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Flowability Aids
Flowability solutions for stable slurry transport and processing
To meet growing global demand for copper driven by artificial intelligence, data centers and renewable energy infrastructure, mines are being pushed to process higher volumes of mined copper ore. This escalation increases the risks of concentrator circuit bottlenecks, as changes in rheology and grind size can negatively impact flowability and settling of slurry material during transportation.
Nalco Water's flowability aids are designed to help mining operations control rheology, control challenges caused by higher processing rates and variable ore characteristics. These solutions help sustain throughput, reduce unplanned downtime and support improved copper recovery, while managing operating costs and system reliability.
Product Line Details
106RM is a flowability aid designed to help prevent premature settling of coarse material during slurry transportation. At low dosages (10-20g/t), 106RM prevents the formation of large, dense flocs and instead forms a suspended layer of fine particles to help support coarse material.
106RM neutralizes the negative charge on solid fine particles, forming a weak particle network that introduces yield stress without significantly increasing viscosity. This small yield stress is sufficient to support coarse particles against gravity, allowing them to not move unless the gravitational force far exceeds the structural strength of the fines suspension.
- Low dosage required in comparison to lime
- Improved throughput capabilities
- Applied in tailings launders, and slurry pipelines
Flowability Aids Success Stories
Nalco Water’s Tailings Management Technology and Rheology Modifier Help Copper Mill Increase Throughput and Reduce Annual Reagent Costs by $14M
A major copper mining operation in the United States faced persistent operational inefficiencies due to poor tailings flowability within its gravity-fed tailings launder system. Nalco Water applied a flowability aid to maintain coarse particle suspension and minimize solids bed formation, enabling a 20% increase in throughput while significantly reducing reagent consumption. The solution delivered $14 million in annual reagent cost savings while supporting sustained production and system reliability. 下载案例研究了解详情。