In the Metso gypsum removal plant unit, the gypsum-saturated process solution is fed to the tower for cooling. The solution is cooled under the gypsum saturation point to remove excess gypsum by precipitation. The precipitating gypsum is removed from the solution using the Metso High Rate Thickener.
Gypsum seed recycling and the correct operating conditions ensure efficient gypsum precipitation, so the formed precipitate can settle easily. This also reduces circuit maintenance by minimizing gypsum precipitation on surfaces. The overflow with reduced gypsum content is then pumped onwards to the next process step.