How quality evaporator water solutions can manage industrial wastewater
Effective wastewater management is a major challenge for industries like mining, oil and gas, especially with strict regulations and the risk of excess water buildup, but evaporator water solutions are revolutionizing industrial wastewater management and compliance challenges, helping industries reduce wastewater volumes efficiently while maintaining compliance.
Instead of searching for “waste water treatment plant near me,” you can turn to Minetek. Our advanced mechanical evaporation technology offers a smarter alternative to costly and inefficient traditional treatment methods, rapidly reducing water levels and minimizing environmental risks.
With a global presence and over 600 successful projects, Minetek has helped industries implement sustainable water management strategies that work.
Industrial wastewater challenges make efficient water management essential.
Regulatory agencies impose strict wastewater disposal requirements to prevent environmental damage.
Government agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and state-level regulators, who may have an individual department of water management, demand strict adherence to wastewater management laws. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in severe consequences, including hefty fines, legal action and even operational shutdowns.
Large volumes of excess water in industrial sites create storage and environmental risks.
For industries like mining, oil and gas, and waste management, large volumes of wastewater accumulate in storage ponds or tailings dams.
When the excess water level rises—whether from rainfall or production processes—it can cause dangerous overflow, contamination and even structural failures.
Meanwhile, storm water management focuses on controlling runoff to prevent flooding and erosion. This presents significant environmental and safety risks to workers and nearby communities that can be costly to manage if not handled efficiently.
Inefficient wastewater treatment methods increase operational costs and resource waste.
Traditional methods of wastewater treatment can be costly and inefficient. They require expensive chemical treatments, regular maintenance and manual labor to keep them functioning. As a result, valuable resources can get diverted away, and operational costs go up. Inefficiencies in these systems take attention away from core business functions and affect your business’s productivity.
Minetek provides a sustainable solution to industrial wastewater management through water evaporation technology.
Minetek’s mechanical evaporator systems offer the most efficient wastewater management solution available. Our evaporator water technology rapidly reduces wastewater volumes, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
By eliminating the need for wastewater discharge, Minetek helps industries avoid pollution risks, protect local ecosystems and save on operational costs. It’s an effective alternative that delivers sustainable results for businesses.
Minetek’s water management systems can help your business.
#1: Minetek can do a site assessment to evaluate specific wastewater challenges.
The first step in effective wastewater management is understanding the site’s unique challenges. Minetek conducts a detailed site assessment, analyzing factors like wastewater volume, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and Total Suspended Solids (TSS) levels and local compliance requirements.
One major advantage of our evaporator water system is that it’s largely unaffected by water quality. Unlike traditional treatment of wastewater, our evaporation process occurs in the air, meaning pH levels or high concentrations of dissolved solids won’t impact the high-capacity mechanical water evaporator.
This makes Minetek’s solution a reliable, low-maintenance alternative to conventional wastewater treatment.
#2: A suitable wastewater evaporation solution will be recommended for the site.
Following the assessment, our experts provide tailored recommendations based on site-specific needs.
Our land-based evaporators can process vast quantities of water per minute and are built to withstand challenging environmental conditions.
For sites with limited land space, floating water evaporator systems are an efficient alternative. These evaporator water units are mounted on pontoons, allowing for direct evaporation in tailings dams or ponds, ideal for operations facing space constraints.
Whether your operation requires land-based evaporator units or floating evaporator units, we ensure a solution that fits seamlessly.
#3: After the installation, wastewater can be managed immediately.
Once your system is selected, Minetek’s support team ensures a smooth installation with minimal disruption. Our solutions start reducing wastewater immediately, helping businesses stay compliant while cutting down on storage risks and treatment costs.
Minetek’s evaporator water solutions provide effective wastewater management across industries.
We offer advanced mechanical water evaporation solutions.
Minetek is a leader in advanced mechanical water evaporation, offering land-based and floating evaporators designed to efficiently reduce wastewater volumes. Unlike traditional waste water treatment methods, our solutions provide a sustainable, low-maintenance approach to wastewater management.
With the addition of an Environmental Management System (EMS), industries benefit from real-time monitoring and autonomous control to ensure optimal performance and compliance.
Our solutions can be used for various large-scale industrial applications.
Minetek’s evaporator water systems support industries that require solutions to reduce wastewater, including mining, oil and gas, power generation and food processing. Our solutions are engineered for adaptability, handling the unique environmental and regulatory challenges of each sector.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is industrial water evaporation, and how does it work?
An industrial wastewater evaporation system transforms wastewater into vapor by using mechanical means. By introducing airflow, this process enhances the rate of evaporation, effectively reducing the volume of liquid.
As the water vaporizes, contaminants become more concentrated, making them easier to manage or remove. This wastewater management process proves particularly useful in industrial settings where managing wastewater efficiently is crucial.
