04 mar 2025
Minería y metalurgia
Passive treatment of acid mine drainage water: a sustainable solution
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Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a persistent environmental challenge. It occurs when sulfide minerals, exposed to air and water during mining, break down and produce acidic, metal-laden water. This contaminated water harms ecosystems, pollutes water sources and in general creates challenges for mining operations. Traditional treatment methods (active treatment technologies) can address AMD but are often costly and energy-intensive. On the other hand, passive treatment systems rely on natural biological, chemical and physical processes to treat AMD. These systems provide a more environmentally sustainable and efficient solution under the right conditions. This article explores passive treatment systems, including their types and longevity, highlighting their potential as a long-term environmental remediation approach.
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11 jun 2021Minería y metalurgiaHow to effectively establish static head while sizing centrifugal pumps in mining applications
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Roman Dorfman, P.Eng.
Principal Engineer, Piping
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27 may 2021Energía eléctrica y renovablesEarth observation boosted by artificial intelligence
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26 may 2021Energía eléctrica y renovablesPower system voltage levels: making the right choices
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Stéphan Landry, P.Eng.
Principal Engineer, Electrical - Power Generation and Apparatus
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24 may 2021Minería y metalurgiaUnderground shaft excavation using the inverse (drop) raise method
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Félix Roy-Demers P.Eng.
Engineer
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28 abr 2021Energía eléctrica y renovablesIt’s a fact: the future of mining is electric. The first step is a big one, and you may be hesitant. Of course, it can be expensive up front and mine ramp-up can be quicker with conventional methods. In this blog article, we’ll explore the steps to optimize your mine’s electrification.The future of electrifying mines in B.C.
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Amanda Fitch, P.Eng.
Regional Director, Mining and Metals Market, Western Canada
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21 abr 2021Minería y metalurgiaMetallurgical lab designed to meet your needs
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20 abr 2021Energía eléctrica y renovablesData science serving business
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13 abr 2021Minería y metalurgiaFire and gas detection: avoid the traps!
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Sébastien Grégoire, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Automation
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06 abr 2021Energía eléctrica y renovablesFluid-filled transformer refurbishment: points to monitor
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30 mar 2021Minería y metalurgiaIn Canada, there are many mines with iron pellet hardening furnaces (indurating furnaces) that are aging and require upgrading. This type of rehabilitation requires careful planning and rigorous engineering to lower the impact on production and project costs for installations that are usually located in remote locations.Rehabilitating an iron pellet indurating furnace
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Eric Moisan, P.Eng., M.A.Sc.
Department Manager, Industrial and Hydro
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23 mar 2021Minería y metalurgiaHow to reduce plant noise levels
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Nicholas Allen, P.Eng.
Engineer - Energy and Air Quality
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22 mar 2021Minería y metalurgiaRisks associated with mining dam failure
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16 mar 2021Minería y metalurgiaManaging your investment plan wisely
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Claude Catudal
Senior Consulting Expert, Project Management and Control
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03 mar 2021Energía eléctrica y renovablesIndustrial control system (ICS) cybersecurity risk methodology webinar
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José Alvarado, P.Eng., GICSP
Director, ICS Cybersecurity
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02 mar 2021Minería y metalurgiaA mining dam safety review is a legislated periodic review. Mining dams are classified according to their potential consequences of failure, which may be experienced in their lifetime. As such, this safety review must be conducted at least every five years for dams that are classified as “significant”, “high”, “very high” or “extreme” under the Mining Act and in accordance with Canadian Dam Association (CDA) guidelines (2007, 2013). Existing regulations in the province where the dam is located must also be taken into account. For example, the Legislated Dam Safety Reviews in BC (2016) published by Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) provides guidelines of professional practice for engineers who carry out dam safety reviews in British Columbia.Mining dam safety review
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22 feb 2021Energía eléctrica y renovablesA piecemeal 4.0 approach? Really?
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Jean-François Beaulieu
Director, Digital Consultant
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09 feb 2021Minería y metalurgiaFlow issues in silos and bins
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08 feb 2021Energía eléctrica y renovablesA procedural overview of urban or sensitive-area blasting practices
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Riccardo Del Bosco, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Mining
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01 feb 2021Energía eléctrica y renovablesExcitation system upgrades: make the right choice!
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Léo Roy, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Electrical
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25 ene 2021Energía eléctrica y renovablesTechnologies, such as IEC61850, introduce the need for a different engineering approach to electrical protection networks (EPN). Traditional telecommunication networks transporting information, require a new approach in design and architecture capable of responding to these emerging technologies.Design and commissioning of a massive IEC61850 multivendor substation automation project: a twisted path
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22 ene 2021Otras IndustriasMigrating a distributed control system (DCS)
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14 ene 2021Energía eléctrica y renovablesEnvironmental considerations for dam decommissioning – Part 1: Sediment management
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07 ene 2021Energía eléctrica y renovablesLocal access of ICS devices: a cybersecurity perspective
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Shayne Casavant, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, ICS Cybersecurity
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09 dic 2020Energía eléctrica y renovablesSegmenting a network for increased reliability and security
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09 dic 2020Energía eléctrica y renovablesDeploying and integrating cybersecurity technologies and tools/solutions in an industrial operating environment must be well planned and executed. These deployments are prone to risks such as the disruption/impact to business operations, people, safety, environment, and others. To mitigate these risks, cybersecurity/Digital Power System (DPS) project managers must consider implementing Proof of Concept (PoC) tests in their project execution plans, prior to full scale implementation. The approach is to identify gaps in tool/solution functionality, interoperability issues with Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) or technology enhancements prior to making a purchasing commitment and ultimately the field technology deployments.Cybersecurity tool integration challenges with IEDS in digital power systems
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Shayne Casavant, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, ICS Cybersecurity
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03 dic 2020Energía eléctrica y renovablesThe importance of hydrogeology when building infrastructures
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02 dic 2020Otras IndustriasManufacturing execution system: one step closer to Industry 4.0
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Branko Radulovic, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Operational Technology and Infrastructure
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24 nov 2020Energía eléctrica y renovablesPerform without burning out
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13 nov 2020Energía eléctrica y renovablesThe purpose and importance of a contingency analysis
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James Alarcon
Principal Estimator, Project Management Services
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12 nov 2020Minería y metalurgiaThe practice of 2-dimensional river modelling has been conducted in the industry for almost 30 years. In the beginning, the application was very expensive and complicated due to technological limitations. Over the years, as both computer technologies and modelling theories have evolved, design engineers are able to create 2D river models using regular office computers with specialized software.2D river modelling with USACE HEC_RAS 5.0.7: simulation for operation, flood events and dam breaks
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Mina Shahraki, P.Eng., P.E.
Department Manager, Civil
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