Effect of pulp rheology on flotation of nickel sulphide ore with fibrous gangue particles

Abstract

Tests are carried out with suspensions of fibrous chrysotile particles and nickel sulphide ore containing chrysotile as a gangue. They corroborate published results, and indicate a very strong effect of particle shape on slurry rheology. Such suspensions exhibit time dependent properties. The flotation tests revealed that the viscosity of this system strongly affects flotation performance. At a solids concentration of 15–20% (w/w), the concentrate yield increases and the concentrate grade dramatically declines. This deterioration is observed when the Casson yield stress exceeds 1·5–2 Pa. The tests imply that the rheological properties of the investigated system are mainly determined by fibrous components. However, because of the presence of anisotropic mineral particles, the effect of particle–particle interactions cannot be separated from the effect of particle shape in this system.

On effectue des essais avec des suspensions de particules fibreuses de serpentine et de minerai de sulfure de nickel contenant de la serpentine comme gangue. Ces essais confirment les résultats publiés et indiquent un effet très prononcé de la forme des particules sur la rhéologie de la boue. De telles suspensions exhibent des propriétés dépendantes du temps. Les essais de flottation ont révélé que la viscosité de ce système affecte grandement le rendement de la flottation. À une concentration en solides de 15 à 20% (poids/poids), la production de concentré augmente et la qualité du concentré décline dramatiquement. Cette détérioration est observée lorsque la contrainte de Casson excède 1·5 à 2 Pa. Les essais impliquent que les propriétés rhéologiques du système étudié sont déterminées principalement par les composantes fibreuses. Cependant, à cause de la présence de particules minérales anisotropes, on ne peut pas séparer l’effet des interactions particule-particule de l’effet de la forme des particules dans ce système.     

Integrated approach for prediction of stability limits for machining with large volumes of material removal

High-speed machining of thin-walled structures is widely used in the aeronautical industry. Higher spindle speed and machining feed rate, combined with a greater depth of cut, increases the removal rate and with it, productivity. The combination of higher spindle speed and depth of cut makes instabilities (chatter) a far more significant concern. Chatter causes reduced surface quality and accelerated tool wear. Since chatter is so prevalent, traditional cutting parameters and processes are frequently rendered ineffective and inaccurate. For the machine tool to reach its full utility, the chatter vibrations must be identified and avoided. In order to avoid chatter and implement optimum cutting parameters, the machine tool including all components and the work piece must be dynamically mapped to identify vibration characteristics. The aim of the presented work is to develop a model for the prediction of stability limits as a function of process parameters. The model consists of experimentally measured vibration properties of the spindle-tool, and finite element calculations of the work piece in (three) different stages of the process. Commercial software packages used for integration into the model prove to accomplish demands for functionality and performance. A reference geometry that is typical for an aircraft detail is used for evaluation of the prediction methodology. In order to validate the model, the stability limits predicted by the use of numerical simulation are compared with the results based on the experimental work.     

Role of phase transformation in chip segmentation during high speed machining of dual phase titanium alloys

Chip segmentation during machining of titanium alloys is primarily due to adiabatic shear localization associated with thermally driven α–β phase transformation at extremely high speeds. Current constitutive material models used in simulating the machining process ignore the role of phase transformation in shear localization and its influence on the material associated dynamic response. This research presents a new phase approach to chip segmentation that includes a recently developed constitutive material model based on the self-consistent method (SCM) that accounts for material composition, as well as α–β phase transformation, during machining. This SCM-based model is implemented in the finite element framework to validate and predict the effects of starting material property, cutting speeds, uncut chip thicknesses, rake angles, tool radius, and friction coefficients on the strains, temperatures and β volume fractions in chip segmentation. It confirms that cutting speed and uncut chip thickness have great impact, rake angle has less effect, tool radius and friction coefficient have the least effects on chip segmentation. However, tool geometry as well as machining parameters have great influence on the machined surface in terms of temperature magnitude, affected depth and the associated α–β phase transformation.     

