Compact Cooling Tower Boosts Hydrometallurgical Efficiency

Slurry and electrolyte cooling in hydrometallurgy requires robust equipment capable of stable temperature control, resistance to off-gas recirculation and reliable operation in space-restricted process areas. These application demands underpin the development of the third-generation OKTOP^® Cooling Tower, designed to address performance and maintenance challenges in both brownfield and greenfield refining facilities.

Compact Design for Brownfield Integration
The newest OKTOP^® Cooling Tower introduces a significantly smaller footprint—up to 70% more compact than the previous generation—while maintaining high cooling capacity. This reduction in installation space supports easier integration into existing plants where layout constraints and limited shutdown windows often complicate retrofit projects.

Improved Cooling Efficiency and Longer Operating Intervals
The third-generation design prevents warm off-gas from re-entering the tower, ensuring stable cooling performance even under fluctuating process loads. It also incorporates a self-cleaning mechanism, recognized as a first in cooling tower technology, to extend operational intervals and minimize unplanned maintenance. These features make the system suited to continuous hydrometallurgical operations where uptime is critical.

Part of a Broader Hydrometallurgical Technology Portfolio
As part of the Metso Plus offering, the OKTOP^® Cooling Tower complements a full hydrometallurgical technology portfolio that includes process testing, flowsheet design, proprietary equipment and services. The solution supports consistently high metallurgical performance and dependable operation across demanding refining applications.

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