COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Introduce the principles and development of the AMIRA P9 flotation model
- Introduce various techniques for measuring important parameters in industrial cells
- Demonstrate the effect of changing cell operating conditions on cell performance
- Introduce the features of JKSimFloat V6.1PLUS
DAY 1 Introduction — Surveys and sampling, including mass balancing
DAY 2 Gas dispersion, Froth recovery
DAY 3 Entrainment and Water recovery — Residence time
DAY 4 Flotation diagnostics — Modeling principles
DAY 5 Simulation including JKSimFloat — Conclusions
WORKSHOP OUTLINE
This is a five-day workshop that focuses on providing attendees with an overview of AMIRA P9 flotation concepts and an understanding of available cell characterization equipment, methods for measuring and optimizing flotation cells & circuits, and approaches to acquiring more information using current sampling and characterization methods.
The topics covered will include:
- Introduction to flotation optimization
- Surveys and sampling
- Mechanics of flotation and cell hydrodynamics
- Froth recovery and entrainment
- Residence time
- Principles of floatability component estimation
- Simulation
This Workshop will be conducted as a series of modules, with tutorials following the presentation of each topic. Hands-on computer activities with include spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel as well as JKSimFloat V6.1PLUS.
WORKSHOP MATERIALS
All attendees will receive a copy of the Workshop Notes, plus Excel spreadsheets and a set of relevant journal articles on disc for many of the methods discussed.
WHO
SHOULD ATTEND
This workshop is designed for those who wish to advance their knowledge of the tools available to improve flotation circuit performance. Attendees should have some familiarity with the operation of flotation circuits and the basic principles of flotation of minerals.
LOCATION/SCHEDULE
The Workshop will be held at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado. Golden, a community of 15,000 people nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, is 15 miles west of Denver. Golden is home to the Coors Brewing Company, the U.S. Geological Survey National Earthquake Center, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Class hours are 8:00 a.m. – Noon and 1:15 – 5:00 p.m. each day. Check-in will be 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. on the first day.
SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS
JKTech is the technology transfer company for the Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC). JKTech offers a range of innovative solutions for the minerals industry aimed at increasing productivity and metal recovery. These specialist products and services include consulting, automated quantitative mineralogy, specialist software, specialist equipment, laboratory services and training courses.
Contract Support Services, Inc. - North American Agents for JKTech since 1987.
Kroll Institute for Extractive Metallurgy — Excellence in Education and Research for the Mining, Minerals, Metals and Materials Industries. The primary objectives of the Kroll Institute are to provide research expertise, well-trained engineers to industry, and research and educational opportunities to students, in the areas of minerals, metals and materials processing; extractive and chemical metallurgy; chemical processing of materials; and recycling and waste treatment and minimization.
COURSE
INSTRUCTORS AND FACILITATORS
INSTRUCTORS
Sarah Schwarz graduated in 1996 with first-class honors in Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgical Engineering) and holds a PhD in Mineral Processing from the University of South Australia, focusing on the relationship between froth recovery and froth structure for flotation froths. She joined JKTech in 2003 and has developed steady-state models for a wide variety of flotation plants. She has also been strongly involved in the development and release of JKSimFloat V6. She is currently the manager of the JKTech training courses program as well as continuing her involvement in the flotation and software development businesses.
FACILITATORS
Mark Richardson has over 30 years of experience in mineral process engineering of base and precious metals, specializing in computerized process plant design and optimization. He is president of Contract Support Services, North American agents for JKTech simulation software and ore characterization technology. since 1987, where he has provided software sales, training courses, technical support and consulting services to clients in North and South America. Mark has a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Denver and an MS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arizona.
Patrick Taylor attended the Colorado School of Mines and received BS degrees in Metallurgical Engineering and Mathematics and a PhD degree in Metallurgical Engineering. He is currently the George S. Ansell Chair and Distinguished Professor of Chemical Metallurgy at the Colorado School of Mines. He is the Director of the Kroll Institute for Extractive Metallurgy. In his career he has supervised research for more than 65 graduate students, published more than 160 papers and holds 8 patents. Among the honors that he has received include: the Wadsworth Award and the Distinguished Member Award from SME, Fellow of ASM, and the Extraction and Processing Division Distinguished Lecturer from TMS.
REGISTRATION AND FEES
Enrollment applications will be accepted in the order received. The sponsor reserves the right to cancel the course and return registration fees if insufficient registrations are received to defray expenses. The registration fee per person is US $2,500 if received by January 1, 2008 and US $2,750, thereafter. Cancellations will be charged a $200 service fee.
No refunds will be made to participants who fail to substitute or cancel at least five (5) working days before the start of the Workshop. The fee includes tuition, text materials, supplies, lunches, and coffee breaks all five days.
