A Study of Flotation Column Performance for the Recovery of Fine Particles
- 1 January 1990
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Separation Science and Technology
- Vol. 25 (1-2) , 155-170
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01496399008050326
Abstract
The performance of a laboratory-scale flotation column has been experimentally investigated for the recovery of fine particles (-200 mesh). The column operation has been found to be exceptionally stable, and the solid particles (calcite) recovery to depend upon the pulp, gas, and washwater flow rates. An optimum performance can be achieved for a range of operating variables which depends upon the physical-chemical characteristics of the mineral system and also the geometrical features of the particular column in use.Keywords
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