Visualisierung der Partikelbewegung in einem Abweiseradsichter

In spite of its great importance for the dry classification of fine powders, the processes in deflector wheel classifiers are to a large extent unknown. Therefore, in the present work a commercial available classifier was modified to gain an optical access to the deflector wheel. For the first time, the obtained photographs enable an observation of the gas flow and the particle motion between the blades of the deflector wheel. Especially the importance of particle‐particle‐ and particle‐blade‐collisions could be shown.     

振动旋转圆盘选矿机回收细泥锡石的试验研究

广西某选矿厂采用脱硫浮选—旋流器脱泥—锡石浮选—摇床重选工艺回收细粒级锡石,生产中存在旋流器脱泥效果差,锡石浮选药剂消耗高、锡回收率低的问题。采用振动旋转圆盘选矿机粗选替代旋流器—锡石浮选流程进行试验研究,可获得精矿锡品位6.61%、锡回收率83.23%的选别技术指标。     

Upgrading Computational Design

Shajay Bhooshan heads up the computation and design ZHACODE group at Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) and is a course master at the Architectural Association Design Research Laboratory (AADRL). Here he argues that Parametricism 2.0 has a vital role to play in the progressing of computational design. Assimilating the exploratory developments of the last 15 years, he asserts how the next phase of Parametricism will enable a further consolidation and evolution of digital practices.     

基于ARM+FPGA的多路广播音频处理系统

如今,越来越多的ARM＋FPGA联合系统,被用来作为数字信号处理的硬件方案。但在这种系统应用的时候,实现ARM和FPGA这两种不同速率的硬件之间的高速通信,一直是重难点技术。为了解决这一问题,可以用到一种被称之为DMA(Direct Memory Access)的传输技术[1]。这一技术不需要依赖于CPU的大量中断负载,就能实现异步数据的高速率传输。利用这一技术,在基于ARM＋FPGA联合系统的基础上,可以实现具有多路广播音频实时采集和处理功能的硬件设备。     

山区高速铁路隧道内电气化过轨研究

接触网专业在山区高速铁路隧道内分区所、AT所设置的情况下需要设置大量的过轨管。本文结合云桂铁路隧道内分区所、AT所的设置方案．探讨隧道接触网过轨管的布置。     

The effects of fine WC contents and temperature on the microstructure and mechanical properties of inhomogeneous WC-(fine WC-Co) cemented carbides

Inhomogeneous WC-(fine WC-Co) cemented carbides with improved hardness and toughness were successfully prepared through the addition of fine WC using planetary ball milling combined with sinter isostatic hot pressing (SHIP) technology. The inhomogeneous microstructure of the alloys consisted of coarsened WC grains and WC-Co consisting of fine WC dispersoids and Co binder phase. The increase of temperature and the addition of fine WC enhanced the sintering process. The morphologies of the coarsened WC and of the fine WC consisted of triangular and near-hexangular prisms, respectively. Due to crack path deflection and crack bridging, the prism-like coarsened WC crystals efficiently hindered cracks propagation. Intergranular fracture became predominant when adding fine WC. However, the excessively coarsened WC and some pores in alloys with 20 wt% fine WC could decrease the mechanical properties. The inhomogeneous WC-(fine WC-Co) cemented carbides with 10 wt% fine WC, sintered at 1430 °C for 40 min, could provide a combination of superior hardness and toughness.     

同轴增速高速离心泵设计

同轴增速高速离心泵具有扬程高、结构紧凑、可靠性好的特点。高速离心泵由三部分组成:电机、增速箱和泵。通过水力设计,获得了泵的主要部件叶轮的主要尺寸;根据实际要求进行了三相异步电机选型,并进行增速系统的设计,获得了增速系统各级传动比。应用参数设计方法对高速离心泵进行设计,对优化生产工艺具有一定的意义。