Abstract:
The disclosure relates to a method of controlling a filtration process using a filter (5), and further relates to a filtration system (1). The method employs predictive and/or adaptive learning protocols to initialize and reinitialize control set points for filtration parameters of a filter (5) over time. Inputs (11) are received by an operating algorithm (10) and are processed to deliver a number of outputs (12) including instructions which may include the adjustment of one or more control set points which affect the operation and/or performance of the filter (5). The control set points may be altered, in response to changing inputs (11), in order to achieve the most efficient run settings for a filter (5), whilst still maintaining or exceeding target cake product (60, 61) specifications.
Abstract:
A system and method for tailings disposal is disclosed. A coarse tailings feed stream and a coarse tailings crusher for crushing the coarse tailings feed stream is provided. A crushed coarse tailings stream may be produced by the coarse tailings crusher, and a disposal stream comprising the crushed coarse tailings stream may be discarded as geotechnically stable waste product. The system and method may further provide a fine tailings stream and a thickener configured to thicken/dewater the fine tailings stream and produce a thickener underflow fine tailings stream. The system and method may provide a mixer configured to mix the thickener underflow fine tailings stream and the crushed coarse tailings stream to form a combined tailings disposal stream. Dewatering apparatus may also be provided.