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ENERGY OPTIMIZATION OF A COPPER/ZINC GRINDING CIRCUIT

Year 2018, Volume: 7 Issue: 1, 284 - 296, 31.01.2018
https://doi.org/10.28948/ngumuh.386770

Abstract

   Since the
comminution process is the most energy consuming part of the whole mining
operation, it is well known that energy optimization can be provided with the
aid of modelling and simulation studies. Within the scope of the study, the
simulation studies performed for wet grinding circuit processing chalcopyrite,
sphalerite and pyrite minerals are presented. Initially, sampling campaign was
arranged around the circuit that consisted of two ball mills and a hydrocyclone
cluster system. Then the size distributions together with the chemical assays
were determined. Afterwards, mass balancing around the circuit was performed
and the model structures of the equipment were developed. Model of the whole
circuit was used to simulate different operating conditions. Initially, solid
content of the primary ball mill was adjusted and apex/vortex geometries of the
hydrocyclone were redesigned. As a consequence of the simulations, the dry
tonnage of the feed to the circuit was increased from 172.5 t/h to 190 t/h and
then 195 t/h that corresponds to increase by 10% and 13%. Finally, the second
option was chosen for the plant and the real production rate was increased to
195 t/h. 

References

  • [1] http://technology.infomine.com/reviews/comminution (erişim tarihi 03.03.2017).
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  • [3] ALTUN, O., BENZER, H., ENDERLE, U., “Effects of Operating Parameters on the Efficiency of Dry Stirred Milling”, Minerals Engineering, 43-44, 58-66, 2013.
  • [4] GAO, M., YOUNG, M., ALLUM, P., “Isa Mill Fine Grinding Technology and Its Industrial Applications at Mt. Isa Mines”, Proceedings of the 34th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, 171-188. Ottawa, Canada, 2002.
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  • [6] ALTUN, D., BENZER, H., AYDOGAN, N., GEROLD, C., “Operational Parameters Affecting the Vertical Roller Mill Performance”, Minerals Engineering 103-104, 67-71, 2017.
  • [7] DUNDAR, H., BENZER, H., AYDOGAN, N.A., ALTUN, O., TOPRAK, N.A., OZCAN, O., EKSI, D., SARGIN, A., “Simulation Assisted Capacity Improvement of Cement Grinding Circuit: Case Study Cement Plant”, Minerals Engineering, 24, 205–210, 2011.
  • [8] ALTUN, O., “Simulation Aided Flow Sheet Optimization of a Cement Grinding Circuit by Considering the Quality Measurements”, Powder Technology, 301, 1242-1251, 2016.
  • [9] UMUCU, Y., DENİZ, V., BOZKURT, V., ÇAĞLAR, F., “The Evaluation of Grinding Process Using Artificial Neural Network, International Journal of Mineral Processing, 146, 46–53, 2016.
  • [10] DELGADILLO, J.A., VALDIVIESO, A., TELLO, A., “Optimization of a Grinding and Classification Circuit of a Magnetite Ore Processing Plant Through Computer Simulation”, Minerals and Metallurgical Processing, 25, 223-228, 2008.
  • [11] FUERSTENAU, D.W., PHATAK, P.B., KAPUR, A.Z.M., ABOUZEID, C., “Simulation of the Grinding of Coarse/Fine (Heterogeneous) Systems in a Ball Mill”, International Journal of Mineral Processing, 99, 32–38, 2011.
  • [12] TÜRK STANDARTLARI, TS 7700, “Öğütme İş İndeksi Tayini”.
  • [13] LYNCH, A.J., “Mineral Crushing and Grinding Circuits”, Elsevier Scientific Publishing Company, The Netherlands, 1977.
  • [14] EKSI, D., BENZER, H., SARGIN, A., GENC, O., “A New Method for Determination of Fine Particle Breakage”, Minerals Engineering, 24, 216-220, 2011.
  • [15] ALTUN, O., BENZER, H., “Selection and Mathematical Modelling of High Efficiency Air Classifiers”, Powder Technology, 264, 1-8, 2014.
  • [16] NAPIER-MUNN, T.J., MORRELL, S., MORRISON, R.D., KOJOVIC, T., “Mineral Comminution Circuits-Their Operation and Optimization”, Brisbane: JKMRC Monograph Series in Mining and Mineral Processing, 1996.
  • [17] KWON, J., JEONG, J., CHO, H., “Selection and Optimization of a Two-Stage Ball mill Grinding Circuit of Molybdenum Ore”, Advanced Powder Technology, 27, 1073-1085, 2016.

