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Discuss an Approach to Develop an Effective Mine Water Management and Treatment Strategy
Discuss an Approach to Develop an Effective Mine Water Management and Treatment Strategy
Level: Introductory
Facilitator: Vikram Khera, Hatch
As new mines are required to meet more stringent water regulations, this course will outline activities and steps required to develop a robust water management/treatment strategy. This course will also include an introduction to advanced mine water treatment technologies. Site specific examples will also be shared.
This course will discuss the following:
Approach to Water Treatment
Show importance of an effective/efficient water management strategy – what worked in the past is not valid going forward
Discuss risk-based design approach to water management/treatment, as water treatment plants cannot be designed for one set of conditions
Process Design Development
Data requirements – hydrology, hydrogeology, geochemistry,
Water Balance and Water Quality Requirements
Examples of new discharge requirements
Consider site-specific water opportunities – share site recent examples
Testwork
Importance of testwork
Options for testwork
What to do if water is not available for testing
Execution Approaches
Discuss different execution approaches: Vendors vs. Consultants vs. EPC, advantages and disadvantages for each approach
Disadvantages/advantages of mobile vs. non-mobile treatment plants
Examples Current and Advanced Water Treatment Technologies
Overview of common water treatment processes
Basics of advanced water treatment technologies (pros and cons)
Examples of common flaws/oversights in water treatment designs
Hot topics in treatment (selenium, biological, etc.)
Short Course Objectives:
As new mines are required to meet more stringent water regulations, this course will outline activities and steps required to develop a robust water management/treatment strategy. This course will also include an introduction to advanced mine water treatment technologies.
Target Audience:
Mining professionals with interest in mine water management/treatment.
About the instructor:
Vikram Khera has over 23 years of experience in water management/treatment for the mining industry. He has been responsible for the development of site-wide water treatment and management solutions for major mines. His experience includes high-density sludge (HDS), ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, brine management/treatment, and low metals treatment. Vikram has also been involved in the design of various water treatment plants at different stages and has developed water management and treatment solutions to save substantial capital and operating costs for various projects.