Piping Hot (SONARtrac at Los Bronces, SA) - International Mining Magazine

Piping Hot (SONARtrac at Los Bronces, SA) - International Mining Magazine

Abstract / Introduction: 

In addition, CiDRA Minerals Processing supplied SONARtrac process monitoring systems for both the new 711 mm slurry pipeline and new water pipeline. The systems were chosen to provide flow measurements at multiple key monitoring points on the new slurry pipeline, designed by Ausenco PSI. These critical measurements are used for operational control along the pipeline. The SONARtrac flow monitoring systems were installed at six critical points: at the head station and at all five choke stations, where they provide critical information for operational control. Two additional SONARtrac instruments will be installed on the new recovered water pipeline for operational monitoring and control. CiDRA’s SONARtrac non-contact flow monitoring systems make no contact with the liquid or slurry and can be removed and reinstalled without process interruption. They also demonstrate very stable output and superior levels of performance in the presence of highly variable fluid properties.

Reference number: 
BI0462
Asset type: 
News Article