Effect of microwave radiation on processing characteristics of sulphide minerals in inert atmosphere

The influence of microwave radiation on sulphide minerals in inert atmosphere has been investigated with respect to their processing characteristics such as magnetic susceptibility and floatability. Pure sulphide mineral samples were prepared in different size fractions. Microflotation tests were performed and magnetic susceptibilities of samples were measured after treating with microwave energy in inert atmosphere at three power levels for six time intervals. Possible modifications on the mineral surfaces due to microwave energy and exposure time were evaluated by XRD and optical microscopy. The results showed that selective separation of sulphide minerals in terms of floatability and magnetic separation could be possible.     

Using a permanent magnetic field to manipulate the separation effect of a dense medium cyclone

To manipulate the separation density of a dense medium cyclone (DMC), different arrangements of permanent magnets were attached on the outside of the cyclone. Separation tests were performed and the results showed that, with the increasing magnetic field intensity, the products densities decreased with magnetite only, and the separation density first increased and later decreased. The simulation analysis indicated that the presence of a magnetic field in the lower conical section of the cyclone can decrease the separation density, because of the downwards movement of the magnetic medium. This paper proposed a new magnetic manipulation method for separation density and also will be an innovative way to increase the capacity of the equipment.     

Enhanced separation and extraction of cadmium and lead by a novel magnetite-immobilized-gelatin nano-sorbent

A novel magnetic nano-sorbent was synthesized by Schiff’s base formation via covalent bonding of gelatin to the surface of nano-magnetite-immobilized-3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane (Nano-Fe₃O₄-Si-N=Gelatin). The structure was confirmed by the FT-IR, TGA, and SEM. The maximum capacity of Cd(II) and Pb(II) were identified as 440 and 400 µmol g^?1, respectively. The separation characteristics were evaluated in presence of various controlling factors. The sorption processes of Cd(II) and Pb(II) were found to follow the postulates of Langmuir, Brunauer-Emmer-Teller, and Dubinin Radushkevich isotherm models. The potential applications of Nano-Fe₃O₄-Si-N=Gelatin in water treatment of Cd(II) and Pb(II) were successfully accomplished using a micro-column technique.     

Beneficiation routes for upgrading iron ore tailings with a teetered bed separator

The aim of this study was to investigate the possibility of producing sinter/pellet grade concentrate from iron ore tails. Two different wet flow sheets were considered. The first consists of a teetered bed separator (TBS) followed by a gravity concentration resulting in a product quality with 65.54% Fe, 4.96% SiO₂ and 1.50% Al₂O₃ content ensuring 68.52% iron recovery. In the second option, the iron ore tail is treated in a similar approach, but the gravity concentration replaced by magnetic separation results in a product quality with 65.34% Fe, 3.70% SiO₂ and 1.00% Al₂O₃ with 70.91% of iron recovery.     

The effects of ultrasonic time,temperature, size and polyether type on performances of magnetic flocculants for oily wastewater produced from polymer flooding treatment

In this study, several magnetic flocculants were synthesized by using polyether flocculants. The properties of the as-prepared products were characterized by performing a series of analysis. Further, oily wastewater treatment experiments were performed, and the effects of ultrasonic time, temperature, size of products, and type of polyether on the treatment efficiency were investigated. It was revealed that temperature played a major role, and more than 4 min of ultrasonic time was needed to achieve greater than 80% of oil removal. The magnetic flocculants having smaller size displayed better flocculation performance. Both magnetic flocculants with linear polyether coating and branch polyether coating had good flocculation performance.     

Magnetic solid phase extraction of copper from aquatic samples by Fe3O4/SiO2 nanoparticles followed by atomic absorption spectrometric determination

A magnetic solid phase extraction was developed for preconcentration of Cu(II) as a 4-bromo-2-(2,4-dichloro-phenylimino)-phenol complex on Fe₃O₄/SiO₂ nanoparticles prior to its determination by atomic absorption spectroscopy. The effect of different parameters influencing the formation of the Cu complex and the extraction efficiency of the Cu complex were studied. Under optimal conditions, the calibration graph showed linearity in the range of 0.946–700 µg L^?1 (R² = 0.9995) of Cu(II). The limit of detection and relative standard deviation of the method (n = 6) were 0.283 µg L^?1 and 3.0%, respectively. The method was successfully applied to determine copper (II) in water samples.     

Preparation of c-axis textured SiC ceramics by a strong magnetic field of 6 T assisted gel-casting process

C-axis textured SiC ceramics were prepared by a strong magnetic field of 6 T assisted gel-casting and subsequent pressureless sintering. The optimal suspension parameters for gel-casting were determined by analyzing the influences of pH value and dispersant content on the stability and dispersibility of suspensions. The effect of sintering conditions on the texture development and properties of SiC ceramics was discussed. It was found that the increasing sintering temperature or holding time promoted the densification process of SiC ceramics. The c-axis of SiC grain was aligned parallel to the magnetic field by applying a strong magnetic field of 6 T. The degree of texture of SiC ceramics showed a slightly increasing trend with the increase of sintering temperature or holding time. When the samples were sintered at 1950 °C for 4 h or 6 h, the large elongated grains were formed in the samples, leading to the extremely evident anisotropic microstructure on different planes. Textured SiC ceramics exhibited the anisotropic bending strength.     

基于BP神经网络的磁记忆检测管道缺陷研究

基于BP神经网络的磁记忆检测技术设计了3个单输出方式的三层BP神经网络,对无缺陷、应力集中和裂纹管道缺陷进行了检测识别。实验结果表明:管道缺陷识别率达97.5%,提高了管道缺陷的识别率。     

一种贴片式永磁调速装置的性能分析与计算

介绍永磁调速装置的机械结构与工作原理,建立了数学模型,并根据数学模型建立三维磁场模型。对贴片式和嵌入式永磁调速装置模型进行静态和动态磁场仿真,结果表明:贴片式永磁调速装置在工作性能上优于嵌入式。     

Removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution using amino‐modified Fe3O4–SiO2–chitosan magnetic microspheres with high acid resistance and adsorption capacity

A novel, bioadsorbent material of polyethylenimine‐modified magnetic chitosan microspheres enwrapping magnetic silica nanoparticles (Fe₃O₄–SiO₂–CTS‐PEI) was prepared under relatively mild conditions. The characterization results indicated that the adsorbent exhibited high acid resistance and magnetic responsiveness. The Fe₃O₄ loss of the adsorbent was measured as 0.09% after immersion in pH 2.0 water for 24 h, and the saturated magnetization was 11.7 emu/g. The introduction of PEI obviously improved the adsorption capacity of Cr(VI) onto the adsorbent by approximately 2.5 times. The adsorption isotherms and kinetics preferably fit the Langmuir model and the pseudo‐second‐order model. The maximum adsorption capacity was determined as 236.4 mg/g at 25°C, which was much improved compared to other magnetic chitosan materials, and the equilibrium was reached within 60 to 120 min. The obtained thermodynamic parameters revealed the spontaneous and endothermic nature of the adsorption process. Furthermore, the Cr(VI)‐adsorbed adsorbent could be effectively regenerated using a 0.1 mol/L NaOH solution, and the adsorbent showed a good reusability. Due to the properties of good acid resistance, strong magnetic responsiveness, high adsorption capacity, and relatively rapid adsorption rate, the Fe₃O₄–SiO₂–CTS‐PEI microspheres have a potential use in Cr(VI) removal from acidic wastewater. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2016 , 133, 43078.