Next-Gen Nanobubble Technology

Advanced Nanobubble Technology for
Mining Water Systems

Optimize process water quality, improve flotation efficiency, and support sustainable mining operations with the NICO DRONA system.

Advanced nanobubble oxygenation technology enhances mining water treatment by improving gas–liquid interaction and supporting more effective oxidation and contaminant management processes. Ultra-fine nanobubbles remain suspended longer in water, enabling stable treatment conditions and improved process efficiency.

This supports cleaner process water, enhanced operational reliability, optimized water reuse performance, and more sustainable mining water management operations.

The NICO DRONA Advantage

The NICO DRONA system delivers advanced nanobubble treatment technology designed to optimize mining water management and mineral processing operations.

By supporting enhanced flotation performance, improved oxidation processes, and efficient water reuse, the system helps improve recovery efficiency, reduce treatment challenges, and support safer and more sustainable mining operations.

> 85% Gas Transfer Efficiency
< 200nm Bubble Diameter
The NICO DRONA

Key Application Areas

Engineered for High-Performance Mining Water Management

Mine tailings

Mine tailings
water treatment

Supports improved treatment and stabilization of tailings water for safer discharge, storage, or water reuse applications.

Acid mine drainage

Acid mine drainage
remediation

Enhances oxidation and treatment performance to support contaminant reduction and improved environmental water management.

Heavy

Heavy
metal oxidation

Supports oxidation-focused treatment processes designed to improve removal of dissolved metals from mining process water.

Process

Process
water recycling

Improves water quality performance to support efficient reuse within mining and mineral processing operations.

Mineral flotation

Mineral flotation
enhancement

Supports optimized flotation conditions to improve mineral recovery efficiency and process performance.

Zero Liquid Discharge

Cyanide
destruction

Enhances treatment processes for cyanide management within leach and mining process water systems to support safer operational conditions and compliance objectives.

Key Benefits

Enhancing mining water management and mineral processing through
advanced nanobubble oxygenation.

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Enhanced Water Treatment
Enhanced Water Treatment
& Oxygenation

Improves oxygen transfer and oxidation performance to support contaminant reduction and more efficient mining water treatment operations.

Optimized Mineral
Optimized Mineral
Recovery Performance

Supports improved flotation efficiency, separation processes, and overall mineral recovery performance.

Environmental Management
Process Water Management &
Recycling

Enhances water reuse performance while helping reduce odor and contaminant accumulation within mining water systems and slurry environments.

Improved Effluent
Environmental Compliance &
Seamless Integration

Supports treatment processes for cyanide management and acid mine drainage while integrating efficiently into existing mining infrastructure.

Technical Specifications

Evaluate NICO DRONA configurations optimized for oxidation performance, contaminant management, and mining water
recycling operations.

Models Units NICO DRONA 01 NICO DRONA 05 NICO DRONA 10 NICO DRONA 30 NICO DRONA 100
Flow Rate m³/hr 1.35 5 10 30 100
LPH 1350 5000 10000 30000 100000
System Pressure bar 2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3
Nanobubble Size nm 50-200 50-200 50-200 50-200 50-200
Zeta potential mV up to -43 mV up to -43 mV up to -43 mV up to -43 mV up to -43 mV
Gas usage Air, Oxygen, Ozone
Oxygen Flow Rate LPM 1.5 7 14 40 133
Oxygen Pressure PSI >7 >7 >7 >7 >14.5
Ozone Flow Rate GPH 3-5 16 70 200 600
Ozone Pressure PSI < 1.1-1.2 < 1.1-1.2 < 1.1-1.2 < 1.1-1.2 < 1.1-1.2
Suction Line Size inch 1.5 1.5 2.0 3.0 4.0
Discharge Line Size inch 1.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

*NICO DRONA 20, 50, 250, 500, 1000 systems available, with configurable specifications based on application requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can the NICO DRONA Nanobubble System be applied within mining operations?

The NICO DRONA system is engineered for a wide range of mining and mineral processing applications, including tailings water treatment, slurry ponds, heap leach systems, flotation units, process water recycling loops, and environmental treatment operations.

How does the NICO DRONA system support mineral processing performance?

The system utilizes advanced nanobubble technology to improve oxygen transfer efficiency and gas–liquid interaction within mining water systems. This supports enhanced oxidation performance, improved flotation conditions, contaminant reduction, and more efficient mineral recovery processes.

What are the operational benefits of nanobubble technology in mining water systems?

Nanobubble technology helps support improved water quality, enhanced process water recycling, reduced contaminant and odor accumulation, optimized flotation performance, and more efficient treatment operations. It can also support environmental management processes, including cyanide treatment and acid mine drainage remediation, while improving overall operational reliability.

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