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Contents
Introduction
Technology Focus
Market Focus
Hydrometallurgical Applications
Core Competences
Typical Applications
Overview
Process Block Diagram Magnesia
Process Block Diagram Synthetic Rutile
Process Block Diagram TiO2 Pigment Grade
Process Block Diagram NiO / CoO / Co2O3
Process Block Diagram Al2O3
Process Block Diagram NiOAl2O3 / CoOAl2O3
Process Block Diagram MoS2
Process Block Diagram REO Separation
Metal Oxides (Examples)
Working With Us
Integrated Solutions
Scope of Services
Project Examples
References
Contacts
Contents
Introduction
Technology Focus
Market Focus
Hydrometallurgical Applications
Core Competences
Typical Applications
Overview
Process Block Diagram Magnesia
Process Block Diagram Synthetic Rutile
Process Block Diagram TiO2 Pigment Grade
Process Block Diagram NiO / CoO / Co2O3
Process Block Diagram Al2O3
Process Block Diagram NiOAl2O3 / CoOAl2O3
Process Block Diagram MoS2
Process Block Diagram REO Separation
Metal Oxides (Examples)
Working With Us
Integrated Solutions
Scope of Services
Project Examples
References
Contacts
Technology Focus
We Are Focusing on Innovative Technologies in the Field of Metal Extraction
Mining
Ore Concentration
Crushing
Grinding
Magnetic, gravity,
electrostatic sep.
Flotation
Drilling
Mining
Collecting
Transporting
Stocking
Solid/Liquid
Separation
Filtration
Thickening
Flotation
Metal Extraction
Alloying
Rolling
Metal Recovery
Chemical/Physical Separation
Solvent Extraction
Ion-Exchange
Precipitation
Adsorption
Absorption
Membrane Process
Transformation
Leaching
Pyrohydrolysis
Calcination
Sintering
Roasting
Chem. Reduction
Electrolysis
Cementation
Environment
Effluent Management
Acid Regeneration
Market Focus
We Offer Mineral and Ore Processing Technologies for Numerous Applications in
Various Industries
Hydrometallurgical Applications
We Extract a Wide Range of Metals by Chemical and Physical Methods
H
He
Li
Be
Ne
Na
Mg
Al
Si
Cl
Ar
Ca
Sc
Ti
Cr
Mn
Fe
Co
Ni
Cu
Zn
Ga
Ge
As
Se
Br
Kr
Rb
Sr
Zr
Nb
Mo
Tc
Ru
Rh
Pd
Ag
Cd
In
Sn
Sb
Te
Xe
Cs
Ba
Hf
Ta
Re
Os
Ir
Pt
Au
Hg
Tl
Pb
Bi
Po
At
Rn
Fr
Ra
Rf
Db
Sg
Bh
Hs
Mt
Ds
Rg
Cn
La
Ce
Pr
Nd
Pm
Sm
Eu
Gd
Tb
Dy
Ho
Er
Tm
Yb
Lu
Ac
Th
Pa
Np
Pu
Am
Cm
Bk
Cf
Es
Fm
Md
No
Lr
Contents
Introduction
Technology Focus
Market Focus
Hydrometallurgical Applications
Core Competences
Typical Applications
Overview
Process Block Diagram Magnesia
Process Block Diagram Synthetic Rutile
Process Block Diagram TiO2 Pigment Grade
Process Block Diagram NiO / CoO / Co2O3
Process Block Diagram Al2O3
Process Block Diagram NiOAl2O3 / CoOAl2O3
Process Block Diagram MoS2
Process Block Diagram REO Separation
Metal Oxides (Examples)
Working With Us
Integrated Solutions
Scope of Services
Project Examples
References
Contacts
Solvent
Extraction
Pyrohydrolysis
Calcination /
Sintering /
Roasting
Integration of an Acid Regeneration Plant (ARP) produces metal oxide as a high quality
by-product. Depending on the desired properties of the oxide we can offer an ARP based
on either the Spray Roaster Process (SR) or the Fluidized Bed Process (FB)
Solvent
Extraction
Pyrohydrolysis
Scrubbing
Extraction
Calcination /
Sintering /
Roasting
Stripping
Mixer-settlers
Solvent
Extraction
Pyrohydrolysis
Calcination /
Sintering /
Roasting
Agitator vessels
Storage tanks
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Pyrohydrolysis
Integration of Pyrohydrolysis in the Metal Extraction Process
Leaching
Ore
Solvent
Extraction
Impurity
removal
Leaching
HCl
Solid/liquid
separation
(18 wt%)
Pyrohydrolysis
Pyrohydrolysis
Evaporation
Fluidized Bed
or
Spray Roaster
H2O
Metal Oxide
Calcination /
Sintering /
Roasting
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Solvent