BİR BAKIR/ÇİNKO CEVHERİ ÖĞÜTME DEVRESİNDE ENERJİ OPTİMİZASYONUNUN SAĞLANMASI

Year 2018, Volume: 7 Issue: 1, 284 - 296, 31.01.2018
https://doi.org/10.28948/ngumuh.386770

Abstract

   Cevher hazırlama
süreci içerisinde enerjinin en yoğun harcandığı birim işlem kırma ve öğütme
olup modelleme ve simülasyon çalışmaları ile enerji optimizasyonunun
sağlanabileceği bilinmektedir. Bu çalışma kapsamında, kalkopirit, sfalerit ve
pirit minerallerinin öğütüldüğü yaş çalışan bir öğütme devresinde
gerçekleştirilen simülasyon çalışmalarının sonuçları sunulmaktadır. Çalışmada
ilk olarak 2 adet bilyalı değirmen ve siklon bataryası bulunan tesisten
numuneler alınmış ve boyut dağılımı, kimyasal analiz gibi ölçümler yapılmıştır.
Sonrasında devreye ait kütle denkliği kurulmuş ve ekipmanlara ait model
yapıları geliştirilmiştir. Model yapılarının geliştirilmesinin ardından farklı
simülasyon senaryoları üzerinde durulmuştur. Sırasıyla, birincil bilyalı değirmenin
çalışma %katı değeri ve hidrosiklona ait apex ve vortex parametreleri
değiştirilmiştir. Tesiste yapılan değişiklikler neticesinde, besleme kuru
tonajı 172,5 t/sa değerinden 190 t/sa ve 195 t/sa değerine çıkartılmış olup
artış oranı sırasıyla %10 ve %13 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Bilgisayar ortamında
tamamlanan hesaplamaların ardından işletme tarafından ikinci alternatif
seçilmiş ve fiili olarak tonaj değeri 195 t/sa değerine çıkartılmıştır. 

References

  • [1] http://technology.infomine.com/reviews/comminution (erişim tarihi 03.03.2017).
  • [2] CROWSON, P., “Some Observations on Copper Yields and Ore Grades”, Resources Policy, 37, 1, 59-72, 2012.
  • [3] ALTUN, O., BENZER, H., ENDERLE, U., “Effects of Operating Parameters on the Efficiency of Dry Stirred Milling”, Minerals Engineering, 43-44, 58-66, 2013.
  • [4] GAO, M., YOUNG, M., ALLUM, P., “Isa Mill Fine Grinding Technology and Its Industrial Applications at Mt. Isa Mines”, Proceedings of the 34th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mineral Processors, 171-188. Ottawa, Canada, 2002.
  • [5] AYDOGAN, N., ERGUN, L., BENZER, H., “High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) Applications in the Cement Industry”, Minerals Engineering, 19, 130-139, 2006.
  • [6] ALTUN, D., BENZER, H., AYDOGAN, N., GEROLD, C., “Operational Parameters Affecting the Vertical Roller Mill Performance”, Minerals Engineering 103-104, 67-71, 2017.
  • [7] DUNDAR, H., BENZER, H., AYDOGAN, N.A., ALTUN, O., TOPRAK, N.A., OZCAN, O., EKSI, D., SARGIN, A., “Simulation Assisted Capacity Improvement of Cement Grinding Circuit: Case Study Cement Plant”, Minerals Engineering, 24, 205–210, 2011.
  • [8] ALTUN, O., “Simulation Aided Flow Sheet Optimization of a Cement Grinding Circuit by Considering the Quality Measurements”, Powder Technology, 301, 1242-1251, 2016.
  • [9] UMUCU, Y., DENİZ, V., BOZKURT, V., ÇAĞLAR, F., “The Evaluation of Grinding Process Using Artificial Neural Network, International Journal of Mineral Processing, 146, 46–53, 2016.
  • [10] DELGADILLO, J.A., VALDIVIESO, A., TELLO, A., “Optimization of a Grinding and Classification Circuit of a Magnetite Ore Processing Plant Through Computer Simulation”, Minerals and Metallurgical Processing, 25, 223-228, 2008.
  • [11] FUERSTENAU, D.W., PHATAK, P.B., KAPUR, A.Z.M., ABOUZEID, C., “Simulation of the Grinding of Coarse/Fine (Heterogeneous) Systems in a Ball Mill”, International Journal of Mineral Processing, 99, 32–38, 2011.
  • [12] TÜRK STANDARTLARI, TS 7700, “Öğütme İş İndeksi Tayini”.
  • [13] LYNCH, A.J., “Mineral Crushing and Grinding Circuits”, Elsevier Scientific Publishing Company, The Netherlands, 1977.
  • [14] EKSI, D., BENZER, H., SARGIN, A., GENC, O., “A New Method for Determination of Fine Particle Breakage”, Minerals Engineering, 24, 216-220, 2011.
  • [15] ALTUN, O., BENZER, H., “Selection and Mathematical Modelling of High Efficiency Air Classifiers”, Powder Technology, 264, 1-8, 2014.
  • [16] NAPIER-MUNN, T.J., MORRELL, S., MORRISON, R.D., KOJOVIC, T., “Mineral Comminution Circuits-Their Operation and Optimization”, Brisbane: JKMRC Monograph Series in Mining and Mineral Processing, 1996.
  • [17] KWON, J., JEONG, J., CHO, H., “Selection and Optimization of a Two-Stage Ball mill Grinding Circuit of Molybdenum Ore”, Advanced Powder Technology, 27, 1073-1085, 2016.
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Publication Date January 31, 2018
Submission Date April 17, 2017
Acceptance Date July 10, 2017
Published in Issue Year 2018 Volume: 7 Issue: 1

