Modelling of thickening process in mineral processing
About authors
- 1 — National Mineral Resources University (Mining University)
- 2 — National Mineral Resources University (Mining University)
- 3 — National Mineral Resources University (Mining University)
Abstract
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.
References
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- Bürger R.A. Mathematical model for batch and continuous thickening of flocculated suspensions in vessels with varying cross-section // International Journal of Mineral Processing. 2004. Vol.73. Issues 2-4. P.183-208.
- Bürger R.A. Model of continuous sedimentation of flocculated suspensions in clarifier-thickener units. SIAM // Journal on Applied Mathematics. 2005. Vol.65. Issue 2. P.882-940.
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