The study is based on technical results conducted from October 2015 to January 2016 . Plant physical performance was measured and Metallurgical data was collected. Phase disengagement time in the E1 Mixer was measured S1 were also wi th the mixer operating in organic operating in organic continuous mode. continuous mode; E2 a nd Visual organic in aqueous entrainment appeared to be high in the E1 and E2 aqueous launders. Organic bed depths are at lower levels in the settlers. Crud levels in extractions settlers were high and a d ispersion band was observed in settlers . this led to the reconfiguration of the solvent extraction circuit to minimize the loss of the organic phase. As a result, Boss Mining would like to achieve an annual output of 100,000 tons of cathodes, so a mathemat ical model based on a multi objective approach is proposed Keywords: Optimization; Multiobjective; Integer pro gramming; Goal.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- General information on silicate minerals
- Dissolution of silicates
- Action of acids on silica
- Kinetics of dissolution of silicate minerals
- Thermodynamic aspect
- Potential - pH diagram of the Cu - H2O system and Si-O-H2O at 25 ° C.
- Dissolution of silicates
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The primary goal of this study is to optimize the performance of a solvent extraction (SX) plant at Boss Mining by addressing the issue of organic phase loss. This is achieved through a descriptive modeling and multi-objective approach, aiming to meet the demand of the electrolysis section for copper production.
- Optimization of SX-EW Plant Performance
- Impact of Silicate Minerals on Copper Extraction
- Multi-Objective Optimization Techniques
- Phase Disengagement and Entrainment in SX Circuits
- PLS Purification Strategies
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first part of the study focuses on the bibliographic review, delving into the understanding of silicate mineral dissolution and its effects on copper extraction. It examines the action of acids on silica and discusses the kinetics and thermodynamic aspects of silicate dissolution.
The second part focuses on the operational challenges faced by the Boss Mining SX plant, including organic phase loss and the presence of contaminants. It then compares the metallurgical performances of two different circuit configurations, highlighting the potential benefits of a new wash unit for leach solutions.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key topics covered in this study include: solvent extraction, copper extraction, multi-objective optimization, silicate minerals, PLS purification, phase disengagement, entrainment, and SX-EW plant performance.
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- Kapya Tshinangi (Author), 2019, Descriptive modelling and multi approach in the objective optimization of SX-EW. Case study, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/511871