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APA Altun, O. (2018). BİR BAKIR/ÇİNKO CEVHERİ ÖĞÜTME DEVRESİNDE ENERJİ OPTİMİZASYONUNUN SAĞLANMASI. Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, 7(1), 284-296. https://doi.org/10.28948/ngumuh.386770
AMA Altun O. BİR BAKIR/ÇİNKO CEVHERİ ÖĞÜTME DEVRESİNDE ENERJİ OPTİMİZASYONUNUN SAĞLANMASI. NOHU J. Eng. Sci. January 2018;7(1):284-296. doi:10.28948/ngumuh.386770
Chicago Altun, Okay. “BİR BAKIR/ÇİNKO CEVHERİ ÖĞÜTME DEVRESİNDE ENERJİ OPTİMİZASYONUNUN SAĞLANMASI”. Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi 7, no. 1 (January 2018): 284-96. https://doi.org/10.28948/ngumuh.386770.
EndNote Altun O (January 1, 2018) BİR BAKIR/ÇİNKO CEVHERİ ÖĞÜTME DEVRESİNDE ENERJİ OPTİMİZASYONUNUN SAĞLANMASI. Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi 7 1 284–296.
IEEE O. Altun, “BİR BAKIR/ÇİNKO CEVHERİ ÖĞÜTME DEVRESİNDE ENERJİ OPTİMİZASYONUNUN SAĞLANMASI”, NOHU J. Eng. Sci., vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 284–296, 2018, doi: 10.28948/ngumuh.386770.
ISNAD Altun, Okay. “BİR BAKIR/ÇİNKO CEVHERİ ÖĞÜTME DEVRESİNDE ENERJİ OPTİMİZASYONUNUN SAĞLANMASI”. Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi 7/1 (January 2018), 284-296. https://doi.org/10.28948/ngumuh.386770.
JAMA Altun O. BİR BAKIR/ÇİNKO CEVHERİ ÖĞÜTME DEVRESİNDE ENERJİ OPTİMİZASYONUNUN SAĞLANMASI. NOHU J. Eng. Sci. 2018;7:284–296.
MLA Altun, Okay. “BİR BAKIR/ÇİNKO CEVHERİ ÖĞÜTME DEVRESİNDE ENERJİ OPTİMİZASYONUNUN SAĞLANMASI”. Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 7, no. 1, 2018, pp. 284-96, doi:10.28948/ngumuh.386770.
Vancouver Altun O. BİR BAKIR/ÇİNKO CEVHERİ ÖĞÜTME DEVRESİNDE ENERJİ OPTİMİZASYONUNUN SAĞLANMASI. NOHU J. Eng. Sci. 2018;7(1):284-96.

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