Xylem debuted its Flygt Pareo solution at MINExpo International 2024 in Las Vegas.
Xylem says Pareo reduces equipment life cycle costs and improves the reliability and safety of pumping operations by turning any traditional dewatering pump into a smart pump. The technology automatically responds to changing conditions to minimize pump wear and maximize efficiency.
According to Xylem, mining and construction operators in North America can now reduce pump wear by up to 70 percent and halve maintenance costs with Pareo.
“One of the biggest water management issues mine operators face is pump failure due to dry running, resulting in costly downtime,” says Ken Albaugh, director of sales and services at Xylem. “Adding intelligence to dewatering pumps provides operators with enhanced visibility and control, empowering them to get ahead of problems and improve operational efficiency. It also supports safety on the mine site by reducing the need for workers to service pumps in hazardous locations.”
An underground mine in the U.S. recently deployed Flygt Pareo to optimize its dewatering operations, according to Xylem. Harsh conditions and abrasive solids were impacting the mine’s existing pumps, which were failing weekly.
Operators combined Flygt Pareo with new Flygt pumps, and the system ran continuously for four months before requiring service, the company says.
