Filtration and Dewatering Aids for Mineral Processing
Improve Mineral Concentrate Filtration and Dewatering
Dewatering aids are surface-active technologies that help reduce the surface tension of water, promoting more efficient removal of moisture from mineral surfaces and filter cakes.
CustoFloc® technologies can be used across a variety of wet mineral processing applications and can be tailored to specific minerals, filtration equipment, and operating conditions.
Depending on the process, filtration and dewatering aids may be applied directly to mineral concentrate slurries or incorporated into filter cake wash-water applications to improve filtration and water removal.
CustoFloc® Filtration and Dewatering Aids
Arkema’s CustoFloc® portfolio includes customized filtration and dewatering technologies designed to improve mineral concentrate processing.
Our technical experts evaluate the mineral characteristics, filtration system, moisture requirements, and operating conditions to optimize product selection, dosage, and point of application for each operation.
CustoFloc® technologies can help producers:
- Reduce moisture content in mineral concentrates
- Improve filtration efficiency
- Improve concentrate drying
- Support easier storage and transportation
- Improve water recovery
- Improve water efficiency in wet mineral processing
Customized Application and Technical Support
The performance and dosage requirements of filtration and dewatering aids vary depending on the mineral, slurry characteristics, filtration equipment, and process conditions.
Arkema’s technical experts work with plant engineers and operations teams to evaluate the complete filtration process and develop a customized CustoFloc® treatment and application strategy designed to improve operational efficiency.
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Effective mineral dewatering requires the right combination of technology, dosage, application point, and process conditions.
Work with Arkema to develop a customized CustoFloc® filtration and dewatering solution designed to reduce concentrate moisture, improve filtration efficiency, and optimize water recovery.
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