Canadian Winters Are No Match for Paradox; Experience Superior Drainage & Decanting Year-Round with MEGA-Drain®

It’s time to dry sand faster, more affordably, and sustainably…300+ days a year!
If you’re in the Canadian sand mining and processing industry, you’re well acquainted with seasonal shutdowns during the cold months. In our severe Canadian climate, these shutdowns can last nearly half a year due to the added difficulty and expense of decanting frozen dry stacks. As you know, downtime often results in a loss of momentum, a diminished competitive edge, and forced layoffs; not to mention the lost revenue. For companies searching for a way to keep their operations going year-round, it’s time to consider investing in an innovative passive drainage system that can be heated to support year-round operations.

Paradox has exclusive rights in Canada to the patented MEGA-Drain® system. They’re using it to help sand mining and processing companies capture fuel cost savings, shrink their carbon footprint, and unlock extended operations regardless of seasonal challenges.

The MEGA-Drain® system (Moisture Eliminating Gravity Apparatus) is a passive, ground-installed system that efficiently decants and drains materials without energy-intensive methods or equipment. It’s effectively used with aggregates such as sand, ores, coal, or salt but can also be used in operations such as potash mining and processing, and in agricultural, and transloading storage facilities.

How does MEGA-Drain® work?

MEGA-Drain® capitalizes on the laws of physics, relying on capillary action to move moisture through a stockpile, followed by the pull of gravity for efficient decanting. The system provides an underground vault with 95% void space for drainage and water collection.

MEGA-Drain® is a multilayered system that employs airflow and gravity to maintain a passive drainage system that collects water in an underground vault for re-use. This functions to eliminate runoff and protect the surrounding groundwater system. It can be heated during winter months to ensure continued operations.

What are the benefits of adopting the MEGA-Drain® system?

1. Cost savings

• Reduces the load on energy-intensive sand dryers, which reduces operating costs such as natural gas and fuel oil.
• Accelerates the drying process, which reduces storage, handling, and stockpiling expenditures.
• Increases the capacity for “sprint” runs.
• Reduces decanting times from days to hours, which increases operating capacity.

2. Quick average return on investment

• Cost savings, increased productivity, and an extended operational season provide an average ROI of 12-18 months.

3. Increased, consistent, year-round productivity

• Increases the rate of output (more volume dried in less time) through shorter decant times and increased operational efficiency.
• Maximized year-round productivity due to heating capabilities (during winter months).
• Ensures uninterrupted low-moisture feedstock to dryers, which maximizes efficiency.

4. Longevity

• MEGA-Drain® is expected to provide a 20-year life cycle.

5. Reduced environmental impact

• Reduces the carbon footprint by reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Enables responsible water collection and water resource management minimizing runoff and wastewater.
• Reduces reclamation costs.

6. Serviceability

• The MEGA Drain® vault lends itself to easy access and cleaning, should the service be required.

So, just how much do winter shutdowns and inefficient drainage cost you?  Paradox can walk you through exactly how much MEGA-Drain® can save you in the long run! Contact Al Comeau, Business Development at 780.667.3165 or email [email protected] for more info today.

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