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Industry: Potash Mining
Application: Clay removal from Brine sea water being pumped out of the mine into a storage tank.
Problem: The pump was clogging up with clay as it pumped the water from the mine and ultimately stopping and requiring full strip down/cleaning/rebuild. This caused loss in production.
Result required: Full pump protection so down time is reduced and intervals between pump maintenance is extended. Removal of 18mm diameter and larger clay particles was required.
Proposed solution: A Dual filter fitted with a 18mm perforated basket so that large clay particles (i.e. 18mm diameter and above) are filtered from the line prior to reaching the pump. The Dual filter ensures that continuous operation of the pump is achieved and the line can still be used even when the filter is being cleaned. This unit has a smaller physical ‘flange to flange’ dimension compared to competitive solutions so that installation would be easier and minimal modifications to the pipe line are made.
Product used: ‘OWWB-600F-A-V’ – Airpel Dual filter Cast Iron body with Gunmetal internals (suitable for the application media), fitted with a non-standard 18mm perforated basket.
Note: Full gunmetal filters were offered but the price exceeded the project budget and hence a new solution was found.
Result: The Filter was installed within the client’s budget and is operating well with the desired effects.