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Falcon Enhanced Gravity Separator
Table of ContentsCapacityEfficiencyPulp AccelerationParticle Shape vs enhanced GravityBackground theoryModel B Enhanced Gravity Separator Enhanced gravity separation devices (centrifuges) have been patented for over a century but were impractical until recently. The physical laws behind the concept were well understood but engineering had to catch up with the science. This included the development of abrasion resistant materials, the improved design of
Compression Tests Iron Pellets
A number of compressive tests were conducted on iron ore pellets obtained from the Samarco pelletizing plant located at Ponta Ubu, Brazil. These pellets are formed by disk pelletizing of a mixture consisting of hematite iron ore, (particle size less than 50 µm) water, and lime; they are hardened in a traveling-grate furnace and the nominal diameter varies between 9
AG – SAG Autogenous & Semi-Autogenous Grinding Mill Testing
Ff the drill cores indicate that the ore could contain sufficient lumps in the sizes needed for ore media in autogenous and semi-autogenous grinding, then bulk samples (750 kg) of mine run or primary crushed ore, with an even distribution by quantity in the size fractions between 100 mm and 200 mm, should be obtained for media competency tests. The
Grinding Media Corrosion Rate
Table of ContentsGrinding Medium Corrosion StudiesElectrochemical Corrosion Measurement TechniquesExperimental MethodsSamplesTest SolutionEquipmentTest ProcedureSample PreparationTest OperationResultsCorrosion Rate DataLow-Chromium Alloys22-pct-Cr AlloyHigh-Chromium AlloysCorrosion PotentialsSignificance of Corrosion in Grinding Medium WearComparison of Corrosion RatesCorrosion Potentials While grinding is unavoidable in nearly all mineral processing, it is an inefficient and costly step. As an example, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) estimates that the copper industry
DSM Wood Chip Removal Screen
One of the minor but occasionally troublesome problems in the Creede plant is related to the clayey nature of some of the ore from the mine. At times the thickener underflow is so clayey that it forms a rope which can almost be carried around without a bucket. As described in the previous report: ” at times we have difficulty
Zinc Hydrometallurgy Solvent Extraction
Part of Zinc Hydrometallurgy and Zinc Solvent Extraction includes the zinc and iron sulphate solution from the hot acid leach will typically contain 80-100 g/l Zn, 20-30 g/l Fe, mostly in the ferric state, and 40-60 g/l free sulphuric acid. The sulphuric acid concentrations will depend upon the leaching techniques used, and the composition of the zinc calcine. In the
Alunite Crystal Chemistry
Alunite has been described both by the chemical formula [KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6] and by the chemical formula [K2SO4·Al2(SO4)3·2Al2O3·6H2O]. The latter gives an erroneous impression that water is structurally associated with the mineral. The former representation is therefore, to be preferred. It is more in conformity with the crystal structure of alunite. The structure of alunite is similar to that of crandallite which
Calculating Stockpile Capacity
Table of ContentsConical StockpilesElongated StockpilesCalculate Stockpile Live Storage Calculating Stockpile Capacity: Once the minimum storage capacities which will assure maximum mill output are known, the appropriate stockpile configuration must be determined. Stockpiles fall into two general categories: conical and elongated. Conical Stockpiles The conical stockpile is the simplest and easiest to analyze. The total stockpile capacity is given by: 3.14 (Tan
Solvent Extraction of Iron
The process to be presented makes use of a commercial mixture of highly-branched monocarboxylic acids with the trade name of “Versatic 10” (Shell). The formula may be presented as: where the total number of carbon atoms in the molecule is about 10. In short the Versatic acid will be termed RH. The organic acid RH will act as a liquid
Sulfide Oxidation
The first leaching step is the release of trace metals from the mineral phase due to sulfide oxidation. Sulfate was the ultimate reaction product in both the laboratory and the field, a result of the pH and oxidizing conditions which prevailed, and the relatively long reaction time. The rate of sulfide oxidation observed in batch reactors was a function of
Biaxial Compression Tests
Table of ContentsPurposeGeometry of the model and the unit blocksTesting set-upResults of biaxial testsDiscussion of resultsPossibility of predicting the strength in biaxial tests Purpose In the past several model studies of the behavior under load of both randomly (4) and regularly jointed rock masses have been published. The studies of regularly jointed masses involved block models composed of a large
Belt Conveyors
Table of ContentsFixed StackerRadial StackerTraveling StackerShuttle ConveyorsTripper Belt conveyors are the most commonly used means for building stockpiles. The usual types are the fixed stacker, radial stacker, traveling stacker, shuttle conveyor and tripper conveyor. Fixed Stacker The fixed stacker is an inclined belt conveyor that is normally cantilevered at the head end in order to avoid having conveyor supports in
