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Mineral Processing

Spray drying is a process used to produce dry powders or granules from liquid or slurry feedstocks. It involves spraying the feedstock into a chamber where it is exposed to a flow of hot air or gas, causing the liquid to evaporate and leave behind a dry powder or granule. Spray drying is widely used industrially to produce food products like milk powder and instant coffee, as well as pharmaceuticals, ceramics, and chemicals. The process allows for continuous, rapid drying with minimal degradation of heat-sensitive materials.

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Mineral Processing

Spray drying is a process used to produce dry powders or granules from liquid or slurry feedstocks. It involves spraying the feedstock into a chamber where it is exposed to a flow of hot air or gas, causing the liquid to evaporate and leave behind a dry powder or granule. Spray drying is widely used industrially to produce food products like milk powder and instant coffee, as well as pharmaceuticals, ceramics, and chemicals. The process allows for continuous, rapid drying with minimal degradation of heat-sensitive materials.

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Define

Ferrite
Ferrite is a type of ceramic material that is made by mixing iron oxide with other
metallic oxides, such as nickel, zinc, or manganese. It is a hard, brittle material that is
electrically insulating and magnetic.

Calcination is a process of heating a substance, usually a solid material, in the


presence of air or oxygen to a high temperature, but below its melting or boiling
point.

Spalling resistance refers to the ability of a material to resist the development of


surface cracks or flakes that can eventually lead to the degradation of the material's
surface.

Grog is a ceramic material that is produced by grinding or crushing fired clay and then
reusing it as a raw material. It is commonly used as an additive in clay bodies to
enhance their properties and improve their working characteristics.

Dead burnt materials refer to refractory materials that have been subjected to high
temperatures in a controlled environment to remove all chemically combined water
and other volatile components.

Short notes
Industrial minerals are non-metallic minerals that are used in various industries such
as construction, agriculture, ceramics, glass, and chemicals. Some examples of
industrial minerals include limestone, quartz, feldspar, kaolin, and gypsum.
industrial minerals play a crucial role in sustainable development by providing raw
materials for various industries that are essential for economic growth and
development, while also promoting environmental sustainability and social well-
being.

Hydration of Portland cement is a chemical reaction between the cement and water,
which results in the formation of new compounds that give strength and durability to
concrete. Portland cement is a hydraulic cement, which means it sets and hardens
through a chemical reaction with water.
The rate of hydration is affected by various factors such as temperature, water-
cement ratio, cement fineness, and curing conditions.
Traditional ceramics are made from naturally occurring raw materials such as clay,
feldspar, quartz, and kaolin. These materials are abundant in nature and have been
used for thousands of years to produce pottery, tiles, and other ceramic products.
The process of making traditional ceramics involves shaping the raw materials into
the desired form, drying them, and then firing them at high temperatures to harden
them.

Advanced ceramics, on the other hand, are made from a variety of raw materials,
including both naturally occurring and synthetic materials. These materials are often
refined and processed to enhance their properties, such as strength, durability, and
heat resistance. Some examples of raw materials used in advanced ceramics include
alumina, zirconia, silicon carbide, and boron nitride.

Quartz inversion is a phenomenon that occurs in the mineral quartz when it is heated
or cooled at specific temperatures. Quartz is a common mineral found in many rocks
and soils, and it is also a primary component of many ceramic and glass materials.
Quartz inversion occurs at a temperature of approximately 573°C (1063°F) when
quartz changes from one crystal form to another.

The alumina-silica phase diagram is a graphical representation of the relationship


between alumina (Al2O3) and silica (SiO2) at various temperatures. The phase
diagram shows the different phases that exist in the system under different
conditions of temperature and composition.

Dolomite refractories are widely used in high-temperature applications due to their


excellent resistance to thermal shock and chemical corrosion. However, dolomite
refractories are susceptible to hydration and subsequent spalling, which can lead to
premature failure.

Explain the role of the following additives

PFA is a pozzolanic material, meaning that it reacts with calcium hydroxide in the
presence of water to form cementitious compounds. This property makes PFA a
useful additive in mortar and cement
the addition of gypsum to cement is an important step in the cement production
process, as it can improve the workability, setting time, and strength of the cement.

the addition of iron oxide and serpentine to dolomite refractories can improve their
performance and extend their service life in high-temperature applications. However,
the amount of these additives that can be used in dolomite refractories is typically
limited by the specific requirements of the application and the properties of the
dolomite itself.

Discuss the principles of spray drying process and its industrial applications

Spray drying is a process used to produce dry powders or granules from liquid or
slurry feedstocks. The process involves spraying the feedstock into a chamber where
it is exposed to a flow of hot air or gas. The hot air causes the liquid to evaporate,
leaving behind a dry powder or granule.

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