WO2021207862A1 - Triple-rotor flotation cell - Google Patents
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- the present invention patent application discloses two devices for a flotation cell system.
- the first is a triple rotor agitation device and the second is a suction device.
- the triple rotor stirring device is composed of a shaft arranged vertically inside the cell that runs from the top to the bottom of the cell. Three rotors are mounted on said shaft.
- a first straight-finned cylindrical rotor located at the top of the set of rotors, a second inclined-finned cylindrical rotor attached to the bottom of the first rotor, a covering cone and a third helical-finned conical rotor located at the bottom of the axis at the height of the false bottom of the cell.
- the suction device is composed of a cylindrical ring of greater height and with lateral perforations, which is mounted on the upper part of the suction tube, which also has perforations, but in the lower part.
- These two devices when working together serve to separate the hydrophobic particles from a mixture of particles and liquid also known as pulp. In addition, it prevents the solids from settling inside the cell and creating tricks, it also allows revolutions to be reduced by up to 50% without clogging, it allows to operate with less process water, reduce turbulence and improve recovery.
- This invention patent focuses on flotation processes in mining, but it can also be applied to flotation processes required in the cement industry, food processing, paper industry, in process industries related to the treatment of liquid industrial waste. (Riles) and others that use within their process the separation of hydrophobic particles from a mixture of particles and liquid through the flotation process.
- the flotation process is widely used in industry to separate valuable particles from waste material particles.
- waste material particles for example rock containing a valuable component is ground using grinding equipment and then mixed with water.
- Reagents that selectively adhere to the valuable particles, rendering them hydrophobic and leaving the unwanted particles in a hydrophilic state, are generally incorporated into the material and water mixture, also known as pulp.
- flotation consists of the adhesion of solid particles to bubbles due to hydrophobic properties in minerals.
- the foam that carries the flotation or concentrate product is collected by gutters arranged in the upper part of the cell.
- This process is applicable to species of different origins, whether organic or inorganic.
- the former include oils and resins, so flotation is applicable in the hydrocarbon industry, in the paper mill (deinking), and in environmental processes.
- the inorganic species are those of mineral origin, whether metallic or non-metallic, so flotation is widely applied in the concentration of sulfurized metals, as well as in the salt industry.
- the flotation cell systems can be self-priming or with forced air injection. They mainly consist of a rigid pond and a stirring device that is mounted inside the pond.
- the stirring device is made up of a shaft that is mounted in the center of the cell and vertically, from the top of the cell to the middle or bottom, depending on the type. cell.
- a pulley and a bearing carrier are generally mounted, and the rotor is mounted in the lower part.
- the rotor works with the stator or diffuser.
- the rotor is mounted in the upper part of the cell, being completely submerged in the pulp.
- the rotor When the rotor rotates, it produces a vortex that lifts the pulp from the cell floor to the rotor position and at the same time this vortex allows the injection of air at atmospheric pressure.
- the rotor centrifuges the pulp mixed with air against the disperser, breaking up the air and forming small bubbles which, when mixed with the reagent, allow the mineralized particles to adhere.
- flotation cells Some examples of flotation cells are described in US patents US5,611,917 to Denver, US4,337,272 to Szatkowski et al .; US3,993,563 to Denver, US6,095,336 to Redden et al; and US6,070,734 to Hunt et al.
- Flotation Kinetics A key aspect in the operation of the process is the Flotation Kinetics. Within this we have the flotation time (t), this is a fundamental design variable in the process and corresponds to the maximum time that must be given to the slower particles so that they can be extracted from the pulp.
- the design of the stirring device is a key element because it fulfills four basic functions of the process: i) Suspension of solids ii) Generation of bubbles iii) Air dispersion iv) Particle-bubble collision
- the main challenge in designing a stirring device is how to perform these 4 basic functions satisfactorily.
- the design of the agitation system affects the flow characteristics and the kinetics of the cell, which in turn determines the performance of the 4 basic functions.
- the second problem is that in the outer periphery in the upper part of the ring a vortex is generated that is continuously feeding the center of the rotor with part of the load that is outside the cylindrical ring, thus reducing the flow of pulp to the interior. of the suction tube, a situation that also generates the sedimentation of the solids. Furthermore, this vortex consumes energy and does not contribute to the kinetic efficiency of the design. Finally, the flow of this vortex increases as the suction tube becomes blocked.
