Principles and Technologies of Flotation Machines (Springer Tracts in Mechanical Engineering)

Preface
Contents
1 Introduction
	1.1 Brief Introduction of the Evolution History of Flotation Machine
		1.1.1 Flotation in Ancient Times
		1.1.2 Flotation in Ancient Times
	1.2 Development Trend of Flotation Equipment
		1.2.1 Classification of Flotation Machines
	References
2 Basic Study of Flotation Dynamics
	2.1 Collision Between Mineral Particles and Bubbles
		2.1.1 Collision Process Mechanism of Coarse Minerals
		2.1.2 Collision Process Mechanism of Fine Minerals
	2.2 Adhesion Between Mineral Particles and Bubbles
		2.2.1 Adhesion of Coarse Minerals
		2.2.2 Adhesion of Fine Minerals
	2.3 Detachment of Mineral Particles and Bubbles
	2.4 Influence of Size on Flotation
		2.4.1 Influence of Coarse Particles on Flotation
		2.4.2 Influence of Fine Particles on Flotation
	2.5 Dynamic Zoning of Flotation Machine
		2.5.1 Agitating and Mixing Zone
		2.5.2 Transport Zone
		2.5.3 Separation Zone
		2.5.4 Froth Zone
	References
3 Dynamic Characteristics and Evaluation of Flotation Machines
	3.1 Characteristic Parameters and Evaluation of Flotation Machines
		3.1.1 Aeration (Suction) Rate
		3.1.2 Dispersion Degree of Air
		3.1.3 Diameter and Distribution of Bubbles
		3.1.4 Bubble Surface Area Flux
		3.1.5 Gas Holdup
		3.1.6 Bubble-Loading Rate
		3.1.7 Pulp Resident Time Distribution
		3.1.8 Short Circuit
		3.1.9 Volume Utilization Coefficient
		3.1.10 Pulp Suspension
		3.1.11 Critical Speed of Impeller
		3.1.12 Spindle Power Consumption
	3.2 Performance Evaluation of Flotation Machines
	References
4 Research on Fluid Dynamics Test of Flotation Machines
	4.1 Flow State Test of Flotation Machines
		4.1.1 LDV Testing Technology
		4.1.2 PIV Testing Technology
	4.2 Pulp Flow Test Technology
		4.2.1 Residence Time Distribution Test
		4.2.2 Circulation Volume and Flow Velocity Test
		4.2.3 Suspension Capacity Test
	4.3 Bubbles and Particles Testing Technology
	4.4 PEPT Technology
	4.5 Spindle Force Test
	References
5 CFD Simulation Research on Fluid Dynamics of Flotation Machines
	5.1 Summary of CFD Simulation Research of Flotation Machines
		5.1.1 Significance of CFD Simulation of Flotation Equipment
		5.1.2 Research Objective of CFD Simulation of Flotation Machines
		5.1.3 Problems Existing in CFD Simulation of Flotation Machines
		5.1.4 Prospect on CFD Simulation of Flotation Machines
	5.2 CFD Simulation Research of Flotation Machines
		5.2.1 CFD Mathematical Model of Flotation Machines
		5.2.2 CFD Simulation Research of Flotation Machines Under the Single-Phase Condition
		5.2.3 Flow Field of the Flotation Machine Under the Two-Phase System
		5.2.4 Flow Field of the Flotation Machine Under the Two-Phase System
		5.2.5 Optimization of Flotation Machines Based on CFD Simulation
	References
6 Flotation Machine Upsizing Method and Technology
	6.1 Flotation Machine Upsizing Process
	6.2 Flotation Machine Upsizing Technology
		6.2.1 TankCell Flotation Machine
		6.2.2 Wemco Flotation Machine
	6.3 BGRIMM Flotation Machine Upsizing Technology
		6.3.1 Difficulties of Flotation Machine Upsizing Technology
		6.3.2 BGRIMM Flotation Machine Upsizing Technology
		6.3.3 Key Structure Design of BGRIMM Large Flotation Machine
		6.3.4 Rapid BGRIMM Flotation Machine Upsizing Driven by CFD Technology
	References
7 BGRIMM Mechanical Agitation Flotation Machine
	7.1 SF, BF and GF Mechanical Agitation Flotation Machines
		7.1.1 SF Flotation Machine
		7.1.2 BF Flotation Machine
		7.1.3 GF Flotation Machine
	7.2 JJF Mechanical Agitation Flotation Machine
		7.2.1 Working Principle and Key Structures
		7.2.2 Analysis of Dynamic Performance of the JJF Flotation Machine
	References
8 BGRIMM Pneumatic Mechanical Agitation Flotation Machine
	8.1 KYF Pneumatic Mechanical Agitation Flotation Machine
		8.1.1 Working Principle and Key Structures of KYF Flotation Machine
		8.1.2 Fluid Dynamics Research in KYF Flotation Machines
		8.1.3 Performance and Application of the KYF Flotation Machines
	8.2 XCF Automatic Suction Pneumatic Mechanical Agitation Flotation Machine
		8.2.1 Working Principle and Key Structures of XCF Flotation Machine
		8.2.2 Fluid Dynamics Research in XCF Flotation Machines
		8.2.3 Performance and Application of the XCF Flotation Machines
	References
9 BGRIMM Wide-Size-Fraction Flotation Machine
	9.1 Technology of Wide-Size-Fraction Flotation Machine
		9.1.1 Design Principle of Wide-Size-Fraction Flotation Machine
		9.1.2 Working Principle and Structure of Wide-Size-Fraction Flotation Machine
	9.2 CLF Air-Forced Wide-Size-Fraction Flotation Machine
		9.2.1 Working Principle and Key Structures
		9.2.2 Performance of CLF-8 Flotation Machine
		9.2.3 Performance of CLF-40 Flotation Machine
	9.3 CGF Automatic Suction Wide-Size-Fraction Flotation Machine
		9.3.1 Key Structure and Working Principle
		9.3.2 Dynamic Performance of CGF Flotation Machine
	References
