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FLOTATION CELL AGITATOR

A flotation cell agitator is a critical component in the mineral processing industry, specifically in the flotation process, which is widely used to separate and recover valuable minerals from ores. 

WORKING PRINCIPLE



In an agitated flotation cell, the fluid flow patterns play a crucial role in the efficiency and effectiveness of the flotation process. The flow patterns determine how well the slurry (a mixture of finely ground ore and water) is mixed, how effectively air is dispersed, and how the valuable minerals are separated from the gangue (waste) materials. Understanding the fluid flow patterns is essential for optimizing the flotation process.

FLOTATION CELL AGITATOR
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MAIN DESIGN FEATURES

A flotation cell agitator is a critical component in the mineral processing industry, specifically in the flotation process, which is widely used to separate and recover valuable minerals from ores. 

FLOTATION CELL AGITATOR
PROCESS

An agitated air flotation cell is used in mineral processing to separate valuable minerals from gangue (waste) materials. This technique is particularly useful for extracting metals such as gold, zinc, nickel, and copper. Flotation is a physicochemical process that involves the attachment of particles to bubbles, which then rise to the surface of a pulp (a mixture of ground ore and water).


INDUSTRY

Flotation technology is widely used across various industries for separating different materials based on their surface properties. Here are some key application fields:

1. Mineral Processing

   - Ore Beneficiation: Flotation is extensively used in the mining industry to separate valuable minerals from gangue (waste material). It is particularly effective for sulfide ores (e.g., copper, lead, zinc, and nickel) and non-sulfide ores (e.g., phosphate, potash, and fluorite).

   - Coal Cleaning: Flotation helps remove impurities like ash and sulfur from coal, improving its quality and combustion efficiency.

 2. Wastewater Treatment

   - Industrial Effluents: Flotation is used to remove suspended solids, oils, greases, and other contaminants from industrial wastewater.

   - Municipal Wastewater: Dissolved air flotation (DAF) is commonly used in municipal wastewater treatment plants to separate sludge and other particulates.

 3. Recycling and Waste Management

   - Paper Recycling: Flotation is used to separate ink and other contaminants from paper fibers during the recycling process.

   - Plastic Recycling: It helps separate different types of plastics based on their surface properties.

   - Metal Recovery: Flotation is used to recover metals from electronic waste and other secondary sources.

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MODELS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS



Flotation System Layout
Flotation System Layout

Model

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

 Effective volume m3

 Rated power KW

Minimum inlet air pressure kPa

 Aeration rate m3/m2min

FC-005

2300

3200

2300

850

2450

4900

1200

400

3828

1200

5

11

>15

0.05~1.4

FC-010

3000

3578

2660

850

3196

6392

1200

400

4188

1200

10

22

>20

0.05~1.4

FC-030

3990

5116

3695

900

4200

8400

1100

600

5210

1100

30

45

>31

0.05~1.4

FC-050

4870

5720

4170

940

5000

10000

1280

600

5680

1240

50

75

>33

0.05~1.4

FC-070

5220

6460

4860

940

5400

10800

1420

800

6380

1240

70

90

>41

0.05~1.4

FC-100

6050

6950

4248

1240

6200

12400

1300

800

6570

1400

100

132

>46

0.05~1.4

FC-130

6720

7340

5400

1200

6920

13840

1400

800

6920

1400

130

160

>50

0.05~1.4

FC-160

7200

7630

5200

1258

7400

14800

1400

800

7200

1400

160

160

>52

0.05~1.4

FC-200

7700

8650

6080

1250

7916

15832

1600

1000

7616

1280

200

220

>56

0.05~1.4

FC-320

9080

10150

7480

1300

9100

18200

1800

1100

9000

1400

320

280

>64

0.05~1.4


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