Kapuskasing Phosphate Project - Feasibility Study
Agrium Inc., Alberta, Canada

KEMWorks was engaged by Agrium to undertake a feasibility study for a new beneficiation plant and mine using igneous phosphate rock from a previously unexploited deposit in Ontario, Canada. In addition, the impacts on the client's phosphoric acid and granulation plant were quantified. The work included pilot plant testing the phosphate concentrate at Prayon's research facility in Belgium.

Scope of work:

• Specifications for the rock sample
• Phosphoric acid pilot plant testing
• PFDs
• Basic Heat & Material Balance
• Four-line Equipment List
• Process Design Specification
• Equipment Specifications for major items
• Preliminary Layout Drawings 

Project Highlights:

• Optimized sizing of new belt filters.
• Integrated additional digestion capacity.
• Modernized entire scrubbing system.