- the objective of this invention is to provide a stirring device that delivers greater efficiency to the process by improving the design of the equipment, mainly through the combination of different types of rotors and geometries that allow the maximum optimization of the flotation kinetics. , energy consumption and water use.
- the solution proposed in this application consists of a flotation cell design in which two devices stand out.
- the first is a triple rotor agitation device and the second is a complementary suction device.
- the stirring device is composed of an axis centered inside the cell arranged vertically, running from the top to the bottom of the cell. Three rotors are mounted on said shaft.
- the first straight bladed cylindrical rotor is located in the upper part of the cell. This rotor is completely submerged below the level of the pulp and on the cylindrical ring. The rotation of this rotor produces two vortices, one in the upper part that allows the air at atmospheric pressure to enter the pulp and a second vortex in the lower part that allows the pulp to be suctioned through the suction tube. In the center of the rotor the pulp meets the air and this mixture is centrifuged and expelled against the disperser.
- the second rotor is cylindrical with inclined blades and is attached to the lower part of the first rotor.
- This rotor works inside the cylindrical ring and fulfills two functions.
- the first function is to depressurize the inner zone of the ring to facilitate the ascent of the pulp inside the suction tube and the second is to direct the flow towards the upper rotor.
- the third rotor is conical with helical blades and is located in the lower part of the shaft at the height of the false bottom of the cell.
- This rotor fulfills several functions, starting by keeping the solids that are in the lower part of the cell in suspension, avoiding their sedimentation, increasing the flow of pulp into the suction tube, increase the speeds in the perforations of the false bottom, avoiding trickery in those areas.
- the second device is the suction device and is composed of a higher cylindrical ring with lateral perforations which is mounted on the upper part of the suction tube.
- the suction tube is supported on the false bottom and its height reaches the bottom of the second rotor.
- the suction tube has perforations at the bottom.
- the function of the cylindrical ring of greater height and with lateral perforations is to increase the flow inside the tube by reducing and controlling the vortex that is generated in this area. In this way, the energy that was previously used in the vortex is used to use it to increase the flow inside the suction tube.
- the lateral perforations allow to regulate how much of the vortex flow will re-enter the upper rotor.
- the lateral perforations in the lower part of the suction tube allow to increase and improve the recirculation flow of pulp and air bubbles inside it.
- Another important advantage is that, by reducing the revolutions, the turbulence in the upper part of the cell is also reduced, which is where the foam phase with the mineralized particles is located. This increases the probability that the particles remain adhered to the bubbles, obtaining an improvement in the recovery efficiency.
- the combination of these devices also allows to increase the recirculation capacity of the equipment by 80%, thus reducing short circuits, increasing the flow into the suction tube.
- This invention patent focuses on flotation processes in mining, but it can also be applied to flotation processes required in the cement industry, food processing, paper industry, in process industries related to the treatment of liquid industrial waste. (Riles) and others that use within their process the separation of hydrophobic particles from a mixture of particles and liquid through the flotation process.
- the system also offers high versatility, since it can be automated from a remote control station, which makes it possible to apply various technologies, such as external control and monitoring of the cell through dynamic feedback systems, or by applying advanced artificial intelligence systems or control by neural networks.
- FIG. 1 Main view showing a flotation cell system (1), composed of a pond (1A), the pond bottom (IB), a false bottom (3D), false bottom supports (3G), a pipeline aspiration (3C), a cylindrical ring (3A) with perforations (3B), a conical rotor with helical blades (2E) located at the bottom of the shaft (2A), a cover cone (2D) for shaft protection (2A) , a cylindrical inclined-finned rotor (2C) located in the lower part of the rotor (2B) and a straight-finned cylinder rotor (2B) located in the upper part inside the tank (1A).
- a flotation cell system (1) composed of a pond (1A), the pond bottom (IB), a false bottom (3D), false bottom supports (3G), a pipeline aspiration (3C), a cylindrical ring (3A) with perforations (3B), a conical rotor with helical blades (2E) located at the bottom of the shaft (2A), a
- FIG. 2 View of the triple rotor stirring device (2) composed of a pulley (2J), located in the upper part of the shaft (2A), a bearing holder (2K), a shaft (2A), a cylindrical finned rotor straight blades (2B), a second inclined vane cylindrical rotor (2C) located in the lower part of the rotor (2B), a third conical helical vane rotor (2E) located in the lower part of the shaft (2A), a protective cone shaft (2D) and a fixing device (2F).
