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Performance Evaluation of Filter Cloth Washing Water Recycling at SOMAÏR, Niger
Research Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences
| Vol 6, Issue 1
Table 1. Generalcharacteristics of the SOMAÏR uraniumprocessing plant
| Parameter | Description |
| Location | Arlit, Agadez Region, Niger |
| Coordinates | 18°35′-18°43′ N; 7°15′-7°20′ E |
| Mining method | Open-pit mining |
| Ore processing | Hydrometallurgical process |
| Annual industrial water consumption | Approximately 200,000 m3 |
| Largest water-consuming unit | Filtration workshop |
| Main objective of this study | Optimization of the filter cloth washing water recycling circuit |