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PC 19 9th Surface Based Separation 1 Froth Flotation
PC 19 9th Surface Based Separation 1 Froth Flotation
PC 19 9th Surface Based Separation 1 Froth Flotation
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Flotation
Motor Power 0.5 hp
Maximum impeller
2000
RPM
Observations and Calculations
Weight of Products
Weight of concentrate = _________ grams
Weight of tailings = _________ grams
Ash analysis of feed
Sr. Weight of Crucible Weight of Crucible with Weight of sample after Percentage of Ash
No. (gm) coal sample (gm) Combustion (gm) Contents
1
2
3
Average ash contents: ______%
Ash analysis of products
Sr.
Weight of Weight of Weight of sample Percentage Average
Fraction Name Crucible Crucible with after Combustion of Ash Ash
No.
(gm) coal sample (gm) (gm) Contents Percentage
1
2 Concentrate
3
1
2 Tailings
3
Observations and Calculations
Efficiency
Fields of applications
8
Principles of Flotation
Separation criteria
Flotation working
Basic mechanisms
Selective attachment
Entrainment in water
Entrapment within particles
Limitations of flotation
Function of froth phase
Relationship b/w grade and recovery
Flotation reagents
Collectors
Frothers
Regulators
9
Flotation Reagents
Collectors
Definition
Working principle
Basic mechanism of working
10
Flotation Reagents
Collectors
Classification
Cautions in usage
11
Flotation Reagents
Frothers
Definition
Working principle
Basic mechanism
Characteristics of a good frother
Common frothers
12
Flotation Reagents
Regulators
Definition
Types
Activators
• Definition
• Example
Depressants
• Definition
• Example
pH controllers
13
Laboratory Flotation Test
Working procedure
Important points
Agitation rate
Conditioning period
Stage additions of frother
Pulp Density
Water type to be used
Addition of reagents
Recovery of froth
Cycle tests
14
Flotation Machines
Mechanical Machines
Basic difference
Cell to cell/Open flow machines
Large capacity machines
15
Flotation Machines
Mechanical Machines
16
Flotation Machines
Pneumatic machines
Basic working principle
Disadvantages
Types
Devcra Cell
Flotation Column
17
Factors affecting performance
Design Parameters
Flotation tank size
Flotation machine design
Operating Parameters
Feed particle size
Feed percent solids
Dry feed rate
Impellor speed
Collector type and dosage
Frother type and dosage
Other reagent types and dosages
pH
Conditioning time
Process time
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