Heavy Media Separation

- Organization:
- The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers
- Pages:
- 18
- File Size:
- 494 KB
- 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.
Citation
APA:
(1978) Heavy Media SeparationMLA: Heavy Media Separation. The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers, 1978.