Illinois Coal Mine Solves Pump Problem, Saves Money

The corrosive nature of coal mines means pumps take a beating. Find out how an Illinois mine solved the problem.
Illinois Coal Mine Solves Pump Problem, Saves Money
The pumping components of the KZN — the agitator, impeller and wear plate — are constructed with abrasive-resistant, high-chrome iron, which means the pumps last longer in corrosive environments.

The company
The company operates nine coal-mining facilities — including surface and underground mines — in southern Illinois.

The challenge
Coal generates more than 43 percent of all electric utility and industrial power produced in the United States. In 2010, the country’s...

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