- FIG. 3 Sectional view of the set of rotors of the stirring device (2) where the shaft (2A) is shown, a cylindrical rotor with straight blades (2B), a second cylindrical rotor with inclined blades (2C) located in the part rotor (2B), a fixing device (21), a third conical rotor with helical blades (2E) located in the lower part of the shaft (2A), a shaft protection cone (2D), a fixing device ( 2F), perforations (2G) located between the helical fins of the conical rotor (2E) and a hollow conduit (2H) along the entire axis (2A).
- FIG. 4 Sectional view of the flotation cell (1) showing the cylindrical ring (3 A) with lateral perforations (3B) assembled by an adjustment flange (3E) which is mounted on the upper part of the duct suction (3C), which in turn is mounted on the false bottom (3D), which is supported in turn on the supports (3G).
- FIG. 5 Exploded view showing the components of the suction device (3), composed of a cylindrical ring (3 A), with perforations (3B), with an adjustment flange (3E), which is mounted on the duct suction (3C), with perforations (3F), which has flanges (3F) and (31). Furthermore, the suction device (3) is supported on the false bottom (3D), which in turn rests on the supports (3G).
- FIG. 6 Main view showing a flotation cell (1) with a stirring device with a double rotor combination (2), composed of a pond (1A), the bottom of the pond (IB), a false bottom ( 3D), false bottom supports (3G), a suction duct (3C), a cylindrical ring (3A) with perforations (3B), a conical rotor with helical blades (2E) located in the lower part of the shaft (2A), a covering cone (2D) to protect the shaft (2A) and a straight-finned cylinder rotor (2B) located in the upper part inside the tank (1A).
- a flotation cell (1) with a stirring device with a double rotor combination (2) composed of a pond (1A), the bottom of the pond (IB), a false bottom ( 3D), false bottom supports (3G), a suction duct (3C), a cylindrical ring (3A) with perforations (3B), a conical rotor with helical blades (2E) located in the lower part of the
- FIG. 7 View of the stirring device (2), a combination of two rotors, composed of a shaft (2A), a cylindrical rotor with straight blades (2B) located in the upper part of the set of rotors, a conical rotor with helical blades (2E) located at the bottom of the rotor assembly, a shaft protector cone (2D), a fixing device (2F).
- FIG. 8 View of the stirring device (2), a combination of two rotors, composed of a shaft (2A), a straight-finned cylindrical rotor (2B) located in the upper part of the set of rotors, a second cylindrical finned rotor inclined (2C) located in the lower part of the rotor (2B), a fixing device (2E).
- the invention discloses two devices for a flotation cell system.
- the first is a triple rotor stirring device and the second is a suction device, which when working together serve to separate the hydrophobic particles from a mixture of particles and liquid as well. known as pulp, it also serves to eliminate stagnation, reduce energy consumption and reduce water consumption. Both devices are described below.
- the first is a triple rotor stirring device, which is composed of a vertically centered axis inside the cell (2A), which runs from the pulley (2J) of the cell to the bottom of the cell. .
- a pulley (2J) that transmits the movement to the shaft, then there is the bearing holder (2K) which is fixed to the support structure (2L).
- Three rotors are mounted on said shaft.
- the first straight bladed cylindrical rotor (2B) is located in the upper part inside the cell tank (1A). And it is fixed to the shaft by adjusting cones and keyways. This rotor is completely submerged below the level of the pulp and on the cylindrical ring (3A).
- this rotor produces two vortices, one in the upper part that allows air at atmospheric pressure to enter the pulp and a second vortex in the lower part that allows the pulp to be suctioned through the suction tube (3C) .
- the pulp meets the air and this mixture is centrifuged and expelled against the disperser (ID) and the skirts (1E).
- the second rotor is cylindrical with inclined blades (2C), and is attached to the lower part of the first rotor (2B). And it is fixed to the shaft by adjusting cones and keyways. At the bottom of the rotor there is a fixing nut (21).
- This rotor (2C) works inside the cylindrical ring (3A) and fulfills two functions. The first function is to depressurize the inner zone of the ring (3A) to facilitate the rise of the pulp into the suction tube (3C) and the second is to direct the flow to the upper rotor (2B).
- the third rotor is conical with helical blades (2F), and is located in the lower part of the shaft (2A) at the height of the false bottom (3D) of the cell (1). And it is fixed to the shaft by adjusting cones and keyways. At the bottom of the rotor there is a fixing nut (2F).
