Wills' Mineral Processing Technology

Chapter 1. Introduction

• 1.1 Minerals
• 1.2 Abundance of Minerals
• 1.3 Deposits and Ores
• 1.4 Metallic and Nonmetallic Ores
• 1.5 The Need for Mineral Processing
• 1.6 Liberation
• 1.7 Concentration
• 1.8 Representing Mineral Processing Systems: The Flowsheet
• 1.9 Measures of Separation
• 1.10 Economic Considerations
• 1.11 Sustainability
• References

Chapter 2. Ore Handling

• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 The Removal of Harmful Materials
• 2.3 Ore Transportation
• 2.4 Ore Storage
• 2.5 Feeding
• 2.6 Self-Heating of Sulfide Minerals
• References

Chapter 3. Sampling, Control, and Mass Balancing

• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Sampling
• 3.3 On-line Analysis
• 3.4 Slurry Streams: Some Typical Calculations
• 3.5 Automatic Control in Mineral Processing
• 3.6 Mass Balancing Methods
• 3.7 Example Mass Balance Calculations
• References

Chapter 4. Particle Size Analysis

• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Particle Size and Shape
• 4.3 Sieve Analysis
• 4.4 Sub-sieve Techniques
• 4.5 On-line Particle Size Analysis
• References

Chapter 5. Comminution

• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Principles of Comminution
• 5.3 Comminution Modeling
• 5.4 Comminution Efficiency
• References

Chapter 6. Crushers

• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Primary Crushers
• 6.3 Secondary/tertiary Crushers
• 6.4 High Pressure Grinding Rolls
• 6.5 Impact Crushers
• 6.6 Rotary Breakers
• 6.7 Crushing Circuits and Control
• References

Chapter 7. Grinding Mills

• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 Tumbling Mills
• 7.3 Stirred Mills
• 7.4 Other Grinding Mill Types
• 7.5 Grinding Circuits
• References

Chapter 8. Industrial Screening

• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 Screen Performance
• 8.3 Factors Affecting Screen Performance
• 8.4 Mathematical Models of Screens
• 8.5 Screen Types
• References

Chapter 9. Classification

• 9.1 Introduction
• 9.2 Principles of Classification
• 9.3 Types of Classifiers
• 9.4 Centrifugal Classifiers—The Hydrocyclone
• 9.5 Gravitational Classifiers
• References

Chapter 10. Gravity Concentration

• 10.1 Introduction
• 10.2 Principles of Gravity Concentration
• 10.3 Gravitational Concentrators
• 10.4 Centrifugal Concentrators
• 10.5 Sluices and Cones
• 10.6 Fluidized Bed Separators
• 10.7 Dry Processing
• 10.8 Single-Stage Units and Circuits
• References

Chapter 11. Dense Medium Separation (DMS)

• 11.1 Introduction
• 11.2 The Dense Medium
• 11.3 Separating Vessels
• 11.4 DMS Circuits
• 11.5 Example DMS Applications
• 11.6 Laboratory Heavy Liquid Tests
• 11.7 Efficiency of DMS
• References

Chapter 12. Froth Flotation

• 12.1 Introduction
• 12.2 Principles of Flotation
• 12.3 Classification of Minerals
• 12.4 Collectors
• 12.5 Frothers
• 12.6 Regulators
• 12.7 The Importance of pH
• 12.8 The Importance of Pulp Potential
• 12.9 Flotation Kinetics
• 12.10 The Role of Particle Size and Liberation
• 12.11 Cells, Banks, and Circuits
• 12.12 Flotation Testing
• 12.13 Flotation Machines
• 12.14 Flotation Cell and Gas Dispersion Characterization
• 12.15 Control of Flotation Plants
• 12.16 Reagent Addition and Conditioning
• 12.17 Flotation Flowsheets and Plant Practice
• 12.18 Other Surface Chemistry and Flotation-Based Separation Systems
• References

Chapter 13. Magnetic and Electrical Separation

• 13.1 Introduction
• 13.2 Magnetism in Minerals
• 13.3 Equations of Magnetism
• 13.4 Magnetic Separator Design
• 13.5 Types of Magnetic Separator
• 13.6 Electrical Separation
• References

Chapter 14. Sensor-based Ore Sorting

• 14.1 Introduction
• 14.2 Sensor-based Sorting Principles
• 14.3 Historical Development
• 14.4 Example Flowsheet and Economic Drivers
• References

Chapter 15. Dewatering

• 15.1 Introduction
• 15.2 Gravitational Sedimentation
• 15.3 Centrifugal Sedimentation
• 15.4 Filtration
• 15.5 Drying
• References

Chapter 16. Tailings Disposal

• 16.1 Introduction
• 16.2 Methods of Disposal of Tailings
• 16.3 Environmental Issues
• References

Chapter 17. Modeling and Characterization

• 17.1 Introduction
• 17.2 Circuit Design and Optimization by Computer Simulation
• 17.3 Machine Design
• 17.4 Design of Experiments
• 17.5 Geometallurgy
• 17.6 Applied Mineralogy
• References

Appendix I. Metallic Ore Minerals

Appendix II. Common Nonmetallic Ores

Appendix III. Technical Separation Efficiency: Definition and Derivation

Appendix IV. Data Used in Figure 4.7

Appendix V. Derivation of Fully Mixed Recovery Equation (Chapter 12, Equation 12.28)

Appendix VI. Data and Computations to Determine Time Corresponding to Maximum Separation Efficiency (Figure 12.58), and to Determine Flotation Rate Constant (Figure 12.59)