Save to read list Published by Stephanie Roker, Editor Global Mining Review, Tuesday, 19 February 2019 09:17 IDE Technologies, a world leader in water treatment solutions, announced that it has been chosen by Teck Resources Limited to design and supply the desalination plant for the Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 (QB2) project in Chile. QB2 is an extension of Teck’s existing Quebrada Blanca operation in Chile. The desalination plant will be located at the port site for the QB2 copper mine in the Tarapacá region and will be the second largest seawater desalination plant in Chile. IDE’s experience encompasses more than 400 desalination plants worldwide, with more than 20 successfully operating desalination plants in Chile. The new SWRO desalination plant for the QB2 project will produce high quality water for use in the copper concentrator. IDE's design of the QB2 desalination plant will be in accordance with the stringent environmental requirements and safety regulations in Chile. “IDE’s experience in South America and worldwide, and their commitment to high environmental standards were key factors in their selection for the QB2 project,” said Karl Hroza, Project Director, QB2, Teck. IDE has extensive experience designing large-scale modular RO plants for the mining sector and is aware of the common practices and the challenges facing the mining industry. IDE’s modular solution simplifies the installation of the plant while reducing installation and startup time and cost. IDE will work closely with Teck to ensure that the QB2 desalination plant meets its availability and reliability goals. “We’re excited to partner with Teck in providing high quality water in an economical and sustainable manner, to support the expansion of this mine,” said Guy Sagie, CEO, IDE Projects. “Our modular SWRO desalination design is an excellent solution for remote locations due to the use of prefabricated modules with minimal maintenance requirements. Once completed, the QB2 desalination plant will deliver a consistent and reliable supply of water for daily mining operations.” Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/handling-processing/19022019/teck-commissions-ide-technologies-for-desalination-plant-design-and-supply/ During this webinar, OSIsoft will explain their successful path to Digital Transformation, including Predictive Maintenance 4.0 from an asset reliability perspective, Health, Safety & Environment improvement opportunities, and Autonomous Operations for process optimisation. Register for free today » Red River Resources improved the operating performance at its Thalanga Operation in North Queensland, Australia. Embed article link: (copy the HTML code below):
ID ##E has been selected by Teck Resources to prepare and supply the seawater desalination plant for Chile ’s Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 ( QB2 ) project . Built at the port site for the largest copper mine in the Tarapaca region , it will be the second biggest in the country . IDE has already set up 20 desalination plants in Chile , among 400 it has built worldwide . The company will ensure its design adheres to local environmental and safety regulations as it helps the plant meet availability and reliability targets . IDE has extensive mining industry experience , including many large - scale modular reverse engineering projects .