Study of process water recirculation in a flotation plant by means of process simulation

• Published in: Minerals engineering Vol. 148; p. 106181
• Main Authors: Michaux, Bruno, Hannula, Juho, Rudolph, Martin, Reuter, Markus A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 15.03.2020
• Subjects: Flotation kinetics; Flotation plant simulation; Process water chemistry; Process water recirculation; Water-saving strategies; Process water recirculation; Process water chemistry; Water-saving strategies; Flotation kinetics; Flotation plant simulation

•The flotation plant performance can be simulated with respect to water quality.•The impact of process water recirculation was studied using a simulation platform.•Water-saving strategies can be investigated using the simulation-based approach. One of the biggest challenges in the mining industry is...