Easy Hydro develops an erosion-resistant hydro turbine for demanding mining applications

Easy Hydro has specifically designed an energy recovery turbine capable of withstanding these harsh operating conditions due to a combination of a slow-moving impeller and erosion-resistant polymer coating.

Easy Hydro on behalf of a large mining company has investigated the possibility of generating hydro power from the wastewater of a mineral processing plant which flows by gravity into a clarifier. The fluid is heavily loaded with fine quartz particles which have the potential to quickly erode mild metal components.

The water flow laden with fine quartz sand where an Easy Hydro energy recovery turbine will be installed

In order to guarantee a satisfactory life span for the equipment, Easy Hydro has specifically designed an energy recovery turbine capable of withstanding these harsh operating conditions due to a combination of a slow-moving impeller and an erosion-resistant polymer coating.

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