Exploration for and Pre-feasibility of mining Polymetallic Sulphides ...
Exploration for and Pre-feasibility of mining Polymetallic Sulphides ...
Exploration for and Pre-feasibility of mining Polymetallic Sulphides ...
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Exploitation – Pumping Option<br />
• Nautilus engineering study considered<br />
both slurry pumps (Warman) <strong>and</strong><br />
positive displacement pumps<br />
(SIEMAG) which may be assisted by<br />
airlift.<br />
• Electric powered Pumps located on<br />
sea bed.<br />
• 70mm maximum particles up a<br />
300mm internal diameter riser pipe.<br />
• System <strong>of</strong>fers efficient continuous<br />
<strong>mining</strong> <strong>and</strong> material h<strong>and</strong>ling.