Drainage: During underground mining, water will flow to the lowest point. The AODD pump is used to deliver water to the central pool and then pump it out of the ground for treatment. Common locations for drainage include roadway drainage, working face drainage under drilling equipment, mud and sludge pumping, and belt drainage.

Fuel and lubricants: In order to maintain the normal operation of vehicles and heavy machinery, oil, fuel and lubricants are required. AODD pumps can deliver these liquids safely and efficiently.

Refining, smelting and grinding process: once ore bearing rock is removed from the mine, it will enter the mill, where it will be ground into slurry. After grinding, according to the different materials, a chemical substance will be added to the pulp, which helps to remove the ore through the foam flotation cell. If necessary, the water in the storage pool can also be used during the refining process to reuse these resources before or after treatment.

Water treatment: The water needs to be neutralized in the reservoir before being reintroduced into the water system. AODD pump is used to add neutralizer and flocculant to wastewater.

Top 10 Advantages of AODD Pump in Mining Industry

Mining minerals and metals from deep underground brings many risks, which is why miners need equipment that they can trust to safely complete this work.

AODD mine water pumps provide the extremely high durability required by the mining industry because they have the following advantages:

1. It can run dry

The AODD pump runs dry intermittently and will not be damaged. Since there is no mechanical seal failure, pump dry operation is very common, especially in sump drainage and tanker unloading applications.

2. Capable of handling solids

AODD pump can deliver high solid fluid without damaging the pump. The ball valve pump can handle solids with a diameter close to 0.75 "(19 mm), while the disc valve pump can handle semi-solid with a diameter close to the pipeline size.

3. Driven by compressed air

The AODD pump does not need to be powered on and can be grounded for safe and reliable operation in explosive environment. This is critical when pumping flammable liquids or when the pump is in an environment with flammable gases.

4. Non moving seal design

Reciprocating elastic diaphragm and check valve cooperate with each other to produce vacuum. Atmospheric pressure pushes the medium into the pump, and then under the action of compressed air, pushes it out, so as to realize medium transmission. This concept is very broad and does not require balance and critical alignment adjustment.

5. Universality

AODD pumps are known for their versatility and ability to withstand harsh environments and applications, especially mining operations. The base mounting option of the AODD pump allows it to be used throughout the construction site.

6. Portable

Since AODD pump only needs compressed air to operate, it can be moved easily. Usually, the pump can be transferred from one operation place to another with a trolley.

7. Heavy design

It has been proved that when the AODD pump is thrown, dragged and plugged to quickly remove the liquid or dehydration area, the pump can continue to operate beyond the predetermined treatment range.

8. It can be installed by diving

The AODD pump can be safely immersed in water without performance problems. It is important to note that when the AODD pump is submerged, the exhaust pipe needs to be placed above the liquid level.

9. Be able to handle different pressures and flow rates

The AODD pump can handle up to 280 GPM (1060 LPM) of flow, and can handle multiple flows without expensive and complex control. The standard 1:1 AODD pump can handle pressures up to 125 psi (8.6 bar).

Other scales, such as a 2:1 high-pressure device, can handle pressures up to 240 psi (16.5 bar).

10. Easy maintenance

The design of AODD pump is very simple, and operators can easily carry out on-site maintenance without a lot of training or using complex tools. When underground, the maintenance of AODD pump can also be carried out locally, rather than having to pump it to the ground, thus saving time and cost.