Moonidih Mines - High Head Dewatering

At Bharat Coking Coal Limited’s Moonidih mines, a high-head dewatering pump was required to manage significant groundwater levels in the underground mining operations. The project presented a challenge due to the high head requirements, necessitating a pump capable of operating efficiently at 632 meters head.

The existing system was inadequate to meet the required head and flow rate for effective dewatering, leading to potential safety hazards and operational disruptions. Wilo was selected to provide a solution that would deliver high-head performance while ensuring reliable operation under the challenging mining conditions.

Wilo’s NO IIIA-Pluro-11 CHR pumps were designed to meet the challenging requirements of high-head dewatering applications in underground mines. The pumps were engineered to operate efficiently at 632 meters head, ensuring effective groundwater removal from deep mining levels.

The system was successfully installed in confined underground spaces, optimizing the available footprint and ensuring minimal disruption to existing operations. The new pumps provided reliable, high-capacity dewatering and ensured that the mine continued to operate safely and efficiently.

The solution not only met performance expectations but also provided increased operational reliability, reducing downtime and maintenance requirements. The success of this installation has reinforced BCCL’s confidence in Wilo’s ability to provide high-performance pumps for complex mining applications.