Journal of Northeastern University Natural Science ›› 2016, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (10): 1501-1506.DOI: 10.12068/j.issn.1005-3026.2016.10.028

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Optimal Calculation Mode of Vertical Sand Silo Area Based on Flocculating Sedimentation

WANG Shi, ZHANG Qin-li, WANG Xin-min, LI Shuai   

  1. School of Resources and Safety Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
  • Received:2015-08-25 Revised:2015-08-25 Online:2016-10-15 Published:2016-10-14
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Abstract: In order to explore the optimal calculation mode of vertical sand silo area under the condition of flocculating sedimentation of unclassified tailings, the minimized result error was determined through 3 calculation modes based on the ideal sedimentary condition and the different sedimentary characteristics. Took the case of a lead and zinc ore as an example: the flocculating sedimentation tests of fine unclassified tailings were conducted, then the slurry settlement curves under the best settling condition were obtained by regression analysis. The reliability of calculation modes for vertical sand silo area was analyzed. Results showed that the best flocculent condition is as follows: the relative molecular weight of APAM is 8×106, the volume fraction of feeding slurry is 7.80% and the appropriate unit consumption of flocculants is 17.66g·t-1. The optimal area of vertical sand silo is 36.06m2, which is 97.04% close to the result based on the Talmage-Ficth graphical method.

Key words: unclassified tailings, flocculating sedimentation, vertical sand silo area, regression analysis, calculation mode

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