Tankhouse Acid Mist Control Conceptual Engineering

Client: BHP Billiton: Minera Escondida
Location: Chile

Conceptual engineering to reduce acid mist in the cell house via improved ventilation and alternate hood designs, supported by CFD modeling. Included surveys, smoke testing, and staged implementation planning.

Project History
Conceptual Engineering March 2011 Predicted Tankhouse Acid Mist Concentrations