Mine dewatering Wikipedia
The most relevant concerns with mine dewatering are related to acid mine drainage and the dispersal of contaminated water into other water fonts and the general environment becoming a serious source of pollution. Types of dewatering techniques and systems. Dewatering open pit mines and underground mines is different. Each method relies on
Underground dewatering Grundfos
Underground dewatering and drainage is necessary to ensure that mining operations continue unhindered. Dewatering from rock faces in mine shafts, quarries, or gravel pits often contains abrasives such as sand, clay particles, drill cuttings, and other potentially damaging objects,
Mine dewatering techniques SlideShare
31/07/2013· Mine dewatering techniques 1. preene MINE DEWATERING Dr Martin Preene Preene Groundwater Consulting June 2014 2. preene SYNOPSIS Synopsis • Water management for mining • Approaches to groundwater control • Examples of mine dewatering technology Open pit Underground Shafts 3.
Review on Dewatering Pumping Network for Underground Coal
Proceedings of the 1st International and 16th National Conference on Machines and Mechanisms (iNaCoMM2013), IIT Roorkee, India, Dec 18-20 2013 Review on Dewatering Pumping Network for Underground Coal Mine Naresh Kumar*, Shibayan Sarkar# *Research Scholar, #Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Coal Mine Dewatering Coal SRK Consulting
Roger Howell and Vladimir Ugorets recently joined SRK (US) bringing with them significant experience in the fields of coal hydrogeology and coal mine dewatering. At the Skyline longwall coal mine in Utah, the two teamed up to determine the source of large, persistent groundwater inflows emanating from fracture intersections. Using forensic
Dewatering Systems for Underground and Surface Mines in
eo Dewatering-Systems in the Kreka Coal Basin This paper is giving a brief description of dewatering system in underground mines and, separately, in open pits. · In the Kreka syncline, where underground mining is being done, dewatering of water-bearing sand is being done by one-line system of drilled vertical wells and inspiring
Dewatering Active Underground Coal Mines: Technical
In practice, however, there is little or no experience of well dewatering of underground coal mines (except for shaft dewatering) that is available to be drawn upon, and the well dewatering systems that have been published are idealized and not necessarily compatible with field conditions. It is questionable whether mathematical techniques are
Blog Mine Dewatering Groundwater Eng
Mine dewatering techniques. Dewatering and groundwater control is an important part of many open pit and underground mines. Effective dewatering is a pre-requisite for safe and efficient mining. Poorly controlled groundwater will waste money, slow down mining and potentially cause adverse environmental impacts. However, techniques are available to successful control groundwater.
Technology Data Sheet Mine Dewatering
Mine dewatering Geothermal systems Consultancy Groundwater Engineering offers a comprehensive design and consultancy service in the dewatering, groundwater control, water well, geothermal and groundwater remediation markets. We are able to provide robust, cost effective designs, and to innovate where it will benefit our clients. Equipment sales and rental Groundwater Engineering sells and
Companies find use for abandoned underground coal mines
Forsaken underground coal mines are increasingly being reopened using opencast mining methods, according to independent mining advisory group Ukwazi senior mining engineer Adriaan Strydom, who
Gas Drainage Improvement in Underground Coal Mines
Keywords: Coal mine gas, Gas drainage improvement, Underground drilling, Bulli seam . 1. INTRODUCTION Effective gas management is vital to the success of the longwall mines operating in the Bulli seam, located in the Southern Sydney Basin, Australia. High gas emissions are characteristic of the region with specific gas emissions typically in
APS Mining Technology Mining News and Views Updated Daily
APS’ effluent-return sump and pump system reduces magnetite loss in coal-preparation plants. Custom-designed bucket elevator. Custom-designed bucket elevators prevent coarse coal spillage in underground coal mine by lifting coal straight to the product belt. At APS, our first priority is customer satisfaction. Our mission is the use of
Underground Coal Mine Pump Station YouTube
19/05/2016· This purpose built PumpStation collects mine water underground (containing coal particles in fines to solid pieces around 30mm in size, silica [sand] & other minerals), transfers it to a holding
Gas Drainage Outburst UndergroundCOAL
A reduction in the intensity of outbursts of coal and gas. Gas drainage in coal mines can be either by. mine ventilation system, or ; drilling technique; The drainage by mine ventilation is normally used in mines with relatively low coal gas content. However, in coal deposits with high gas content beyond threshold limits, gas drainage can be
The Design of Mine Dewatering Systems in Poland
operations, the problem of dewatering is a major factor. GEOLOGICAL AND HYDROLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF POLISH MINES To understand the mine dewatering systems, it is necessary to know the natural conditions and structure of deposits being mined. In underground mines, the strata that determine the
Media Library Dowdens Pumping and Water Treatment
The coal fines and inflow management system was designed with the ability to: Retrofit to existing POD systems recovered from the Crinum underground coal mine; Bolster the developing site dewatering fleet with continuity of all pumps, instrumentation & control equipment used.
