EP2242584A2 - Dispositif et procédé pour extraire des minéraux non magnétiques - Google Patents

Dispositif et procédé pour extraire des minéraux non magnétiques

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EP2242584A2
EP2242584A2 EP09709543A EP09709543A EP2242584A2 EP 2242584 A2 EP2242584 A2 EP 2242584A2 EP 09709543 A EP09709543 A EP 09709543A EP 09709543 A EP09709543 A EP 09709543A EP 2242584 A2 EP2242584 A2 EP 2242584A2
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ore
magnetic
particles
pulp
particle agglomerates
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Michael Diez
Imme Domke
Werner Hartmann
Hartmut Hibst
Wolfgang Krieglstein
Alexej Michailovski
Norbert Mronga
Michael Riebensahm
Wolfgang Schmidt
Thomas Servay
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BASF SE
Siemens AG
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B03—SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS USING LIQUIDS OR USING PNEUMATIC TABLES OR JIGS; MAGNETIC OR ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS FROM SOLID MATERIALS OR FLUIDS; SEPARATION BY HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC FIELDS
    • B03C—MAGNETIC OR ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS FROM SOLID MATERIALS OR FLUIDS; SEPARATION BY HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC FIELDS
    • B03C1/00—Magnetic separation
    • B03C1/005—Pretreatment specially adapted for magnetic separation
    • B03C1/015—Pretreatment specially adapted for magnetic separation by chemical treatment imparting magnetic properties to the material to be separated, e.g. roasting, reduction, oxidation
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B03—SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS USING LIQUIDS OR USING PNEUMATIC TABLES OR JIGS; MAGNETIC OR ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS FROM SOLID MATERIALS OR FLUIDS; SEPARATION BY HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC FIELDS
    • B03C—MAGNETIC OR ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS FROM SOLID MATERIALS OR FLUIDS; SEPARATION BY HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC FIELDS
    • B03C1/00—Magnetic separation
    • B03C1/005—Pretreatment specially adapted for magnetic separation
    • B03C1/01—Pretreatment specially adapted for magnetic separation by addition of magnetic adjuvants
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B03—SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS USING LIQUIDS OR USING PNEUMATIC TABLES OR JIGS; MAGNETIC OR ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS FROM SOLID MATERIALS OR FLUIDS; SEPARATION BY HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC FIELDS
    • B03C—MAGNETIC OR ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS FROM SOLID MATERIALS OR FLUIDS; SEPARATION BY HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC FIELDS
    • B03C1/00—Magnetic separation
    • B03C1/02—Magnetic separation acting directly on the substance being separated
    • B03C1/28—Magnetic plugs and dipsticks
    • B03C1/288—Magnetic plugs and dipsticks disposed at the outer circumference of a recipient
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B03—SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS USING LIQUIDS OR USING PNEUMATIC TABLES OR JIGS; MAGNETIC OR ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS FROM SOLID MATERIALS OR FLUIDS; SEPARATION BY HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC FIELDS
    • B03C—MAGNETIC OR ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS FROM SOLID MATERIALS OR FLUIDS; SEPARATION BY HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC FIELDS
    • B03C2201/00—Details of magnetic or electrostatic separation
    • B03C2201/18—Magnetic separation whereby the particles are suspended in a liquid
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02P—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PRODUCTION OR PROCESSING OF GOODS
    • Y02P10/00—Technologies related to metal processing
    • Y02P10/20—Recycling

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  • the invention relates to a method for the continuous recovery of non-magnetic ores from non-magnetic ore particles having pulp having a solids content of at least 30 percent by mass, wherein the pulp flows through a reactor in a flow direction, in particular flows continuously, wherein magnetic or magnetizable magnetic particles are fed to the pulp which form ore-magnetic particle agglomerates with the non-magnetic ore particles, wherein the ore-magnetic particle agglomerates are moved by means of a magnetic field in an accumulation region of the reactor, and wherein the ore-magnetic particle agglomerates are discharged from the accumulation region of the reactor, wherein the ore Magnetic particle agglomerates are separated into ore particles and magnetic particles.
  • the invention relates to an apparatus for the continuous recovery of non-magnetic ores from non-magnetic ore particles having a solids content of at least 30 percent by mass, with a reactor for receiving pulp, wherein magnetic particles are fed to the pulp with ore particles ore-magnetic particle agglomerates, magnetic field generating means configured to agitate ore magnetic particle agglomerates into at least one accumulation region of the reactor; and means for discharging the ore magnetic particle agglomerates from the at least one accumulation region into at least one accumulation region a device for separating the ore magnetic particle agglomerates into ore particles and magnetic particles.
