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Ore thickener

Density
Ore thickener

Overview

Extracted minerals are fed to the thickener as a slurry via a trough. The solids are settled out into the bottom of the tank, in a process accelerated through the addition of flocculants. Precise density measurement of the slurry underflow is necessary for effective control of the ore thickener.

Operating Conditions

Measuring Task
Density measurement
Measuring Point
Tank
Medium
Different ores
Measuring Range
1000 – 1300 kg/m³
Temperature
+15 … +25 °C
Pressure
0 … 0 bar

Challenges

  • Abrasive medium
  • Extracted minerals are fed to the thickener as a slurry via a trough. The solids are settled out into the bottom of the tank, in a process accelerated through the addition of flocculants. Precise density measurement of the slurry underflow is necessary for effective control of the ore thickener.

Benefits

  • Reliable: Reliable determination of solid content under all operating conditions
  • Cost effective: Cost savings through optimised flocculent dosage
  • User friendly: Simple mounting and setup

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