Mineral Processing & Mining
Advanced FRP, dual laminate, and thermoplastic engineering designed for severe chemical leaching, solvent extraction, and abrasive slurry management.
Conquering Aggressive Mining Environments
Mining and hydrometallurgical operations present some of the harshest conditions in all of heavy industry. Concentrated acid leach tanks, solvent extraction mixers, autoclaves, and tailings slurry pipelines face continuous erosion and chemical attack. Maverick Applied Science engineers robust nonmetallic solutions engineered specifically for continuous, maintenance-free refining.
“In hydrometallurgy, equipment failure stops production instantly. We build total confidence into your leach circuits, SX-EW cells, and slurry headers.”
Our Mineral Processing Services
Acid Leach Vessel & Piping Engineering
Custom structural and laminate engineering for atmospheric and pressure leach vessels, agitator nozzles, and slurry transport piping handling aggressive hot acids.
Solvent Extraction (SX-EW) Integrity
Design and inspection of dual laminate (PVDF/FRP, ECTFE/FRP) settlers, aqueous/organic piping manifolds, and mist eliminators for copper, nickel, and gold refining.
Slurry Pipe Abrasion & Stress Analysis
Specialized pipe stress modeling and ceramic-filled liner formulations engineered to withstand high particle velocity, erosion-corrosion, and pressure transients.
Autoclave & High-Temp Scrubbing Systems
High-temperature vinyl ester composite design for gas scrubbers, vent stack liners, and acid mist recovery loops in pressure oxidation (POX) circuits.
On-Site Turnaround & Shutdown Inspections
Comprehensive acoustic emission, ultrasonic thickness testing, and barcol hardness inspections during scheduled plant outages to prevent unpredicted failures.
Tailings Effluent & Reclaim Line Design
Engineering large-diameter corrosion-resistant FRP headers for mine tailings neutralization, acid rock drainage (ARD) management, and water reclamation.
Applications
Explore how our specialized FRP engineering supports critical mineral extraction and slurry transport.
Acid Leaching & Pressure Oxidation (POX)
Hydrometallurgical extraction relies on concentrated sulfuric, hydrochloric, or nitric acids under elevated temperatures to dissolve valuable metals. Maverick engineers FRP vessels, agitation baffles, and piping systems with specialized resin chemistry and ceramic additives to withstand combined chemical attack and severe particle abrasion.
Why Maverick Applied Science?
Mineral processing requires deep material expertise that balances chemical resistance, thermal mechanical stress, and severe solids abrasion. Maverick Applied Science brings decades of field experience to solve complex hydrometallurgical challenges.
Agitated Leach Tank Piping & Ducting
Heavy-duty FRP piping engineered for severe acidic slurry abrasion and elevated temperatures.
Copper & Nickel Electrowinning Cells
Acid-resistant dual laminate manifolds and FRP headers in solvent extraction facilities.
Slurry & Tailings Transport Piping
Abrasion-resistant ceramic-lined FRP piping for continuous high-solids tailings.
Solvent Extraction Settler Cover Liners
Corrosion-proof fiberglass covers and ventilation ductwork for hydrocarbon vapors.
Our Four Step Process
We follow a rigorous methodology to ensure your FRP equipment meets the highest standards of safety and performance.
Assessment
Thorough assessment of your FRP equipment to identify issues and optimize performance.
Engineering
We develop a targeted engineering strategy tailored specifically to your operational needs.
Implementation
Expert execution of FRP solutions to ensure safety, reliability, and long-term success.
Protection
Ongoing monitoring and preventative measures to keep your systems running smoothly.
Free Educational Resources
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FAQ
Common questions about nonmetallic solutions in mineral processing and hydrometallurgy.
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