Portland Cement Kiln Dust Reprocessing
Table of ContentsExperimentationMaterialsEquipment and ProcedureResults and DiscussionOxidative and Reduction Vaporization MechanismsReduction VaporizationAlkali Evaporation Curves For Melted Kiln DustsStrength of Portland Cement made of Sintered & Melted Kiln Dust From 10 to 12 million tons of cement kiln dust accumulate annually at domestic cement plants. This finely divided dust is emitted from cement kilns to prevent the buildup of excessive salts
Ferric Chloride Thiourea & Brine Leaching to Recover Silver – Gold form Sulfide Ore
Table of ContentsOperating Procedure LeachingFerric ChlorideThioureaBrineSilver and Gold Recovery from ThioureaByproduct Lead Recovery and Spent FeCl3 Leach Solution RecycleProcess For Recovering Of Silver Gold, Lead, & Zinc in Complex Ores Independent mine operators have difficulty marketing complex gold-silver concentrates and ores. Generally, complex sulfide concentrates and ores cannot be handled by existing smelters. Even when handling them is technically possible, smelter
Sulfation Leaching Treatment ilmenite Concentrate Titanium Slags
Table of ContentsLaboratory StudiesSmelting TestsStarting MaterialsCharge PreparationEquipmentTest ProceduresResultsSulfation Studies in a Static BedCharge PreparationSulfation TestsSeries AApparatusTest ProceduresSeries B and CApparatusTest ProceduresRemoval of Soluble ImpuritiesResults and DiscussionLeaching StudiesCharge PreparationTest ProceduresResults and DiscussionPreparation of Titanium SlagIlmenite ConcentrateEquipmentProcedure and ResultsSulfation Leaching of Titanium SlagBackgroundEquipmentPretreatment of SlagSulfation of SlagLeaching of Sulfated SlagBench ScaleLarge ScaleResults and DiscussionChlorination of Sulfation-Leached Slag The United States depends upon
How to Size & Design a Regrind Ball Mill
Regrind Ball Mill F = 210 micrometers. P = 45 micrometers. Wi = 14.0 W = 10 x 14.0/√45 – 10 x 14.0/√210 = 11.21 kwh/s. ton Efficiency Factors: EF1 does not apply. EF2 Many regrind operations are closed circuit, but assume this one is open circuit and 80 percent passing grind will be the controlling point. Refer to
Pebble Mill Design Calculations – HOW TO
Pebble Mill: Rod Mill Pebble Mill Circuit The calculation for determining grinding power for Pebble milling (secondary autogenous) can be the same as for ball milling from rod mill product size to the desired specified size, neglecting the diameter efficiency factor if less than 1.0. 5.47 x 1.102 x 1.341 x 500 = 4039 HP To this add the
Ball Mill Design Calculations – How to
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How to Produce Pure Lead from Galena Concentrates
Table of ContentsMaterials Equipment and ProceduresOxidative LeachingLead ElectrowinningRecycling of ElectrolyteSulfur ExtractionResults and DiscussionLeaching Parameters—Bench-Scale TestsOxidantsTemperatureTimeFluosilicic AcidLarge-Scale Leaching TestsElectrowinningBench Scale (1-L Cell)Large Scale (20-L Cell)ImpuritiesSulfurResidue A major cost factor in the sintering and smelting process for producing Pb is the control needed to meet existing environmental standards for Pb emissions. Another issue is the current concern over acid rain, which will
How to Recover Nickel Cobalt Scrap
Table of ContentsMaterials and EquipmentExperimental Results and DiscussionPyrometallurgical Anode PreparationMelt-OxidationMelt-Oxidation-CarburizationControlled-Potential Electrolysis to Deposit Ni-Co AlloyEffects of CrEffects of FeElectrorefining Superalloy Scrap AnodesSummary and Conclusions We are developing improved technology to increase the recycling of mixed contaminated Cr-Co-Ni-bearing scrap and waste materials. According to a study of critical metals availability approximately 125 million lb/yr of mixed contaminated superalloy and associated heat-
Ceramic Corrosion Resistance to Sulfuric Acid
Table of ContentsExperimental Equipment and ProceduresReactions Between 500° and 750° CReactions Between -75° and 200° CResults and DiscussionAcidproof MaterialsReactions Between -75° and 200° CAmmonia-Boron Halide ReactionsAmmonium Salt-Boron Halide ReactionsAmmonium Salt-Metal Borohydride ReactionsConclusions Extensive literature, published during recent years, identifies three general methods of fine-particle preparation: (1) solution techniques, (2) vapor-phase techniques, and (3) salt decomposition techniques. Solution techniques, also referred
How to Precipitate Mercury from Gold Silver Cyanide Leach
Table of ContentsMaterial Equipment and ProcedureResults and DiscussionMercury Extraction During Cyanide LeachingAddition of CaS at Other Points in the ProcessMercury Extraction in a Laboratory Ball MillMercury Precipitation Prior to Carbon AdsorptionCopper Addition to Eliminate Silver Loss during Mercury PrecipitationSummary and Conclusions The discovery of low-grade gold-silver deposits in the United States has resulted in construction of several cyanide-leach carbon-in-pulp (CIP)