OKTOP® Feed Tank

Improve process performance by providing stable feeds when operating slurries with a high solids content. The Metso OKTOP® Feed Tank system is designed to maximize availability and buffer capacity, when compared to footprint, without compromising operational parameters. This can lead to reduced operating and maintenance costs.

Benefits

• Provides stable and homogeneous feed
• Increased availability
• Lower operating and maintenance costs
• Reduced energy consumption
• Improved safety
• Maximized lifetime value

Stable and homogeneous feed

The OKTOP® Feed Tank is designed to provide stable and homogeneous feed from the tank for many applications. It can operate as a buffer and flow stabilizer before filtration, as a tailings transfer pump tank after paste thickening, and in numerous other roles throughout the process plant. The buffer capacity is optimized through agitator placement and tank for factor. The agitator provides complete suspension conditions inside the tank, thus preventing any particles from settling.

Agitator technology for smooth operation

Our proven hydrofoil agitator, the Metso OKTOP 3300, ensures adequate mixing for the tank. In addition to providing a stable-density slurry feed for excellent performance, it also helps prevent common sanding and slurry-pumping issues. Agitator positioning has been optimized to provide solid suspensions while also providing maximum live volume to improve buffering from up and downstream process fluctuations and disturbances.

Feed tank enhancements

Metso offers further enhancements, such as slurry screens, slurry pumps, or instrumentation and control systems. An innovative example is the Metso SandSense probe that can monitor solids accumulation at the bottom of the tank.

The delivery includes our eCatalogue, which is a visual catalog that makes it easy to find and order different spares components. The key spare parts include: