Skip to main content
Conference Proceedings

Eighth International Heavy Minerals Conference 2011

Conference Proceedings

Eighth International Heavy Minerals Conference 2011

PDF Add to cart

The Use of Finite Element Modelling to Better Understand Electrostatic Separation

Electrostatic separation is a core requirement for the beneficiation of mineral sands suites to provide valuable product. Although the basis of electrostatic separation has been understood for some time, the details required to be able to calculate the metallurgical performance of a separator has not previously been achieved from a mechanistic perspective. Empirical models have had some success but require extensive test work. Traditionally, performance of an electrostatic separator is determined by careful experimental work using the target mineral suite. Although electrostatic separation was invented at the end of the 19th century, very little modification of the basic equipment occurred until relatively recently, with the addition of a plate electrode to aid separation. Previously, the author has presented results, calculated using finite element modelling (FEM), of the electric fields present in an electrostatic separator in various configurations._x000D_
This paper will present some new mathematical modelling work, which uses the FEM determined electric field configurations but also incorporates some fundamental physical processes that provide insight as to the limitations and opportunities for this important separation technique._x000D_
FORMAL CITATION:Pax, R A, 2011. The use of finite element modelling to better understand electrostatic separation, in Proceedings Eighth International Heavy Minerals Conference 2011, pp 239-250 (The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy: Melbourne).
Return to parent product
  • The Use of Finite Element Modelling to Better Understand Electrostatic Separation
    PDF
    This product is exclusive to Digital library subscription
  • The Use of Finite Element Modelling to Better Understand Electrostatic Separation
    PDF
    Normal price $22.00
    Member price from $0.00
    Add to cart

    Fees above are GST inclusive

PD Hours
Approved activity
  • Published: 2011
  • PDF Size: 0.496 Mb.
  • Unique ID: P201112019

Our site uses cookies

We use these to improve your browser experience. By continuing to use the website you agree to the use of cookies.