Application of radioisotope techniques to the mineral industry
Conference
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· Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5063494
On-line radioisotope gauges determine information on the characteristics of ore to enable improved control of processing operations. In the metalliferous mineral industry, in-stream analysis systems based on radioisotope X-ray techniques determine concentrations of valuable minerals at various stages of the concentration process. In the coal industry, on-line gauges determine ash and moisture contents, and the specific energy of coal. In-stream analysis systems developed in Australia are installed in about 30 mineral concentrators. Their use has led to the increased recovery of valuable minerals, and the time taken to recovery the cost of installation is usually several months. Australian experience in the training of mineral industry personnel shows that the most effective approach is to combine courses on nuclear techniques and control of processing operations. This is the basis of Australia's contribution to the minerals sub-project of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Industrial Project.
- Research Organization:
- CSIRO Division of Mineral Physics, Sutherland, Australia
- OSTI ID:
- 5063494
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-850514-
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 49, Suppl. 1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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