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This document provides information and equations related to filtration and particle size analysis. It includes: 1) Equations for constant rate and constant pressure filtration, as well as washing time calculations. Methods like Rosin-Rammler and Kynch are described for particle size distribution analysis. 2) Calculations for pumping power, Reynolds number, filtration rate, washing rate, and monolayer capacity. Models like Langmuir and BET are mentioned for adsorption analysis. 3) Steps for determining filtration efficiency using methods like Talmadge and Fitch, as well as calculations for specific surface area and ore loss percentage.

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Test Notes PDF

This document provides information and equations related to filtration and particle size analysis. It includes: 1) Equations for constant rate and constant pressure filtration, as well as washing time calculations. Methods like Rosin-Rammler and Kynch are described for particle size distribution analysis. 2) Calculations for pumping power, Reynolds number, filtration rate, washing rate, and monolayer capacity. Models like Langmuir and BET are mentioned for adsorption analysis. 3) Steps for determining filtration efficiency using methods like Talmadge and Fitch, as well as calculations for specific surface area and ore loss percentage.

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Cumulative weights on nominal D and end points 1000L = 1m

Cycle time (No V data) Constant Rate and Pressure


1. Volume filtered in constant rate is a fraction c of total

Rosin Rammler

R is the percent above particle size x,b and n, P is cumulative


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If model is valid, then the plot below should have a straight line

( [

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]

4. Solve for t, remove V (Note V1 is not used)

Maximise Capacity (rate and pressure, no washing)

To get turbulent f, substitute a value in, get a result and then


sub that result in, cycle and get closer every time. 0.5 to start
Obtain the n from the power relationship

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P, then

)(

, then ln then log

% Ore Lost Ore % multiplied by wt for each sieve range


removed, divided by weight x % for all sieve ranges
3
2
Pa.s | kg/m or m /s |

Pumping Power

msolid, mslurry, ,
NRe (turbulent or laminar) (use relationship given)

Solve for
in terms of a
6. Substitute the results of 5. Into the constant pressure
equation and solve for
. Use known t1 to find tf
Maximise Capacity (washing included)

Use the generic filtration equation

P diameter 80% pass, F diameter 80% pass (cumul)


Use nominal diameter, except at end points

Solve L in terms of tf for the filtering


Dv/dt washing rate equation in terms of A and V

Solve for tw in terms of L, by subbing in

CS concentration of soln in contact with particle


C concentration of bulk of soln,
b is effective film thickness

Coe + Clevenger Method


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Solve for
using the scale data
Apply this to the larger model

Plot H vs. time and sample points, drawing tangent lines


underneath the slope
is the slope of tangent lines, convert to m/s after
is underflow concentration, supplied

%wt of U and O
Us/Fs and Os/Fs
Multiple %wt values by the ratios determined
Add together to get Fs
Us/Fs then graph vs. Normal Size

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Using scale model data

Kynch Method
Determine Efficiency (U and O)

Talmadge and Fitch Method

E=1.6 E-19, NA=6.022 E23, eo=8.854 E-12,


kB=1.38 E-23, I is molar strength times ions produced,
3
MgSO4 4 times.. Concentration in moles/m
Plot H vs. time, then determine Hu, draw a line from Hu, and
drop it down to the time axis from the plot of H vs t, that gives
you tu, which can solve the above
3
Q is the underflow feed rate, in m /s

Can replace x with V,


monolayer capacity
Models
Langmuir, plot P/V vs. P (straight)

volume of cake deposited by a volume V of filtrate

Constant Pressure

Washing time
1. Determine the variable a from the filtration data

Sn/S0 is the fraction of solute fed that remains w/ solids


Always round up
Variable Underflow
2. Use data to determine reltnshp between X h and Wh
3. Determine a relationship between Sh and Wh
4. Use the following to determine

1. Determine the following variables (w/ tabulated X W)

If solvent fed is pure

Specific Surface Area

Constant Rate (V0=0, t0=0)

BET, plot P/v(Po-P) vs. P/Po

5. Use 2 to determine W1, then use 3. to determine S1


6. Use 5. to determine X2
7. Repeat this until an S value is obtain that is less than the
required

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