891 2. MATERIALS AND METHODS The experimental methodology utilized two primary samples to validate the study’s hypothesis. Sample 01 (Baseline) provides the operational benchmark, representing tailings from the current industrial process (Figure 1). In contrast, Sample 02 (NovaCell™ CWR) represents an engineered tailings stream produced through laboratory tests, configured to simulate the Coarse Waste Rejection circuit shown in Figure 2. Figure 1– Process flowsheet of the existing industrial plant (Baseline). Figure 2 – Process flowsheet of the integrated NovaCell™ Coarse Waste Rejection (CWR) circuit. To ensure statistical significance and operational consistency during the Viper™ laboratory filtration tests, a substantial volume of each material was prepared. The current baseline material was designated as Sample_01_BL, while the engineered tailings produced by the NovaCell™ were designated as Sample_02_NC. The physical and operational characteristics of these samples are detailed in table 1. Final Product ROM Ore Dry Disposal "Viper" Vacuum belt filter Coarse Waste NovaCell Final Product Dry Disposal ROM Ore Tailings Storage Facility "Viper" Vacuum belt Fine Waste
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