Laboratories - our offer

  • Chromatographic analyses of gases: CH4, C2H6, C3H8, C4H10, C5H12, O2, N2, H2, CO, CO2.
  • Degasation of samples of rock cores taken from boreholes.
  • Specification of the content of crystal silica in industrial dust with the use of spectrometry FT-IR.
  • Specification of physical properties (density, porosity, absorbability, slakeability).
  • Specification of resistance and deformation properties (compression, shearing, stretching, bending) in complex stress conditions (uniaxial and triaxial for pressures of 200 MPa).
  • Examination of resistance properties of concrete, plastic and minerals, cast iron and steel.
  • Determination of stress and deformation characteristics of rocks covering pre- and post-destruction conditions.
  • Model examination of reaction of rock pillars in static and dynamic load conditions.
  • Examination of parameters of hydraulic backfill, such as:
    • Granulometric composition of backfill materials,
    • compressibility,
    • water permeability,
    • erosion,
    • density (specific, bulk, volume),
    • chemical and radiological markings.
  • Examination of parameters of solidified backfill, including paste fill and fullering compound such as:
    • Granulometric composition of backfill materials,
    • density,
    • stiffening time,
    • slakeability,
    • pourability,
    • resistance to uniaxial compression,
    • compressibility,
    • water permeability,
    • chemical and radiological markings.
  • Resistance examination of rocks in triaxial stress condition.
  • Preparation of geological material and petrographic and mineralogical examination with the use of optical microscopy,
  • Making thin covered preparations with a coverslip in a standard size of 48×28 mm,
  • Making universal preparations (uncovered) double side polished in a standard size of 48×28 mm,
  • Making bulk included preparations from ready material (light transmitted and direct),
  • Making 1-inch discs to be tested in an electron scanning microscope,
  • Making polished microsection for observance of ore minerals,
  • Making polished microsections for the purpose of documentary photography,
  • Cutting and forming of rock material.
  • Qualitative and quantitative analysis of rocks and minerals in transmitted and direct light,
  • High-resolution digital photographic documentation of microscope preparations with a computer analysis of image with the use of NIS-Elements BR software,
  • 3D imaging with extended depth of field of fragments of rock samples with the use of stereoscope microscope integrated with Leica Application Suite (LAS) software.
  • Determination of concrete compressive strength using non-destructive methods, i.e., the sclerometric and ultrasonic methods.
  • Measurement of tubing casing thickness using the ultrasonic method.
  • Measurement of pipeline wall thickness using ultrasonic thickness gauges.
  • Measurement of the thickness of concrete elements accessible from one side using the impact-echo method.
  • Taking concrete cores from casings using a drill with an independent power supply.
  • Preparation of expert opinions based on the qualifications of a WUG expert in mining operations in group XIV – shaft casings.
  • MINING AND METALLURGY:
    • Performance and energy efficiency studies in the chemical processing of raw materials.
    • Studies on fraction separation through precipitation, filtration, and leaching, with continuous particle size measurement during processes.
  • OPTIMIZATION OF SOLID PARTICLE SEPARATION AND ORE BENEFICIATION PROCESSES.
  • CHEMICAL AND FERTILIZER INDUSTRY:
    • Development of new methods for processing mineral raw materials.
    • Tailor-made crystallization techniques for mineral salts.
    • Optimization of drying and calcination processes in fertilizers production.
    • Stability, solubility and leaching tests of fertilizer products in various environmental conditions.
  • WATER MANAGEMENT AND DESALINATION TECHNOLOGIES:
    • Analysis of the efficiency of ion removal methods in water treatment processes.
    • Crystallization processes to reduce pollutants in water and recover pure desalination products.
    • Optimization of energy parameters in membrane and thermal desalination processes.
  • Research in the field of mineral processing and water and waste management.
  • Optimization of processing processes – sampling, analysis, and improvement of ore enrichment and raw material recovery technologies.
  • Feasibility studies for investment projects and due diligence analyses – technical, economic, and environmental analyses of project profitability.
  • Metal recovery technology – biohydrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, flotation, and other methods of metal recovery from ores and industrial waste.
  • Mining waste management – technologies for the management and reuse of waste in industry and construction.
  • Design, modeling, and balancing of technological systems – modeling of ore processing and analysis of raw material flows.