In addition to offering high-performance chemical programs, Nalco Water tackles scale control challenges before they fully manifest with advanced water modeling.  Using a proprietary software solution called the Mining Optimizer, Nalco Water scale control probrams can help you improve reliability and reduce overall treatment costs. The Mining Optimizer approaches scale control from a whole-site water management perspective, leveraging a detailed water map that outlines water and scale formation patterns across your entire plant. The software allows us to recommend solutions beyond chemical treatment, including water blending and management, anti-scale dose point optimization, monitoring and control plans, and service and maintenance planning. Download the following brochure to learn more.

At a Chilean copper mine, occasional changes to the water balance can cause heavy scale formation.  In this instance, the plant partnered with Nalco Water to leverage the Mining Optimizer modeling software to determine the root cause of the scale build-up. Nalco Water performed a detailed audit and was able to suggest an optimized scale control program that helped the mine recirculate a significant amount of process water instead of drawing from groundwater wells.  Download the case study below to learn how the Nalco Water solution helped the mine improve profitability by $12M.