scholarly journals Estimation of operating costs and energy consumption in beneficiation of alluvial gold deposits

2020 ◽  
Vol 192 ◽  
pp. 01007
Author(s):  
Ruslan Seryi ◽  
Vladimir Alekseev
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Gold Deposits ◽  
Operating Costs ◽  
Liquid Ratio ◽  
Screening Process ◽  
Alluvial Deposits ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Alluvial Gold ◽  
Processing Plants ◽  
The Cost

There are many scientific and practical works related to the identification and assessment of factors affecting the efficiency of beneficiation of placer sands at the sluice box, while the energy consumption of the beneficiation process, as well as assessing the efficiency of the sand screening process and the cost of maintaining the devices, is given little attention. Studies of the energy consumption of sand washing, carried out at several alluvial deposits, made it possible to identify the most energyconsuming devices, as well as to compare the energy expended for transporting rock through processing plants and to provide solid to liquid ratio during beneficiation at sluice boxes.

scholarly journals A Bit String Content Aware Chunking Strategy for Reduced CPU Energy on Cloud Storage

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin Zhou ◽  
ShuDao Zhang ◽  
Ying Zhang ◽  
JiaHao Tan
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Data Center ◽  
System Performance ◽  
Cloud Storage ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Redundant Data ◽  
Energy Factors ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Content Aware

In order to achieve energy saving and reduce the total cost of ownership, green storage has become the first priority for data center. Detecting and deleting the redundant data are the key factors to the reduction of the energy consumption of CPU, while high performance stable chunking strategy provides the groundwork for detecting redundant data. The existing chunking algorithm greatly reduces the system performance when confronted with big data and it wastes a lot of energy. Factors affecting the chunking performance are analyzed and discussed in the paper and a new fingerprint signature calculation is implemented. Furthermore, a Bit String Content Aware Chunking Strategy (BCCS) is put forward. This strategy reduces the cost of signature computation in chunking process to improve the system performance and cuts down the energy consumption of the cloud storage data center. On the basis of relevant test scenarios and test data of this paper, the advantages of the chunking strategy are verified.

scholarly journals Technological factors influence on the work efficiency of the feed grinder

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 00233
Author(s):  
Ibrahim M. Gomaa ◽  
Ildar I. Kashapov ◽  
Ramil R. Khaidarov ◽  
Rais F. Sabirov ◽  
Farida F. Khasanova
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Operating Costs ◽  
Work Efficiency ◽  
Corn Cob ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Technological Factors ◽  
Laboratory Setup ◽  
Feed Digestibility

The article discusses the factors affecting the reduction of the energy consumption of feed chopping and the justification of the feed chopper parameters. There is a design and principle of operation of the laboratory setup presented and described. A corn cob chopper with improved chopping quality reduces energy consumption, lowers operating costs and improves feed digestibility.

scholarly journals Main factors determining potential qualified appearance of pebble and effel dumps of depleted alluvial gold deposits

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
pp. 01004
Author(s):  
Gadzhi Mirzekhanov ◽  
Zoya Mirzekhanova
Keyword(s):  
Granulometric Composition ◽  
Climatic Factors ◽  
Gold Deposits ◽  
Gold Content ◽  
Alluvial Deposits ◽  
Resource Potential ◽  
Alluvial Gold ◽  
Anthropogenic Deposits ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Process Loss

The influence of two most important factors determining gold losses during mining of alluvial deposits is considered. They include the granulometric composition of sands and the initial gold content in them. It is shown that the underestimation of these indicators in the assessment of anthropogenic deposits significantly reduces the resource attractiveness of depleted objects. Specific examples give calculations that allow for a more accurate predictive estimate of the resource potential of the dredging tailing (effel) dumps. Based on the consideration of natural and climatic factors in determining the conditions, the placer content is plotted for the gold content in the sands of various economic areas of Khabarovsk Region. It has been established that at the same values of the designed process loss and given the comparability of the main placer parameters, a high average gold content in the initial sands makes it possible to predict within the dump some objects with standard contents.

scholarly journals Hydraulic borehole mining method possible application at Middle Larba alluvial gold field

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
pp. 01025
Author(s):  
Vikror Rochev
Keyword(s):  
Underground Mining ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Far East ◽  
Operating Costs ◽  
Mining Method ◽  
Nature Protection ◽  
Alluvial Deposits ◽  
Alluvial Gold ◽  
Geological Conditions ◽  
Borehole Mining

