Mineral Processing Design

This volume is based on the proceedings of the "NATO­ Advanced study Institute on Mineral Processing Design" held in Bursa-Turkey on August 24-31, 1984. The institute was organized by Professor B. Yarar of the Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, 80401, USA, Professor G. Ozbayoghu a...

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Other Authors: Yarar, B. (Editor), Dogan, Z.M. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 1987, 1987
Edition:1st ed. 1987
Series:NATO Science Series E:, Applied Sciences
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Foreword
  • 1 — Applied Mineralogy in Ore Dressing
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Studies On Uncrushed Ores
  • 3. Studies of Crushed Mill Products
  • 4. Applied Mineralogy in Circuits Treating Volcanogenic Ores
  • 5. Examples of Beneficiation Problems Explained by Mineralogical Studies
  • 6. Equipment for Performing Mineralogical Analysis
  • 7. Methods of Mineral Identification
  • 8. Methods of Determining Mineral Compositions
  • 9. Methods of Determing Mineral Quantities
  • 10. Methods of Determining Mineral Liberation and Size Distributions
  • 11. Presentation of Data
  • References
  • 2 — Chemistry osf Sulfide Mineral Flotation
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Modulation of Collector Coating
  • 3. Electrochemical Studies
  • 4. Silver Sulfide Electrode and Its use in Controlling Flotation of an Oxidized Lead-Zinc Ore
  • References
  • 3 — Coal Flotation
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Structure and Composition of Coal, Affecting Coal Flotation
  • 3. Operational Factors Related to Coal
  • 3. Choice of Sample(s) for Metallurgical Testing
  • 4. Laboratory Testwork Programming
  • 5. Execution of the Laboratory Batch Testwork
  • 6. Cycle Tests
  • 7. Complementary Testwork for Design Purposes
  • 8. Pilot Plant Testwork
  • 9. Final Recommendations
  • References
  • 8 — Mass Balance Equilibration
  • 1. The Origin and Classification of Errors
  • 2. The Need for Systematic Approach to Data Validation
  • 3. Principles of Mass Balance Computation
  • 4. Application to a Grinding-Classification Process
  • 5. Extended Balance Equilibration
  • References
  • 9 — Concentrating Plant Design-Capital and Operating Costs
  • 1. Concentrating Plant Design
  • 2. Capital Costs
  • 3. Operating Costs
  • References
  • 10 — Simulation in Mineral Processing
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Methodology
  • 3. Experimental Example
  • 4. Conclusion
  • References
  • 11 — Slurry Pipeline Transport of Minerals and Coal
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Technical Aspects of Slurry Pipeline System Components
  • 3. Hydraulics of Slurry Flow in Pipelines
  • 4. System Component Cost Estimating Methodology
  • 5. Brief Assessment of Energy, Economic, and Environmental Aspects of Slurry Pipelines
  • 6. Conclusions
  • References
  • List of Participants
  • Author Index
  • 4. Cost of Coal Preparation Plant
  • 5. Conclusion
  • References
  • 4 — Gravity Concentration Methods
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Principles
  • 3. Mechanism of Concentration
  • 4. Unit Processes
  • 5. Testing for Gravity Concentration
  • 6. Plant Operations
  • References
  • 5 — Processing of Mineral Ores by Modern Magnetic Separation Techniques
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Particle Entrapment Devices
  • 3. The Kolm-Marston ‘High Gradient’ Magnetic Separation
  • 4. Particle Deflection Devices
  • 5. Prototype OGMS Systems
  • 6. Projected Future Developments
  • References
  • 6 — The Methodology of Froth Flotation Testwork
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Objectives and Evaluation Criteria
  • 3. Mineral Appraisal
  • 4. Types of Flotation Testwork
  • 5. Statistical Aspects of Flotation Testwork
  • 6. Model Development and Optimization
  • References
  • 7 —Mineral Processing Flowsheet Development
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Objectives of Metallurgical Testing