  • a flotation cell becomes an ore-containing pulp, ie one Suspension of water, ground rock and crushed ore, fed. All non-soluble solids in the pulp form the solids content of the pulp, which is usually at least 30 percent by mass. As a rule, the solids content is higher than 30% by mass, in particular at least 40% by mass, since a flotation cell can only be operated in an economically sensible manner from these solids contents.
  • Ore particles hydrophobized in the suspension are hydrophobized in the suspension.
  • a gas usually air, is blown into the flotation cell. This leads to the formation of bubbles in the pulp.
  • the hydrophobicized ore particles adhere to the likewise hydrophobic bubbles and are transported to the surface.
  • a foam forms, which has a high ore content. This foam is removed from the pulp via foam drainage channels and processed further.
  • non-magnetic ores are recovered from a pulp using magnetic particles. These usually have a higher yield for the ore from the pulp, as the conventional flotation by flotation cell.
  • magnetic particles are adjusted in their properties, in particular the surface properties, so that they are selectively attached to the ore to be recovered. By means of a magnetic field, the ore adhering to the magnetic particles can then be removed from the pulp become.
  • Such methods are known, for example, from US 4,657,666 and US 3,926,789.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a method and a device with which a high yield in the production of ores can be achieved while the operation of the mine is made more economical and environmentally friendly.
  • the part of the object assigned to the method is achieved by a method of the type mentioned above, in which the separated magnetic particles are treated in such a way, in particular hydrophobized, that they form again ore magnetic particle agglomerates on renewed interaction with non-magnetic ore particles.
  • This method allows the recycling of magnetic particles.
  • the magnetic particles may be fed to the pulp before the pulp enters the reactor.
  • magnetite can be used as the magnetic particle.
  • any other magnetic or magnetizable magnetic particles or media / substances can also be used.
  • the magnetic particles fed to the pulp preferably have a surface to which non-magnetic ore particles can be selectively attached.
  • the provision of such a surface can be effected by a pretreatment, in particular chemical pretreatment, of the magnetic particles.
  • Magnet particles and ore particles bound thereto are referred to in this application as ore magnetic particle agglomerate.
  • the non-magnetic ore By forming ore magnetic particle agglomerates, the non-magnetic ore can be selectively moved in the pulp to a predetermined location or within a predetermined range by means of a magnetic field, since a force acts on the magnetic particle carrying the ore particles.
  • the magnetic field is designed such that the ore magnetic particle agglomerates collect in a predetermined accumulation area.
  • the accumulation area is at least one specific volume element of the reactor into which ore-magnetic particle agglomerates are selectively moved in or out by means of a magnetic field.
  • the ore magnetic particle agglomerates are then removed from the accumulation area and thus from the main stream of pulp.
  • Reactor is understood to mean a device section or the sum of those device sections in which an accumulation of ore-magnetic particle agglomerates takes place with the aid of at least one magnetic field.
  • the main stream is an accumulation-based pulse. penstrom, can be removed from the ore magnetic particle agglomerates.
  • the ore magnetic particle agglomerates are separated.
  • the separation products, i. Ore particles and magnetic particles are referred to as separate ore particles and separate magnetic particles.
  • a gentle separation of the ore magnetic particle agglomerates in ore particles and magnetic particles is particularly advantageous, since in a gentle separation usually the properties of the magnetic particles are not influenced too much by the separation process in an undesirable manner.
  • the process preferably takes place continuously, since continuous recovery of ore is possible under these circumstances.
  • the inventive method has the great advantage that the system a significantly reduced amount of Magnetparti- no, for example. Magnetite, must be supplied in order to achieve the same throughput and the same yield in the ore mining on the mine.
  • the invention makes it possible to recycle magnetic particles already used in the ore production, ie to recycle them, in particular in their original function.
  • the need for magnetic particles, which are to be fed to the plant, that is to be transported to the mine again, is therefore greatly reduced, for example by at least approximately one order of magnitude. This reduces both the transport costs and the purchase costs for the magnetic particles. It also conserves natural resources and substantially reduces the logistical problems of the mine. This leads to an increased profitability of the mine.