- This rotor (3D) fulfills several functions, starting by keeping the solids in the lower part of the cell in suspension, avoiding their sedimentation, increasing the flow of pulp into the suction tube, increasing the speeds in the perforations of the false bottom avoiding anchoring in those areas.
- cover cone (2D) mounted concentrically on the shaft (2A), the cover cone (2D) allows to protect the shaft and direct the solid and liquid particles towards the cylindrical rotors (2C) and (2B).
- the drive shaft (2A) has a cavity inside (2H) along the entire shaft (2A). This cavity allows forced air to be injected in case the self-suction air is insufficient for the process. It allows the injection of air or gases that enter the mixture of particles and liquid through conduits (2G) connected to holes between the helical fins of the conical helical rotor (2E), allowing to improve the distribution of air inside the cell (1) , increasing the probability of adhesion of the valuable particles with the bubbles, which contributes to a higher recovery percentage.
- the second is a suction device (3) and is composed of a cylindrical ring (3 A) of greater height with lateral perforations (3B) and with a flange (3E) to adjust the union and tighten, which is mounted on the top of the suction tube (3C).
- the suction tube (3C) is supported on the false bottom (3D) and reaches the height of the lower part of the second rotor (2C).
- the suction tube has perforations at the bottom (3F).
- the function of the cylindrical ring (3A) of greater height and with lateral perforations (3B) is to increase the flow inside the tube by reducing and controlling the reflux of the vortex that is generated on the outside of this zone.
- the lateral perforations (3F) in the lower part of the aspiration tube (3C) allow to increase and improve the recirculation flow of pulp and air bubbles into the aspiration tube and the cell.
- the suction device is supported on a false bottom (3D), which in turn is supported on the 3G supports, which in turn are supported on the bottom of the tank (IB) of the cell (1).
- the triple rotor stirring device (2) for flotation cells (1) can work by combining two or three rotors.
- the rotor combinations that can be used depending on the need of each process are defined below.
- the stirring system can be used with three rotors (2B), (2C) and (2E), and with the cover cone (2D) (figure 2).
- the stirring system can be used with two rotors (2B), (2C) (figure 7).
- the stirring system can be used with two rotors (2B), (2E), and with the cover cone (2D) (figure 8).
- the triple rotor stirring device (2) and the aspiration device (3) can be used in open or sealed cells.
- the intermediate element (2D) has an inverted cone geometry with an angle of 10 degrees, being able to reduce or increase its angle with respect to its coaxial axis.
- the shaft (2A), the upper cylindrical rotor (2B), the intermediate rotor (2C), the covering cone (2D) and the conical rotor (2E) are independent elements. . Being able to be manufactured as integrated or solidarity elements.
- the upper cylindrical rotor (2B), the intermediate rotor (2C), are independent elements. Being able to be manufactured as integrated or solidarity elements.
- the upper cylindrical rotor (2B), the intermediate rotor (2C), the covering cone (2D), are independent elements. Being able to be manufactured as integrated or solidarity elements.
- the upper cylindrical rotor (2B), the intermediate rotor (2C), the covering cone (2D) and the conical rotor (2E) are independent elements. Being able to be manufactured as integrated or solidarity elements.
- the cover cone (2D) and the conical rotor (2E) are independent elements. Being able to be manufactured as integrated or solidarity elements.
- the shaft (2A), the upper cylindrical rotor (2B), the intermediate rotor (2C), the covering cone (2D) and the conical rotor (2E), are manufactured with carbon steels, but they can be manufactured in other ferrous, non-ferrous alloys such as aluminum or bronzes, organic materials such as wood, composite materials such as fiberglass or carbon fiber, plastics such as polyvinyl chloride or polyethylene, or any other material that withstand the loads and mechanical conditions required.
- the shaft (2A), the upper cylindrical rotor (2B), the intermediate rotor (2C), the covering cone (2D) and the conical rotor (2E), have a protective coating for wear in polyurethane, but they can be covered by natural rubber, neoprene rubber, nitrile, ceramic coatings, liquid steels, anti-abrasive paints, polyethylene, polymers, wear plates.
- the straight-finned cylindrical rotor (2B) located at the top inside the cell, is fixed to the shaft (2A), by means of keyways and adjusting cones, and can also be fixed with bolts, welds, pins or flanges.
- the straight-finned cylindrical rotor (2B) located at the top inside the cell, has its straight fins, and can be manufactured at an angle with respect to the vertical plane positioned on its axis. coaxial or helical.