Mine Dewatering System Total Dewatering Solutions Weir
“Warman pumps are instrumental in the reliability of the mine dewatering systemWarman pumps facilitated fulfilling the conception fully automated, modern, easily operated, adaptable and highly reliable Nástup Tušimice mine dewatering system.” Jan Hlavacek, Nástup Tušimice Head of Mine
Mine dewatering: technology + fit-for-purpose solutions
18/07/2018· The role of modern technologies in optimal dewatering systems. Mining operators consider it absolutely vital that their dewatering equipment is efficient and reliable, has a low cost of ownership over its lifespan and requires minimal maintenance and Weir Minerals Africa is capable of delivering on all of these fronts.
Modular Underground Dewatering System Case Study
to deliver a specialised Modular Underground Dewatering System for their Broadmeadow Coal Mine, located approximately 200km South West of Mackay, QLD. The Broadmeadow Underground Coal Mine is a ‘Top Coal Cave Longwall Punch’ mine located approximately 30km from Moranbah. Located on BMA’s Goonyella open cut mine lease, the Broadmeadow Mine
(PDF) Comparison of the dewatering of underground and open
In the pumping system of mines are very important factor which is considered. The purpose of a dewatering system for underground and open pit coal mine is to control ground water levels and to
Mine dewatering techniques SlideShare
23/11/2013· Underground Mine Dewatering Techniques • Shaft sinking for underground mines presents certain challenges: • • • Great depth (which makes pumping more challenging) Limited space and complex working sequence of shaft sinking and lining May pass through multiple aquifers • Common to use groundwater exclusion • • Cementitious grouting
Mine dewatering QueensMineDesignWiki
The primary objective of mine dewatering is to allow safe and efficient mining to be done Dewatering may impact the groundwater table which is shared with the local communities and environment. This article outlines the important parameters to consider when designing an efficient underground mine dewatering system.
Mine Dewatering and Water Management at Barrick Goldstrike
Mine Dewatering and Water Management at Barrick Goldstrike Mine in the Carlin Trend, Nevada Johnny Zhan, Ph.D. Presented at U.S. EPA Hardrock Mining Conference 2012 Denver, CO, USA, April 3-5, 2012 . 1. Introduction to Barrick and Goldstrike 2. Goldstrike Dewatering System 3. Goldstrike Monitoring System 4. Impact Evaluation 5. Conclusions April 3-5, 2012 U.S. EPA Hardrock Mining
Overcoming the challenges of mine dewatering Australian
Mine sites need to assess the permeability and porosity of the ground, the amount of surface water and geological features such as seasonal rainfall before starting a dewatering process. The
Mine site Dewatering Dowdens Pumping and Water Treatment
Mine site Dewatering. A two year process of research and development into efficient mine site dewatering and highwall pumping operations has resulted in the design and manufacture of the HDS200 dewatering system.The foundations of the HDS200 are based on industry identified needs, requirements and improvements from end users of pumping equipment in the mining industry.
Guidance about trailing and reeling cables
Trailing and reeling cables must conform to Australian Standard AS 2802 Electric cables ?Reeling and trailing ? For mining and general use (other than underground coal mining) and incorporate a pilot core arranged to cut off the supply of electricity in the event of a break in the earthing circuit. Once an earth continuity relay and associated connections of the protection system are installed