Mining & Aggregates

Globalization, increased competition, energy prices and increasing regulatory vigilance are placing enormous pressure upon the mining, aggregates and cement industries. Increasing competition is changing the global competitive landscape; energy price increases are reducing profit margins and increasing the shift to greener sources of energy; and new environmental legislation requires companies to monitor their actual and potential effects on the environment.

RS Hydro bring a unique array of services and field-proven solutions to thie primary industries: from flow measurement to level control and from water quality to meteorological measurement, we have the industry and application knowledge to ensure that you get the best solution for your application.

Our engineers only use leading edge products from industry leading companies such as Siemens, GE Sensing, Panametrics and ABB. Many of our products can be retro-fitted, avoiding the need for extensive equipment and system upgrades.

RS Hydro have worked for many of the UK's largest operations including Tarmac, Hansons, Lafarge, British Gypsum and Imerys. Applications have included:

  • Slurry flow measurement with up to 85% solids;
  • Leachate monitoring;
  • Groundwater surveys;
  • Flow monitoring & telemetry;
  • Open-channel flow measurement and Discharge flow monitoring;
  • Multiparameter water quality monitoring including turbidity measurement.