How can evaporation help manage excess wastewater in mining operations?
Evaporator water solutions play a critical role in controlling wastewater in mining operations. By reducing the volume of wastewater, mining water evaporation lessens the demand for storage facilities, which are often limited in capacity.
At Minetek, this process utilizes controlled air exposure to expedite water loss, thereby preventing costly overflows and minimizing environmental contamination risks.
What are the benefits of using a mechanical water evaporator?
An industrial water evaporator delivers significant advantages in wastewater management. They consume less energy compared to traditional methods, minimize costs and reduce overall environmental impact.
If you’re looking for the best evaporator for industrial wastewater, turn to Minetek, where our systems can even handle wastewater with high concentrations of solids.
Innovative solutions for water management challenges
Efficient water management is a critical aspect of industrial operations. Minetek leads the industry with advanced engineering and innovative technologies designed to comply with environmental regulations while optimizing performance.
Our high-efficiency evaporator technologies provide unrivaled solutions for reducing excess water levels, particularly in tailings dams and wastewater storage.
With over 150 years of combined expertise, our team delivers cost-effective and reliable systems that minimize compliance risks and enhance operational efficiency. Choose Minetek and transform your site with industry-leading solutions that are both sustainable and effective. Book a call today!
Maximum evaporation efficiency
Minetek can predict the efficiency of our evaporators in your specific operating climate with a site-specific analysis. Our modelling is based on specific data inputs such as humidity, rainfall, elevation, pan evaporation, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), and temperature. This enables us to understand the evaporation rates we can achieve over 12 months in any specific climate conditions across the globe.
Environmental Management System (EMS)
Monitor and respond to environmental condition changes like humidity, rain, and wind in real time with Minetek’s EMS. Communicating wirelessly via a remote controller, our adaptable EMS system is governed by a weather station that optimises operation according to a broad range of adjustable parameters, including optimum sun-up/ downtimes, relative wind speed and direction, humidity and temperature, system water flow, and pressure.
Versatile evaporator applications
Explore a multitude of uses for Minetek's evaporator technology, from pit dewatering to zero liquid discharge solutions. Our innovative systems address water management needs across diverse industries, including tailings dams, mine closure, emergency response, acid water management, and more. With adaptable designs, they mitigate dam risks and suit any industrial organisation that manages wastewater.
Proven success in the most challenging landscapes
From the cold of Alaska to the burning heat of the Sahara, Minetek’s water evaporation technology is utilised by regulatory authorities, governments and the world’s leading mining, oil & gas and industrial companies.
Our systems boast a broad range of volume capacity, operating in excess of 2,160 m3/hour, with low maintenance and 24/7 automated operation. Our environmentally sustainable solutions offer rapid deployment and proven performance in all climates, featuring unit angle adjusters, low-fowling stainless steel nozzles, stainless steel filter systems and the ability to process water with high TDS and TSS. Delivered and installed globally, our mobile and modular systems require minimal footprint and power, with a fully integrated Environmental Management System (EMS) that monitors and responds to changes in environmental conditions in real time.
High-pressure atomising stainless steel nozzles
Low fouling spiral water fracturing nozzles engineered to evaporate water with high TDS and TSS.
Broad range of volume capacity
Minetek’s evaporation systems operate and process in excess of 2,160 m3/hour and are not susceptible to changes in feed water quality.
24/7 automated system operation
Monitoring and responding to changes in environmental conditions in real-time using the Minetek Environment Management Solution (EMS) allows operators to stay ahead of the curve with fully automated operation.
Turnkey installation & commissioning
Minetek offer a total turnkey package solution for customers who prefer to have the entire project, designed, engineered and managed from start to finish. This includes an initial site assessment, through to a fully energised and automated evaporation system. Minetek is also able to provide commissioning & training.
How it works
Minetek’s evaporators enhance natural evaporation to effectively process produced water. Our patented designed evaporators fracture liquid into atomised droplets, elevating them into the atmosphere.
Minetek’s evaporators are 10X more cost effective than traditional water management solutions
Considering the CAPEX & OPEX costs mechanical evaporation in comparison to water treatment, sprinklers irrigators, new dam construction, water haulage and water pumping, Minetek’s mechanical evaporation solutions are 10X more cost effective.
Filter system reduces maintenance requirements
Minetek’s stainless steel filter system is adaptable to any setup and prevents nozzle ring blockages. Designed for seamless operation, it allows cleaning without system shutdown, complemented by automated alerts for maintenance, integrated into the EMS system.
Water management applications
Minetek's evaporators cater to a diverse array of industries involved in water management, including mining, oil & gas, municipal sectors, waste management, and industrial settings. Our versatile water management solutions can be seamlessly integrated across various industries and applications to effectively address water management challenges.