Mining and cement industries require a consistent and reliable water supply for their operations. Whether it’s for mineral processing, dust suppression, or slurry transportation, managing water efficiently is crucial.
Floating Pumping Stations offer a smart, flexible, and cost-effective solution for these sectors.
At AcquaInfra, we specialize in providing custom-engineered floating pumping systems that meet the demanding needs of mining and cement factories.
Floating pumping stations are floating platforms equipped with water pumps, designed to operate directly on lakes, rivers, or reservoirs. Unlike traditional intake wells, they don’t require heavy civil construction and can adjust to varying water levels. These stations are ideal for remote, flood-prone, or hard-to-reach locations, offering flexibility, faster installation, and cost-effectiveness.
1. Access to Remote or Inaccessible Water Sources
Mining and cement operations often take place in challenging terrains. Floating pumping stations allow easy access to reservoirs, pits, or ponds where fixed infrastructure is not feasible.
2. Adaptability to Changing Water Levels
Unlike traditional setups, floating pumps automatically adjust to fluctuating water levels, ensuring consistent operation during monsoons, droughts, or site changes.
3. Reduced Civil Infrastructure Costs
They eliminate the need for building costly pump houses, pipelines, or foundations. This makes deployment faster and more economical, especially in temporary or evolving project sites.
4. Durable in Harsh Conditions
Designed for Extremes – Built to withstand high temperatures, heavy rainfall, and strong currents.
Resilient Materials – Made from high-grade HDPE and treated steel for long-term durability.
Low Wear & Tear – Engineered for minimal maintenance even in challenging environments.
Reliable Year-Round – Operates efficiently in both dry and flood-prone conditions.
Engineered for Longevity – Crafted to perform reliably over years, despite rough usage or weather.
5. Portable and Easy to Relocate
Floating pumping stations are modular and movable. This makes them ideal for phased projects or sites where pumping needs change over time.
6. Eco-Friendly and Energy-Efficient Options
Floating pumping stations offer an eco-conscious solution to modern water infrastructure challenges. Designed using sustainable and often recyclable materials, they leave a reduced environmental footprint compared to traditional systems. Their floating nature ensures minimal disruption to aquatic ecosystems, preserving biodiversity while delivering efficient water supply.
Where Floating Pumping Stations Are Used
| Application Area | Purpose |
| Open-pit mining | Dewatering operations |
| Mineral processing plants | Water supply for crushing and processing |
| Cement factories | Process water, dust suppression, and cooling |
| Tailings ponds | Recycling process water |
| Slurry transportation | Moving slurry from pits to processing plants |
1. Corrosion-Resistant Platforms
These materials ensure long-term durability in harsh water environments, reducing maintenance needs and extending the life of the platform—even in saline or chemically impacted water bodies. This ensures durability and a long operational life, even in harsh environmental conditions such as saline water or chemically reactive industrial ponds.
2. Heavy-Duty Pumps Suitable for Abrasive Fluids
These systems are equipped with industrial-grade pumps designed to handle abrasive and high-solid-content fluids. Ideal for mining slurries and cement process water, they maintain efficient operation without frequent wear or failure.
3. Solar Electric or Diesel-Powered Options
Depending on site requirements, renewable solar energy powers the floating pumps for sustainability, or diesel engines power them for remote and high-power applications. This flexibility supports off-grid operations while reducing fuel dependency.
4. Easy Maintenance Access
The platform layout allows technicians to easily access critical components for inspections and repairs. Guardrails, safe walkways, and tool-friendly setups enhance safety and efficiency during maintenance.
5. Quick Installation and Dismantling
Designed for mobility and modularity, these systems can be swiftly installed or dismantled without requiring heavy civil works. This makes them ideal for both temporary and long-term industrial use.
6. Cost Effectiveness
AcquaInfra's floating pumping stations reduce the need for permanent civil structures like platforms or foundations. This significantly lowers installation and maintenance costs, making it a budget-friendly solution for mining and cement industries.
7. Easy Transportation
The modular and lightweight design of our systems allows for quick assembly, disassembly, and relocation.
At Acqua Infra Projects India Ltd. (APIL), we offer customized floating pumping station solutions designed to meet the tough demands of the mining and cement industries. Our systems are engineered to provide efficient water and slurry handling in remote and fluctuating environments where traditional pumping infrastructure may fall short.
Whether operating in open-pit mines or cement processing units, AIPL’s floating pumping stations ensure uninterrupted water supply and slurry transport, improving productivity and operational sustainability.
An inflatable, module-based building built to float structures like buildings, pumps, or utilities above water, best suited in aquatic or flood-prone areas.
Yes. With a good design and anchoring, they can last for decades as homes, pump stations, or public facilities.
It floats and stabilizes a water pump, enabling water to be pumped efficiently even at fluctuating levels of water or during floods.
Although they are more expensive than conventional structures to implement initially, the cost savings on maintenance, disaster relief, and adaptability in the long term make them inexpensive.
AIPL employs tailored engineering, industrial-grade materials, and a modularity concept, which enables their solutions to be scalable, resilient, and easy to roll out.
Steel (certified) is the primary material for structural components. Other components combine with HDPE or composite elements for buoyancy/support depending on load and site conditions.
The pontoon system rises and falls with water levels, ensuring uninterrupted pump operation and maintaining constant suction conditions.
Yes. The modular design allows pontoons to be transported in parts by road and assembled at the project site, making them ideal for remote and logistically challenging environments.
Small systems (up to 500 m³/hr): 2–3 months; Medium systems (500–2000 m³/hr): 3–6 months; Large systems (2000+ m³/hr): 6–9 months.
Bathymetric & Topographic Survey Data, Seasonal Water Level Variation Data, Pump Capacity & Type, Load & Utility Requirements, Site Accessibility & Deployment Constraints.
Yes. They are designed with redundancy in buoyancy, anchoring systems, and stability margins to withstand wind, waves, and current loads. Compliance with Indian Standards is ensured.
Anchoring solutions include mooring chains, piles, and deadweight anchors depending on depth, current, and soil strata.
Regular inspection of pontoons, coatings, anchoring systems, pump alignment, and preventive maintenance of pipelines and valves.
Yes. AMC covers structural inspections, preventive maintenance, and on-call support to ensure continuous and safe pumping operations.
Steel Modular Pontoons: 20–25 years with periodic maintenance; HDPE Floating Cubes: 10–15 years for light/temporary use cases.
All types of pumps including Vertical turbine, Centrifugal, Submersible, and Engine-driven pumps can be installed.
Yes. AIPL provides rental solutions for temporary or emergency requirements such as flood relief, mining dewatering, or irrigation needs.
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