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Decanter Centrifuge for Copper Mine Tailings Dewatering

Place of Origin:China
Brand Name:Peony
Certification:ISO
Model Number:PDC
Minimum Order Quantity:1 set
Price:USD20000-138000/SET FOB Shanghai
Payment Terms:TT,.LC,Western Union
Supply Ability:60 sets per month
Product Details
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Product Name: Decanter Centrifuge For Copper Mine Tailings Dewatering
Application: Copper Mine Tailings Dewatering
Separation: Solid / Liquid
Feed Type: Flotation Tailings / Thickener Underflow
Operation: Automatic Continuous
Capacity: Depends On Tailings Condition
MOC: SS304 / SS316L / Duplex Optional
Drive System: Dual Motor
Control System: PLC + Dual VFD
Wear Protection: Carbide / Ceramic
Flocculant Dosing: Optional
Solids Discharge: Continuous
Product Description
Decanter Centrifuge for Copper Mine Tailings Dewatering
Decanter Centrifuge for Copper Mine Tailings Dewatering 0
Description

The Decanter Centrifuge for Copper Mine Tailings Dewatering continuously separates mineral solids from tailings water.

It is suitable for copper concentrator tailings, thickener underflow, grinding wastewater, and process-water recovery applications.


Typical Applications
  • Copper flotation tailings dewatering
  • Thickener underflow treatment
  • Fine mineral sludge separation
  • Concentrator wastewater clarification
  • Process-water recycling
  • Tailings volume reduction

Copper Mine Tailings Challenges

Abrasive Mineral Solids

Quartz, sand, and metal-bearing particles can cause severe wear.

Fine Particle Size

Fine clay and flotation residues may require flocculant conditioning.

Variable Solids Content

Tailings concentration may change with ore and plant operation.

High Throughput

The centrifuge must balance capacity, cake dryness, and liquid clarity.

Corrosive Process Water

Chlorides, sulfates, and flotation chemicals affect material selection


Copper Mine Tailings Dewatering Solution

Copper Mine Tailings
→ Screening
→ Agitated Feed Tank
→ Optional Flocculant Dosing
→ Decanter Centrifuge
→ Dewatered Solids + Clarified Water

Dewatered Solids → Transport / Backfill / Further Dewatering
Clarified Water → Process Reuse / Further Treatment

Peony Can Provide

  • Tailings testing and equipment selection
  • Feed tank and controlled pump
  • Flocculant dosing system
  • Adjustable bowl and differential speed
  • Carbide or ceramic wear protection
  • PLC and dual-VFD control
  • Water and solids collection system

How the Decanter Centrifuge Works

1. Tailings Feeding

Conditioned copper tailings enter the rotating bowl.

2. Solids Sedimentation

Mineral particles move outward and form a solids layer.

3. Liquid Clarification

Separated water remains closer to the bowl center.

4. Solids Conveying

The screw conveyor moves settled solids toward the conical end.

5. Continuous Discharge

Dewatered tailings and clarified water leave through separate outlets.

Decanter Centrifuge for Copper Mine Tailings Dewatering 1
Technical Parameter
Model Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Length-to-diameter rate G force Max solid discharge (m³/h) Weight (kg) Dimension (L*W*H) (mm)
PDC-10 250 1000 4 4080 0.4 1000 2410*800*1080
PDC-12 4200 1350 4 3500 0.6 1200 2610*800*1080
PDC-12 4200 1350 4.5 3180 1.2 1800 3495*840*1180
PDC-18 4000 1600 4.5 3180 1.2 3200 3497*1020*1385
PDC-18 450 2150 4 2500 2 3800 4447*1080*1385
PDC-20 400 2250 4.5 2500 3.5 4000 4580*1140*1470
PDC-21 530 2280 4.3 2500 5 5000 4924*1170*1540
PDC-26 655 2800 4.3 2270 8 7000 4300*1900*1350

Main Advantages

Continuous Tailings Dewatering

Processes tailings without batch filtration cycles.

Process-Water Recovery

Returns clarified water to grinding or flotation circuits.

Reduced Tailings Volume

Lowers transport, storage, and disposal requirements.

Heavy-Duty Wear Protection

Protected feed zones, scroll flights, and discharge outlets resist abrasion.

Adaptable Operation

Adjustable bowl speed and differential speed handle changing feed conditions.


What Data Is Needed for Selection?

Please provide:

  • Solids concentration
  • Particle-size distribution
  • Mineral density
  • Required capacity
  • Target cake moisture
  • Water-clarity requirement

FAQ

Can it handle high-solids copper tailings?

Yes. Feed concentration, viscosity, and particle size must be evaluated for stable conveying.

Is flocculant always required?

No. It is mainly used when ultrafine minerals or clay reduce liquid clarity.

What affects the final cake moisture?

Bowl speed, differential speed, pond depth, feed rate, and particle characteristics.

Which parts need wear protection?

The feed zone, scroll flights, cone section, and solids outlets usually require carbide or ceramic protection.

Can the recovered water return to the flotation circuit?

Usually yes, after confirming suspended solids, reagent buildup, and water-quality requirements.




Contact Peony for Partnership

Peony welcomes distributor and agent cooperation with copper mines, mineral-processing plants, concentrators, tailings-treatment contractors, mine-water treatment companies, engineering firms, and industrial separation partners.

We support partners with tailings testing, decanter centrifuge selection, abrasion-resistant configuration, flocculant dosing evaluation, process-water recovery integration, installation guidance, commissioning, spare parts, and after-sales service.

Send us your tailings data, including solids concentration, particle size, density, pH, temperature, required capacity, target cake moisture, clarified-water requirement, abrasion conditions, and downstream handling process. Our engineering team will recommend a suitable copper mine tailings dewatering solution.

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