04 mar 2025
Minería y metalurgia
Passive treatment of acid mine drainage water: a sustainable solution
Publicaciones
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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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16 abr 2020Minería y metalurgiaPassive water treatment in the mining sector
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Jean-Louis Bandu, P.Eng., M.Env., M.P.M., P.M.P.
Senior Engineer, Earth and Infrastructure
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14 abr 2020Energía eléctrica y renovablesOperating industrial electrical networks remotely
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07 abr 2020Energía eléctrica y renovablesThe key elements to field testing power transformers
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Gregory Sines, P.Eng.
Electrical Engineer
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01 abr 2020Energía eléctrica y renovablesOperating remote assets
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Jean-François Beaulieu
Director, Digital Consultant
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05 mar 2020Otras IndustriasThis blog article introduces hazardous locations: the classified areas where explosive atmospheres involving flammable gases, vapours or combustible dusts are likely to be present and therefore require measures to prevent ignition hazards. When it comes to hazardous locations, plant managers must exercise judgment based on both risk management principles and the judicious use of financial resources. But how should they base their decisions? How do they ensure they’re implementing the right measures without overdoing it? Since there are several possible approaches, it’s important to be supported by experts to prevent unnecessary concerns and expenses. Where do you stand?Hazardous locations: the game rules – Part 1
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Hugues Châteauneuf, P.Eng.
Senior Consulting Expert, Ventilation, Hazardous Locations, Explosion Hazards
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21 feb 2020Energía eléctrica y renovablesBeyond IT. Think industrial cybersecurity.
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Marc Potvin, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, ICS Cybersecurity
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13 feb 2020Minería y metalurgiaSlurry flow simulation with 3D computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
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10 feb 2020Energía eléctrica y renovablesThe PRC-005-6 and TET-APE-N-0005 standards in Québec: Are you ready?
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Dominic Dubreuil, P.Eng.
Electrical Engineer
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06 feb 2020Energía eléctrica y renovablesGetting started with an ICS cybersecurity program
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Pierre Janse Van Rensburg, GCIH
Senior Consulting Expert, ICS Cybersecurity
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05 feb 2020Energía eléctrica y renovablesIn his Harvard Business Review article, The Discipline of Innovation, management guru Peter Drucker identifies seven sources of innovation.Authenticating 3D models by professional engineers: moving away from 2D drawings
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27 ene 2020Biocombustibles, petróleo y gasImproved methodology for liquid/liquid separation design
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27 ene 2020Energía eléctrica y renovablesAdvanced data analysis: What is it and what is it used for?
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Arbi Bouchoucha, Ph. D.
Advanced Data Analyst
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18 dic 2019Minería y metalurgiaTailings disposal: choosing the right technology
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Guylaine St-Jean, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Industrial and Hydro
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11 dic 2019Energía eléctrica y renovablesAre you PRC-005-6 compliant ready?
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04 dic 2019Energía eléctrica y renovablesThe digital revolution is transforming how we work and communicate. It’s also changing how we connect and manage links between buildings using wide area networks (WANs) and software-defined WANs (SD-WANs). In an SD-WAN, the WAN is defined dynamically by a software layer that sits on top of the standard telecommunications links. But many wonder whether an SD-WAN solution is right for them and whether it will really reduce their connectivity costs. Let’s take a closer look at these questions.Is SD-WAN for everyone? Almost!
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Daniel Leblanc
Telecommunications and Networking Analyst
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27 nov 2019Minería y metalurgiaHow to properly prepare your data for a mineral resource estimate?
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21 nov 2019Energía eléctrica y renovablesEffective mitigation measures for environmental impacts
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18 nov 2019Energía eléctrica y renovablesLoads during construction: what to consider and what methods to use
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13 nov 2019Energía eléctrica y renovablesIndustry 4.0 for power plant owners and operators
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12 nov 2019Energía eléctrica y renovablesHigh-voltage transmission power lines (69 kV and up) are designed to meet numerous performance criteria that, when combined with construction restrictions in the right-of-way, help keep people safe. However, developers of major infrastructure assets, such as pipelines, railways and telecommunications systems, have come under increasing pressure in recent years to use available rights of way. For example, there’s interest in reducing environmental impacts by using available corridors, even though transmission lines already run through them.Metal structures near high-voltage power lines: What are the risks?
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Eric Breault, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Electrical - Power Systems, Protection and Control
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05 nov 2019Energía eléctrica y renovablesHydro generators: inspecting stator windings
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François St-Germain, P.Eng.
Principal Engineer, Industrial and Hydro
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28 oct 2019Energía eléctrica y renovablesShould liquid rheostat drives be considered obsolete?
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Léo Roy, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Electrical
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16 oct 2019Minería y metalurgiaIntegrate strategic mine planning
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Amanda Fitch, P.Eng.
Regional Director, Mining and Metals Market, Western Canada
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14 oct 2019Energía eléctrica y renovablesTransformer failure investigation process
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11 oct 2019Minería y metalurgiaOptimally manage your mine tailings
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Luciano Piciacchia, P.Eng., Ph.D.
Senior Consulting Expert, Earth and Infrastructure
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08 oct 2019Energía eléctrica y renovablesOperational readiness and commissioning plans: setting up effective controls
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Sylvain Boily, P. Eng., MBA, P.M.P.
Commissioning Manager, Operational Readiness and Commissioning
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03 oct 2019Energía eléctrica y renovablesDemystify the integration of new technologies
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Marc-André Perron, P.Eng.
Director, Management - Digital Power Systems
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01 oct 2019Energía eléctrica y renovablesHydro generators: introduction to stator windings
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François St-Germain, P.Eng.
Principal Engineer, Industrial and Hydro
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23 sept 2019Otras IndustriasSave time and money when integrating your new systems
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Mario Côté, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Automation
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16 sept 2019Energía eléctrica y renovablesIf you type “alarm management” in a search engine, you will get hundreds of results including articles, papers, presentations and guides. Those results may contain some useful information, but in many cases, they deal with the complete process of alarm rationalization. The problem is that not everyone will dedicate the time and resources needed to implement an exhaustive alarm rationalization process that includes a comprehensive audit and the development of an alarm management philosophy document. This blog presents an easy and concrete method for quickly reducing the number of alarms received.Alarm rationalization: a guide for quick wins!
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Maxym Lachance, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Process Control and Operational Technology
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