What You All Need to Know About A Mineral Beneficiation Plant
by Chanderpur Group Turnkey Project Solutions and Turnkey Plant SolutiA
mineral beneficiation plant
operates on various principles of engineering, economics, finance, management,
etc. It requires intensive study of numerous disciplines and strong teamwork. A mineral beneficiation plant is
designed to extract minerals such as Iron, dolomite, copper, quartz, gold,
limestone, coke, manganese ore, chrome, rock phosphate. It uses a wide range of
equipment which may vary depending upon the type of mineral to be extracted.
Initial Design
An initial framework is laid based on the end goal of the mineral beneficiation plant, the mineral to be extracted, operating limits for the plant, etc. Some mines are short-term and are active for three to eight years. Such projects would not require a huge investment in the initial design.
Design Flowsheet
The
next step is to determine how to achieve the goals laid out in the initial
framework. A diagrammatic scheme is drawn which must enlist the type of
equipment to be used, installation plan, laboratory analysis, personnel
required for operating the equipment, etc. The alternative routes for an end
goal are also included in the design.
Quantified Flowsheet
A
quantified flowsheet is prepared considering the running time of the plant.
This step determines the flow rate of the mineral beneficiation plant
based on primary and secondary data. This is done to determine how long the
plant can be run using the specific set of equipment to keep up with the
production goal.
Energy Input and Equipment Selection
The
quantified flow sheets help to determine which combination of machines and
production process is the most economical in achieving the desired results. The
energy input to operate the proposed mineral
beneficiation plant is considered. It is ideal to select the
equipment that requires the minimum amount of energy to operate since efficient
use of energy is an important consideration for a mineral beneficiation
plant.
Operation
The
plan is set in motion once the groundwork is complete. The equipment is set up
and operated to carry out the processes. The sample analysis is done beforehand
in the laboratory. The remaining processes that include communication (crushing
and grinding), concentration, dewatering, etc. occur in the mineral
beneficiation plant.
Safety
It
is important to consider the safety of the personnel working at the mineral
beneficiation plant. To achieve this, the equipment used must be safeguarded
with emergency pull cords. An external agency must inspect the mineral
beneficiation plant to ensure the safety standards of the plant are met. No
faulty piece of equipment must be in operation at any time so that accidents
can be avoided.
Environmental Considerations
A
mineral processing plant should not be harmful to the environment, therefore,
some regulations are imposed. It is advisable to install equipment such as screens,
dust collection fans to keep the dust emission to a minimum level. The design
should be prepared to minimize spills and leakage during the operation. The
equipment with high noise should be avoided, if possible. The mineral beneficiation
plant must have a plan for the safe disposal of any waste product and
filings generated in the process. Any harmful by-product must not be released
into the nearby water bodies or waste collection sites.
Flexible Design
Sometimes
the mines are active for longer than expected. In such a scenario, the client
may opt for extending the plan. Therefore, it is ideal to have some degree of
flexibility in the design to allow for the expansion of the operation.
To Wrap Up
The
decision of choosing a suitable mineral beneficiation plant for your
business should be made wisely.
Sponsor Ads
Created on Jan 8th 2021 03:52. Viewed 258 times.