Water Solution Mining Process

After careful review of the mine’s process system, PSE provided engineering for a major plant upgrade and assisted in a successful commissioning. For the upgrade, PSE converted an existing longwall water waste stream into a trona solution mining process stream. The work included the design of two new process buildings, MCC control systems, several high capacity storage tanks, piping and power distribution.

Services Provided:

PROCESS ENGINEERING:

  • Process oversight

  • Material balances

  • Revisions and improvements to existing process

Controls Design:

  • MCC programming

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING:

  • Pipe sizing and rerouting

  • Pump and valve sizing

  • Equipment placement and sizing

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING:

  • Design of two new process buildings

  • Pipe rack analysis and design

  • Caisson-type building foundations

  • Mitigation of highly expansive and corrosive soils

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING:

  • Selection of instrumentation and control valves

  • Power distribution re-design

  • Lighting design

  • Motor control system (MCC) design

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

  • Managed scope, schedule and budget

  • Handled all document control

CONSTRUCTION PHASE:

  • Project management support

  • Startup and commissioning

ServicesBrent MaxwellMining & Metals, Material Handeling