Flotation cell
What are the challenges in monitoring and protecting flotation cells?
- Froth flotation is an important concentration process in mining. This method is used to separate different particles. A flotation plant consists of the reaction vessel with inlet and outlet, the aeration unit, a dosing unit for chemicals, the scraper, the floating layer and the receiving tank for the separated material.
- The flotation cell is aerated and its contents are stirred to create bubbles. The solid particles are kept in suspension in the pulp. The mineral particles attach themselves to the bubbles and rise to the surface. Here they form a froth layer containing the mineral in concentrated form.
- After froth washing, the froth concentrate is pumped to the concentrate thickener. Often, several flotation cells are coupled together to form flotation banks, resulting in an ore concentrate with a higher metal content.
Flotation cell
How to reduce complex and expensive wiring?
Long distances for processes and signals require complex and expensive wiring. The AS-Interface installation system minimises installation time and ensures cost reduction. The AS-Interface system provides full diagnostics and easy maintenance. The simple, very stable and proven technology enables sensors to simultaneously transmit diagnostic information to the PLC and to higher-level IT infrastructures. Its modular structure and flexible connection technology ensure easy integration into any system. A two-wire flat cable transmits data and energy, eliminating complex parallel wiring.
How to monitor the condition of hydraulic pumps and motors?
How to monitor the condition of hydraulic pumps and motors? Condition monitoring can prevent catastrophic failure. Monitoring your equipment’s condition will allow you to stop the motor and pump set in the early stages of failure. With early detection, you can protect your assets from irreparable damage and prevent failures that could cause injuries. Monitoring bearing wear, unbalance, misalignment, cavitation and operating hours allows you to perform proactive maintenance rather than reactive maintenance.
Pressure, flow and temperature monitoring
The flotation cell is aerated to create bubbles. This process must be constantly monitored, as it depends on a specific flow, pressure and temperature. This is where the sensors from ifm, such as the SA4100, come in. This sensor can measure the flow and temperature at the same time.
