Coal mines can also increase flexibility with portable pumps and packaged treatment systems that can easily be mobilised, Xylem said.
“Xylem solutions for open-pit mines, underground mines and material processing include a wide range of pumps, designed for durability; advanced treatment equipment for water management; and precision analytics to ensure process assurance and compliance,” Xylem said.
“Emergency and temporary pump rental is available in certain areas.”
Frequently mines have to meet the challenges of water accessibility, quantity and quality in even the most remote regions, whether water is over-abundant or scarce. This also creates environmental management challenges. If mines can successfully control the environmental impact and comply with regulations it should prevent costly shutdowns, according to Xylem.
“Use Xylem’s analytical tools to monitor the environment, including ground water and surface water, to detect and manage issues early on,” the firm said, “and rely on our innovative treatment technologies to promote efficient, sustainable water use.
“Our entire organisation is dedicated to improving the way water is used, conserved and re-used around the world.”
Mines often need to move water from lakes, rivers, or tailing ponds to mining production facilities for use in processing and cleaning, and assure camp water quality with packaged treatment systems.
Xylem’s products – which include pumps, controls and service to the mining industries, along with its containerised treatment systems – provide mobility and easy installation, according to the company.
Xylem’s range of dewatering pumps enables work both underground and open pit mines to work within space and power access constraints, it said.
“Pump stations can be designed to be portable and capacity can be scaled to meet requirements.
“In open-pit mines, we pump rainwater and seepage from the pit and lower the water table to prevent influx of ground water.
“Underground, we keep water out of sumps, optimize main drainage, and pump out shafts.
“For mineral processing, we supply mine water, pump process fluids for heap leaching and solvent extraction, handle nuisance fluid and provide pumps for water treatment.”
In the underground product category group, Xylem offers MSHA diesel-driven dri-prime dewatering pumps; electric-driven dri-prime dewatering pumps; submersible pumps; vertical turbine pumps; large multi-stage (water and graywater); MSHA centrifugal submersible; electric pumps; and wireless pump controls.
Xylem’s Flygt 2000, 2600 Series is a range of heavy-duty MSHA-approved submersible pumps and controls from 1.8HP to 140.0HP to handle tough pumping jobs.
The Flygt Ready, 2000, 2400, 2600, 2700, 2800, 3000, and 5000 Series is designed to meet the most demanding applications with a wide variety of dewatering pumps, from .5HP to over 900HP. This product line is designed for outstanding wear resistance and long-term performance, backed by application and engineering support.
Flygt 2000 pumps easily handle chemically aggressive, mechanically abrasive or highly viscous fluids laden with particles, according to Xylem. They handle higher flow rates up to 300 l/s and heads up to 200m.
Flygt 2000 products are available in lightweight aluminium or corrosion-resistant cast iron. Some models are available in explosion-proof Ex versions.
The all-stainless steel Flygt 2700 series handles corrosive and abrasive liquids with wide variances in pH levels. These pumps are built to tackle the toughest dewatering challenges, according to Xylem.
The Flygt 2700 series consists of three drainage pumps to handle lightly contaminated liquids and three solids handling pumps. Ideal for pH values between 2 and 10, these pumps are tough enough to handle both highly acidic and highly alkaline media.
Compact, lightweight and easy to carry, the Flygt Ready series delivers high performance for their size, according to Xylem.
“These small drainage pumps are capable of handling liquids with pH levels 3-9.
“Impact-resistant from the inside out, these portable submersible pumps combine abrasion- and corrosion-resistance with economical and long-lasting pumping power.”
The Flygt 5000 series of submersible slurry pumps is rugged, reliable and cost effective. It can handle transportation of the most abrasive solids that are suspended in liquid, according to Xylem.
“Designed for excellent performance, low energy consumption, long wear life and easy maintenance, our Flygt 5000 series pumps serve a wide range of slurry transport applications,” it said.
“With a slim, compact design, these abrasive- and corrosive-resistant portable slurry pumps provide quiet, economical solutions for slurry transportation.”
In the Godwin range, Xylem offers dri-prime CD and HL units.
These pumps feature automatic priming dry to 28 foot suction lift; dry running, oil bath mechanical seal, and abrasion-resistant silicon carbide faces; and continuously operated venture air ejector priming.
The MSHA approved dri-prime, which was designed specifically for underground coal mining, is compact, highly manoeuvrable and includes a portable highway trailer.
It can deliver up to 450 GPM at 93 foot TDH, stands 52 inches with canopy, and has a 30-gallon 24-hour fuel tank with UL-approved fuel cap.
Field smart technology helps eliminate on-site pump watch with remote start, stop and monitoring.
Engine and pump data can be collected in one-minute intervals and transmitted to a password-protected website via cellular signal or satellite connection.
Many open cut coal mines use booster pumps to assure sufficient water pressure for spraying – whether reducing churned dust or washing vehicles and equipment.
Xylem also offers permanent fire suppression systems.
Components of its fire pump systems are certified by one or more of groups including: Underwriters Laboratories (UL); Underwriters Laboratories Canada (ULC); and Factory Mutual (FM). Fire pump packages are certified by ETL (Intertek).
