Mineral Processing Design and Operations, 2E

Mineral Processing Design and Operations: An Introduction 2nd edition Table of Contents Preface Symbols and Units Chapter 1: Mineral Sampling 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Statistical Terminology 1.3 Mineral Particles Differing in Size - Gy's Method 1.4 Mineral Particles of Different Density 1.5 Incremental Sampling 1.6 Continuous Sampling of Streams 1.7 Sampling Ores of Precious Metals 1.8 Sampling Nomographs 1.9 Problems References Chapter 2: Particle Size Estimation and Distributions 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Methods of Size Estimation 2.3 Particle Size Distribution 2.4 Combining Size Distributions 2.5 Problems References Chapter 3: Size Reduction and Energy Requirement 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Design of Size Reduction Processes 3.3 Energy for Size Reduction - Work Index 3.4 Estimation of Work Index for Crushers and Grinding Mills 3.5 Factors Affecting the Work Index 3.6 Approximation Methods for Work Index 3.7 Work Index and Abrasion 3.8 Problems References Chapter 4: Jaw Crusher 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Design of Jaw Crushers 4.3 Jaw Crusher Operation 4.4 Jaw Crusher Capacity Estimation 4.5 Critical Operating Speed 4.6 Power Consumption Estimation 4.7 Problems References Chapter 5: Gyratory and Cone Crusher 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Design of Gyratory Crushers 5.3 Gyratory Crusher Circuit Design 5.4 Gyratory Crusher Operation 5.5 Capacity of Gyratory and Cone Crushers 5.6 Power Consumption of Gyratory and Cone Crushers 5.7 Problems References Chapter 6: Roll Crushers 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Design of Roll Crushers 6.3 Operation of Roll Crushers 6.4 Capacity of Roll Crushers 6.5 Power Consumption of Roll Crushers 6.6 High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) 6.7 Operation of HPGR 6.8 Capacity of HPGR 6.9 Power Consumption of HPGR 6.10 Problems Chapter 7: Tubular Ball Mills 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Design of Tubular Mills 7.3 Operation of Tubular Ball Mills 7.4 Estimation of Mill Capacity 7.5 Mill Power Draw-Mechanical Methods 7.6 Problems References Chapter 8: Tubular Rod Mills 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Design of Rod Mills 8.3 Operation of Rod Mills 8.4 Rod Mill Capacity 8.5 Rod Mill Power Draft 8.6 Rod Mill Drive 8.7 Problems References Chapter 9: Autogenous and Semi-Autogenous Mills 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Design of AG/SAG Mills 9.3 Operation of AG/SAG Mills 9.4 AG/SAG Mill Power 9.5 Choice of Options between AG and SAG Mills 9.6 Problems References Chapter 10: Stirred Mills - Ultrafine Grinding 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Vertical Mills 10.3 Horizontal Disc Mill - IsaMill 10.4 Design Testwork 10.5 Problems References Chapter 11: Mathematical Modelling of Comminution Processes 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Basis for Modelling Comminution Systems 11.3 Mathematical Models of Comminution Processes 11.4 Modelling Crushing and Grinding Systems 11.5 Problems References Chapter 12: Screening 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Basic Design Features of Screens 12.3 Operation of Straight Screens 12.4 Capacity and Screen Selection of Straight Screens 12.5 Operation of Curved Screens 12.6 Modelling of the Screening Process 12.7 Screening and Crushing Circuits 12.8 Problems References Chapter 13: Classification 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Design Features of Mechanical Classifiers 13.3 Designing the Pool Area of Mechanical Classifiers 13.4 Design Features of Centrifugal Classifiers 13.5 Operation of Mechanical Classifiers 13.6 Capacity of Mechanical Classifiers 13.7 Operation of Centrifugal Classifiers 13.8 Hydrocyclone Models 13.9 Hydrocyclone Capacity 13.10 Hydrocyclone Circuits 13.11 Problems References Chapter 14: Solid - Liquid Separation - Thickening 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Design Features of Thickeners 14.3 Thickener Design-Batch Process 14.4 Thickener Design-Continuous Thickeners 14.5 Operation of Thickeners 14.6 Thickeners in Circuits 14.7 Problems References Chapter 15: Solid Liquid Separation - Filtration 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Design Features of Filters 15.3 Operation of Filters 15.4 Capacity of Continuous Vacuum Filters 15.5 Washing of Deposited Cake 15.6 Drying of Deposited Cake 15.7 Optimum Thickness of Cake 15.8 Filtering Media 15.9 Filtering Aids 15.10 Filtration in Mineral Processing Circuits 15.11 Problems References Chapter 16: Gravity Separation 16.1 Introduction 16.2 Particle Settling Rates 16.3 Gravity Separation Operations 16.4 Jigs 16.5 Differential Motion Table Separators 6.6 Flowing Film Concentrators 16.7 Dense (or Heavy) Media Separation 16.8 Gravity Separation Performance 16.9 Problems References Chapter 17: Magnetic and Electrostatic Separation 17.1 Introduction 17.2 Atomic Theory of Magnetism 17.3 Types of Magnetism in Minerals 17.4 Magnetic Properties of Some Selected Commercial Minerals 17.5 Industrial Roll Design and Methods of Magnetic Separation of Minerals 17.6 Electrical Conductivity of Minerals 17.7 Electrostatic Forces and Mineral Separation 17.8 Practical Separation Units Chapter 18: Flotation 18.1 Introduction 18.2 Flotation Reagents 18.3 Flotation Equipment 18.4 Flotation Circuits 18.5 Flotation Kinetics 18.6 Factors Affecting the Rate of Flotation 18.7 Application of Kinetic Equations 18.8 Other Flotation Models 18.9 Problems References Chapter 19: Metallurgical Process Assessment 19.1 Introduction 19.2 Analyses of Constituents 19.3 Definition of Terms 19.4 Material Balance 19.5 Circulating Load 19.6 Problems References Chapter 20: Process Control 20.1 Introduction 20.2 Controller Modes 20.3 Signals and Responses 20.4 Input and Output Signals of Controllers 20.5 Integration of Processes and Block Diagrams 20.6 Setting and Tuning Controls 20.7 Complex Advanced Controllers 20.8 Dead Time Compensation 20.9 Instrumentation and Hardware 20.10 Controls of Selected Mineral-Processing Circuits 20.11 Advances in Process Control Systems 801 20.12 Expert Systems 20.13 Mechanics of Digital Process Control Systems