Optimization of fine ilmnite flotation performed in a cyclonic-static micro-bubble flotation column
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Tao Huo 1,2
 
 
 
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China University of Mining and Technology
 
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National Engineering Research Center of Coal Preparation and Purification, China
 
 
Publication date: 2014-01-06
 
 
Physicochem. Probl. Miner. Process. 2014;50(2):823-834
 
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A cyclonic-static micro-bubble flotation column was applied to upgrade fine ilmenite. The optimum parameters of flotation in the column were determined basing on the grade-recovery upgrading curve. A continuous pilot plant test was conducted using the optimum parameters during rougher-cleaner process. When compared with the optimized parameters of the industrial flotation machines, the cyclonic- static micro-bubble flotation column provides higher concentrate grade and recovery: 48.11% with a growth of 1.08 percentage points and 82.36% with an increment of 13.64 percentage points, respectively. Moreover, the flowsheet is simplified to two steps (rougher-cleaner) in the cyclonic-static micro-bubble flotation column from six steps (one rougher-two scavengers-three cleaners) in the flotation machines. Therefore, the cyclonic-static micro-bubble flotation column is an effective tool for fine ilmenite beneficiation.
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