Hydrofloat coarse particle flotation PHD program

Researchers from The University of Queensland’s Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC) propose the formation of a Collaborative Consortium for Coarse Particle Processing Research (CPR), to help co-ordinate and align research efforts aimed at producing practical and applied solutions to industrial issues surrounding coarse particle processing in general, and those of the Eriez HydroFloat™ in particular.

Potential benefits of applying Eriez HydroFloat™ technology:

Increased plant throughput
Energy savings, particularly in comminution due to reduced grinding effort and early removal of waste
Improved water recovery performance
Reduction in Acid Mine Drainage risk
Potential for increased revenue due to reduced losses, higher productivity, lower energy use
Viability of, and access to, new ore bodies that otherwise may be deemed uneconomic

Key Questions:

What are the optimum chemical and hydrodynamic conditions for operating the HydroFloat™?
What properties make an ore body amenable for treatment by the HydroFloat™?
What is the best placement of the HydroFloat™ within existing processing flow sheets?
How do you predict HydroFloat™ performance?
How do we effectively scale-up the HydroFloat™ design?
How does the use of the HydroFloat™ affect the overall circuit mass, energy and water balance?
How can we make better use of existing flotation technologies for treating coarse particles to augment the HydroFloat™?