Mining Opportunities To Replace Diaphragm Pumps

The world’s largest trona soda ash mine in Wyoming was experiencing problems with their diaphragm metering pumps used for dosing flocculant (defoamer) into the trona processing lines. Unfortunately the diaphragm pumps would last only five to six months in this service due to the highly corrosive nature of the flocculant. Even after trying to add large amounts of water to the flocculants, which subsequently had to be removed from the process further down the line, the diaphragm pumps would still fail.

The mine was eager to find a way to cut the costs that were being created by the diaphragm metering pumps and Watson-Marlow had the solution. They purchased several Bredel SPX10 and SPX15 hose pumps. The hose pumps were exactly what the mine needed for both pump maintenance and flocculant wastage problems. The SPX10 and SPX15 hose pumps’ inherent corrosion resistance allows the mine to pump pure flocculant into the discharge lines and holding tanks.

With no need to add water the mine is saving money in downtime and maintenance costs. The SPX hose pumps have been running smoothly with only the occasional hose change.

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