  • the required treatment is usually dependent on the previous separation step. If the agglomerates are separated in such a way that they are generally removed by corresponding process steps, i.
  • hydrophobization properties of the magnetic particles, in particular chemical surface properties or dimensions of the magnetic particles are undesirably influenced only to a slight extent by the ore extraction process, in particular the agglomeration process or the separation process, the treatment of the magnetic particles may be less intense in intensity than when the desired and adjusted properties of the magnetic particles are completely changed undesirably by the processes undergone by the magnetic particle.
  • an originally set hydrophobic surface property of the magnetic particles can be restored by "after" -hydrophobic bisation
  • properties of the separated magnetic particles in the treatment step can also be modified in a targeted manner in order to influence the subsequent ore extraction process with participation of these magnetic particles in a targeted manner.
  • the treatment of the magnetic particles also means the adjustment of the properties of the sum of magnetic particles, for example the setting of a desired particle size distribution of the separated magnetic particles or the like.
  • the separated magnetic particles are removed from an interaction region of the separated ore particles. This makes treatment of the separated magnetic particles particularly easy, since the separated ore particles do not interfere with the treatment of the magnetic particles.
  • the recovered separated ore can be further processed promptly after the separation of the ore magnetic particle agglomerates.
  • the ore magnetic particle agglomerates are moved into separate accumulation regions of the reactor by means of a plurality of magnetic fields successively following one another in the flow direction. This can further increase the yield. Due to the high viscosity of the pulp, as a rule not all ore magnetic particle agglomerates reach the first accumulation region in the flow direction.
  • extraction areas or separation areas ie Areas in which a force caused by a magnetic field moves ore magnetic particle agglomerates toward a predetermined accumulation area, the extraction rate for ore-magnetic particle agglomerates from the pulp is further increased.
  • the magnetic particles and / or the ore particles are hydrophobized.
  • the chemicals which can be used for hydrophobizing substances are known to the person skilled in the art.
  • By the hydrophobization of magnetic particles and / or ore particles can be achieved that magnetic particles and ore particles bind to each other.
  • This bond is the basis for an ore magnetic particle agglomerate in this embodiment.
  • other bonding mechanisms can be used which produce an ore magnetic particle agglomerate from the ore particles and magnetic particles present in the pulp.
  • the pulp flows through the reactor turbulent.
  • a turbulent flow can be adjusted, for example, via the flow rate or via a corresponding design of the reactor.
  • a turbulent flow of the pulp in contrast to a laminar flow has the advantage that magnetic field-free spaces in the extraction or separation area, which arise, for example, due to the magnet arrangement, are of little importance.
  • the turbulent flow makes it possible, for example, to select magnetic field arrangements in which the force on an ore magnetic particle agglomerate is on average maximum, but also - for example due to a magnet arrangement - power-field-free spaces may exist.
  • the ore magnetic particle agglomerates are continuously discharged into a collecting area by means of a magnetic field and / or fluidic measures. This achieves uniform operation.
  • a procedure is useful if the accumulation area is constantly A high density of ore magnetic particle agglomerates prevails. It can be provided for each accumulation area a separate collection area. Preferably, a plurality of accumulation areas are assigned to a collection area.
  • the ore magnetic particle agglomerates are discharged discontinuously into a collection area by means of a magnetic field and / or fluidic measures, in particular when a minimum amount of the accumulated ore magnetic particle agglomerates in the accumulation area is exceeded.
  • Continuous recovery of ores is possible by means of a discontinuous discharge, however, the ore magnetic particle agglomerates accumulated in a certain accumulation area are fed intermittently to one collecting area.
  • a discharge from the respective accumulation area is then carried out as soon as a definable minimum amount of ore magnetic particle agglomerates is present in the respective accumulation area.
  • different minimum amounts can be provided as a threshold value for initiating discharge from the respective accumulation area. It can be provided for each accumulation area a separate collection area. Preferably, a plurality of accumulation areas are assigned to a collection area.
  • ore magnetic particle agglomerates are separated into ore particles and magnetic particles by chemical, mechanical, acoustic and / or thermal processes. On the one hand, this facilitates the subsequent processing of the ore, since the previously usable devices for further processing can be maintained essentially unchanged.
  • the separation mechanism for the ore magnetic particle agglomerates is usually dependent on the selected bonding mechanism for the ore magnetic particle agglomerates.
