aMES™ Technology
aMES™ Technology – for processing of concentrated brines
The aMES™ technology has been developed to enable the effective processing of typically highly concentrated brine solutions which occur either naturally (i.e. salt lakes containing potassium and/or lithium) or produced as a result of industrial processes associated with desalination and mining operations.
The processing of these complex brines with the aMES™ technology enables the recovery of fresh-water and depending on the composition of the brine feedstock, can also lead to the production of a range of valuable mineral salts, including muriate of potash (MOP), sulphate of potash (SOP) and various lithium salts.
What is aMES™?
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Next-generation (activated) Mineral Extraction System - aMES™.
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Technology is suitable for recovery of minerals, reagents and water from aqueous solutions including desalination, industrial and mining water waste streams, particularly concentrated brines.
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The aMES™ process utilises a range of processing steps involving dewatering, crystalliser and reactor vessels, in a variety of proprietary flowsheets, in order to produce a range of valuable products.
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Mineral extraction is facilitated by systematically concentrating minerals in brines through a proprietary multi-staged process incorporating the novel use of innovative membranes.
Our Focus
The Process
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Novel integration of proven technologies, combined with;
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Innovative process based on proprietary IP incorporating patents, expertise and knowhow ensures aMES™ is an effective technology with substantial advantages over conventional brine processing.
Advantages
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Improvements in mineral recovery and product quality.
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Opportunity for substantial project capex & opex savings.
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Highly efficient use of energy and produces pure water as a by-product.
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Reduced water consumption.
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Improved project footprint and environmental sustainability.
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Proprietary Technology Platform
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Activated Water Technologies (AWT) has developed a proprietary technology platform based on the aMES™ technology. The technology platform builds on a substantial knowledgebase developed by leading researchers over many years, and also incorporates novel flowsheets, extensive pilot facilities and partnerships with leading industry partners.
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Through the acquisition of Consolidated Potash Corporation, Parkway Minerals also acquired 100% of CPC’s subsidiaries, including, AWT.
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AWT has been collaborating with Victoria University for many years, and is also party to a strategic collaboration and technology licensing agreement with Victoria University.
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AWT has secured several R&D grants from the Australian Research Council, and is also a founding member of the ARC Research Hub for Energy Efficient Separation, based at Monash University.
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Key Technological Innovations
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Selective and precise
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Full utilisation of feedstock
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Robust performance
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No reagents
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Energy efficiency
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Potash Applications
Parkway Minerals is evaluating the feasibility of applying the aMES™ technology to both existing potash projects as well as greenfield potash projects, where the technology is determined to provide significant advantages. The aMES™ technology is particularly well suited for potash brine projects or potash mines which have limited access to fresh-water.
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Technology Roll Out
Technology Commercialisation
Technology Leveraged Business Model
Technology Ownership
The aMES™ technology is owned by Activated Water Technologies Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Parkway Minerals.
Additional Information
For more information about the aMES™ technology including technical information or to explore potential commercial opportunities, please Contact Us.