Application of ultrasonics to enhance wet-drum magnetic separator performance

J. Franko, M. S. Klima

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Abstract

Wet-drum magnetic separators are used extensively for upgrading iron ore and for magnetite recovery in dense-medium separation circuits. In this study, the performance of a continuous, laboratory wet-drum magnetic separator was evaluated both with and without the application of ultrasonic energy when processing dense medium slurries. Test variables included magnetic-to-nonmagnetic ratio, solids concentration and nonmagnetic material. The results indicate that, under certain conditions, the purity of the magnetic material increased after ultrasonic treatment.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)17-20
Number of pages4
JournalMinerals and Metallurgical Processing
Volume19
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2002

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • General Chemistry
  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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