Extraction
Insolubles
Impurities
Tailings
Product
Pyrohydrolysis
Fluidized Bed Process - Acid Regeneration Plant (FB-ARP)
Leaching
Off-gas treatment
system
Absorber system
Solvent
Extraction
Cyclone
Reactor
Pyrohydrolysis
Calcination /
Sintering /
Roasting
Oxide storage
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Pyrohydrolysis
Spray Roaster Process - Acid Regeneration Plant (SR-ARP)
Leaching
Reactor
Solvent
Extraction
Oxide storage
and handling
Pyrohydrolysis
Calcination /
Sintering /
Roasting
Off-gas treatment
system
Tank farm
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Solvent
Extraction
Pyrohydrolysis
Calcination /
Sintering /
Roasting
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Leaching
Reactor
Solvent
Extraction
Pyrohydrolysis
Calcination /
Sintering /
Roasting
Tank farm
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Solvent
Extraction
Pyrohydrolysis
Calcination /
Sintering /
Roasting
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Contents
Introduction
Technology Focus
Market Focus
Hydrometallurgical Applications
Core Competences
Typical Applications
Overview
Process Block Diagram Magnesia
Process Block Diagram Synthetic Rutile
Process Block Diagram TiO2 Pigment Grade
Process Block Diagram NiO / CoO / Co2O3
Process Block Diagram Al2O3
Process Block Diagram NiOAl2O3 / CoOAl2O3
Process Block Diagram MoS2
Process Block Diagram REO Separation
Metal Oxides (Examples)
Working With Us
Integrated Solutions
Scope of Services
Project Examples
References
Contacts
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Overview
Product
Process
Typical Feedstock
Leaching
SX
MgO (caustic/sintered)
Synthetic Rutile
Ilmenite
Ilmenite
NiO
CoO
Al2O3 / Al2O3
Clays
NiOAl2O3
CoOAl2O3
NiCl2+AlCl3 solution
CoCl2+AlCl3 solution
MoO3
MoS2
1)
2)
SR-ARP
FB-ARP
Calcination (MHF) /
Sintering (VSK) /
Roasting (MHF)
1)
2)
2)
2)
1)
1)
2)
1)
2)
2)
Magnesite
Serpentine
Dolomite
Brucite
Flue Dust
Leaching
Precipitation
Filtration
Impurities
Pyrohydrolysis
Regenerated HCl
Spray Roaster
Bischofite,
End Brines from
Potash Prod.
Sintered MgO
(>99 wt%)
Sintering
VSK
Calcination
MHF
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Re-hydration
Mg(OH)2
Filtration
H2O
KCl,
NaCl,
CaCl2
Ilmenite
Magnetic
Separation
Roasting
Anaerobic
Cooling
Leaching
Magnetic
Separation
Gangue minerals
Filtration
Leach liquor
Washing
Pyrohydrolysis
Gangue minerals
Regenerated HCl
Fluidized Bed/
Spray Roaster
Iron oxide
Drying/
Calcination
Synthetic Rutile
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(>95.5 wt%)
Regenerated HCl
Ilmenite
Leaching
Solid/Liquid
Separation
Solvent
Extraction
MeCl3
Pyrohydrolysis
Spray Roaster
Fe-free
solution
Mixed chlorides
Solvent
Extraction
Metal Oxide
TiO2
Pigment Grade
(>99 wt%)
Calcination
Solid/Liquid
Separation
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Precipitation
Laterite
Leaching
Regenerated
HCl
Impurity
Removal
Solid/Liquid
Separation
Impurities
Insolubles
Tailings
NiCl2 + CoCl2
Pyrohydrolysis
Evaporation
NiCl2
Fluidized Bed
NiO
H2O
Pyrohydrolysis
Evaporation
Spray Roaster
CoO / Co2O3
H2O
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Solvent
Extraction
CoCl2
Clay
Leaching
Filtration
Crystallization
Residues
Regenerated HCl
Pyrohydrolysis
Spray Roaster
FeCl3
Solid/Liquid
Separation
Fe2O3
Al2O3
Calcination
1250C
Calcination
450C
Al2O3
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HCl gas
NiCl2 + AlCl3
Pyrohydrolysis
Spray Roaster
HCl
NiOAl2O3
CoCl2 + AlCl3
Pyrohydrolysis
Spray Roaster
CoOAl2O3
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HCl
MoS2 + O2
Roasting
MHF
25
MoO3 + 2 SO2
La2O3
Lafree
sol.
SX
La, Cefree sol.
CeO2
SX
Pr-Nd
conc.
SX
SX
SX
Gd2O3
Y2O3
Sm-Eu
conc.
