What’s an excellent water and wastewater treatment plant alternative?

When discussing solutions in waste water treatment, a water and wastewater treatment plant is often the widely-chosen option. However, industry operators deciding on how to manage mine water—or water from oil and gas, power generation and other industries—may want to manage water volumes without chemical-heavy processes or the complexities of relying solely on treatment methods.

This is where Minetek’s mechanical evaporators for industrial wastewater can make a difference, as they reduce operational costs and manage excess water effectively without slow deployment times or high-infrastructure requirements. 

With tailored system designs, Minetek’s floating and land-based evaporator systems allow industries to efficiently manage water in applications like pit dewatering, tailings dams and other applications.

Mechanical evaporation can complement or replace water treatment.

Minetek reduces water volumes without chemical-intensive processes.

Mechanical evaporation uses zero chemical intervention unlike a traditional water and wastewater treatment plant. As industrial wastewater disposal solutions, treatment plants often rely heavily on chemical methods to manage water volumes, which can add complexity and operational costs to the wastewater management process. 

Minetek’s evaporation solutions use fan engineering and airflow, minimizing the chemical footprint and reducing the logistical headaches of managing chemical supplies. Eliminating chemical waste streams also removes the need for dangerous by-products that require further mining wastewater treatment.

Our land-based or floating water evaporator solutions allow industries to efficiently handle water across various applications, whether it’s dewatering pits, managing tailings dams, or handling brine and saline water disposal.

Evaporation systems can also supplement treatment plants.

For those seeking another option to a traditional water and wastewater treatment plant, Minetek’s evaporation systems can work in tandem with water treatment plants, especially with unpolluted or non-contaminated water.

Sometimes, industrial water treatment plants get overwhelmed—especially during heavy rainfalls or storm surges—because they are processing water that doesn’t necessarily need extensive treatment. Diverting unpolluted water through evaporation systems allows plants to focus on water that genuinely requires their resources, resulting in a more efficient allocation of treatment capacity.

Evaporation systems can also reduce volumes of wastewater without generating additional waste. This makes it a great complement or even replacement to even the best water treatment solutions by lessening or eliminating the water that needs to be treated.

This focus can extend to managing sources like stormwater and surface runoff, optimizing capacity and contributing to significant cost savings.

How does evaporation support disposal?

Industries use evaporation to meet discharge limits.

Transporting wastewater to an offsite water and wastewater treatment plant can be cost-prohibitive due to fuel and labor inputs. Evaporation, on the other hand, reduces the wastewater to solid residues and minimizes total disposal volumes. This is crucial for industries facing strict regulatory discharge limits.

With Minetek’s evaporator systems, operators can handle and significantly reduce or even eliminate altogether large volumes of wastewater, avoiding expensive disposal fees linked with high contaminant content.

Land application and deep-well injections are limited by restrictions and environmental concerns.

A water and wastewater treatment plant’s methods for dispersing water or undergoing the mining wastewater treatment process are governed by regulations that strictly limit where and how they can be applied. Over-application can lead to soil contamination and nutrient imbalance, as well as potentially hazardous groundwater pollution and seismic activity risks.

Evaporation circumvents these environmental concerns by reducing the dependence on land-based disposal methods. This is well-suited for companies looking to prioritize environmental stewardship while remaining operationally effective.

Consult with Minetek to secure a suitable evaporation system.

Bespoke solutions are tailored to your needs.

Different industries produce varied types of wastewater, necessitating a customized evaporation approach. Each industry has unique challenges, from varying salinity to different contaminant levels and evaporation rates that heavily influence the design of a water management plant.

Recognizing these specific needs, Minetek’s technical team provides an alternative to the traditional water and wastewater treatment plant by building solutions tailored to your distinct site requirements, conditions and compliance standards.

Minetek collaborates closely with you to develop a proposal that includes all system specifications, including aspects like voltage requirements, safety platforms and discharge angles, both vertical and horizontal.

Minetek offers land-based and floating systems.

Minetek provides both a land-based and a floating evaporation system for wastewater. Our land-based water evaporator, powered by an electric motor and patented technology, processes significant water volumes efficiently, even those with high levels of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and Total Suspended Solids (TSS).

These units are customizable and available in a range of sizes to meet different operational requirements and fit your specific evaporation needs.

When land-based systems aren’t feasible, our floating water evaporators offer a robust alternative. Built on a durable pontoon structure with integrated piping and powered by an electric motor and submersible pump, they manage substantial water quantities.

To enhance either system, our Environmental Management System (EMS) can track variables like humidity, rainfall and wind in real-time. This allows for dynamic adjustments that are tailored to environmental conditions, with features like automated start-up and shutdown functions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How can wastewater disposal be optimized for cost-efficiency?

Cost-efficient wastewater disposal is achievable through strategic evaporation techniques as an alternative option to a traditional water treatment plant. With advanced and customized evaporation systems, all water can be completely evaporated.

If total evaporation isn’t feasible, the process significantly reduces the waste volume, which in turn lowers disposal costs. Implementing such systems can thus provide a solution that directly impacts the bottom line, freeing up budget resources for other operational areas.

How does evaporation compare to traditional water treatment methods?

Evaporation offers a distinct approach compared to a traditional water and wastewater treatment plant. Unlike methods that rely heavily on filtration, biological or chemical processes, evaporation reduces wastewater by transforming it from liquid to gas.

Minetek’s evaporation units are designed to handle diverse and challenging water compositions, efficiently processing solids up to 4.0 mm and managing wastewater with pH levels ranging from 1.8 to 14+.

Traditional water treatment often results in by-products like sludge. Evaporation focuses on volume reduction without generating additional waste, which is advantageous for varied wastewater profiles.

What maintenance is required for wastewater evaporation systems?

In high-TDS brine systems, periodic flushing with freshwater prevents blockages and maintains system functionality. A Full Stainless Steel Filter System can be installed at the suction pipe’s inlet to capture solids before they enter the evaporator.

Minetek’s wastewater evaporation systems are designed for low maintenance, with materials suitable for demanding industrial environments. Regular inspections and preventive maintenance strategies can further improve operational longevity and efficiency. 

Elevate efficiency with targeted water solutions

Looking for an alternative to a traditional wastewater treatment facility? Optimize your industrial operations through effective water management.

Minetek provides groundbreaking and cost-effective solutions tailored to the mining, oil & gas and industrial sectors. Our comprehensive approach integrates innovative water evaporation technology, effectively managing excess water and enhancing compliance.

With our experienced team stationed globally, we have delivered over 600 projects across more than 30 countries, consistently yielding optimal results through precision-engineered solutions. We push boundaries and do not settle for the status quo, continuously driving innovation to meet industry demands and exceed client expectations.

Choose Minetek to streamline your processes and reduce operational risks effectively.