Modelling of thickening process in mineral processing

K. A. Zatulovskii; I. N. Beloglazov; A. Yu. Firsov

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Modelling of thickening process in mineral processing

Authors:

K. A. Zatulovskii¹

I. N. Beloglazov²

A. Yu. Firsov³

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1 — National Mineral Resources University (Mining University)
2 — National Mineral Resources University (Mining University)
3 — National Mineral Resources University (Mining University)

Date submitted:

2012-09-10

Date accepted:

2012-11-09

Date published:

2013-03-01

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.

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Modelling of thickening process in mineral processing

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