SX
Nd2O3
Pr5O11
SX
Sm2O3 Eu2O3
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HREE
Metal Oxides
Iron Oxide from Pickling Liquor Comparison SR-/FB-Oxide
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Metal Oxides
Metal Oxide Samples Produced by Spray Roaster / Fluidized Bed / MHF / VSK
Metal Oxides
Rare Earth Oxide Samples Produced by Solvent Extraction
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Contents
Introduction
Technology Focus
Market Focus
Hydrometallurgical Applications
Core Competences
Typical Applications
Overview
Process Block Diagram Magnesia
Process Block Diagram Synthetic Rutile
Process Block Diagram TiO2 Pigment Grade
Process Block Diagram NiO / CoO / Co2O3
Process Block Diagram Al2O3
Process Block Diagram NiOAl2O3 / CoOAl2O3
Process Block Diagram MoS2
Process Block Diagram REO Separation
Metal Oxides (Examples)
Working With Us
Integrated Solutions
Scope of Services
Project Examples
References
Contacts
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Integrated Solutions
SUPPLIER OF COMPLETE
MECHANICAL, CHEMICAL
& THERMAL SYSTEMS
SUPPLIER OF EQUIPMENT
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REVAMPING
Scope of Services
Project Management
Engineering
Procurement
Construction
Training
After Sales
Maintenance
Process developments,
metallurg. testwork, lab tests
Periodic inspections
Project Development
(Pre-)Feasibilities (feedstock,
processes, products,
economics, environment, etc)
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Assessment of KPIs
Adjustments
Wear parts management
Project Examples
Solvent Extraction of Gallium and REE (1 of 2)
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Project Examples
Solvent Extraction of Gallium and REE (2 of 2)
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Project Examples
Acid Regeneration Plant - Spray Roaster Type (1 of 2)
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Project Examples
Acid Regeneration Plant - Spray Roaster Type (2 of 2)
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Project Examples
Production of Spray Roaster Magnesia
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Project Examples
Acid Regeneration Plant Fluidized Bed Type (1 of 2)
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Project Examples
Acid Regeneration Plant Fluidized Bed Type (2 of 2)
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Project Examples
CMI NESA Multiple Hearth Furnaces (MHF) / Vertical Shaft Kiln (VSK) Applications
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Project Examples
CMI NESA Pilot and Testing Facility
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References
SR-/FB-Acid Regeneration Plants since 2000 (1 of 2)
Client
Country
Capacity
Type
Notes
Year
MARCELGALIA
Italy
9,000 l/h
FB
New
2010
India
2,700 l/h
SR
New
2010
China
1,800 l/h
FB
New
2010
India
2,800 l/h
FB
New
2010
Iran
3,200 l/h
FB
New
2009
CORPACERO
Colombia
2,500 l/h
FB
New
2009
Iran
1,800 l/h
FB
New
2009
Ethopia
1,800 l/h
FB
New
2009
India
2 x 2,800 l/h
FB
2008
ILVA CORNIGLIANO
Italy
2 x 6,000 l/h
FB
2008
Iran
3,200 l/h
FB
New
2007
YUNGKONG
Malaysia
2,300 l/h
FB
New
2007
Vietnam
3,200 l/h
SR
New
2006
Indonesia
2,000 l/h
SR
New
2006
ILVA TARANTO
Italy
12,000 l/h
SR
New
2006
ARCELOR (SOLLAC)
France
2 x 8,000 l/h
FB
Revamping
2006
ZAPORIZHSTAL
Ukraine
2 x 6,500 l/h
FB
2006
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References
SR-/FB-Acid Regeneration Plants since 2000 (2 of 2)
Client
Country
USIMINAS
Brazil
APM
Mexico
Capacity
Type
Notes
Year
2 x 4,500 l/h
SR
Revamping
2006
10,000 l/h
FB
Greenfield
2006
China
2,000 l/h
