Chemical Technology June 2016

Outotec modular plug-and-play solution for industrial water treatment In order to be more environmentally sustainable, the mining and mineral processing industry is focusing more on ways to minimise impact on the surround- ing environment. Outotec has combined its particular understanding of water treatment, process design, electrolysis and hydrometallurgy into a cost-effective modular product called Outotec®EWT-40. The Electrochemical Water Treatment process solution is a highly automated process, which minimises the need for personnel while ensuring high quality water treatment performance. feasibility studies, basic and detailed en- gineering, as well as developing a solution for the entire process. Potential sources of water contami- nation from the mining industry include drainage from surface and underground mines, wastewaters from beneficiation, surface run-off and acid mine drainage (AMD). Outotec Electrochemical Water Treat- ment solutions can handle everything from the removal of arsenic, selenium and antimony, to trace metals and organic removal. Customer specific wastewater can also be tested in Outotec’s lab in Pori, Finland.

Another benefit of its modular design is the added value it brings to customers; the modules can be easily relocated or resold, protecting the investment beyond plant lifetime. It is also ideal for remote locations with minimum transport and storage needs. • Fast, efficient water treatment and lower residual impurities compared to conventional processes • Modular design supports easy reloca- tion and expansion • Highly automated process minimises personnel requirements and enables remote operation and monitoring • No need to procure or handle chemicals.

FOCUS ON WASTE MANAGEMENT

These EWT solutionsmay be purchased as a process solution island with full maintenance, spare parts and operational support services. Outotec can also offer a complete water treatment solution from test work including: laboratory scale test work to on-site piloting, conceptual and

One Outotec EWT-40 module can treat approximately 5-40 m³/h of wastewater depending on the application. The opera- tion can easily be scaled up as needed simply by adding more modules.

For more information go to: www.outotec.com

A brief history of the Pompetravaini Group

Pompetravaini SpA was founded in 1929 by the late Carlo Travaini, an experienced machinist with solid production experience acquired while working at the company Franco Tosi of Legnano, Italy. He started his own business under the name of Travaini Mechanical Machining, producing many different types of pumps under private labels with designs and materials supplied by customers. In the following years, the ever growing experi- ence and continued technological updating of the manufacturing plant increased the growth potential forcing a major expansion of the business. The current President, Ing Mario Tra- vaini, decided in 1968, to rename the company Pompetravaini SpA. With tech- nologically advanced production and a sales network adequate for the times, the company began selling products in the European market under its own label. Once more the company outgrew its facilities and in 1982 a new site of approxi- mately 8000 m 2 was built in the industrial area of Castano Primo, Milan (Italy). Parallel to the internal growth there has been a marketing expansion into international markets. In 1985 Premier Fluid Systems Canada started opera- tion, followed in 1986 by Travaini Pumps USA. In 1989 Travaini Pompen BeNeLux was founded in the Nederlands and two

years laterr, in 1991, Travaini Pumpen GmbH in Germany began operating. In 1999 Pompes Travaini France started in France. In 2002 there was an-

other addition to the existing plant. A building of approxi- mately 4000 m 2 was added to house a new computerised stock room and assembly room. This futuristic project utilises LGV (laser guided ve- hicles) to store components, bring them to the assembly area and then bring the as- sembled pumps to the test room. In 2007 Travaini Pompy Polska was founded and the following year, after 54 years of total dedication and intense ac- tivity as President, Mario Travaini handed over to his son Carlo who has been re- sponsible for the last steps that moved Pompetravaini into a new era with ‘state of the art’ automation. Various new acquisitions have taken place since 2012, including NSB gas processing AG and BORA Blowers; and FuturEng, an engineering office for design and construction of skids with rotating equipment, was founded. Air & Vacuum Technologies have been

The OilSys Doppio from Pompetravaini, avail- able from Vactec in South Africa

the sole agents for the full Travaini range for almost ten years now and, according to Mark Burn, managing director, the brand is growing from strength to strength with sales figures growing year on year. For more information contact: Mark Burn on 0861 VACTEC (822 832) or tel: +27 11 318 3240-5; email:burnm@vactech.co.za or go to www.vactech.co.za

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