering can be significant and far-reaching. Safety can be jeopardised, profits hit, corporate reputations tarnished and sensitive ecosystems damaged. ... Dr Timms said the study insights will help miners develop ways of protecting surface water systems from …
Seeking a fully automated, reliable and efficient dewatering system, the operators turned to the Minerals team, which was tasked with designing and implementing a full pump network ...
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Ensuring that this process complies with environmental regulations adds another layer of complexity to deep mining dewatering operations. Moreover, the deeper a mine goes, the more critical the role of reliable power supply and backup systems becomes. Any failure in these systems can lead to rapid accumulation of water, posing …
Efforts to drain the water that has entered the main sump (mine dewatering system) are carried out by making wells, after which the waste water is channeled into the settling pond using a pump ...
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3.1 Mine Dewatering and Control of Water Pressures in Mine Workings. 3.2 Hydrodynamic Containment. 3.3 Representative Hydraulic Properties of Mine Wastes. ... Following cessation of operations, dewatering systems at an underground mine are shut down and the workings allowed to flood as the water table rises toward a new equilibrium condition ...
The common structures designed to effect dewatering are sediment basins, diversions, culverts, energy dissipaters and dewatering systems (Warner, 1992). The main factors to consider in the design of a dewatering system of a mine include the total quantity of water entering the pit, piping system, depth of the pit and type of pump to be selected.
and provides critical insight to broader mine design decision making. The Role of Water in Mining Water plays an important part in most mines around the world, with most mines having to consider the following aspects: • Water supply • Mine dewatering/depressurisation • Surface water management • Site discharges • Seepage …
Our range of vertical mine dewatering pumps are renowned for their reliability and long wear life in applications including drainage, water transfer, fluid management, pond water return and sump clean up. They …
Heat stress in deep hot mines is a factor that often determines the possibility of technical mining of natural resources. One of the solutions enabling miners to work in such mines is air cooling. Cooling systems vary, and their selection depends on the type of mine and the mining methods used. Limited air cooling capabilities exist in …
Mines cannot operate without a robust and flexible dewatering strategy. As no two mines are the same, each site's dewatering requirements will vary, with environmental and geological considerations as well as local climatic variations that present unique challenges. Variations in weather conditions can have a significant effect on open-pit mining in …
Download scientific diagram | Dewatering system with two lifting stages in an underground mine. from publication: A comparison of the economic benefits of centralized and distributed model ...
Summary KSB's mine dewatering systems enable the safe and efficient lowering of groundwater in open pit dewatering, underground drainage and borehole drainage applications. Regardless of a mine's …
When mine dewatering pumps break down, production can be disrupted. This paper explores solutions based on continuous improvement methodologies for dewatering underground mines. By procuring pumps within a hire agreement, rather than through purchase or lease arrangements, miners can test new-generation dewatering pumps …
The layout of the dewatering system in open-cast mining must be adapted to mining assumptions and to the size of expected inflows, which, in turn, depend on natural conditions and the operation of ...
Minetek understands the need to manage process and produced water throughout the lifecycle of a mine site to achieve true economic and environmental sustainability. Minetek has developed a range of mine dewatering and water evaporation solutions to help mining operators meet the expectations of their stakeholders.
To prevent water from entering mines, ongoing systems of boreholes and pump stations are installed; these are critical for the continuous dewatering of mining operations at the working mine face. Having an adequate arrangement of pumps that is appropriate to the local flood risk is critical. …
This study investigated the application of machine learning to optimise the pumping load shift of a complex dewatering system in a deep-level mine, aiming to reduce energy costs associated with the dewatering process, which consumes an average of 14% of the mine's electricity. Traditional practices, reliant on human control and simulations, often lead to …
RAMJACK's Mine Dewatering & Pump Control System allows operators to monitor underground water tables and reservoirs in real-time in order to ensure safe levels as well as automate dewatering when levels breach predetermined parameters. ... Automating a mine's dewatering process and real-time monitoring of water pumps removes a …
The layout of the dewatering system in open-cast mining must be adapted to mining assumptions and to the size of expected inflows, which, in turn, depend on natural conditions and the operation of other mines and groundwater intakes, affecting the arrangement of the hydrodynamic field. This case study analyses possible dewatering …