Optimization of analytical foam flotation separations by means of the simplex algorithm

Journal Article · Sat Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1986 · Sep. Sci. Technol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/01496398608058364· OSTI ID:5109488

Caballero, M; Cela, R; Perez-Bustamante, J A

The simplex algorithm has been used to carry out a quick and easy optimization of co-flotation processes under consideration of the following parameters: pH, gas flow rate, amount of coprecipitant and collector, and induction time. The capacity of the simplex algorithm to establish the optimum point has been confirmed through factorial design experiments. The technique has been applied to the optimization of the co-flotation process of Cu(II) with sodium oleate as collector and iron hydroxide as coprecipitant. 18 references, 2 figures, 6 tables.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Cadiz, Spain
• OSTI ID: 5109488
• Journal Information: Sep. Sci. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: Sep. Sci. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 21:1; ISSN SSTED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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37 INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL, AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
ALGORITHMS
ALKALI METAL COMPOUNDS
COPPER
COPRECIPITATION
DATA
ELEMENTS
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
FLOTATION
FLOW RATE
FOAM SEPARATION
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
HYDROXIDES
INFORMATION
IRON COMPOUNDS
IRON HYDROXIDES
MATHEMATICAL LOGIC
METALS
NUMERICAL DATA
OPTIMIZATION
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PH VALUE
PRECIPITATION
SEPARATION PROCESSES
SODIUM COMPOUNDS
TIME DEPENDENCE
TRANSITION ELEMENT COMPOUNDS
TRANSITION ELEMENTS