A new magnetic separator and classifier: Prototype design

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 1999

Authors

augusto, pa (Author) Other; José Inácio Martins (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Minerals Engineering

Vol. 12 No. 7

Pages: 799-807

ISSN: 0892-6875

Publisher: Elsevier

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Authenticus ID: P-001-3ZY

DOI: 10.1016/s0892-6875(99)00065-5

Abstract (EN): Conventional mineral processing methods require the separation and classification of magnetic minerals to be performed in two distinct process steps. We present an innovative design for a magnetic separator in which these two steps are performed at the same time and in the same machine. This is achieved by using a unique trunk geometry, a central superconducting magnet and several collectors, which allow us to collect the magnetic particles by classes as they are being separated. A detailed design of the prototype is presented, together with the physics justifying its functionality.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 9