Need alternatives to a water management plant? What you need to know

Going through the intricate processes of a water management plant can be daunting, especially when your operation hinges on environmental compliance due to excess water concerns. In industries like mining & metals, oil & gas and more, businesses need an alternative to waste water treatment.

At Minetek, our wastewater management systems are ideal substitutes for water management plants as they have low-infrastructure requirements, can be rapidly deployed, and are a highly mobile solution.

Insight #1: Minetek Water Evaporators can process large quantities of water with varying pH levels or water quality.

Effective industrial water management is critical for many businesses today. In many sectors, excess water is a problem that can cause environmental damage, trigger hefty fines and disrupt operations. While there are cost-effective industrial water treatment facilities, modern and sustainable solutions are essential to managing these challenges effectively. 

Minetek has developed custom-designed water evaporation technology.

Helping industries handle pressing issues with confidence and efficiency, our solutions help with water risk mitigation while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Compared to a water management plant, we offer bespoke land-based and floating water evaporators with a focus on site-specific needs and varied water conditions. These systems are designed to handle almost any type of water quality, as an evaporator water solution focuses on reducing the volume itself and generally doesn’t get affected by the contents. 

Currently, Minetek has operational units around the globe and effectively evaporates water across a wide pH range, from pH 1.0 to pH 14+. We also successfully handle acid water, caustic water and water with high Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and Total Suspended Solids (TSS). 

At Minetek, our compliance water solutions are powered by an efficient electric motor and leverage our globally patented technology, facilitating the mechanically enhanced evaporation of large water volumes per minute.

Insight #2: Minetek’s Water Evaporator Systems are supported by advanced technology that adapts to changing conditions.

Our mechanical water evaporation for compliance is enhanced by our Environmental Management System (EMS). As opposed to time-consuming back-and-forths with a water and wastewater treatment plant, this addition helps ensure optimal system performance by providing real-time monitoring and responsive adjustments to environmental changes. 

The EMS’s strength lies in its intelligent management of key system parameters. 

Since the technology integrates data from weather stations and other environmental sensors, it precisely controls factors such as water flow, pressure and operational schedules. This ability to adjust quickly keeps the system running optimally, reducing the likelihood of downtime or suboptimal performance.

On top of this, wireless communication and remote Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) connectivity are some of the other pivotal features. These offer operators access to data and performance metrics from anywhere, at any time, allowing for informed decision-making and timely interventions. Staff can also monitor the status of evaporation systems without needing to be physically present on-site. 

Insight #3: Our floating water evaporator systems facilitate compact, highly mobile and efficient processes.

Remote locations often pose challenges due to limited space, unstable terrain or the necessity to operate directly on water. With this, Minetek floating water evaporators are specifically engineered to manage excess volumes in places that don’t have conventional infrastructure, regardless of whether it’s unique tailings dam water or mine water evaporation.

Aside from being powered by an electric motor and a submersible pump, our mechanical evaporator boasts features like low-fouling nozzles that facilitate efficient water evaporation and reduce maintenance as well. Since the wastewater management process can be continuous, the evaporator also has an isolation box for added protection and long-term reliability. 

Without the need for constant care or a water management plant, these systems add an extra layer of convenience and allow teams to focus on other critical aspects of their operations.

Additionally, heavy-duty construction paired with skid mobility makes for straightforward transportation and deployment in remote or complex environments. Compared to a water management plant, our system even has a compact design that can be modified to meet site demands.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do evaporation systems perform in different climate conditions?

Climate conditions significantly influence the effectiveness of evaporation systems. For instance, high temperatures in arid regions naturally enhance evaporation, allowing evaporation systems to operate with maximum efficiency.  

Conversely, in humid regions with higher moisture levels, evaporation slows down. However, this is not a limitation for Minetek’s solutions, as our evaporation systems are designed to perform effectively across diverse climates. 

What’s more, you don’t have to build a wastewater management plant tailored to your needs. We can assess the performance of our evaporators in your unique operating climate through a tailored site analysis. Our modeling is driven by precise data inputs specific to your location.

What are the primary concerns when managing water in tailings storage?

When it comes to mining tailings dam water management, storage often contains dangerous chemicals and metals that can cause environmental contamination if they seep into nearby ecosystems. As such, rigorous regulations require companies to maintain compliance or risk severe legal penalties, emphasizing the need for effective management practices. 

Minetek’s solutions offer strategies to mitigate these concerns, as our systems help reduce operational risks, ensure compliance and protect the environment from potential hazards. This way, there’s no need for a water management plant. 

How can floating water evaporators improve site water management?

Designed for deployment on water bodies, these evaporators are mounted on a sturdy pontoon structure complete with floats and pipework, all making the system ideal for areas with limited space. By reducing excess water volume, they aid in preventing overflow issues for facilities like tailings ponds, mine pits or any area needing storm water management. 

Secure an efficient water solution that meets compliance needs

Our mechanical evaporation technology at Minetek offers an alternative to a traditional water management plant that focuses on water disposal and storage. With over 2,800 successful projects, our solutions are specifically designed to tackle the challenges of heavy industry wastewater volumes and help ensure compliance with stringent environmental regulations. 

Our team of experts, leveraging over 150 years of combined experience, meticulously plans and executes each project, providing results that are both cost-effective and environmentally sustainable.

If you want to know how to manage industrial wastewater, book a call today.