Central Desert Salt Processing

The existence of 60 mineral potentials, including the central Iranian playa with an area of more than 10,000 square kilometers, including the playas of Khor, Mian, Torud, the salt lake of Qom, Urmia, Gavkhuni, Meqan, the brine of salt domes, and the brines resulting from oil drilling near the sea, especially on the southern coasts of the country, are huge potential resources, the actualization and exploitation of which by completing the product chain will certainly contribute significantly to the realization of the plans to eliminate the country's economic dependence on oil.

Potash Processing and Production Plant Project (EPC)

Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for the Potash Processing and Production Plant and its by-products from the brines of the Central Iranian Desert (Khor and Biabanak) were carried out between 1999 and 2007. The scope of work included technical consulting and supervision, engineering and technology services, procurement and logistics, construction, installation, commissioning of industrial facilities and supporting buildings. The project was executed under the patronage of the Ministry of Mines and Metals – General Iranian Mines Joint Stock Company and consisted of several major sub-projects.

Study and Selection of Extraction Equipment

Engineering studies and selection of suitable equipment and operational methods for extracting salt and carnallite from the project evaporation ponds.

Pilot Plant Equipment Procurement

Procurement and supply of pilot plant equipment required for semi-industrial production and process validation.

Brine Collection Channels

Excavation and construction of approximately 3.5 kilometers of brine collection channels to support raw material transfer operations.

GRP Pipeline System

Procurement of GRP pipes and fittings for the brine transmission line connecting Playa to the solar evaporation ponds.

Valve Procurement

Engineering, purchasing and supply of industrial valves required for the brine transfer pipeline system.

Crushing Equipment and Machinery

Procurement and supply of crushing equipment and related machinery required for mineral processing operations.

Brine Transfer Electropumps

Purchase and supply of electropumps designed for efficient brine transportation throughout the processing system.

Polyethylene Pipes and Fittings

Engineering procurement of polyethylene pipes and associated fittings for supporting utility and transfer networks.

Solar Evaporation Ponds Construction

Construction of sections S5 and S6 of the solar evaporation ponds to support mineral concentration and production processes.

Pumping Station and Supporting Facilities

Construction of pumping stations, supporting structures, freshwater resources and compressed air facilities required for plant operation.

Mechanical and Electrical EquipmentInstallation

Purchase, installation and commissioning of mechanical and electrical equipment for the brine pumping stations.

Power Plant Overhead Crane Engineering

Preparation of technical agreements, general and specific conditions for the procurement, transportation, installation and commissioning of the power plant overhead crane.

Brine Collection and Transfer Line

Construction and implementation of the complete brine collection and transfer line from Playa to the pumping station.

CLIENT: Ministry of Mines and Metals – General Iranian Mines Joint Stock Company

DATE: 1997 - 2007

STATUS: Completed

CATEGORY: Industry, Mining & Construction

Central Desert Salt Processing