Reliable Tailings and Concentrate Sampling
Industry Served: Mining
Problem:
A mining operation required a reliable tailings and concentrate sampling solution that could be installed directly in the flotation cell area and easily relocated as sampling points or process requirements changed.
Although the application itself was not large in scale, it needed to be:
- Simple to transport and handle
- Quick to connect and disconnect
- Robust enough for repeated use in different locations
- Stable in operation to ensure representative sampling
The challenge was delivering a compact, repeatable system without sacrificing flow stability or reliability.
Solution:
An integrated sampling system was developed using a 2" Sandpiper HDB air-operated double diaphragm (AODD) pump, complemented by both a Blacoh inlet stabilizer and a discharge pulsation dampener.
Key system features included:
- BLACOH Stainless steel / neoprene SENTRY 370 cubic inch inlet stabilizer and discharge dampener with 2” NPT connections
- Stabilized suction and discharge flow for consistent sampling
- Valves and quick-connection points designed for fast installation and relocation
The compact, integrated design made the system easy to transport and deploy while maintaining smooth, controlled pump operation.
Result:
The sampling unit proved to be highly effective, portable, and repeatable, allowing it to be successfully deployed multiple times across different positions and sampling requirements.
Key Outcomes
- Reliable and representative tailings and concentrate sampling
- Smooth, stable pump operation due to inlet and discharge stabilization
- Fast installation and easy relocation
- Reduced setup time and handling effort
- A scalable solution that can be replicated across multiple sampling points
The result is a practical, transportable sampling system that combines operational stability with the flexibility required in dynamic mining environments.