Flotation matrix 100TM: a holistic approach towards ore metallurgical characterization and reagent selection and optimization

Bhambhani, T. and Nagaraj, D. R. (2012). Flotation matrix 100TM: a holistic approach towards ore metallurgical characterization and reagent selection and optimization. In: Pradip (Conference President), XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2012: Conference Proceedings. XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2012, New Delhi, India, (471-479). 24-28 September 2012.

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Author Bhambhani, T.
Nagaraj, D. R.
Title of paper Flotation matrix 100TM: a holistic approach towards ore metallurgical characterization and reagent selection and optimization
Conference Paper Type Fully Published Paper
Conference name XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2012    (ERA 2010 Rank A)
Conference location New Delhi, India
Conference dates 24-28 September 2012
Proceedings title XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2012: Conference Proceedings
Editor Pradip (Conference President)
Place published New Delhi, India
Publisher Technowrites
Publication date 2012
ISBN 8190171437
Start page 471
End page 479
Total pages 9
Collection year 2013
Language eng
Abstract/Summary Research at Cytec over the past two decades has shown that the traditional approach for ore metallurgical characterization (typically conducted via laboratory-scale batch flotation tests), which involves changing reagents and conditions one-factor-at-a-time, leads to several pitfalls. The chemical solution thus selected has a narrow un-optimized window of performance and will likely fail in the plant. A holistic approach, called the Flotation Matrix 10QTM process for ore metallurgical characterization, was developed at Cytec about a decade ago and has been successfully used to develop robust reagent solutions for several operations around the world. The premise for the approach is that flotation outcome from ores is variable and is determined by complex interactions between various physical, chemical and operational factors. A key component of the process is the use of efficient multivariate designs focused on the chemistry aspects (reagents and pulp chemistry), which helps identify the best processing conditions for each ore type, as well as the conditions resulting in poor performance. It also includes advanced statistical methods for dealing with the complexity and variability of experimental data. The holistic approach is illustrated in this paper with a case study on Pb/Zn ores. Using just 18 carefully designed batch tests, it is possible to partially simulate the behavior of each ore type in the plant. The best conditions for each ore type, along with the conditions to avoid, are identified. Along with this, insights are obtained into the reasons for high reagent dosages for certain ore types, and interactions between variables.
Keyword Flotation
Holistic approach
Metallurgical characterization
Multivariate experimental designs
Base and precious metals recovery
Base and precious metals recovery
Pb/Zn sequential flotation
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