Experiment No.

12:
Flotation

Dr. Muhammad Shahzad

Assistant Professor
Department of Mining Engineering
University of Engineering and Technology,
Lahore.
 Presentation Scheme
 Objectives
 Specifications of Laboratory Flotation Cell
 Observations and Calculations
 Related Theory
 Introduction
 Working Principle
 Types
 Performance
 Factors affecting the performance
 Objectives
The main objectives of this experiment are:
 to study the various parts of Laboratory Flotation Cell with
special emphasis on their functions,
 to perform a flotation test on a given sample,
 to determine performance of flotation cell by calculating
 Separation efficiency,
 Concentration ratio,
 Enrichment ratio,
 Recovery, and
 Ash rejection in coal.
 Specifications of Laboratory Flotation Cell

Name of Machine Denver flotation cell

 
Motor Power 0.5 hp
Maximum impeller
2000
RPM
 Observations and Calculations
 Weight of Products
Weight of concentrate = _________ grams
Weight of tailings = _________ grams
 Ash analysis of feed
Sr. Weight of Crucible Weight of Crucible with Weight of sample after Percentage of Ash
No.  (gm) coal sample (gm) Combustion (gm) Contents
1        
2        
3        
Average ash contents: ______%
 Ash analysis of products
  Sr.
Weight of Weight of Weight of sample Percentage Average
Fraction Name Crucible Crucible with after Combustion of Ash Ash
No. 
(gm) coal sample (gm) (gm) Contents  Percentage
1          
2 Concentrate        
3        
1          
2 Tailings        
3        
 Observations and Calculations
 Efficiency

 Capacity and Energy Consumption

 Introduction
 Introduction

 Fields of applications

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 Principles of Flotation
 Separation criteria
 Flotation working
 Basic mechanisms
 Selective attachment
 Entrainment in water
 Entrapment within particles
 Limitations of flotation
 Function of froth phase
 Relationship b/w grade and recovery
 Flotation reagents
 Collectors
 Frothers
 Regulators

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 Flotation Reagents
 Collectors
 Definition
 Working principle
 Basic mechanism of working

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 Flotation Reagents
 Collectors
 Classification
 Cautions in usage

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 Flotation Reagents
 Frothers
 Definition
 Working principle
 Basic mechanism
 Characteristics of a good frother
 Common frothers

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 Flotation Reagents
 Regulators
 Definition
 Types
 Activators
• Definition
• Example
 Depressants
• Definition
• Example
 pH controllers

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 Laboratory Flotation Test
 Working procedure
 Important points
 Agitation rate
 Conditioning period
 Stage additions of frother
 Pulp Density
 Water type to be used
 Addition of reagents
 Recovery of froth
 Cycle tests

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 Flotation Machines
 Mechanical Machines
 Basic difference
 Cell to cell/Open flow machines
 Large capacity machines

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 Flotation Machines
 Mechanical Machines

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 Flotation Machines
 Pneumatic machines
 Basic working principle
 Disadvantages
 Types
 Devcra Cell
 Flotation Column

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 Factors affecting performance
 Design Parameters
 Flotation tank size
 Flotation machine design
 Operating Parameters
 Feed particle size
 Feed percent solids
 Dry feed rate
 Impellor speed
 Collector type and dosage
 Frother type and dosage
 Other reagent types and dosages
 pH
 Conditioning time
 Process time
Thank You