scholarly journals Effect of Hydrodynamic Cavitation Assistance on Different Stages of Coal Flotation

Minerals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 221
Author(s):  
Hua Han ◽  
An Liu ◽  
Huaifa Wang
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Hydrodynamic Cavitation ◽  
Screening Tests ◽  
Separation Stage ◽  
Coal Flotation ◽  
Angle Measurements ◽  
Coal Particles ◽  
Constant Rate ◽  
Contact Angle Measurements ◽  
Flotation Performance

In this study, the effect of hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) on the conditioning stage (HCCS), separation stage (HCSS), and whole stage (HCWS) of coal flotation was investigated by flotation tests, laser granulometry, and contact angle measurements. The flotation results indicate that compared to conventional flotation, all HC-assisted flotation methods can improve concentrate combustible recovery and flotation constant rate. HCCS and HCSS show similar levels of improvement, while HCWS has a better flotation efficiency. The screening tests demonstrate that HC has the advantage of being able to liberate coarse coal particles (+0.25 mm) prior to being combined with gangues. On one hand, HC promotes the dispersion of both particles and agents, while longer cavitation time in HCCS does not lead to better flotation performance. On the other hand, enhancement of the adsorption of the collector on the surface of coal particles in HCCS is confirmed by flotation concentrate contact angle tests. However, HCSS leads to a decrease in concentrate hydrophobicity, compared to conventional flotation. The micro-nanobubbles generated by HC play an important role in improving flotation performance. HCWS offers the advantages of both HCCS and HCSS, and the cooperated mechanism of different HC modes enhances the recovery of coal particles in flotation.

scholarly journals Effect of Al (III) Ions on the Separation of Cassiterite and Clinochlore Through Reverse Flotation

Minerals ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yumeng Chen ◽  
Xiong Tong ◽  
Dongxia Feng ◽  
Xian Xie
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Interaction Mechanism ◽  
Reverse Flotation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Angle Measurements ◽  
Mineral Flotation ◽  
Contact Angle Measurements ◽  
Flotation Performance ◽  
Hydrophobic Clay

Most hydrophobic clay minerals, such as clinochlore, are known to cause problems in the recovery of cassiterite. In this study, a new reagent scheme, i.e., sodium oleate (NaOL) as a collector and Al (III) ions as a depressant, for reverse flotation separation of cassiterite and clinochlore was investigated. The flotation performance and interaction mechanism were studied by microflotation tests, adsorption tests, contact angle measurements, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis. Results of single mineral flotation experiments showed that NaOL had a different flotation performance on cassiterite and clinochlore, and the addition of Al (III) ions could selectively inhibit the floatability of cassiterite. Reverse flotation tests performed on mixed minerals indicated that the separation of cassiterite and clinochlore could be achieved in the presence of NaOL and Al (III) ions. Adsorption experiments demonstrated that Al (III) ions hindered the adsorption of NaOL on cassiterite surfaces but exerted little influence on the adsorption of NaOL on clinochlore surfaces. Results of contact angle measurements indicated that Al (III) ions could impede the hydrophobization process of cassiterite in NaOL solution. XPS results showed that aluminum species were adsorbed onto the cassiterite surfaces through the interaction with O sites.

scholarly journals Effect of ash existence in the coal particles on the dewatering performance of fine coal

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suhong Zhang ◽  
Ni Gao ◽  
Ke Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Coal Sample ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Primary Role ◽  
Fine Coal ◽  
Angle Measurements ◽  
Coal Particles ◽  
Contact Angle Measurements

Abstract The dewatering experiments of fine coal with different ash contents in the particle size range of 0.125 mm − 0 mm were investigated in this study. Structures of coal samples were characterized by X-ray diffractometer (XRD) and surface functional groups were detected by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR). Wettability and wetting heats of coal samples were determined by contact angle measurements and micro-calorimeter system, respectively. In this study, the dewatering results indicate that the ash content of fine coal had less effect on the coal dewatering than the coalification degree in the dewatering process. However, for the given coal sample the moisture content was significantly affected by the ash content while the coal particle size was less than 0.125 mm. The decrease of moisture content in coal sample after the ash was removed indicating that the hydrophobic property of coal surface was enhanced based on contact angle measurements and wetting heats. In addition, kaolinite played a primary role of minerals in coal for the coal dewatering.

A Quick Technique for Determining the Wettability of Leaves of Arachis hypogaea and Certain Other Species1

1981 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marion Cook
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Arachis Hypogaea ◽  
Angle Measurements ◽  
Arachis Hypogaea L ◽  
Constant Rate ◽  
Contact Angle Measurements ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Drainage Technique

Abstract A rapid and accurate technique for assessing the wettability of leaves of Arachis hypogaea L. and certain other species was developed. The method quantifies the retention of water on the surface when water is drained from around vertically immersed leaves at a constant rate. Although the relationship between mean contact angle measurements and water retained was not strictly linear, the correlation between the two variables was extrememly high, r = 0.997 (P = 0.001). This constant drainage technique can be used in the greenhouse and field and with some species does not require leaf detachment from the plant.

Wettability Determination by Equilibrium Contact Angle Measurements: Reservoir Rock- Connate Water System With Injection of CO2

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Narjes Shojaikaveh ◽  
Cas Berentsen ◽  
Susanne Eva Johanne Rudolph-Floter ◽  
Karl Heinz Wolf ◽  
William Richard Rossen
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Water System ◽  
Reservoir Rock ◽  
Equilibrium Contact Angle ◽  
Connate Water ◽  
Angle Measurements ◽  
Contact Angle Measurements

Surface Wettability Enhances Osteoblast Adhesion on Silicon-Substituted Hydroxyapatite Thin Films

2007 ◽  
Vol 330-332 ◽  
pp. 877-880 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.S. Thian ◽  
J. Huang ◽  
Serena Best ◽  
Zoe H. Barber ◽  
William Bonfield
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Contact Angle ◽  
Actin Filaments ◽  
Culture Study ◽  
Cell Culture Study ◽  
Angle Measurements ◽  
Contact Angle Measurements ◽  
Osteoblast Adhesion ◽  
Lower Contact

Crystalline hydroxyapatite (HA) and 0.8 wt.% silicon-substituted HA (SiHA) thin films were produced using magnetron co-sputtering. These films were subjected to contact angle measurements and in vitro cell culture study using human osteoblast-like (HOB) cells. A wettability study showed that SiHA has a lower contact angle, and thus is more hydrophilic in nature, as compared to HA. Consequently, enhanced cell growth was observed on SiHA at all time-points. Furthermore, distinct and well-developed actin filaments could be seen within HOB cells on SiHA. Thus, this work demonstrated that the surface properties of the coating may be modified by the substitution of Si into the HA structure.

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