Heavy Media Separation

The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers
Thomas J. Lien Roshan B. Bhappu
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The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers
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18
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Publication Date:
Jan 1, 1978

Abstract

The DYNA WHIRLPOOL Processor (DWP) is a cylindrical dynamic heavy media vessel. It is used to beneficiate fine ore sizes from one and one-half inches in diameter down to 65-mesh. Process units available treat up to 80 tons per hour. Units can be manifolded for higher capacity plants. Finely ground magnetite and ferrosilicon are used for media. , Installed capital costs are from $4,000 to $6,000 per ton hour of feed. Operating costs are from $0.30 to $0.50 per ton of feed. The DWP is used to beneficiate metallic and non-metallic ores and coal. The OCC Vessel is a static heavy media separator used to beneficiate coarse ore up to six inches in diameter and auto scrap. Process units available treat up to 300 tons per hour.
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APA: Thomas J. Lien Roshan B. Bhappu  (1978)  Heavy Media Separation

MLA: Thomas J. Lien Roshan B. Bhappu Heavy Media Separation. The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers, 1978.

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