  • the separation of magnetic particles and ore particles by means of ultrasound. Ultrasound is particularly suitable for the separation of ore-magnetic particle agglomerates in ore particles and magnetic particles, since it can be broken regardless of the chosen binding mechanism between ore particles and magnetic particles, a bond.
  • the pulp is recirculated to the magnet particles separated and treated by ore magnetic particle agglomerates.
  • the magnetic particles are thereby fed to the pulp such that they once again form ore magnetic particle agglomerates and that these ore magnetic particle agglomerates formed enter at least one magnetic field moving the ore magnetic particle agglomerates into an accumulation region.
  • magnetic particles are produced locally in the mine. As a result, it is possible to respond flexibly to the need for new magnetic particles and the economic utilization of the operation. Since not all of the magnetic particles fed to the pulp are generally recovered during the separation of the ore magnetic particle agglomerates, in particular are recovered in a functional manner, a proportion of new magnetic particles must generally always be used for the process according to the invention. These new magnetic particles can be provided in a particularly flexible and simple manner via a locally installed production plant. In particular, it is advantageous to arrange the production facility and the treatment facility spatially adjacent, magnetic particles being exchangeable between the production facility and the treatment facility or to combine these structurally.
  • the pulp flows through a plurality of separate, in the flow sense parallel flow channels, wherein the flow channels are each acted upon by a magnetic field which moves ore magnetic particle agglomerates in the respective flow channel in at least one accumulation region.
  • a state variable of the pulp is detected and the supply of magnetic particles and / or further additives, in particular means for hydrophobization of magnetic particles and / or ore particles, and / or the operation of at least one magnet based on the detected State variable controlled and / or regulated.
  • a variable can be used as a state variable, which has a significant influence on ore extraction.
  • an ore fraction in the pulp or ore fractions of different ores in the pulp, a size distribution of ore particles, a saturation measure for the formation of ore-magnetic particle agglomerates, a measure for the hydrophobization of the ore particles present in the pulp, and / or magnetic particles can be taken as the state variable become.
  • the magnetic particles are fed to the pulp before the pulp enters the reactor, in particular during or before a grinding operation for the grinding of ore.
  • a turbulent flow in the reactor which ensures that ore particles and magnetic particles bind to one another and thereby form ore magnetic particle agglomerates.
  • the mill grinds the ore to a desired particle size, and on the other hand, the mill simultaneously introduces a high mixing energy into the pulp.
  • the high-energy mixture of magnetic particles and ore particles thus leads to an improved formation of ore magnetite agglomerates, which leads to an increase in the ore yield in the reactor.
  • an additional mixture in addition to the possibly present turbulent flow, can be carried out before or during entry into the reactor.
  • the part of the object relating to the device is achieved by a device of the type mentioned at the beginning, with a treatment device designed to treat magnetic particles separated from ore magnetic particle agglomerates, wherein the separated magnetic particles are treatable with them so that the separated magnetic particles can be treated again Interact with non-magnetic ore particles again to form ore magnetic particle agglomerates.
  • a device is provided, by means of which the above-mentioned object is achieved.
  • the magnetic particles fed to the pulp can be fed into the device itself or can already be introduced into the pulp in an upstream process, for example during the grinding of the ore. If a supply of magnetic particles into the pulp in the device take place, the device preferably has a feed device for feeding magnetic particles into the pulp. This has the advantage that the amount of magnetic particles to be added - in order to obtain approximately the highest possible proportion of the ore particles in the pulp as ore magnetic particle agglomerates - is very easily adjustable.
  • the reactor is designed such that it can be flowed through by a definable pulp volume flow, preferably at least 7,000 cubic meters per hour, in particular 10,000 cubic meters per hour to 15,000 cubic meters per hour.
  • a definable pulp volume flow preferably at least 7,000 cubic meters per hour, in particular 10,000 cubic meters per hour to 15,000 cubic meters per hour.
  • the reactor is fluidically connected to the at least one collecting region.
  • the removal from the accumulation area is particularly easy to accomplish, since the hydrostatic pressure supports the removal of accumulated in the accumulation area ore magnetic particle agglomerates.
  • a fluidic connection of the collecting region with the accumulation region of the reactor is particularly advantageous in the case of continuous discharge of ore magnetic particle agglomerates from the accumulation region.
  • At least one separation device with ultrasound transmitters for emitting ultrasound is provided, the deliverable power of which can be set such that ore magnetic particle agglomerates can be separated into magnetic particles and ore particles.
