Investigations into Effects of Inclined Channels on the Forced Foam Drainage
Gangue particle entrainment during flotation remains a significant challenge in mineral processing. Previous studies have shown that incorporating inclined plates into the froth zone can reduce the recovery of fine gangue particles. However, the effects of inclined channels on froth drainage have no...
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| description | Gangue particle entrainment during flotation remains a significant challenge in mineral processing. Previous studies have shown that incorporating inclined plates into the froth zone can reduce the recovery of fine gangue particles. However, the effects of inclined channels on froth drainage have not been fully investigated. This study employed a custom-designed forced drainage system to systematically examine the impact of inclined channels on foam drainage and the underlying mechanisms. Results revealed that, at an SDS solution injection flow rate of 36 mL/min and an inclined channel angle of 30°, the foam drainage velocity in the inclined channel was significantly higher than that in the vertical channel for both two-phase and three-phase foams. This advantage became more pronounced as the SDS injection flow rate increased. A new drainage pathway formed between the inclined wall and the foam, facilitating faster liquid flow than within the foam structure. This mechanism was identified as the primary factor enhancing foam drainage velocity in inclined channels. These findings demonstrate that inclined channels can effectively improve foam drainage efficiency compared to vertical channels, providing valuable insights for optimizing froth zone structure. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-494ea527e1ab4e009b03fc899de562412025-08-20T03:11:22ZengMDPI AGSeparations2297-87392025-02-011224310.3390/separations12020043Investigations into Effects of Inclined Channels on the Forced Foam DrainageYumeng Deng0Miao Jin1Lisha Dong2Jiakun Tan3Chao Ni4School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, ChinaKey Laboratory of Xinjiang Coal Resources Green Mining, Ministry of Education, Xinjiang Institute of Engineering, Urumqi 830023, ChinaWestern Australian School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering, Curtin University, Kalgoorlie, WA 6430, AustraliaSchool of Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, ChinaSchool of Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, ChinaGangue particle entrainment during flotation remains a significant challenge in mineral processing. Previous studies have shown that incorporating inclined plates into the froth zone can reduce the recovery of fine gangue particles. However, the effects of inclined channels on froth drainage have not been fully investigated. This study employed a custom-designed forced drainage system to systematically examine the impact of inclined channels on foam drainage and the underlying mechanisms. Results revealed that, at an SDS solution injection flow rate of 36 mL/min and an inclined channel angle of 30°, the foam drainage velocity in the inclined channel was significantly higher than that in the vertical channel for both two-phase and three-phase foams. This advantage became more pronounced as the SDS injection flow rate increased. A new drainage pathway formed between the inclined wall and the foam, facilitating faster liquid flow than within the foam structure. This mechanism was identified as the primary factor enhancing foam drainage velocity in inclined channels. These findings demonstrate that inclined channels can effectively improve foam drainage efficiency compared to vertical channels, providing valuable insights for optimizing froth zone structure.https://www.mdpi.com/2297-8739/12/2/43inclined channelforced foam drainagedrainage velocitydrainage pathway |
| spellingShingle | Yumeng Deng Miao Jin Lisha Dong Jiakun Tan Chao Ni Investigations into Effects of Inclined Channels on the Forced Foam Drainage Separations inclined channel forced foam drainage drainage velocity drainage pathway |
| title | Investigations into Effects of Inclined Channels on the Forced Foam Drainage |
| title_full | Investigations into Effects of Inclined Channels on the Forced Foam Drainage |
| title_fullStr | Investigations into Effects of Inclined Channels on the Forced Foam Drainage |
| title_full_unstemmed | Investigations into Effects of Inclined Channels on the Forced Foam Drainage |
| title_short | Investigations into Effects of Inclined Channels on the Forced Foam Drainage |
| title_sort | investigations into effects of inclined channels on the forced foam drainage |
| topic | inclined channel forced foam drainage drainage velocity drainage pathway |
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