Abstract

This paper reviews important aspects of the design of mineral processing plants, emphasizing the different factors which seem to be most important today, when labour and energy represent a high proportion of total costs. Such items as autogenous and semi-autogenous grinding, two-stage classification, large flotation cells, pressure filtration, etc., are discussed. Recent examples of flotation plants are described Capital cost evaluation is briefly surveyed, as well as generally accepted procedures; relationships with flowsheeting and mill design are specially pointed out Distribution of operating costs is reported on the basis of processes and elements, and a few examples are fully detailed.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.