  • a separation of the ore magnetic particle agglomerates into ore particles and magnetic particles can be efficiently supported or carried out in a particularly simple manner.
  • the reactor comprises a plurality of flow channels separated from each other and connected in parallel in terms of flow.
  • the majority of flow channels allow the basic principle of ore accumulation to be used for any desired high throughput.
  • the reactor can be standardized to a high degree. That Again and again, the same components are required for the flow channels and their operation. This leads to a cost reduction for the device. In addition, spare parts for maintenance are easier to obtain, or always in stock.
  • the reactor in such a way that it can be supplemented or expanded by additional flow channels for the accumulation of ore-magnetic particle agglomerates. If, for example, it is necessary to increase the throughput of a reactor, simply a corresponding number of flow channels, for example by flanging, can be fluidly connected to the reactor. As a result, for example, the throughput of the device can be increased or the failure of a part of the device can be compensated. Such an extension of the reactor, if necessary, can be carried out at full operation of the device. This increases the flexibility of the ore-winning device.
  • the number and / or the configuration of the plurality of flow channels is determined such that the following equation is satisfied: where Vmm soii is the minimum desired volume flow through the device, and Vi is the volume flow through the ith Flow channel, where i is an integer.
  • Volume flow is understood to mean the volume of pulp flowing through a reference volume of the reactor per unit time.
  • the number of flow channels for the device then results since the sum of the partial volume flows Vi is to reach or exceed a predetermined minimum desired volume flow V mm.
  • the desired minimum volume flow for coarse separation or coarse extraction of ore particle magnetic particle agglomerates is preferably at least 7000 cubic meters per hour (m 3 / h), preferably 10000 m 3 / h to 15000 m 3 / h. In this order of magnitude, an apparatus for coarse recovery of ores from a first-time pulp entering a reactor begins to operate economically.
  • Such ore-enriched streams are also considered pulp in this application.
  • the process of coarse mining of ore from a pulp and the process of concentrating ore by means of ore-enriched streams are provided in series.
  • the plurality of flow channels during the operation in essence borrowed from the same volume flow, and the number of flow channels is determined by: V mm should,. - n
  • Vmm soii is the minimum desired volume flow through the device
  • Vi is the volume flow through the ith
  • the plurality of flow channels each have means for generating an ore magnetic particle agglomerates in the magnetic field moving at least one accumulation region indicated by the respective flow channel. This is necessary so that the flow channels can be used for the accumulation of ore magnetic particle agglomerates. Only then will there be an actual increase in throughput with significant ore yield.
  • At least one flow channel of the plurality of flow channels on a closing element for opening and closing the at least one flow channel, so that in the closed state of the at least one flow channel associated closing element, the at least one flow channel not from the pulp can be flowed through.
  • This makes it possible, for example, to connect or disconnect flow channels in the reactor as needed, preferably by means of a control device.
  • valves permit expansion of the device through flow channels during full operation of the device.
  • a need may be present, for example, in the event of a defect in a previously operated flow channel or in the case of a maintenance measure for an operated flow channel. Possibly. There may also be a need in the expansion of the
  • Ore production ie an increase in throughput of the pulp, are, which can not be handled by the flow channels in operation.
  • the flow channels affected by a maintenance measure for example, are then closed with a closure device, such as a valve, while the ore production is continued by the use of further flow channels that have hitherto been closed and now open flow channels.
  • At least one flow channel can be closed by a closure element in such a way that, in the closed state, the closure element does not obstruct the pulp flow through respective other flow channels.
  • individual flow channels are removable from the rest of the reactor.
  • a rapid exchange of a flow channel or the means for generating a magnetic field can be made possible without the throughput of the device is too limited.
  • the device comprises a device for producing magnetic particles forming ore-magnetic-particle agglomerates on contact with ore particles. This makes it possible to respond flexibly to the consumption of magnetic particles. Corresponding planning for the production of the magnetic particles can be carried out as a function of the utilization, in particular of the planned powder throughput of the reactor.
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation of an apparatus for obtaining non-non-magnetic ores from pulp containing nonmagnetic ore particles
  • FIG. 2 shows a schematic representation of a separation region of a reactor
  • 3 shows a flowchart for illustrating an exemplary sequence of the method according to the invention.
  • the apparatus shown schematically in FIG. 1 for producing ore comprises a reactor 1 through which a pulp P flows.
