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Proceeding Paper

Developing a Relationship between Ore Feed Grade and Flotation Performance †

by
Mahlogonolo Nkadimeng
,
Malibongwe S. Manono
* and
Kirsten C. Corin
Centre for Minerals Research, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
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Presented at the 2nd International Electronic Conference on Processes: Process Engineering—Current State and Future Trends (ECP 2023), 17–31 May 2023; Available online: https://ecp2023.sciforum.net/.
Eng. Proc. 2023, 37(1), 101; https://doi.org/10.3390/ECP2023-14651
Published: 17 May 2023
(This article belongs to the Proceedings of The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Processes: Process Engineering—Current State and Future Trends)
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Abstract

Despite topical research, the study of flotation systems remains complex, multifaceted and water-intensive. Numerous physical and chemical factors are involved in the recovery of valuable minerals by flotation. While the chemistry of a system can be manipulated to improve the performance, the system is limited by the mineralogy of the incoming ore and the quality of the process water, which in most cases is not controlled. Recycling of onsite process water has become the norm for many operations; this recycling changes the water quality over time and may compromise the flotation process. This study seeks to understand the impact of ore feed grade on froth stability, entrainment, and flotation performance under varying water quality. The overarching aim is the development of a relationship through which the flotation performance may be predicted if the ore feed grade and water quality are known.
Keywords: froth flotation; froth stability; ionic strength; water recycling; flotation performance froth flotation; froth stability; ionic strength; water recycling; flotation performance

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Nkadimeng, M.; Manono, M.S.; Corin, K.C. Developing a Relationship between Ore Feed Grade and Flotation Performance. Eng. Proc. 2023, 37, 101. https://doi.org/10.3390/ECP2023-14651

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Nkadimeng M, Manono MS, Corin KC. Developing a Relationship between Ore Feed Grade and Flotation Performance. Engineering Proceedings. 2023; 37(1):101. https://doi.org/10.3390/ECP2023-14651

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Nkadimeng, Mahlogonolo, Malibongwe S. Manono, and Kirsten C. Corin. 2023. "Developing a Relationship between Ore Feed Grade and Flotation Performance" Engineering Proceedings 37, no. 1: 101. https://doi.org/10.3390/ECP2023-14651

APA Style

Nkadimeng, M., Manono, M. S., & Corin, K. C. (2023). Developing a Relationship between Ore Feed Grade and Flotation Performance. Engineering Proceedings, 37(1), 101. https://doi.org/10.3390/ECP2023-14651

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