- the straight-finned cylindrical rotor (2B), located at the top inside the cell has 10 fins distributed radially with respect to the coaxial axis of the rotor (2C), being able to reduce or increase the number of fins.
- the straight-finned cylindrical rotor (2B) located at the top inside the cell, has a diameter and a height that depends on the size of the cell, if the size of the cell increases, the diameter of the rotor and its height also increase.
- the inclined finned cylindrical rotor (2C) is fixed to the shaft (2A), by means of keyways and the fixing nut (21), and can also be fixed with bolts, welds, pins or flanges.
- the inclined vane cylindrical rotor (2C) has its fins at an angle of 5 degrees, being able to reduce or increase its angle with respect to the vertical plane positioned on its coaxial axis.
- the inclined finned cylindrical rotor (2C) has 10 helical fins distributed radially with respect to the coaxial axis of the rotor (2C), being able to reduce or increase the number of fins.
- the inclined finned cylindrical rotor (2C) has a diameter and a height that depends on the size of the cell, if the size of the cell increases, the diameter of the rotor and its height also increase.
- the helical conical rotor (2E) is fixed to the shaft (2A), by means of keyways and the fixing nut (2F), and can also be fixed with bolts, welds, pins or flanges.
- the helical conical rotor (2E) has helical blades at an angle of 12 degrees with respect to the coaxial axis of the rotor (2E), being able to reduce or increase its angle with respect to the coaxial axis rotor (2E).
- the helical conical rotor (2E) has 10 helical fins distributed radially with respect to the coaxial axis of the rotor (2E), being able to reduce or increase the number of fins.
- the helical conical rotor (2E) has a diameter and a height that depends on the size of the cell, if the size of the cell increases, the diameter of the rotor and its height also increase.
- the shaft (2A) is hollow inside to allow air to be injected into the flotation cell, and it can be solid.
- the shaft (2A) is manufactured as a single piece.
- the shaft (2A) is manufactured in several parts and can be assembled using flanges, bolts, welding or pins.
- the cylindrical ring (3A) is mounted on the upper part of the suction tube (3C).
- the cylindrical ring (3A) has a vertical flange (3E) to adjust the union and tighten, being able to have two or more union flanges.
- the aspiration device (3) the cylindrical ring (3A), has a vertical flange (3E), to adjust the union and tighten against the aspiration tube, and can also be fixed by means of a horizontal flange, welding, pins or bolts.
- the cylindrical ring (3A), and the suction tube (3C) are manufactured as independent elements, but they can be manufactured as a single element.
- the cylindrical ring (3A) has 6 perforations distributed radially with respect to the coaxial axis of the cylindrical ring (3A), being able to reduce or increase the number of perforations.
- the cylindrical ring (3A) has perforations of 10 cm in diameter, distributed radially with respect to the coaxial axis of the cylindrical ring (3A), being able to reduce or increase the diameter of the perforations.
- the cylindrical ring (3A) has a diameter and a height that depends on the size of the cell, if the size of the cell increases, the diameter of the ring (3A) and its height also increase .
- the cylindrical ring (3A) is made of carbon steels, but they can be made of other ferrous and non-ferrous alloys such as aluminum or bronzes, organic materials such as wood, composite materials such as fiberglass or carbon fiber, plastics such as polyvinyl chloride or polyethylene, or any other material that supports the loads and mechanical conditions required.
- the cylindrical ring (3A) has a protective coating for wear in polyurethane, but it can be covered by natural rubber, neoprene rubber, nitrile, ceramic coatings, liquid steels, anti-abrasive paints, polyethylene , polymers or wear plates.
- the suction tube (3C) is supported on the false bottom (3D) (figure 5).
- the suction tube (3C) reaches the level of the lower part of the second rotor (2C). Being able to increase or decrease this height.
- the aspiration tube (3C) in the lower part has 6 perforations distributed radially with respect to the coaxial axis of the aspiration tube (3C), being able to reduce or increase the number of perforations.
- the aspiration tube (3C) in the lower part has a cylindrical area of perforations distributed radially with respect to the coaxial axis of the aspiration tube (3C), being able to have a cylindrical, conical conical area square-based, conical with a plurality of sided base.
- the aspiration tube (3C) has perforations of 10 cm in diameter, distributed radially with respect to the coaxial axis of the aspiration tube (3C), being able to reduce or increase the diameter of the perforations.
- the aspiration tube (3C) has a diameter and a height that depends on the size of the cell, if the size of the cell increases, the diameter of the aspiration tube (3C), and their height also increase.