  • the pulp P has a solids content of 30 to 60% by mass and is therefore highly abrasive.
  • the solid in the pulp is composed essentially of gait, i.
  • the pulp P is fed to the reactor 1 at a flow rate, so that a desired minimum pulp volume flow
  • Vmm soii is achieved by the reactor 1.
  • the desired minimum pulp volume flow Vmmsoii in the present exemplary embodiment is 135 m 3 per minute.
  • the pulp P entering the reactor 1 already has ore magnetic particle agglomerates, since the supply of magnetic particles and hydrophobizing agents has already taken place in an ore mill for grinding ore. As a result, a high mixing energy is introduced into the pulp P, which contributes to an improved formation of ore magnetic particle agglomerates.
  • sulfidic ores in particular copper sulfide or molybdenum sulfide, form the non-magnetic ore to be recovered.
  • the method or device can be used for a large number of non-magnetic ores, in particular for sulfidic ores and, if suitable hydrophobization chemistries are used, also for oxidic ores other ores, to be used.
  • a state variable for the pulp P is determined by means of a measuring device 18. State size of pulp P, recorded. In the present case, a mean proportion of ore particles not bound to magnetic particles in the pulp P is used as the state quantity.
  • any other state variable or combination of state variables for the pulp P affecting ore recovery e.g. Example, the total proportion of magnetic particles in the pulp, regardless of its binding state to the ore.
  • the strength of the magnetic field, in particular the coil current when using electromagnets is controlled and / or regulated on the basis of the detected state variable.
  • the measurement of the state variable preferably takes place in the flow direction in front of the reactor 1.
  • the reactor 1, in particular the magnets which it exhibits can be controlled in such a way that the operation of the reactor 1 and thus of the entire apparatus is optimized.
  • the pulp stream is passed in the present embodiment in a plurality of flow channels 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.
  • the number of flow channels 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 is chosen such that in total the desired minimum pulp volume flow Vmmsoii is achieved.
  • two further flow channels 8 and 9 are provided, which can be switched on if necessary by opening a valve 15 for ore production. Due to the abrasive medium that flows through the reactor, regular repair work is to be expected. By providing additional flow channels that can be opened during repair work, the plant can maintain its throughput. Despite the repair work, there are no economic losses due to downtimes.
  • a valve 15 ' has in the embodiment of the flow channel 12.
  • the flow channel 12 can be locked or closed, without affecting the other flow channels in their function.
  • all flow channels 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 such a valve 15 'on.
  • the flow channel 12 has a releasable fastening device 15 "downstream of the valve 15 'in the flow direction, by means of which the flow channel can be detachably fastened to the remaining reactor 1.
  • all the flow channels have such a fastening device 15 ".
  • Such a fastening device 15 is particularly advantageous, since, for example, repair measures do not have to be carried out on site, but rather the affected flow channel, about the flow channel 12, can be conveyed to a workshop, while the rest of the device is operated.
  • a flow channel can be replaced particularly simply-for example due to a longer-lasting repair for a defective flow channel-by another flow channel during operation of the device by installing it in the reactor 1 at the location of the removed flow channel.
  • the valve 15 'associated with this flow channel is opened and the flow channel then installed contributes to ore extraction. As a result, throughput losses are avoided. Also, no downtime of the device occur.
  • a particularly simple replacement of an ore-suitable flow channel 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 is possible if means 3 for generating a magnetic field relative to the flow channel 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 are fixed and thus together with the flow channel can be mounted or removed.
  • all flow channels 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 are structurally substantially identical. That If, for example, the flow channels 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 are in operation, these generally also have the same volume flows.
  • a plurality of means 3 for generating magnetic fields are successively provided in each case in the flow direction.
  • the magnetic fields generated by the means 3 move the ore magnetic particle agglomerates contained in the pulp P into the respective accumulation areas 4 in the flow channels 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, provided that a flow channel 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 is traversed by pulp P.
  • the ore magnetic particle agglomerates accumulate within the accumulation region 4 of the reactor 1, and are then discontinuously, preferably guided by a magnetic field generated by separate means provided for this purpose - not shown in FIG Collection area 5 out.
  • the ore magnetic particle agglomerates are discharged into a plurality of collection areas 5.
  • adjacent flow channels such as flow channel 12, 13 and 14, empty their accumulation areas 4 into a common collection area 5.
