METHOD OF CLEANING UNDERGROUND WATER SUMPS FROM SLUDGE Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: methods of cleaning water sumps in underground conditions in mining of mineral deposits. SUBSTANCE: method includes roiling and taking of sludge with the help of hydraulic agitators installed on mine dredge pump unit. Water is supplied for roiling and taking of formed pulp from pressure water conduit. Pulp is conveyed through sludge accumulator and ejector located on the unit and through pipeline to drainage vessel with subsequent return of water after settling of solid suspensions to water sumps. EFFECT: higher productivity and reduced working costs in cleaning of underground water sumps from sludges. 3 dwg