Solid-Liquid Separation Optimisation
Mintech helps operators assess and improve filtration processes in mining, mineral processing, quarries, and sand and gravel plants. Our support combines application experience with a review of the equipment, filter media and operating conditions.
What we review
- Filter media selection: material, structure and configuration suited to the slurry and filter design.
- Cloth life: patterns of abrasion, tearing, blinding and cleaning-related damage.
- Filtration performance: throughput, cycle duration, cake formation and cake release.
- Separation quality: cake moisture and filtrate clarity against your process requirements.
- Operating conditions: feed characteristics, filtration pressure, washing, squeezing and cleaning where applicable.
- Maintenance observations: component condition and recurring issues that may influence performance.
A practical route to a trial
1. Understand the current process
We collect the available operating data and agree which issue matters most.
2. Define a suitable option
We review possible changes to filter media or components and identify what needs to be tested.
3. Agree how to measure results
Before the trial, we establish a baseline and suitable indicators, such as operating life, cake moisture, throughput or filtrate quality.
4. Review performance together
We compare the trial with the baseline and discuss the next steps. Outcomes depend on the material, equipment and operating conditions.