AMIRA P266 "Improving Thickener Technology"
The AMIRA P266 series of projects, led by researchers from the Parker Centre, has considerably
advanced the understanding of the processes occurring within gravity thickeners. This has been
achieved through the coupling of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling, physical modelling,
experiments, flocculation performance testing, fundamental chemical studies and extensive on-site
measurements. As a consequence of long-term industry support, the team now leads the world in
identifying the key factors affecting full-scale thickener performance and in modifying design
and operating conditions to realise improvements.
Commencement of the latest stage
The latest project, P266F, commenced in January 2009, and represents the sixth extension of the original
project. The success of P266E has seen a number of new companies from around the world seek to join
the project (for more detail, see P266 Sponsors).
P266F Core Activities target industry requirements
Technology Transfer from P266F to sponsors has a high priority
This website
The P266 website provides a brief introduction to the project and how it operates. Access to
confidential project details and resources is restricted to sponsors. Passwords allow entry via
the Sponsors Login sections
For further information on the project, please contact
either Gray Bailey or Imran Hussain |