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K. A. Zatulovskii
K. A. Zatulovskii
National Mineral Resources University (Mining University)
National Mineral Resources University (Mining University)

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  • Date submitted
    2012-09-10
  • Date accepted
    2012-11-09
  • Date published
    2013-03-01

Modelling of thickening process in mineral processing

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The present paper is devoted to the research of a spatially one-dimensional model of flocculated suspensions in the clarifier–thickener. This model unites a theory of sedimentation– consolidation processes of flocculated suspensions, which leads to a strongly degenerate diffusion equation, with the discontinuous flux. The development of steady-state concentration pro- files in a continuously operated clarifier-thickener is described. Numerical examples for construction of steady-state profiles and their applications for comparisons different modes of operation, to the control of sediment height are presented.

How to cite: Zatulovskii K.A., Beloglazov I.N., Firsov A.Y. Modelling of thickening process in mineral processing // Journal of Mining Institute. 2013. Vol. 202. p. 181.