Strength of briquettes in relation to compaction pressure with variable linear dimensions of particles and moisture content

On the basis of experimental data for briquetting of oxidized nickel ore with a clay component mathematical models have been developed taking account of all forms of particle interaction. These equations may be used in predicting the strength of artificial structures (briquettes) prepared from fine materials. The mathematical models developed connecting factors of processed material properties with compaction parameters promote to a considerable extent solutions for questions of controlling preparation of fine materials before the widespread method of caking, i.e. briquetting. Strength formation for artificial structures is a complex process whose control may be accomplished in different production stages. __________ Translated from Novye Ogneupory, No. 8, pp. 31–36, August, 2007 This communication is a development of the previous one: L. I. Polyanskii, V. P. Puzanov, and V. A. Kobelev, “Mathematical model of the strength of briquettes in relation to material brittleness and moisture content,” Novye Ogneupory, No. 4, 44–50 (2007).