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to meet the critical needs of an industry whe-
re equipment failure can lead to substantial The Company addresses global
operational losses. challenges with a combination
Trillium’s engineering excellence shines throu-
gh specialized solutions that address the “of cutting-edge technology and
unique challenges of mining applications. In industry expertise, providing
a recent copper leaching project, Trillium’s en- customers with efficient,
gineering team developed titanium-based Flo-
way vertical turbine pumps to handle highly reliable, and sustainable
acidic solutions with elevated chloride le- pumping engineering solutions
vels. This initiative reflects the company’s
commitment to thorough research and
development, careful material selection, and
rigorous testing to ensure optimal performance in process operations via direct driver connection.
demanding conditions. Trillium’s research has produced advancements in
Beyond product offerings, Trillium delivers com- HPRT design by using CFD tools to set precise cri-
plete lifecycle support through collaborative teria for converting API 610 centrifugal pumps into
partnerships with operators. At a copper mine efficient HPRTs. The team focused on two confi-
concentrator plant, premature pump wear cau- gurations: a reverse-running multistage BB4-type
sed significant disruptions. Trillium resolved the- pump and a single-stage, single-suction OH2-type
se issues by implementing Floway VTSP vertical pump. Their research confirmed that numerical
turbine solids pumps, extending wear life from simulation outperforms traditional theoretical me-
300 to over 1,000 hours and tripling the mean thods when predicting HPRT performance. It also
Floway Vertical Turbine time between failures. highlighted the importance of selecting the right
Pump Trillium succeeds in the mining sector by combi- balancing line for the BB4-type pump and using
ning product excellence with enduring customer CFD to optimize the geometry for the OH2-type
relationships, positioning itself as a trusted partner pump.
for mining operators looking to optimize perfor- HPRT technology benefits energy-intensive indu-
mance and reduce operational risks. stries like industrial, oil and gas, and petrochemi-
cals by improving efficiency, profitability, and su-
Energy efficiency stainability. Trillium’s HPRT innovation reflects the
company’s commitment to “Performance, Engine-
In Italy, Trillium’s R&D Department has developed ered” solutions that meet industry needs.
Hydraulic Power Recovery Turbine (HPRT) solu-
tions in response to global demands for greater
energy efficiency. These solutions transform centri- Looking ahead
fugal pumps to operate in turbine mode to capture Trillium continuously pioneers solutions that ad-
and repurpose residual energy from pressurized dress emerging global challenges. Whether im-
flow outlets, delivering an economical and more proving water management, mining operations,
sustainable alternative to traditional methods that or oil and gas processes, Trillium’s comprehensi-
waste pressure energy through throttling valves. ve approach keeps it at the forefront of industrial
HPRTs are especially relevant in water supply sy- innovation, guiding its customers toward greater
stems and processing industries that handle high- efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in an increa-
pressure flows. These systems can feed recovered singly complex industrial landscape.
energy back into public power grids through AC
Pump with OH HPRT train generators or reduce power consumption in other
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