1. Save water
When the specific gravity of the slurry reaches about 1.3 or 30% solids content, the traditional centrifugal slurry pump loses efficiency. This places great demands on the pump-in terms of process water. In contrast, peristaltic hose pumps can handle slurry with a specific gravity of 1.6 to 1.8 (80% solids) and use much less water per ton of ore than slurry pumps. This means that more than 1.1 billion liters of water are replaced with peristaltic hose pumps per centrifugal slurry pump (assuming a plant processes 75 tons of ore per hour with a solids content of 65%). This is because the peristaltic hose pump requires only a centrifugal slurry pump for 25% of the process water for the same job. Advantages of hose pumping mud
2. Save electricity
In addition to the water saving mentioned above, peristaltic hose pumps use less energy. This has a double benefit. First, it significantly reduces the need for direct savings in operating power; second, it reduces or eliminates concerns about power distribution and reduces the cost of developing imported power. Finally, by reducing the need to develop infrastructure to support input power, this can prevent or reduce environmental impacts, thereby reducing delays due to infrastructure development and potential environmental opposition.
3. Save space
The ability of a peristaltic hose to pump fluids with higher solids content can reduce the number of post-thickener filter stages, thereby reducing the physical plant footprint. Another dual benefit-the potential to reduce initial capital investment and save operating costs.
4. Reduce pollution
Environmental impact is a major concern in mining operations. Cyanide is used for mineral recovery (eg gold recovery). But cyanide has many dangerous environmental consequences. It contaminated the land around the factory, resulting in contaminated water supplies, leading to death of water life. Progressive cavity pumps have historically been metered for cyanide, but the overall design of these peristaltic hose pumps (with seals) poses a significant risk of leakage. The peristaltic hose pump is not sealed, so the risk of contamination is low.
