This paper will show that by using best practices, design tonnage can be achieved in SAG milling circuits at start-up with no added capital being required, and that SAG …

Classification is a process of dividing a particle-laden gas stream into two, ideally at a particular particle size, known as the cut size. An important industrial application of classifiers is to reduce overgrinding …

The Closed Spiral Classifier (CSC) assembly consisted of a few turns of spiral with one inlet and two outlets. The spiral had a uniform rectangular cross section with a width of 2 cm and a height of 0.5 cm. The outer radius of curvature of spiral was 5 cm. The closed spiral classifier was 3D printed in modular components using …

The overflow weir of high weir classifier is higher than the center of the spiral axis at lower end, but lower than the upper edge of the spiral blade. The length of liquid level is short, so its surface can directly get the stirring effect by the spiral blade, therefore it suitable for coarse particle classification, usually the classified ...

2. Floor area. Obviously, the footprint of the hydrocyclone is significantly smaller than that of the spiral classifier. Usually, the area of the hydrocyclone is only 1/30～1/50 of the spiral classifier. The equipment footprint requirements also limit the application of spiral classifiers to a certain extent. 3.

The ball mill is for grinding 0-20mm to small powder. It works with the spiral classifier, so the overflow slurry from the classifier is about 80% 200mesh powder. The oversize particle from the classifier will go back to ball mill grinding again, to form a …

To a more significant degree than in other comminution devices, SAG Mill Liner Design and Configuration can have a substantial effect mill performance. In general terms, lifter spacing and angle, grate open area and aperture size, and pulp lifter design and capacity must be considered. Each of these topics has had a considerable amount …

To monitor and respond to critical impacts and changing conditions such as liner wear and ore variation, ECS/ ProcessExpert uses LoadIQ which is a self-powered smart sensor …

Rely on our proven track record of AG and SAG Mill superiority. Since the early 1980s, we have been designing and manufacturing Semi Autogenous Mill (SAG Mill) and Autogenous Mill (AG Mill) under the Fuller-Traylor brand. Semi-autogenous grinding uses a minimal ball charge in the range of 6-15% while autogenous grinding uses ore only.

The SAG mill is 8.23m (27') diameter x 3.75m (12.3') long. The Holt-McDermott grinding circuit uses a large primary SAG mill which is 5.03m (16.5') diameter x 5.26m (17.25') long (grinding chamber). At the time of the test program the SAG mill was operating in open circuit (no classifier) to feed a small ball mill/cyclone circuit. Page ...

There are two parts to SAG mill design best practices. First is to choose the SAG mill (chamber size and power discussed above) that will process the design feed every day, including those days when mostly hard ore is available. Second is to engineer the grinding plant so that optimization can be done quickly.

first in the SAG mill and leaves the harder minerals to be ground in the ball mill. The SAGDesign database from its inception in 2004 to May 31, 2012is shown in Figures 3, 4 and 5. Figure 3 shows the results for 612 SAG tests in …

Key strategies for control optimisation. The following optimisation strategies are recommended to achieve high-level process control: Understand the key process …

2. Spiral classifiers. A typical spiral classifier is shown in Fig. 1. The geometry of a spiral is characterized by the length or number of turns, the diameter, the pitch and the shape of the trough ( Burt, 1984 ). The spiral feed is a mixture of water and ground particles that is gravity fed at the top of the spiral.

The instrumentation installed on a SAG mill is integral to control. For example, the mill load and noise sensors are instruments that provide essential information for an optimized SAG mill operation. Insufficient understanding of the ore characteristics and feed composition can result in an ineffective SAG mill operation.

The summary in Table 1 pertains to a subset of the database comprising 67 surveys of 27 different mills that were included in the analysis described in the following section. …

[Introduction] : Classifier---the spiral of overflow end is completely immersed below liquid level [Capacity] : 50～1410 t/d [Improvement] : An automatic elevating apparatus is added to the discharge opening. The scoop in ball mill is eliminated bringing more stable operation.

The Spiral Classifier is available with spiral diameters up to 120″. These classifiers are built in three models with , 125%, and 150% spiral submergence with straight side tanks or modified flared or full flared …

Autogenous and Semi-Autogenous Mills The optimum solution for wet grinding Higher quality at a lower cost Open the catalog to page 1 's AG/SAG mills accomplish the same size reduction work as 2 or 3 stages of crushing and screening The feed size for these mills is limited to the maximum size that can be practically conveyed and ...

The typical grinding mill includes the ball mill, rod mill, SAG mill, Raymond grinding mill, AG mill, vertical mill, etc., Due to the work impact, the quality of the grinding mill parts and components directly determines the service life of the grinder.. JXSC Machine mainly supplies customized mill parts and components that aim to improve the reliability of your …

Spiral Classifier In mineral processing, the Akins AKA spiral or screw Classifier has been successfully used for so many years that most mill operators are familiar with its principle and operation. This classifier embodies the simplest design, smallest number of wearing parts, and an absence of surge in the overflow. It separates …

The combination of a Ball Mill with a Closed Circuit Spiral Classifier ensures an efficient grinding and classification process. This system not only grinds the material to the desired particle size but also ensures the removal of unwanted oversized particles. Choosing the Right Ball Mill with Closed Circuit Spiral Classifier

I have come across optimum conditions for SAG Mill charge. 10% steel, 26% load and 75% critical speed. Corresponding B factor is approx 3.48 for siliceous ore. The technical paper "Choosing a SAG Mill to Achieve Design Performance" by John Starkey.

Key Considerations for Choosing a Rotating Ball Mill. Material Compatibility: Consider the material to be ground and ensure compatibility with the materials of the ball mill components to prevent contamination and ensure product quality. Grinding Media: Select the appropriate type, size, and material of grinding media based on the desired …

JK Drop Weight Test, ta, A and b parameters. These are used as inputs to the JK SIMMET. program which predicts mill power by simulation and comparison with operating plants. Mill. sizing is derived from these simulations. This method is usually good for ores up to ~15 kWh/t.

Firstly, the mill comprises a large-diameter rotating shell, usually made of steel, with a length-to-diameter ratio ranging from 1.5 to 2.5. This shell serves as the vessel where the grinding process takes place. Inside the mill, sizable chunks of ore, referred to as the 'charge,' and grinding media, often steel balls, interact to achieve ...

Description: Spiral classifier is one of the most common beneficiation equipment. The application of spiral classifier is very wide. It can separate the different grades products. It can separate the lighter metal mineral particles from the heavier particles. It can separate out the fine particles and liquid from the coarse particles, and can ...

the correct power required to grind ore in a SAG mill, by developing ore hardness variability functions for the ore body to be mined. This paper describes the next …

the fill level ratio, and the steel ball ratio on the SAG mill. Finally, through statistics and analysis of particle information and mill power under different conditions, we analyzed …

"A great deal of effort has been expended in the last 11 years by the authors and others to identify the correct power required to grind ore in a SAG mill, by developing ore hardness variability functions for the ore body to be mined. This paper describes the next step in the SAG design process, which is choosing a SAG mill to accomplish the …

The two 22.5 MW AG mills, 11.6 metres (m) (38 feet [ft]) diameter by 13.7 m (45 ft) long, are the largest mills by volume operating in the world. Each AG mill feeds a 10 MW pebble mill via a unique coupling of flow and pebble feed with the pebble mill product recycling to the spiral classifier that is closed with the AG mill.