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Introduction To Sampling For Mineral Processing Part 5 in A Series "Process Control Samplers"

The document discusses sampling for mineral processing, including objectives of sampling for process control, the golden rule of sampling, types of process control samplers, and how samplers feed samples to on stream analyzers for assays to optimize recovery and profits.

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Introduction To Sampling For Mineral Processing Part 5 in A Series "Process Control Samplers"

The document discusses sampling for mineral processing, including objectives of sampling for process control, the golden rule of sampling, types of process control samplers, and how samplers feed samples to on stream analyzers for assays to optimize recovery and profits.

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INTRODUCTION TO

SAMPLING FOR
MINERAL PROCESSING

Part 5 in a series
“Process Control
Samplers”
SERIES CONTENTS
• 1 - Introduction to course and sampling • 5 - Process Control Samplers
– Course objectives – Launder / Pressure / Poppet sampler
– Course introduction – Analyzers (XRF or particle)
– Objectives for sampling
• 6 - Effects on Mass Balancing
• 2 - Sampling Basics – Some aspect of the AMIRA code
– Some definitions – Detrimental effects and metallurgist responsibility
– 3D/2D/1D Sampling – Sampling errors in launder / pressure sampler
– Delimitations / Extraction – Mass balance effects
– Rebounding / Cutter Speed and geometry
• 7- Effects on Recovery and NSR
• 3 - Sampling Errors – OSA and sampler errors
– Delimitations / Extraction – Grade and Recovery targets
– Bridging / Cutter issues / Multiple cutters – Recovery - Error propagation
– Back pressure – Net Smelter Return - Error propagation (loss of
revenues)
• 4 - Metallurgical Samplers
– Belt Samplers / Crushers
– Linear Samplers and enclosures
– Rotary Vezin / Arcual Samplers
– Secondary / Tertiary Samplers
Objectives of Sampling

• Process Control
– Normally for concentrate and tailings of each stage of the
flotation process
– Requires sampling to verify tendencies in the process
– Important for maximizing metal recoveries
– Feed for On Stream (OSA) and Particle Size (PSM)
Analyzers
– Required to produce 8 to 12 m3/ hr of continuous sample
Sampling - Golden Rule

• The “golden rule” states that for correct sampling “all parts
of the material being sampled must have an equal
probability of being collected and becoming part of the final
sample for analysis” (Gy)
Process Control Samplers

• Slurry should be properly mixed before cutter or nozzle


• Velocity of slurry going through the cutter or nozzle should
be the same as the velocity of main slurry
Gravity Flow Fixed Cutter

TMC™
w/ Integrated Diverter
CONSTANT FLOWRATE CONTROL TO AN
ON-STREAM ANALYZER
EVEN DURING PROCESS FLUCTUATIONS
TMC™ Primary Sampler w/ M1860 Flow Diverter

TMC™

Diverter
TMC – Primary Sampler
TMCF – Primary Sampler
PPV – Primary Sampler
PPVNB – Primary Sampler
PPH – Primary Sampler
Pressure Pipe Horizontal
Sampler PPH
Poppet Sampler
Sampling Points
OSA System Overview

• Samplers provide sample to


the MXA’s
• Return lines go back to the
process
• MXA’s direct a single sample
to the probe to be measured
• Assays results generated and
sent to plant’s DCS and
displayed locally

Layout
Slurry Multiplexer (MXA)
On Stream Analyzer (OSA)

XRF Measurement
of Slurry
Particle Size Analyzer

Particle Size
Measurement
of Slurry
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www.heathandsherwood64.com

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