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AUTOMATIC CONTROL IN THE FLOTATION CONCENTRATION PROCESS OF THE COMPLEX ORE IN MAJDANPEK COPPER MINE

Milorad Grujic, Dusan Salatic, Vladimir Grujic

First published: 2001DOI pendingView metrics

Abstract

As the complex ore quality of "Tenka" ore body in Majdanpek is similar to all mineralisations that are morphologically presented as irregular lenses and veins, it is necessary to introduce the technological process optimization applying the automatic control. The optimization conditions of the main operation parameters in grinding, flotating and dewatering are found in the research work in order to obtain the bulk concentrate with more than 53\% (Zn + Pb) and Cu less than 3.0\%. In the grinding process, some optimal parameters are determined such as: ore mass in the mill, grinding media charging mass and fineness of the grinding products and ore classification. Geometry, material and kinematic parameters of flotation cells are investigated in order to define hydrodynamics for the best technological and economic effects. The system is based on the measurement of the pH values, collector mass, useful and detrimental element analysis of the ore, concentrate and tailings. The process kinetics model is made separately for the optimal operation of filter presses of the bulk concentrate. In order to solve the operation tasks, the computer equipment is installed into the process to control and run the basic parameters.

Publication details

Title
AUTOMATIC CONTROL IN THE FLOTATION CONCENTRATION PROCESS OF THE COMPLEX ORE IN MAJDANPEK COPPER MINE
Authors
Milorad Grujic, Dusan Salatic, Vladimir Grujic
Proceedings
1st International Scientific Conference - SGEM2001
Publisher
SGEM Scientific GeoConference
Year
2001
Pages
191-200
ISSN
1314-2704
ISBN
954-918181-2
Language
en
Publication type
Conference Paper
Proceedings contents
Open official contents
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  8. 03 - 09 June, 2001

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