In-plant testing of microbubble column flotation
Abstract
Testing of micro-bubble column flotation continued. Work during this time frame was concentrated on completion of the automated control and data acquisition system and the factorial test plan for evaluating the performance of the 8-foot column (Tasks 2.5 and 3.3). Preliminary results obtained from the factorial test program indicate that higher frother addition and aeration rates result in a higher separation efficiency. Furthermore, an increase in collector dosage results in higher column yields under most conditions. The Allen-Bradley PLC has been installed and program development completed for control of the 8-foot column. A completely automated start-up and shut-down sequence has been developed. This sequence can be initiated by the operator from a plant floor industrial interface. Instrumentation of the 30-inch column has also been completed. Testing of this instrumentation is currently underway. 11 figs., 5 tabs.
- Authors:
- Publication Date:
- Research Org.:
- Virginia Center for Coal and Minerals Processing, Blacksburg, VA (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- OSTI Identifier:
- 5509406
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/PC/89909-T5
ON: DE91016584
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC22-89PC89909
- Resource Type:
- Technical Report
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 01 COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT; COAL; FLOTATION; EQUIPMENT; PERFORMANCE TESTING; ADDITIVES; AERATION; BUBBLES; DATA ACQUISITION; EFFICIENCY; PROGRESS REPORT; CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS; DOCUMENT TYPES; ENERGY SOURCES; FOSSIL FUELS; FUELS; MATERIALS; SEPARATION PROCESSES; TESTING; 010300* - Coal, Lignite, & Peat- Preparation- (1987-)
Citation Formats
Luttrell, G H, Mankosa, M J, Adel, G T, and Yoon, R H. In-plant testing of microbubble column flotation. United States: N. p., 1991.
Web.
Luttrell, G H, Mankosa, M J, Adel, G T, & Yoon, R H. In-plant testing of microbubble column flotation. United States.
Luttrell, G H, Mankosa, M J, Adel, G T, and Yoon, R H. 1991.
"In-plant testing of microbubble column flotation". United States.
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title = {In-plant testing of microbubble column flotation},
author = {Luttrell, G H and Mankosa, M J and Adel, G T and Yoon, R H},
abstractNote = {Testing of micro-bubble column flotation continued. Work during this time frame was concentrated on completion of the automated control and data acquisition system and the factorial test plan for evaluating the performance of the 8-foot column (Tasks 2.5 and 3.3). Preliminary results obtained from the factorial test program indicate that higher frother addition and aeration rates result in a higher separation efficiency. Furthermore, an increase in collector dosage results in higher column yields under most conditions. The Allen-Bradley PLC has been installed and program development completed for control of the 8-foot column. A completely automated start-up and shut-down sequence has been developed. This sequence can be initiated by the operator from a plant floor industrial interface. Instrumentation of the 30-inch column has also been completed. Testing of this instrumentation is currently underway. 11 figs., 5 tabs.},
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year = {Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1991},
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