Analysis of reverse cationic iron ore fines flotation using RSM-D-optimal design – An approach towards sustainability

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (12) ◽  
pp. 3404-3414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhyarthana Pattanaik ◽  
Venugopal Rayasam
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Design ◽  
Iron Ore ◽  
Iron Ore Fines

Design modification of iron ore bearing transfer chute using discrete element method

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saprativ Basu ◽  
Arijit Chakrabarty ◽  
Samik Nag ◽  
Kishore Behera ◽  
Brati Bandyopadhyay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Discrete Element Method ◽  
Iron Ore ◽  
Bulk Material ◽  
Flow Behavior ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Discrete Element ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Iron Ore Fines ◽  
Cohesive Materials ◽  
Element Method

Purpose The dryer feed chute of the pellet plant plays an important role in the pelletizing process. The chute discharges sticky and moist iron ore fines (<1 mm) to the inline rotary dryer for further processing. Since the inception of the installation of the dryer feed chute, the poor flowability of the feed materials has caused severe problems such as blockages and excessive wear of chute liners. This leads to high maintenance costs and reduced lifetime of the liner materials. Constant housekeeping is needed for maintaining the chute and reliable operation. The purpose of this study is to redesign the dryer feed chute to overcome the above challenges. Design/methodology/approach The discrete element method (DEM) has been used to model the flow of cohesive materials through the transfer chute. Physical experiments have been performed to understand the most severe flow conditions. A DEM material model is also developed for replicating the worst-case material condition. After identifying the key problem areas, concept designs were proposed and simulated to assess the design improvements to increase the reliability of chute operation. Findings Flow simulations correlated well with the existing flow behavior of the iron ore fines inside the chute. The location of the problematic areas has been validated with that of the previously installed chute. Subsequently, design modifications have been proposed. This includes modification of deflector plate and change in slope and cross-section of the chute. DEM simulations and analysis were conducted after incorporating these design changes. A comparison in the average velocity of particle and force on chute wall shows a significant improvement using the proposed design. Originality/value Method to calibrate DEM material model was found to provide accurate prediction and modeling of the flow behavior of bulk material through the real transfer chute. DEM provided greater insight into the performance of the chute especially modeling cohesive materials. DEM is a valuable design tool to assist chute designers troubleshoot and verify chute designs. DEM provides a greater ability to model and assess chute wear. This technique can help in achieving a scientific understanding of the flow properties of bulk solids through transfer chute, hence eliminate challenges, ensuring reliable, uninterrupted and profitable plant operation. This paper strongly advocates the use of calibrated DEM methodology in designing bulk material handling equipment.

scholarly journals Kinetics of Gaseous Reduction of Iron Ore Fines.

1993 ◽  
Vol 33 (11) ◽  
pp. 1168-1173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sujoy K. Dutta ◽  
Ahindra Ghosh
Keyword(s):  
Iron Ore ◽  
Gaseous Reduction ◽  
Reduction Of Iron ◽  
Iron Ore Fines ◽  
Kinetics Of

scholarly journals The effect of particle size on green pellet properties of iron ore fines

2017 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patra Satyananda ◽  
Aditya Kumar ◽  
Venugopal Rayasam
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Iron Ore ◽  
Green Pellet ◽  
Effect Of Particle Size ◽  
Iron Ore Fines

scholarly journals Contact angle of water on iron ore fines: Measurement and analysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
X.B. Huang ◽  
X X.W. ◽  
J.J. Song ◽  
C.G. Bai ◽  
R.D. Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Iron Ore ◽  
Contact Angles ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Iron Ores ◽  
New Model ◽  
Pressure Method ◽  
Measurement And Analysis ◽  
Iron Ore Fines ◽  
Good Agreement

The relative contact angle (?RCA) for seven iron ore fines was measured by using Washburn Osmotic Pressure method under laboratory conditions. By choosing cyclohexane as the reference that can perfectly wet iron ore particles, the relative contact angles were measured and varied from 57? to 73?. With the volume % of goethite (?G) as the variable, a new model for relative contact angle was developed. The expected relative contact angle for pure goethite is about 56?, while that for goethite free samples is about 77?. Physical properties, such as surface morphology (SMI) and pore volume (Vpore) can influence the relative contact angle. The ?G can be expressed as a function of SMI and VPore. Thus, we inferred that the relative contact angle is a function of ?G for the iron ores used. The measured relative contact angles were found to be in good agreement (Radj 2 >0.97) with the calculated ones based on the research from Iveson, et al. (2004). Comparing with the model developed by Iveson et al.(2004), the new model for contact angle proposed in this paper is similar, but more detailed with two meaningful physical parameters. The modification of physicochemical properties on iron ores would be another topic in the further study on granulation.

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