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Heavy metals water treatment for Bulgarian copper mine
Rossdorf, Germany: – A comprehensive heavy metals wastewater cleaning solution for a copper mine, engineered by water treatment specialist EnviroChemie GmbH, has entered operation in Bulgaria.
The modular water treatment plant at the Ellatzite-Med mining complex successfully completed its 72-hour proving tests in mid-July and has now been officially commissioned into service.
Combined treatments
The plant is required to remove suspended solids and heavy metals from water used in copper ore processing, with the emphasis on efficiency and sustainability.
The EnviroChemie solution is based on combined mechanical and chemical treatment by various EnviModul technology modules, including Envochem® chemical treatment and precipitation of heavy metals, Envochem® heavy metal separation, and an Envochem® combined sludge settling and thickening unit.
This modular concept incorporates four different precipitation reagents to settle sediments in the water into a partially treated sludge, via a lamella clarifier process. This sludge is then fed through to the combined final settling and thickening module.
Protecting natural water resources
The plant is also designed to cope with possible load peaks during heavy rainfall or when the snow melts in the surrounding mountains. Initial operating capacity of 360 m3/h can be doubled to 720 m3/h to meet higher hydraulic loads.
The new treatment plant for mining wastewater ensures better protection of the region’s water resources in line with a long-term strategy to achieve higher standards in environmental protection on the part of Ellatzite-Med’s owners, the Geotechmin Group.
Ellatzite Mining Complex Director Eng. Vasil Shiskov commented: “As a socially responsible company, Ellatzite-Med has already invested in clean environmental projects and will continue to do so. We are first focusing on water management.”
Complete customized solution
Alexander Grigorov, head of the company’s environment and water department, said the new plant would provide highly efficient mechanical and chemical treatment of mine water, boosting the effectiveness of the mine’s two existing wastewater treatment plants, one of them also using EnviroChemie technology.
Dr Maria Natcheva-Schwarz, Managing Director of EnviroChemie Bulgaria, explained that the treatment process was highly customized to meet the conditions at the copper mine.
“Together with the Ellatzite-Med teams, we carried out intensive studies and analyses to determine the best treatment process for the mine water,” said Dr. Natcheva-Schwarz.
About EnviroChemie
EnviroChemie GmbH has established a reputation for reliable and innovative technology for water and wastewater treatment and water recycling, specializing in developing and implementing tailor-made for customers.
This engineering and service company was founded in 1976 and offers a holistic range of “Made in Germany” branded products and services based on chemical-physical, biological and membrane filtration processes, whose pedigree relies on its long list of research achievements and patents.
EnviroChemie adopts a partnership approach in which client specialized needs and characteristics form the basis for individual design, planning, engineering, building and commissioning of water and wastewater treatment plants and water recycling. In terms of plant operation, EnviroChemie offers comprehensive services, operation management, contracting and water treatment chemicals.
With more than 30,000 plants sold worldwide, EnviroChemie can apply unrivalled experience to continuous development of innovative and reliable industrial water and wastewater technologies.
EnviroChemie is a member of the EnviroWater Group, a network of companies that specialize in a broad range of solutions for sustainable water treatment. This in turn is a leading group component of German-based Skion Water, which is a technology and solution provider, as well as a plant manufacturer, in both municipal and industrial water and wastewater technology.
Further information at: www.envirochemie.com
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EnviroChemie water treatment plant for Ellatzite-Med is engineered for rugged mountainous mining environment.
Modular plant design enables faster construction and easier maintenance.
EnviModul mine water treatment modules at Ellatzite-Med mining complex ensure better protection of the water resources of the Malak Iskar river in Bulgaria.
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