The Challenge
To diagnose and resolve operational issues in a pilot plant designed to recover precious metals from spent catalysts. The facility, originally designed and built by third parties, was not achieving the expected performance levels during the leaching process.
The main challenge was to identify the root causes of inefficiencies in an operating plant by analyzing both the original design and real operating conditions, ensuring the technical and economic viability of the process.
The Solution
EIA21 carried out a comprehensive technical assessment of the pilot plant based on operational testing and a detailed evaluation of the leaching process performance.
The scope of work included:
- Analysis of the process and actual operating conditions
- Execution of performance tests to identify anomalies
- Evaluation of existing equipment and plant configuration
- Diagnosis of process limitations affecting the leaching system
- Definition of engineering solutions to correct process deviations
This approach enabled the accurate identification of the factors preventing the plant from achieving its expected performance.
Results
The project successfully identified and resolved the operational issues affecting the pilot plant, restoring the conditions required for efficient precious metals recovery.
Key project outcomes included:
- Identification of the root causes of process inefficiencies
- Correction of operational anomalies affecting plant performance
- Improved leaching process efficiency
- Validation of technical solutions to support project continuation
- Increased operational reliability of the pilot plant
