Minerals Processing

Today ore is obtained using the hydrometallurgy process. This occurs in horizontal titanium autoclaves with lengths up to 40 m and pressures up to 60 bar. The vessels are divided into 4-8 chambers which are separated by weir walls. EKATO has developed a complete system based on comprehensive pilot tests that offers a maximum recovery by optimizing the interaction of the flow pattern, feed slurry and the flow direction between the chambers. This technology sets the standard today worldwide in the mineral processing industry.

Services offered by EKATO:

• Analysis of the mixing process
• Simulation and testing in 3 l, 50 l and 1 m3 horizontal and vertical models
• Optimized agitator designs
• Design opimization, e.g. designs and best locations for acid feed pipes, slurry draw-off and gas feed pipes
• CFD simulations
• Stress calculations of vessels and internals using FEA
• EKATO mechanical seals and integrated seal support systems
• Materials of construction include titanium, duplex steels, Inconel, Hastelloy
• Protective coatings for impellers
• Consulting / training at customer's plant site
• Worldwide service facilities