Innovative Water Treatment: Improving Mine-Affected Water in Canada

Project Overview

Reliable Controls played a key role in an environmental initiative to enhance mine-affected water quality in Canada. By leveraging natural organic processes, they helped reduce selenium and nitrate levels. Despite extreme weather conditions, the team implemented structured work pack documentation, systemized commissioning with P&ID/PFD methodologies, and ensured a seamless turnover to operations. This first-of-its-kind project sets a new standard for sustainable water treatment in the mining industry.

SECTOR

Water

USE CASE

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LOCATION

Canada

Client Objective

A major environmental initiative aimed to improve the quality of mine-affected water by leveraging naturally occurring organic processes to reduce selenium and nitrate levels. Reliable Controls was engaged to ensure all integrated infrastructure, mine, and plant systems were inspected, commissioned, and successfully turned over to the client’s operations team.

Challenges and Solutions

Harsh Climate Conditions

Commissioning an outdoor water system in freezing temperatures required strategic planning and execution.

Complex System Integration

Used a structured work pack documentation process to drive construction and maintain clear expectations.

Need for Efficient Commissioning

Applied a P&ID and PFD systemization approach to enhance organization, communication, and project timelines.

Solution Implementation

Reliable Controls executed a comprehensive engineering and system integration process, including:

Work Pack Documentation

Provided structured processes to ensure efficient project execution and clear accountability.

P&ID and PFD Systemization

Enabled streamlined commissioning and system integration.

Thorough Inspection & Testing

Ensured all mine and plant systems were pre-commissioned, commissioned, and properly documented.

Seamless Turnover to Operations

Facilitated an organized handover, allowing the client to achieve operational readiness and ROI sooner.

Results & Benefits

Reliable Controls executed a comprehensive engineering and system integration process, including:

Environmental Impact

Improved water quality using sustainable treatment methods.

Project Efficiency

Systemized processes ensured on-time completion despite environmental challenges.

Scalable Solution

As the first full-scale project of its kind, its success will influence adoption at mines worldwide.

Conclusion

Reliable Controls played a critical role in delivering a first-of-its-kind water treatment project, overcoming extreme environmental conditions to ensure smooth commissioning and operational success. This groundbreaking initiative not only supports environmental sustainability but also sets a precedent for future projects globally.