This study discussed the application of response surface methodology(RSM)and central composite rotatable design(CCRD)for modeling and optimization of the influence of some operating variables on the performance of a l...This study discussed the application of response surface methodology(RSM)and central composite rotatable design(CCRD)for modeling and optimization of the influence of some operating variables on the performance of a lab scale thickener for dewatering of tailing in the flotation circuit.Four thickener operating variables,namely feed flowrate,solid percent,flocculant dosage and feedwell height were changed during the tests based on CCRD.The ranges of values of the thickener variables used in the design were a feed flowrate of 9–21 L/min,solid percent of 8%–20%,flocculant dosage of 1.25–4.25 g/t and feedwell height of 16–26 cm.A total of 30 thickening tests were conducted using lab scale thickener on flotation tailing obtained from the Sarcheshmeh copper mine,Iran.The underflow solid percent and bed height were expressed as functions of four operating parameters of thickener.Predicted values were found to be in good agreement with experimental values(R2values of 0.992 and 0.997 for underflow solid percent and bed height,respectively).This study has shown that the RSM and CCRD could effciently be applied for the modeling of thickener for dewatering of flotation tailing.展开更多
During molten salt cleaning of remanufactured 27SiMn hydraulic support column,oxidation occurs on the surface of metal substrate.This results in a change of the surface roughness of metal substrate after cleaning,whic...During molten salt cleaning of remanufactured 27SiMn hydraulic support column,oxidation occurs on the surface of metal substrate.This results in a change of the surface roughness of metal substrate after cleaning,which affects subsequent remanufacturing process.To decrease the effect is very important.This paper analyzed the oxidation mechanism of molten salt cleaning,explored the oxidation reaction that occurred during cleaning,and determined the key process parameters of cleaning that affecting oxidation reaction.By using central composite experimental design method and taking surface roughness variation of 27SiMn steel samples before and after molten salt cleaning as response variable to optimize the key process parameters,the optimal parameters of molten salt for cleaning remanufactured 27SiMn hydraulic support column could be obtained.The results show that the oxidation reaction of cleaning paint dirt can protect metal substrate from oxidation to a certain extent,and cleaning temperature and placement depth of metal substrate have a direct impact on the degree of oxidation reaction.When the cleaning temperature is 300℃and the distance between paint dirt and free surface of molten salt is 0.5 times the height of the parts,the surface roughness variation is minimal.Therefore,the cleaning quality will be improved under such parameters.展开更多
基金supported by the National Iranian Copper Industry Co.
文摘This study discussed the application of response surface methodology(RSM)and central composite rotatable design(CCRD)for modeling and optimization of the influence of some operating variables on the performance of a lab scale thickener for dewatering of tailing in the flotation circuit.Four thickener operating variables,namely feed flowrate,solid percent,flocculant dosage and feedwell height were changed during the tests based on CCRD.The ranges of values of the thickener variables used in the design were a feed flowrate of 9–21 L/min,solid percent of 8%–20%,flocculant dosage of 1.25–4.25 g/t and feedwell height of 16–26 cm.A total of 30 thickening tests were conducted using lab scale thickener on flotation tailing obtained from the Sarcheshmeh copper mine,Iran.The underflow solid percent and bed height were expressed as functions of four operating parameters of thickener.Predicted values were found to be in good agreement with experimental values(R2values of 0.992 and 0.997 for underflow solid percent and bed height,respectively).This study has shown that the RSM and CCRD could effciently be applied for the modeling of thickener for dewatering of flotation tailing.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51375278)。
文摘During molten salt cleaning of remanufactured 27SiMn hydraulic support column,oxidation occurs on the surface of metal substrate.This results in a change of the surface roughness of metal substrate after cleaning,which affects subsequent remanufacturing process.To decrease the effect is very important.This paper analyzed the oxidation mechanism of molten salt cleaning,explored the oxidation reaction that occurred during cleaning,and determined the key process parameters of cleaning that affecting oxidation reaction.By using central composite experimental design method and taking surface roughness variation of 27SiMn steel samples before and after molten salt cleaning as response variable to optimize the key process parameters,the optimal parameters of molten salt for cleaning remanufactured 27SiMn hydraulic support column could be obtained.The results show that the oxidation reaction of cleaning paint dirt can protect metal substrate from oxidation to a certain extent,and cleaning temperature and placement depth of metal substrate have a direct impact on the degree of oxidation reaction.When the cleaning temperature is 300℃and the distance between paint dirt and free surface of molten salt is 0.5 times the height of the parts,the surface roughness variation is minimal.Therefore,the cleaning quality will be improved under such parameters.
