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A New Technique for the Consolidation of Mineral Slimes.

Authors
Stanczyk MH
Source
Min Cong J 1979 May; 65(5):29-31
Link
NIOSHTIC No.
10009848
Abstract
One of the Bureau of Mines missions is the minimization of environmental degradation of mineral-processing wastes. For several years, the Bureau has conducted research directed toward the consolidation and dewatering of colloidal waste mineral slimes. By evaluating various reagents to flocculate and dewater several waste slimes, a polyethylene oxide was superior to other reagents tested when used in a specialized flocculation-dewatering technique. The flocculation-dewatering method was investigated on a bench scale and applied in continuous dewatering tests using standard mineral processing equipment. Two essential requirements of the consolidation system that were developed are proper mixing of the slime feed and flocculant, and rapid removal of water as it is released.
Publication Date
19790501
Document Type
OP;
Fiscal Year
1979
Identifying No.
OP 38-79
Issue of Publication
5
NIOSH Division
TURC;
Source Name
Min. Cong. J., V. 65, No. 5, May 1979, PP. 29-31
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Information Division