Heap leach mining is a highly effective and sustainable method used to extract valuable minerals from low-grade ore deposits. This process involves stacking crushed ore or run of mine (ROM) onto a pad or heap, and then using a leaching solution to extract the desired minerals. One of the major advantages of heap leach mining is its lower upfront capital cost and reduced environmental impact compared to traditional floatation processing methods. However, like any mining operation, heap leach mining faces several operational challenges. These challenges include efficient irrigation and percolation and effective monitoring and control of leach solutions. Fortunately, Emerson's state-of-the-art measurement instrumentation offers a solution to these challenges. With Emerson's measurement instrumentation, mining facilities can enhance safety, improve operational performance, and maximize the recovery of valuable minerals while minimizing environmental impact.
With a compact and light design, the 1600 transmitter delivers ease of integration with a native Ethernet connection and Power over Ethernet. A suite of powerful software solutions provide measurement confidence and valuable process insight in the most challenging applications. The data historian feature captures rich information about process events, fluid quality, and measurement stability - over long and short periods of time.