Project Overview
Helping One of South America’s Largest Copper Mines Improve Tailings Removal
Large copper mining operations generate enormous volumes of abrasive slurry containing sand, rocks, and chemical residues. Traditional electric pumps frequently suffered from clogging, excessive wear, and difficult maintenance due to harsh working conditions.
Our customer required a reliable pumping solution capable of operating continuously in deep tailings ponds while handling extremely high solids concentration.
After evaluating the site conditions, AmosHydro recommended a Hydraulic Submersible Slurry Pump integrated with a long-reach excavator, providing powerful hydraulic performance and exceptional wear resistance.
Customer Challenges
Extremely High Solids Content
Tailings contained up to 70% solids by weight, making conventional electric slurry pumps unable to maintain stable performance.
Severe Abrasion
Quartz sand, crushed rock, and mineral particles caused rapid wear on impellers and pump casings.
Deep Working Environment
The pumping point was located in deep settling ponds where electric equipment presented operational risks and maintenance difficulties.
High Maintenance Costs
Frequent component replacement and equipment downtime significantly affected production schedules.
Our Solution
Customized Hydraulic Pumping Solution
To meet the project’s demanding conditions, AmosHydro engineered a complete hydraulic slurry pumping package.
Configuration Included
• Hydraulic Submersible Slurry Pump
• 27% High-Chrome Wear Components
• Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Motor
• Long-Reach Excavator Installation
• Bottom Agitator for Sediment Suspension
• Wear-Resistant Hydraulic Hoses
• Customized Discharge Pipeline
Every component was selected to maximize wear resistance, pumping efficiency, and long-term reliability.
