Classification techniques and parameter optimization of Cyclone Continuous Centrifugal Separator for hematite ore

Abstract

The Cyclonic Continuous Centrifugal Separator (CCCS) is a new type of separation equipment developed based on cyclonic continuous centrifugal separation technology and combined with the separation principle of the fluidized bed. Taking hematite as the research object, the main parameters and conditions of t he best hematite classification were determined through the classification test by using CCCS. Based on the classification test, the significance order of each process parameter and their interaction with hematite classification efficiency of the underflow products was analyzed with the Response Surface Methodology, the optimal process parameter of hematite classification was obtained and a multiple regression equation was established. The optimized process conditions were as follows, feeding pressure 55.48 kPa, backwash pressure 9.79 kPa, and underflow pressure 31.94 kPa. Under these conditions, the average hematite ore classification efficiency of coarse fraction (-2~+0.15mm), medium fraction (-0.15~+0.074mm) and fine fraction (-0.074mm) were 85.08%, 65.10% and 51.41%, respectively, and the relative errors with the predicted values were 1.6%, 4.0% and 2.5%, respectively. The results showed that the analytical model has good predictive performance. This research provides a certain prospect for the application of Cyclonic Continuous Centrifugal Separation to hematite ore classification. it provides a reference for the application of the Response Surface Methodology in the classification of hematite by Cyclonic Continuous Centrifugal Separation.