SR
New
2005
NINGBO STEEL
China
2,000 l/h
SR
New
2005
TAT METAL
Turkey
1,850 l/h
FB
New
2005
MMK
Russia
7,000 l/h
SR
New
2005
MMK
Russia
11,000 l/h
SR
New
2005
ERDEMIR
Turkey
8,300 l/h
FB
New
2004
DOFASCO
Canada
2 x 8,900 l/h
FB
Twin system
2005
DONGKUK
Korea
3,500 l/h
SR
New
2004
LISCO
Libya
2,500 l/h
SR
New
2004
BORCELIK
Turkey
3,300 l/h
FB
Additional system
2004
TEZCAN
Turkey
3,000 l/h
FB
Greenfield
2004
MARCEGAGLIA
Italy
5,100 l/h
FB
Additional system
2004
DUFERCO
Belgium
2,500 l/h
FB
Capacity increasing
2003
GORO NICKEL
Australia
3 x 28,500 l/h
FB
New
2002
ILVA
Italy
5 400 l/h
FB
New
2000
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References
CMI NESA MHF/VSK Installations (1 of 3)
Client
Country
PURE IRON
Armenia
OUTOTEC
Germany
MAGNESITA
Brazil
STYROMAG
Austria
FELS WERKS
Germany
MAADEN
Saudi Arabia
Korea
CLIMAX MOLYBDENIUM
Netherlands
confidential
Germany
GRACE
Germany
FOSKOR
South Africa
CIMENTS DORIGNY
France
CODELCO
Chile
DALTON COMMERCIAL
Size
Application
Year
21 6 O.D. - 8#
Molybdenite roasting
2011
2x - 21 6 O.D. - 14 #
Molybdenite roasting
2011
1 shaft kiln
Magnesite
2011
14 3 O.D. - 7 #
Magnesite
2010
1 shaft kiln
confidential
2010
1 shaft kiln
Magnesite
2007
21 6 O.D. - 10 #
Molybdenite roasting
2006
21 6 O.D. - 12 #
Molybdenite roasting
2005
18 9 O.D. - 6 #
confidential
2004
16 0 O.D. - 6 #
Calcining furnace
2001
Tabular Alumina
2000
Confidential application
1999
216 O.D. - 12 #
Molybdenite roasting
1997
Armenia
216 O.D. - 12 #
Molybdenite roasting
1997
Chile
259 O.D. - 16 #
Selective roasting
1995
Belgium
18 I.D.
Pilot testing
1995
COGEBI
Belgium
Mica calciner
1994
Israel
3x Cooling screw
Cooler
1994
GRACE GmbH
Germany
Special calciner
1984
shaft kiln
233 O.D. - 7 #
160 O.D. 6#
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References
CMI NESA MHF/VSK Installations (2 of 3)
Client
Country
Size
Application
CIMENTS DOBOURG
Belgium
A.G.C.D.
Peru
ASTURIANA DE ZINC
Spain
COGEMA / KREBS
France
Chile
UK
Turkey
SHEFFIELD SMELTING
UK
EDELEANU/CAPITAL PLANT/NAFTAGAS
Yugoslavia
SOFREM
France
54 I.D. 4#
FIMISCO/SCALISTIRI GROUP
Greece
Shaft kiln
FIMISCO/SCALISTIRI GROUP
Greece
MINAS ALMADEN
Spain
NESA
Belgium
VIEILLE-MONTAGNE
Year
1983
Pyrites roasters
1982
100 O.D. - 7#
1980
166 O.D. 6#
1979
Selective roasting
1979
Matte roaster
1978
Laboratory furnace
1978
Matte roaster
1977
Bauxite regeneration
1977
Molybdenum recovery
1977
1975
Magnesium carbonate
1974
Mercury calcination
1974
1972
Belgium
169 O.D. 7#
Calcination magnesium
hydrocarbonate
1972
MONTE AMIATA/ORINOCO
Italy
223 O.D. 8#
Cinnabar roasting
1971
NESA
Belgium
1971
3x 18 I.D.
36 I.D. 6#
2x Fluid bed I.D. 0.6 m
86 O.D. 6#
18 I.D.
86 O.D. 6#
109 O.D. 6#
Special MHF
36 I.D. 6#
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References
CMI NESA MHF/VSK Installations (3 of 3)
Client
Country
Size
Application
Year
Israel
Calcination Mg(OH)2
Calcination MgO periclase
1970
SADACEM
Belgium
Molybdenite roasting
1969
NESA
Belgium
18 I.D.
Laboratory furnace
1969
Portugal
86 O.D. 6#
Bauxite regeneration
1967
Netherlands
Molybdenite roasting
1965
France
100 O.D. 8#
Bauxite
1964
France
203 O.D. - 8#
Molybdenite
1961
SOQUIMICA
Portugal
Laboratory furnace
1960
BATTIGNOLLES-CHATILLON
Brazil
100 O.D. - 8#
Bauxite
1957
Brazil
100 O.D. 6#
Fullers Earth
1954
Spain
169 O.D. 8#
Mercury
1954
Italy
Zinc concentrate
1950
UNIVERSITY OF LIEGE
Belgium
18 I.D.
Laboratory furnace
1949
Belgium
2x 196 O.D. 8#
Zinc concentrate
1938
Romania
Fullers Earth
1933
Norway
Copper concentrate
1933
18 I.D.
2x 216 O.D. 8#
60 O.D. 8#
3x 216 O.D. 12#
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