Mining and Mineral Processing

Mine tailings, coal sludge, and other materials can be managed and handled cost-effectively with geotextile tubes. Because they can be custom-sized to the application, they can be placed in available space between other structures, and removed once dewatering is complete. Geotextile is a cost effective alternative to mechanical processes. It reduces disposal cost by consolidating higher solids with very little maintenance. Sludge can be pumped directly from the process, it can be diverted through the tube, eliminating the requirement for an expensive mechanical dewatering device. Geotextile tube can be used to capture fines, silts, and clays from the sludge will separate and dewater the fines and allow disposal without expensive dredging and transporting operations. In some cases, conditioners or polymers are used to promote flocculation to improve solids retention and filtrate quality.