Check Valve Solutions for the Mining Industry
This webinar will provide insights into key mining applications, including dewatering, slurry transport, tailings management, and concentrators and the critical role check valves play in system performance and longevity. The session will cover best practices for selecting and sizing check valves to prevent costly issues like water hammer and backflow, ensuring smoother operations and reduced maintenance.
- Delve into mining processes with an overview of what is mined and how different mining environments impact fluid control.
- Explore the role of check valves in dewatering, slurry transport, and preventing backflow.
- Learn best practices for sizing check valves correctly to ensure optimal valve performance in mining applications.
- Prevent water hammer with strategies for mitigating pressure surges with non-slam check valves.
- Discover how proper valve selection reduces maintenance and improves operational efficiency.
Presented by:
Arie Bregman, Senior Valve Engineering and Industry Expert, DFT, Inc.
With nearly five decades of experience, Bregman’s career began in 1976 with Nibco and includes significant roles at Jamesbury, Metso/Valmet, and DFT, where he contributed his expertise until his retirement in 2022.
He holds a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and has held professional engineering licenses in both New York and Massachusetts. His leadership extends to active participation in the Valve Manufacturers Association of North America, where he served as chairman of the Technical Committee and later as chairman of the Board of Directors.
Bregman is also well-known for his contributions to knowledge sharing within the industry, having delivered numerous webinars for DFT in the past. DFT is pleased to welcome him back to present this special webinar on Check Valve Solutions for the Mining Industry, where he will once again share his valuable insights and extensive experience.
