Thanks for the previous replies. I am also working on this evaluation from the mechanical side.
The bases are 3' thick, properly reinforced concrete on verified compacted gravel. The containers are framed according to Cat mounting recommendations and appear to be still structurally tight...
There have been electrical pumps that have been successful in this kind of service.
- Waukesha makes a good peristaltic pump (pressed hose style) they are now owned by Watson-Marlow
Here is a link:
http://www.watson-marlow.com/watson-marlow/appsub-tailingsslurries.html
- If you don't have much...