Gold on placer deposits is mainly extracted in two ways: open and underground. But the open method of mining has a great negative impact on the environment, and the mine method is characterized by high labor intensity, capital and operating costs. As an alternative to these methods of development of alluvial gold, the hydraulic borehole mining method can be used. The use of a well as a hydro-mining creates favorable opportunities for ensuring nature protection and safe operation. When applying the method, the well does not have hydraulic extractions: stripping, this allows preserving the cultural layer of the soil in its integrity; explosive, loading works and use of motor transport, excluding dustiness and gas pollution of the atmosphere; the hard and harmful work for people's health is eliminated. The method of well drilling requires further serious scientific, technical and developmental studies to increase its reliability and expand the field of application. Alluvial deposits of gold are the most favorable objects for hydraulic borehole mining under their mining and geological conditions. Recently, new gold placers have been identified and are being surveyed at a depth of more than 40 m. With a high content of metal in them, these placers are very promising for mining by the hydraulic borehole mining method. The reserves of gold in these fields reach several tens of tons. Against the backdrop of a reduction in inventories for open and underwater mining, large technical difficulties, significant capital investments and operating costs for underground mining of thawed buried placers, the advantages for gold mining by the hydraulic borehole mining method are increasing. Based on mentioned above, the study of the application of the hydraulic borehole mining method in the conditions of Siberia and the Far East is a timely scientific task.

scholarly journals Operating costs and energy demand of wastewater treatment plants in Austria: benchmarking results of the last 10 years

2016 ◽  
Vol 74 (11) ◽  
pp. 2620-2626 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Haslinger ◽  
S. Lindtner ◽  
J. Krampe
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Municipal Wastewater ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Plants ◽  
Operating Costs ◽  
Municipal Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Size Groups ◽  
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants ◽  
The Cost

This work presents operating costs and energy consumption of Austrian municipal wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) (≥10,000 PE-design capacity) that have been classified into different size groups. Different processes as well as cost elements are investigated and processes with high relevance regarding operating costs and energy consumption are identified. Furthermore, the work shows the cost-relevance of six investigated cost elements. The analysis demonstrates the size-dependency of operating costs and energy consumption. For the examination of the energy consumption the investigated WWTPs were further classified into WWTPs with aerobic sludge stabilisation and WWTPs with mesophilic sludge digestion. The work proves that energy consumption depends mainly on the type of sludge stabilisation. The results of the investigation can help to determine reduction potential in operating costs and energy consumption of WWTPs and form a basis for more detailed analysis which helps to identify cost and energy saving potential.

scholarly journals Monitoring the technological processes in the wood industry in order to make them more efficient through technical overhauling

2019 ◽  
Vol 290 ◽  
pp. 02007
Author(s):  
Radu Dan Paltan ◽  
Cristina Biriş ◽  
Loredana Anne-Marie Rădulescu
Keyword(s):  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Operating Mode ◽  
Solid Wood ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Operating Costs ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Wood Industry ◽  
Research Article ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
The Cost

Of many techniques that are used to optimize production and costs, the studies conducted within a profile company lead to our choice for testing the 6Sigma method (the most used method in the automotive industry) in view of the economic efficiency applied in the wood Industry company. This method measures how many flaws exist in a process and determines in a systematic way how to improve it by technical overhauling and eliminating or minimizing the process for efficiency. This research article aims to study the state of research on the optimization of the production process through technical overhauling for panels reconstituted from solid wood and ways to make production more efficient by cutting costs through technical overhauling. From preliminary research, we estimate that all the items founded and others that will result from further research will result in a significant decrease in production costs that are reflected in the cost of the finished product and consequently in increasing the yield of the company by maximizing its profit. At the same time it may be the basis of future research studies in the field. The easier it is to maximize profits, the lower the operating costs are and the higher recovery rate of investments are, that will result a change in the operating mode: “working smarter not harder”.

scholarly journals Enzymatic Process for Cystoseira barbata Valorization: Ethanol Production and Additional By-Products

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 741
Author(s):  
Doinita-Roxana Cioroiu Tirpan ◽  
Ancaelena Eliza Sterpu ◽  
Claudia Irina Koncsag ◽  
Alina Georgiana Ciufu ◽  
Tănase Dobre
Keyword(s):  
Ethanol Production ◽  
Alcoholic Fermentation ◽  
Ethanol Yield ◽  
Product Yield ◽  
Liquid Ratio ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Cystoseira Barbata ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Process Factors