- the suction tube (3C) is mounted on the false bottom and is fixed by bolting the horizontal flange (31). being able to be fixed with welding or pins.
- the aspiration tube (3C), and the false bottom (3D) are manufactured as independent elements, but they can be manufactured as a single element.
- the suction tube (3C) is made of carbon steels, but they can be made of other ferrous and non-ferrous alloys such as aluminum or bronze, organic materials such as wood, composite materials such as fiberglass. glass or carbon fiber, plastics such as polyvinyl chloride or polyethylene, or any other material that supports the loads and mechanical conditions required.
- the suction tube (3C) has a protective coating for wear in polyurethane, but it can be covered by natural rubber, neoprene rubber, nitrile, ceramic coatings, liquid steels, anti-abrasive paints, polyethylene, polymers or wear plates.
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CELDA DE FLOTACION DE TRIPLE ROTOR TRIPLE ROTOR FLOAT CELL
La presente solicitud de patente de invención divulga dos dispositivos para un sistema de celda de flotación. El primero, es un dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor y el segundo es un dispositivo de aspiración. El dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor está compuesto por un eje dispuesto de forma vertical al interior de la celda que va desde la parte superior hasta la parte inferior de la celda. En dicho eje van montado tres rotores. Un primer rotor cilindrico de aletas rectas ubicado en la parte superior del conjunto de rotores, un segundo rotor cilindrico de aletas inclinadas adosado a la parte inferior del primer rotor, un cono de recubrimiento y un tercer rotor cónico de aletas helicoidales ubicado en la parte inferior del eje a la altura del fondo falso de la celda. El dispositivo de aspiración está compuesto por un anillo cilindrico de mayor altura y con perforaciones laterales, el cual va montado en la parte superior del tubo de aspiración, el cual también tiene perforaciones, pero en la parte inferior. Estos dos dispositivos al funcionar en conjunto sirven para separar las partículas hidrofóbicas desde una mezcla de partículas y líquido también denominada como pulpa. Además, evita que los sólidos sedimenten al interior de la celda y se generen los embaucamientos, también permite reducir las revoluciones hasta un 50% sin embancarse, permite operar con menos agua de proceso, reducir la turbulencia y mejorar la recuperación. Esta patente de invención se enfoca en los procesos de flotación en la minería, pero puede aplicarse también a los procesos de flotación requeridos en la industria del cemento, procesamiento de alimentos, industria papelera, en industrias de procesos relacionadas con el tratamiento de residuos industriales líquidos (Riles) y otras que utilicen dentro de su proceso la separación de partículas hidrofóbicas desde una mezcla de partículas y liquido mediante el proceso de flotación. The present invention patent application discloses two devices for a flotation cell system. The first is a triple rotor agitation device and the second is a suction device. The triple rotor stirring device is composed of a shaft arranged vertically inside the cell that runs from the top to the bottom of the cell. Three rotors are mounted on said shaft. A first straight-finned cylindrical rotor located at the top of the set of rotors, a second inclined-finned cylindrical rotor attached to the bottom of the first rotor, a covering cone and a third helical-finned conical rotor located at the bottom of the axis at the height of the false bottom of the cell. The suction device is composed of a cylindrical ring of greater height and with lateral perforations, which is mounted on the upper part of the suction tube, which also has perforations, but in the lower part. These two devices when working together serve to separate the hydrophobic particles from a mixture of particles and liquid also known as pulp. In addition, it prevents the solids from settling inside the cell and creating tricks, it also allows revolutions to be reduced by up to 50% without clogging, it allows to operate with less process water, reduce turbulence and improve recovery. This invention patent focuses on flotation processes in mining, but it can also be applied to flotation processes required in the cement industry, food processing, paper industry, in process industries related to the treatment of liquid industrial waste. (Riles) and others that use within their process the separation of hydrophobic particles from a mixture of particles and liquid through the flotation process.
ESTADO DE LA TÉCNICA STATE OF THE ART
El proceso de flotación es utilizado ampliamente en la industria para separar las partículas valiosas de las partículas de material de desecho. En la industria de los minerales, por ejemplo la roca que contiene un componente valioso se muele mediante equipos de molienda y luego se mezcla con el agua. Por lo general se incorporan a la mezcla de material y agua conocida también como pulpa, reactivos que se adhieren selectivamente a las partículas valiosas, haciendo que estas se vuelvan hidrofóbicas y dejando las partículas no deseadas en un estado hidrofílico. The flotation process is widely used in industry to separate valuable particles from waste material particles. In the minerals industry, for example rock containing a valuable component is ground using grinding equipment and then mixed with water. Reagents that selectively adhere to the valuable particles, rendering them hydrophobic and leaving the unwanted particles in a hydrophilic state, are generally incorporated into the material and water mixture, also known as pulp.