10 Process Control System of Flotation Machines
	10.1 Development and Current Situation of Flotation Machine Control System
		10.1.1 Early Development of Flotation Machine Process Control Technology at Home and Abroad
		10.1.2 Process Control Situation of Flotation Machines at Home and Abroad
	10.2 Pulp Level Control of Flotation Machines
		10.2.1 Level Detection Device
		10.2.2 Actuators
		10.2.3 Pulp Level Control Strategies
		10.2.4 Industrial Application of the Level Control System of BFLC Flotation Machine
	10.3 Aeration Rate Control of Flotation Machines
		10.3.1 Aeration Rate Detection Device and Control Device
		10.3.2 Automatic Control Strategy for Aeration Rate
		10.3.3 Industrial Application of the Aeration Rate Control System of BFLC Flotation Machine
	10.4 Froth Image Analysis of Flotation Machines
		10.4.1 Flotation Froth Image Equipment and Implementation Method
		10.4.2 Static and Dynamic Characteristic Detection Technology of Flotation Froth
		10.4.3 Application of Froth Image Analysis in the Flotation Process Control System
	10.5 Process Control Problems and Development Trend of Flotation Machines
		10.5.1 Process Control Problems of Flotation Machines
		10.5.2 Development Trend
	References
11 Model Selection and Design of Flotation Machines
	11.1 Technical Characteristics of Flotation Machines
	11.2 Preliminary Determination of Flotation Machine Type and Specification
	11.3 Selection for the Specification of Flotation Machines
		11.3.1 Calculation of Flotation Pulp Volume
		11.3.2 Determination of Flotation Time of Operations
		11.3.3 Calculation and Determination of Tank Quantity of Flotation Machines
		11.3.4 Calculation Example
	11.4 Configuration of Flotation Machines
		11.4.1 Horizontal Configuration
		11.4.2 Stepwise Configuration
		11.4.3 Selection of Two Configuration Methods
		11.4.4 Selection Cases of Configuration Methods
	11.5 Selection of Supporting Equipment
		11.5.1 Flotation Process Control System
		11.5.2 Supporting Equipment for Process
	11.6 Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation of Flotation Machine Section
		11.6.1 Process of Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation
		11.6.2 Factor Sets and Factors
		11.6.3 Determination of Weight Coefficient
		11.6.4 Fuzzy Conclusion Set
	11.7 Model Selection of Flotation Machines of CBR
		11.7.1 Design and Selection of CBR
		11.7.2 Example Expression and Example Retrieval
	11.8 Model Selection of Flotation Machines Based on JK Technology
		11.8.1 Flotation Process Simulation Software of JKSimFloat
		11.8.2 Flotation Process Simulation Software of HSC Sim
		11.8.3 Flotation Process Simulation Software of USIM PAC
	References
12 Application Examples of Flotation Machines
	12.1 Applications of Flotation Machines for Non-Ferrous Metal Ores
		12.1.1 Application of Flotation Machines for Bauxite
		12.1.2 Application of Flotation Machines for Copper Mine
		12.1.3 Application of Flotation Machines for Lead–zinc Ore
		12.1.4 Application of Flotation Machines for Nickel Ore
		12.1.5 Application of Flotation Machines for Molybdenum Ore
	12.2 Applications of Flotation Machines for Ferrous Metal Ores
		12.2.1 Application of Flotation Machines in JISCO’s Concentrator
		12.2.2 Application of Flotation Machines in the Concentrator of Daye Iron Mine
		12.2.3 Application of Flotation Machines in Baotou Iron and Steel Company’s Concentrator
		12.2.4 Application of Flotation Machines in Jianshan Iron Ore Mine of Taiyuan Iron & Steel (Group) Co., Ltd.
		12.2.5 Application of Flotation Machines in Anshan Iron and Steel Group Corporation
		12.2.6 Application of Flotation Machines in Shougang Peru S.A.A
	12.3 Application of Flotation Machines in the Separation of Rare and Precious Metal Ores
		12.3.1 Application of Flotation Machines for Gold Ore Separation
		12.3.2 Application of Flotation Machines in Lithium Ore Separation
	12.4 Applications of Flotation Machines for Non-Metal Ores
		12.4.1 Application of Flotation Machines for Potassic Salt Ore
		12.4.2 Application of Flotation Machines in Phosphorite Separation
		12.4.3 Application of Flotation Machines in the 4.5 Million t/a Project of Kunyang Phosphate Mine
		12.4.4 Application of Flotation Machines in Silica Sand Separation
		12.4.5 Application of Flotation Machines in Fluorite Separation
		12.4.6 Application of Flotation Machines in Graphite Separation
	12.5 Application of Flotation Machines in Reconcentration of Tailings
		12.5.1 Application of Flotation Machines in Tailings Concentrator of Dexing Copper Mine
		12.5.2 Application of Flotation Machines at Sizhou Concentrator of Dexing Copper Mine
		12.5.3 Application of Flotation Machines in Chengde Shuangluan Jianlong Mining Co., Ltd
	12.6 Application of Flotation Machines in Copper Smelting Slag
		12.6.1 Application of Flotation Machines at Guixi Smelter of Jiangxi Copper Corporation Limited
		12.6.2 Application of Flotation Machines in PASAR
	References