A Novel Pneumatic Planar Magnetic Separator for Magnetite Beneficiation: A Focus on Flowsheet Configuration

A Novel Pneumatic Planar Magnetic Separator for Magnetite Beneficiation: A Focus on Flowsheet Configuration

In our previous studies, we investigated the performance of a novel pneumatic planar magnetic separator (PMS) for the dry beneficiation of a selected magnetite ore. In the present study, we have extended the studies on the PMS with the focus on investigating how various PMS processing flowsheet conf...

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Main Authors: Emmanuel Baawuah, Christopher Kelsey, Jonas Addai-Mensah, William Skinner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Minerals
Subjects:
planar magnetic separator
dry magnetic separation
magnetite ore
DTR
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/10/9/759
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spelling doaj-2ec96af57ed746e394058c19544e00c22020-11-25T03:56:31ZengMDPI AGMinerals2075-163X2020-08-011075975910.3390/min10090759A Novel Pneumatic Planar Magnetic Separator for Magnetite Beneficiation: A Focus on Flowsheet ConfigurationEmmanuel Baawuah0Christopher Kelsey1Jonas Addai-Mensah2William Skinner3University of South Australia, Future Industries Institute, Mawson Lakes, SA 5000, AustraliaKelsey Engineering Pty. Limited, 83A Proctor Road, Hope Forest, SA 5172, AustraliaUniversity of South Australia, Future Industries Institute, Mawson Lakes, SA 5000, AustraliaUniversity of South Australia, Future Industries Institute, Mawson Lakes, SA 5000, AustraliaIn our previous studies, we investigated the performance of a novel pneumatic planar magnetic separator (PMS) for the dry beneficiation of a selected magnetite ore. In the present study, we have extended the studies on the PMS with the focus on investigating how various PMS processing flowsheet configurations influence its performance. The outcomes were subsequently compared with those of a Davis tube recovery (DTR) tester. The study demonstrated that the use of PMS in the dry beneficiation of magnetite ores is feasible, and operating the PMS in different flowsheet configurations positively influences the magnetite concentrate grade and purity. Finally, the study showed that the PMS performance compares well with that of DTR and can potentially replace DTR in operations that are carried out in arid regions.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/10/9/759planar magnetic separatordry magnetic separationmagnetite oreDTR
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Christopher Kelsey
Jonas Addai-Mensah
William Skinner
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Christopher Kelsey
Jonas Addai-Mensah
William Skinner
A Novel Pneumatic Planar Magnetic Separator for Magnetite Beneficiation: A Focus on Flowsheet Configuration
Minerals
planar magnetic separator
dry magnetic separation
magnetite ore
DTR
author_facet Emmanuel Baawuah
Christopher Kelsey
Jonas Addai-Mensah
William Skinner
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title A Novel Pneumatic Planar Magnetic Separator for Magnetite Beneficiation: A Focus on Flowsheet Configuration
title_short A Novel Pneumatic Planar Magnetic Separator for Magnetite Beneficiation: A Focus on Flowsheet Configuration
title_full A Novel Pneumatic Planar Magnetic Separator for Magnetite Beneficiation: A Focus on Flowsheet Configuration
title_fullStr A Novel Pneumatic Planar Magnetic Separator for Magnetite Beneficiation: A Focus on Flowsheet Configuration
title_full_unstemmed A Novel Pneumatic Planar Magnetic Separator for Magnetite Beneficiation: A Focus on Flowsheet Configuration
title_sort novel pneumatic planar magnetic separator for magnetite beneficiation: a focus on flowsheet configuration
publisher MDPI AG
series Minerals
issn 2075-163X
publishDate 2020-08-01
description In our previous studies, we investigated the performance of a novel pneumatic planar magnetic separator (PMS) for the dry beneficiation of a selected magnetite ore. In the present study, we have extended the studies on the PMS with the focus on investigating how various PMS processing flowsheet configurations influence its performance. The outcomes were subsequently compared with those of a Davis tube recovery (DTR) tester. The study demonstrated that the use of PMS in the dry beneficiation of magnetite ores is feasible, and operating the PMS in different flowsheet configurations positively influences the magnetite concentrate grade and purity. Finally, the study showed that the PMS performance compares well with that of DTR and can potentially replace DTR in operations that are carried out in arid regions.
topic planar magnetic separator
dry magnetic separation
magnetite ore
DTR
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/10/9/759
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