En términos generales, la flotación consiste en la adhesión de partículas sólidas a las burbujas debido a propiedades hidrofóbicas en los minerales. Las partículas que se encuentran en suspensión en la pulpa, suben con las burbujas hacia la superficie de la celda por diferencia de densidad, formando en la parte superior de la celda una capa de espuma. La espuma que lleva el producto de flotación o concentrado, es recolectado por canaletas dispuestas en la parte superior de la celda. Generally speaking, flotation consists of the adhesion of solid particles to bubbles due to hydrophobic properties in minerals. The particles that are in suspension in the pulp, rise with the bubbles towards the surface of the cell due to the difference in density, forming a layer of foam in the upper part of the cell. The foam that carries the flotation or concentrate product is collected by gutters arranged in the upper part of the cell.
Por otra parte, la pulpa con las partículas que no se recuperaron durante la flotación reciben el nombre de cola o relave. On the other hand, the pulp with the particles that were not recovered during flotation are called tail or tailings.
Cuando las especies de interés representan una fracción pequeña del mineral y las especies estériles son de mayor volumen, las separaciones por flotación adquieren el aspecto de un proceso de concentración. When the species of interest represent a small fraction of the mineral and the sterile species are larger in volume, flotation separations take on the appearance of a concentration process.
Este proceso es aplicable a especies de distintos orígenes, sean orgánicos o inorgánicos. En Los primeros se incluyen aceites y resinas, por lo que la flotación es aplicable en la industria de hidrocarburos, en la papelera (destintado), y en procesos ambientales. Por otro lado, entre las especies inorgánicas se encuentran las de origen mineral, sean metálicas o no metálicas, por lo que la flotación es aplicada ampliamente en la concentración de metales sulfurados, así como también en la industria de las sales. This process is applicable to species of different origins, whether organic or inorganic. The former include oils and resins, so flotation is applicable in the hydrocarbon industry, in the paper mill (deinking), and in environmental processes. On the other hand, among the inorganic species are those of mineral origin, whether metallic or non-metallic, so flotation is widely applied in the concentration of sulfurized metals, as well as in the salt industry.
Los sistemas de celdas de flotación pueden ser autoaspirante o con inyección de aire forzado. Se componen principalmente por un estanque rígido y un dispositivo de agitación que va montado al interior del estanque. El dispositivo de agitación está compuesto por un eje que va montado al centro de la celda y en forma vertical, desde la parte superior de la celda hasta la parte central o inferior dependiendo del tipo de celda. En la parte superior del eje va montada por lo general una polea y un portarodamiento y en la parte inferior va montado el rotor. En el interior de la celda el rotor trabaja con el estator o difusor. En el caso de las celdas autoaspirante el rotor va montado en la parte superior de la celda quedando completamente sumergido en la pulpa. Al girar el rotor produce un vórtice que levanta la pulpa desde el piso de la celda hasta la posición del rotor y al mismo tiempo este vórtice permite inyectar aire a presión atmosférica. El rotor centrifuga la pulpa mezclada con aire contra el dispersor, disgregando el aire y formado pequeñas burbujas las cuales mezcladas al reactivo permite que las partículas mineralizadas se adhieran. The flotation cell systems can be self-priming or with forced air injection. They mainly consist of a rigid pond and a stirring device that is mounted inside the pond. The stirring device is made up of a shaft that is mounted in the center of the cell and vertically, from the top of the cell to the middle or bottom, depending on the type. cell. In the upper part of the shaft, a pulley and a bearing carrier are generally mounted, and the rotor is mounted in the lower part. Inside the cell, the rotor works with the stator or diffuser. In the case of self-priming cells, the rotor is mounted in the upper part of the cell, being completely submerged in the pulp. When the rotor rotates, it produces a vortex that lifts the pulp from the cell floor to the rotor position and at the same time this vortex allows the injection of air at atmospheric pressure. The rotor centrifuges the pulp mixed with air against the disperser, breaking up the air and forming small bubbles which, when mixed with the reagent, allow the mineralized particles to adhere.
