Ensure that your plant has a good inventory of spare parts on hand by learning how to collect the data necessary to build your own spare parts inventory model. Read more
See how secondary check valves in discharge piping up a highwall work to prevent water hammer and alleviate stress on the pump to help you avoid ugly repair bills and downtime. For more information ... Read more
NPSH is the abbreviation for Net Positive Suction Head, the condition most often associated with suction cavitation. This can be a confusing concept for people who use pumps so the following is an exp ... Read more
How can the overall performance of your plant be determined? Most plants calculate availability, or the percent of the time the plant or a particular circuit is operating, as well as overall productio ... Read more
In this interactive PDF, we talk about common training myths and our responses. Read more
Failure of permanently installed mine dewatering pumps can wreak havoc with production schedules and budgets. Fortunately, for practically every permanent pumping system there’s a temporary re ... Read more
Founded in 1983, Performance Associates International (PAI) is the worldwide leader in mine and plant industrial training. Our custom training modules and on-site training have improved start-up succe ... Read more
Thanks to recently advanced sensor technology and pump automation, you now have the ability to accurately ensure that discharge water is in compliance – which lets you reduce manpower costs while en ... Read more
The geology report, feasibility study, and mine plan look great. Why do so many mining project start-ups fail to perform? Most mining companies put a great deal of emphasis on the nature of the reserv ... Read more
Because water plays a critical role in both open pit and underground mining, Xylem Rental Solutions can help you solve even the most complex water challenges. Whether you require fast-track temporary ... Read more
With reference to greenfield plant projects, using process simulators similar to the designed plant Human-Machine Interface (HMI) or Distributed Control System (DCS) has become common practice. These ... Read more
Developing a profitable mining venture is no small matter. It requires enormous initial investments in research, construction, and equipment. But a mineral processing plant does not run itself. Even w ... Read more