  • the ore magnetic particle agglomerates are separated into ore particles and magnetic particles.
  • One way of separating the ore magnetic particle agglomerates is to use high power ultrasound to disrupt the surface bonding of the ore particles and the magnetic particles.
  • the ultrasound is irradiated by means of an ultrasonic transmitter with a correspondingly high power in the collection area 5 or in the separator 6.
  • the advantage of using ultrasound is that ore and magnetic particle bonds can be broken regardless of their binding mechanism.
  • nonpolar suspending agents into which the ore magnetic particles are added has been considered Particularly gentle for the separation of ore magnetic particle agglomerates in ore particles and magnetic particles proved.
  • the ore magnetic particle agglomerates into ore particles and magnetic particles carried out in the separating device 6 in the exemplary embodiment it is possible to ensure that magnetic particles can be recycled and, if appropriate, fed back to the feeding device 2. Furthermore, the ore particles obtained from the separation can be further processed conventionally in a further processing device 20.
  • the separated magnetic particles are guided by the separation device 6 to a treatment device 16 '. If necessary, the magnetic particles are analyzed there and treated in such a way that they re-form ore magnetic particle agglomerates when they are reintroduced into the pulp P.
  • the treatment step is necessary in order to achieve a correspondingly high binding effect on the recovered ore from the pulp P, even for the recycled magnetic particles. If the treatment step were omitted, a higher concentration of magnetic particles in the pulp would be required to achieve the same ore yield from the pulp P. However, under this condition, the mass fraction of the magnetic particles in the mass fraction of the pulp would increase, which in turn is negative for the throughput of ore through the device or the reactor 1, if the hydrodynamic properties in the reactor 1 should remain essentially unchanged.
  • the device comprises means 16 for producing magnetic particles, preferably with a particle size of less than 5 micrometers, wherein the magnetic particles form ore magnetic particle agglomerates on contact with ore particles.
  • separation of ore particles and magnetic particles can be achieved by means of the separator 6, it is If necessary, it is not expedient to feed all the magnetic particles again to the pulp P, for example with the feed device 2. In particular, due to the separation process, there may be degenerative phenomena on the surface or reduction in the particle size of the magnetic particles, which lead to the yield of ore from the pulp decreases when using such magnetic particles.
  • Magnetic particles to recover 100 percent of the magnetic particles Preferably, therefore, a certain proportion of magnetic particles is continuously re-introduced into the device to replace the magnetic particle loss in the separation step.
  • a corresponding device 16 for the production of magnetic particles is particularly advantageous.
  • Such a device is preferably used to produce magnetic particles with particle sizes smaller than 5 microns, since they are economically producible.
  • preferably ground natural magnetite is preferably used, which preferably can be fed directly to the treatment device 16 '. This is indicated in FIG. 1 by an arrow in the direction of the treatment device 16 '.
  • the newly introduced into the device magnetic particles are then treated in the treatment device 16 'so that the desired properties of the magnetic particles are adjusted.
  • the properties of the magnetic particles newly introduced into the device are adjusted in such a way that they bind to the ore present in the pulp and form ore magnetic particle agglomerates.
  • the feed device is connected directly to the treatment device 16 'and possibly to the device 16 for producing magnetic particles.
  • FIG 2 shows a section of a flow channel, for example of the flow channel 10.
  • Mean 3 Near or on the flow channel means 3 are arranged for generating a magnetic field, wherein the means 3 are formed such that the magnetic field ore-magnetic particle agglomerates in an accumulation area 4 of the Flow channel 10 moves.
  • means 3 'for generating a magnetic field for the magnetic removal of the ore magnetic particle agglomerates from the accumulation area 4 are present.
  • the discharge device 7, comprising the means 3 'and an unspecified fluid guide, is fluidically connected to the reactor 1, in particular to the flow channel, as well as to a collecting region, not shown in FIG 2.
  • the means 3 'of the discharge device are designed in such a way that they exert a force on the ore magnetic particle agglomerates present in the accumulation region 4, which specifically exert these in the reactor 1 or the respective one Flow channel 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 to the collecting area 5 extending fluid guide directs.
  • the discharge into the fluid guide can optionally be additionally supported by a negative pressure in the fluid guide.
  • the fluid guide may have means for closing the fluid guide. The fluid guide is only opened with the aid of the means for closing the fluid guide, if a minimum amount of ore magnetic particle agglomerates is present in the accumulation region 4. Furthermore, the opening of the fluid guide is in tune with the means 3 ', which exert the force on the ore magnetic particle agglomerates.
