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Modernization of residue pumping line 3
  • LOCATION
    Mont-Wright, Québec, Canada
  • CLIENT
    Compagnie minière Québec Cartier
  • PROJECT
    Modernization of residue pumping line 3
  • PERIOD
    2007-2008
  • DISCIPLINES
    mechanical

Modernize three pumping lines of 14,000 GPM each and reduce the quantity of new water.

 

Results

 Increased pumping capacity, improved energy-efficiency, and a more reliable system.  

  • Maximize pumped solid density
    • Increase of 8%
    • Energy savings of 4,666 MWh/year
  • Reduce the quantity of pumped process water
    • Electricity savings of 593 MWh/year
  • Reduce the quantity of water pumped from the source
    • Electricity savings of 387 MWh/year

 

Total savings of more than $255,000/year, for a return on investment of 1.6 years with financial assistance