Makinë flotacion
A flotation machine is a key piece of equipment used in mineral processing to separate valuable minerals from gangue (waste material) based on differences in their surface properties. It works by introducing air bubbles into a slurry of finely ground ore, ujë, and chemicals (reagents). Hydrophobic (water-repelling) mineral particles attach to the bubbles and rise to the surface, forming a froth that is skimmed off, while hydrophilic (water-attracting) particles remain in the slurry.
Key Components of a Flotation Machine:
1. Cell/Tank: Contains the slurry mixture.
2. Impeller & Rotor: Agitates the slurry to disperse air and maintain particle suspension.
3. Air Supply System: Introduces air bubbles into the slurry.
4. Froth Launder: Collects and removes the mineral-laden froth.
5. Discharge Mechanism: Removes tailings (waste material).
Types of Flotation Machines:
1. Mechanical Flotation Cells
- Use rotating impellers to generate bubbles (p.sh., Denver, Wemco, Outokumpu cells).
- Common in traditional flotation circuits.
2. Column Flotation Cells
- Tall, cylindrical vessels with no mechanical agitation.
- Bubbles are introduced via spargers; used for cleaner stages.
3. Jameson Cell
- High-intensity froth flotation with a downcomer for rapid bubble-particle contact.
4. Pneumatic Flotation Machines
- Rely on external air injection (p.sh., Dissolved Air Flotation).
Aplikacionet:
- Widely used in mining for sulfide ores (bakri, plumbi, zinku), qymyr, phosphates, dhe minerale industriale.
- Also applied in wastewater treatment and paper recycling.
Avantazhet:
- Efficient separation of fine particles.
- Adjustable for different ore types via reagent selection.
- High recovery rates for valuable minerals.
Sfidat:
- High energy consumption.
- Requires precise control of pH, reagents, and airflow.
- Sensitive to feed particle size and pulp density.
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