  • a continuous discharge of the ore magnetic particle agglomerates can take place by constantly guiding or guiding ore magnetic particle agglomerates out of the pulp P into the collection region or into the fluid conduit.
  • FIG. 3 shows a flowchart for illustrating the schematic sequence of an exemplary method for obtaining non-magnetic ores.
  • the process assumes that pulp can be fed into the reactor shown in FIG. 1 and pulp is provided for the production of non-magnetic ores.
  • a first method step 100 the reactor is flowed through with pulp.
  • the throughput of the pulp in the reactor set in method step 100 is preferably carried out almost simultaneously with method step 101, in which the flow of the pulp through the reactor is set to be turbulent.
  • This has the advantage that there is a high thorough mixing of the pulp, and also magnetic field-free spaces with little spatial expansion, possibly generated by the means for generating a magnetic field, which present in the pulp at this time ore magnetic particle agglomerates moved an accumulation area of the reactor, lower or no have an interest in ore production.
  • Magnetic field-free spaces may be required to enhance the force distribution, which is represented as FbbB, where F is the force and B is the magnetic flux density in the reactor.
  • the turbulent flow through the reactor can be generated, for example, by setting a correspondingly high flow rate of the pulp.
  • Structural measures on the reactor are also suitable for causing vortices in the pulp.
  • At least one state variable of the pulp is measured, which influences the ore extraction, in particular the yield of the ore production.
  • This may be, for example, a mean ore particle size.
  • the concentration and / or a spatial distribution of magnetic particles in the pulp is detected, and that, depending on the detected concentration and / or distribution, the operation of at least one magnet of the reactor 1 is controlled and / or regulated.
  • the pulp was already in an ore mill, during the grinding of the ore, with magnetic particles and
  • a next method step 106 the ore magnetic particle agglomerates present in the pulp are moved in each flow channel through which the pulp flows by means of a plurality of magnetic fields which follow one another in the flow direction into the existing accumulation regions of the respective flow channel.
  • the ore magnetic particle agglomerations are discharged discontinuously in a process step 108 or continuously in a process step 109. Whether a discontinuous or continuous discharge is to take place from a certain accumulation area is decided in a method step 107. From the accumulation area, the ore magnetic particle agglomerates are guided into a collection area.
  • the ore magnetic particle agglomerates are separated into ore particles and magnetic particles in a method step 110 by means of chemical, mechanical, acoustic and / or thermal methods.
  • the magnetic particles can be at least partially recycled in a method step 111.
  • a corresponding treatment or treatment takes place of at least a portion of the magnetic particles, so that they can again form ore magnetic particle agglomerates, if these pulp containing the ore are supplied.
  • the reusable magnetic particles are preferably supplemented by a proportion of new magnetic particles introduced into the device to reduce magnetic particle losses during the ore recovery process, including the separation. process of the ore magnetic particle agglomerates.
  • the procedure can be terminated if necessary. This is queried in a method step 112. However, since it is a continuous ore recovery process, the process is preferably carried out permanently

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L'invention concerne un dispositif et un procédé pour extraire des minéraux non magnétiques d'une pulpe (P) ayant des particules de minéraux non magnétiques et présentant un pourcentage de matière solide d'au moins 30 % en masse. Selon l'invention, la pulpe (P) traverse (100), notamment en continu, un réacteur (1) dans un sens d'écoulement, à cette pulpe (P) étant ajoutées des particules magnétiques ou magnétisables qui, avec les particules de minéraux non magnétiques, forment des agglomérats de particules magnétiques et de minéraux. Ces agglomérats de particules magnétiques et de minéraux sont alors mis en mouvement par champ magnétique dans une zone d'accumulation (4) du réacteur (1), puis évacués (108, 109) hors de la zone d'accumulation (4) du réacteur (1) et séparés (110) en particules de minéraux et en particules magnétiques. Le traitement (111), notamment l'hydrophobisation, des particules magnétiques ainsi séparées leur permet de former à nouveau des agglomérats de particules magnétiques et de minéraux lors d'une interaction renouvelée avec des particules de minéraux non magnétiques. Le dispositif et le procédé de l'invention permettent ainsi d'atteindre un rendement élevé de production de minéraux et d'exploiter une mine de manière plus économique et plus écologique.
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