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Italian Minetek Evaporation System Package assists Alberta Canada Oil Sands operation with tailings dam management
Minetek Water partnered with an oil sands mining operation in Alberta, Canada, to deliver a specialised tailings dam management solution tailored to the site’s unique water management challenges. The project involved the deployment of a 4 x Water Evaporator System Package to efficiently manage and reduce excess water levels within the tailings dam. With a total volume throughput of 540 cubic meters per hour (2,400 gallons per minute), this solution provided a robust and effective method for ensuring operational safety and environmental compliance.
Location – Alberta, Canada
Industry – Oil Sands Mining
Application – Tailings dam management
Product – 4 x 600/300 Evaporation System Package
Volume throughput – 540 m3/hour (2,400 GPM)
Brief
This oil sands mining operation in Alberta faced significant challenges in managing water levels within its tailings dam. To prevent overflow and ensure the stability and safety of the dam, the site required an effective evaporation solution capable of efficiently reducing excess water volumes and supporting compliance with environmental regulations.
Challenge
Uncontrolled water levels in the tailings dam posed multiple risks, including potential breaches, environmental contamination, production delays, and regulatory non-compliance. These risks could lead to financial penalties, environmental incidents, or even a halt in operations. An efficient water evaporation system was essential to ensure safe and uninterrupted mining activities at the site.
Solution
Minetek Water delivered a tailored solution by deploying a 4 x Water Evaporator System Package designed to handle the site’s specific water management needs. With a combined evaporation capacity of 540 cubic meters per hour (2,400 gallons per minute), these systems effectively reduced water levels in the tailings dam, mitigating the risk of overflow and maintaining safe operational conditions. This high-capacity evaporation solution allowed the site to manage water efficiently, minimise environmental risks, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, supporting sustainable and continuous operations in the oil sands mining sector.