Metso Full portfolio pCAM plant
Centred around OKTOP® pCAM reactor, PSI® 1000 particle size analyzer, and pCAM process control, Metso’s pCAM plant integrates advanced technology and decades of know-how to ensure an energy-efficient and sustainable process.
Technology

Proprietary technology including OKTOP® pCAM reactor, thickeners, filters, analyzers to form core of the process

Sustainable

Low energy and water consumption with Metso technology

Early involvement

In-house process development, pilot and bench scale plants for testing 

Key drivers for battery precursor industry

Focus on battery performance

Growing emphasis on high performance batteries driving the demand for high quality precursor materials 

Securing cost-efficient battery material supply

Precursor is critical to battery performance and safety

ESG considerations

Growing demand for sustainable precursor materials to address environmental impact and social responsibility in supply chain

pCAM plant

Metso pCAM plant

Centred around OKTOP® pCAM reactor, PSI® 1000 particle size analyzer, and pCAM process control, Metso’s pCAM plant integrates advanced technology and decades of know-how to ensure an energy-efficient and sustainable process. Backed by world-class research & and testing capabilities, Metso’s pCAM plant is an integrated solution for all co-precipitated chemistries.

Core attributes

  • Proprietary technology including OKTOP® pCAM reactor, thickeners, filters, analyzers to form core of the process
  • 1st western pCAM plant provider
  • In-house process development, pilot and bench scale plants for testing  
  • Batch, semi-batch, and continuous operation with one reactor setup
  • Low energy and water consumption with Metso technology
  • On-line analyzers to ensure high production rate
Estimates say that by 2035 demand for pCAM may grow by over 300%
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Industry’s most comprehensive scope of supply

We have the robust proprietary technology, knowhow and insight needed to help improve the efficiency and sustainability of the entire lithium hydroxide value chain. The modular plant design can also be tailored according to specific requirements.

Core Ancillary Enablers Services
OKTOP® pCAM reactor MHC™ hydrocyclones PSI® 1000 particle size analyzer Lifecycle services
LSF filter Samplers Courier® HX analyzer Basic engineering services
Larox® PF filter Metso pCAM field instrumentation Geminex™ metallurgical digital twin Project maintenance services
Larox® RT filter   Batch and pilot testwork Study services
Thickeners and settlers   Metso pCAM process automation Equipment inspections
OKTOP® ventilation gas scrubbers      
Slurry pumps      
All in one co-precipitation process Metso pCAM plant for all co-precipitated chemistries
All in one co-precipitation process Metso pCAM plant for all co-precipitated chemistries

Sustainable pCAM Process to help our Planet

Simulation based LCIA (Life Cycle Impact Assessment) by Metso

Key findings:

  • Water consumption potential ≈ 52% reduction
  • Climate change, CO2 ≈ 31% reduction
  • Electric usage ≈ 27% reduction

OKTOP® pCAM reactor:

    • High throughput
    • Smaller footprint
      • # of reactor to meet 40 000 tpa production, 37% reduction
    • Improved yield due to high automation/digitalization level and on-line analyzers
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Metso is driving a more responsible and sustainable energy transition with its comprehensive coverage of the battery minerals production and recycling processes.
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