The aim of this study is to evaluate the potential of dried Cystoseira barbata alga for ethanol production through alcoholic fermentation. The influence of the main factors affecting the fermentation are studied in the frame of a 23 factorial experimental plan. The main factors influencing the process are the fermentation temperature (t from 25 °C to 35 °C), the solid to liquid ratio (S/L from 0.040 g/g to 0.080 g/g), and the cellulase ratio (R from 8 U/g d.m to 16 U/g d.m.). The maximum volatile compounds yield of 0.2808 g/g d.m and ethanol yield of 0.0158 g/g d.m were favored by the following experimental conditions: process temperature of 35 °C, solid to liquid ratio of 0.0415, and enzyme ratio of 16 U/g d.m. A statistical model was used to correlate the product yield with the process factors. Additionally, 19 interesting bioactive compounds were found in the enzymatic hydrolysis and alcoholic fermentation broths which seem likely to maintain natural defence mechanisms against diseases and physical disorders.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Rate of Fuel Consumption in Aircrafts

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 8066
Author(s):  
Thowayeb H. Hassan ◽  
Abu Elnasr E. Sobaih ◽  
Amany E. Salem
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Fuel Flow ◽  
Homogeneity Of Variance ◽  
Strong Positive Association ◽  
Ground Distance ◽  
The Cost

The cost of fuel and its availability are among the most major concerns for aircrafts and the aviation industry overall. Environmental difficulties with chemical pollutant emissions emitted by aviation machines are also connected to fuel consumption. As a result, it is crucial to examine factors that affect the overall fuel usage and consumption in the airport-based aviation industry. Several variables were investigated related to the total fuel consumed, such as dry operating weight (DOW) (KG), zero-fuel weight (ZFW), take-off weight (TOW), air distance (AIR DIST) (KM), and ground distance (GDN DIST). Analysis of the correlation between total fuel consumed as well as the extra fuel and selected variables was conducted. The results showed that the most positively associated factors with the total used fuel were the air distance (r2 = 0.86, p < 0.01), ground distance (r2 = 0.78, p < 0.01), TOW (r2 = 0.68, p < 0.01), and flight time (r2 = 0.68, p < 0.01). There was also a strong positive association between the average fuel flow (FF) and actual TOW (r2 = 0.74, p < 0.01) as well as ZFW (r2 = 0.61, p < 0.01). The generalized linear model (GLM) was utilized to assess the predictions of total energy usage after evaluating important outliers, stability of the homogeneity of variance, and the normalization of the parameter estimation. The results of multiple linear regression revealed that the most significant predictors of the total consumed fuel were the actual ZFW (p < 0.01), actual TOW (p < 0.01), and actual average FF (p < 0.05). The results interestingly confirmed that wind speed has some consequences and effects on arrival fuel usage. The result reflects that thermal and hydrodynamic economies impact on the flying fuel economy. The research has various implications for both scholars and practitioners of aviation industry.

scholarly journals Economic burden of childhood diarrhea in Burundi

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fulgence Niyibitegeka ◽  
Arthorn Riewpaiboon ◽  
Sitaporn Youngkong ◽  
Montarat Thavorncharoensap
Keyword(s):  
Economic Burden ◽  
Cost Model ◽  
Primary Treatment ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Hospitalization Costs ◽  
Illness Study ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Substantial Economic Burden

Abstract Background In 2016, diarrhea killed around 7 children aged under 5 years per 1000 live births in Burundi. The objective of this study was to estimate the economic burden associated with diarrhea in Burundi and to examine factors affecting the cost to provide economic evidence useful for the policymaking about clinical management of diarrhea. Methods The study was designed as a prospective cost-of-illness study using an incidence-based approach from the societal perspective. The study included patients aged under 5 years with acute non-bloody diarrhea who visited Buyenzi health center and Prince Regent Charles hospital from November to December 2019. Data were collected through interviews with patients’ caregivers and review of patients’ medical and financial records. Multiple linear regression was performed to identify factors affecting cost, and a cost model was used to generate predictions of various clinical and care management costs. All costs were converted into international dollars for the year 2019. Results One hundred thirty-eight patients with an average age of 14.45 months were included in this study. Twenty-one percent of the total patients included were admitted. The average total cost per episode of diarrhea was Int$109.01. Outpatient visit and hospitalization costs per episode of diarrhea were Int$59.87 and Int$292, respectively. The costs were significantly affected by the health facility type, patient type, health insurance scheme, complications with dehydration, and duration of the episode before consultation. Our model indicates that the prevention of one case of dehydration results in savings of Int$16.81, accounting for approximately 11 times of the primary treatment cost of one case of diarrhea in the community-based management program for diarrhea in Burundi. Conclusion Diarrhea is associated with a substantial economic burden to society. Evidence from this study provides useful information to support health interventions aimed at prevention of diarrhea and dehydration related to diarrhea in Burundi. Appropriate and timely care provided to patients with diarrhea in their communities and primary health centers can significantly reduce the economic burden of diarrhea. Implementing a health policy to provide inexpensive treatment to prevent dehydration can save significant amount of health expenditure.

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