Algunos ejemplos de celdas de flotación son descritos en las patentes US5.611.917 de Denver, US4.337.272 de Szatkowski et al.; US3.993.563 de Denver, US6.095.336 de Redden et al; y US6.070.734 de Hunt et al. Some examples of flotation cells are described in US patents US5,611,917 to Denver, US4,337,272 to Szatkowski et al .; US3,993,563 to Denver, US6,095,336 to Redden et al; and US6,070,734 to Hunt et al.
Un aspecto clave en la operación del proceso lo constituye la Cinética de Flotación. Dentro de ésta tenemos el tiempo de flotación (t), esta es una variable fundamental de diseño en el proceso y corresponde al tiempo máximo que hay que darles a las partículas más lentas para que puedan ser extraídas de la pulpa. A key aspect in the operation of the process is the Flotation Kinetics. Within this we have the flotation time (t), this is a fundamental design variable in the process and corresponds to the maximum time that must be given to the slower particles so that they can be extracted from the pulp.
En el funcionamiento de una celda de flotación, el diseño del dispositivo de agitación constituye un elemento clave debido a que cumple cuatro funciones básicas del proceso: i) Suspensión de sólidos ii) Generación de burbujas iii) Dispersión de aire iv) Colisión partícula burbuja In the operation of a flotation cell, the design of the stirring device is a key element because it fulfills four basic functions of the process: i) Suspension of solids ii) Generation of bubbles iii) Air dispersion iv) Particle-bubble collision
El principal desafío en el diseño de un dispositivo de agitación es como realizar estas 4 funciones básicas en forma satisfactoria. El diseño del sistema de agitación afecta las características del flujo y la cinética de la celda, lo que a su vez determina el desempeño de las 4 funciones básicas. The main challenge in designing a stirring device is how to perform these 4 basic functions satisfactorily. The design of the agitation system affects the flow characteristics and the kinetics of the cell, which in turn determines the performance of the 4 basic functions.
Los sistemas de celdas autoaspirante actualmente presentan los siguientes problemas de diseño y operación: Self-priming cell systems currently present the following design and operating problems:
• En primer lugar, los sistemas de celdas autoaspirante no son capaces de mantener en suspensión el total de los sólidos que están presentes en la pulpa, situación que genera múltiples embaucamientos al interior de la celda. Esta condición se repite en todas las plantas de flotación que tienen sistemas de celdas autoaspirantes. • In the first place, self-priming cell systems are not capable of keeping all the solids present in the pulp in suspension, a situation that generates multiple tricks inside the cell. This condition is repeated in all flotation plants that have self-priming cell systems.
• Por otra parte, al aumentar las revoluciones del dispositivo de agitación para mejorar los problemas de embaucamientos, se genera un segundo problema, ya que se incrementa la turbulencia que genera el rotor, afectando de esta manera la adhesión de las partículas con las burbujas, situación que disminuye las recuperaciones. • On the other hand, by increasing the revolutions of the stirring device to improve the problems of cheating, a second problem is generated, since the turbulence generated by the rotor increases, thus affecting the adhesion of the particles with the bubbles, situation that reduces recoveries.
• Por otra parte, si se quiere reducir las revoluciones del dispositivo de agitación para disminuir la turbulencia y mejorar la selectiva, no es posible porque aumenta la sedimentación y embaucamiento. • On the other hand, if you want to reduce the revolutions of the stirring device to reduce turbulence and improve the selective, it is not possible because it increases sedimentation and ducking.
• Cuando hay incrementos de densidad por falta de agua para el proceso el problema de embaucamiento se acrecienta y en ocasiones es necesario detener el proceso. • When there are increases in density due to lack of water for the process, the problem of ducking increases and sometimes it is necessary to stop the process.
• Cuando aumentan el tamaño de las partículas mineralizadas que llegan a flotación también se genera un aumento en la sedimentación. • When they increase the size of the mineralized particles that reach flotation, an increase in sedimentation is also generated.
• Otro tema importante es el mayor consumo eléctrico que requiere esta celda. En los sistemas celdas autoaspirante los dispositivos de agitación deben girar a mayores revoluciones comparados con los sistemas celdas de aire forzado. Esto genera un consumo eléctrico adicional. • La zona inferior del rotor superior queda traslapada con el anillo cilindrico que va montado sobre el tubo de aspiración. En esta zona de traslape se generan dos problemas, el primero es que la pulpa centrifugada por el rotor choca contra la pared del anillo cilindrico generando una zona de presión. Esta zona de presión dificulta el ascenso de la pulpa desde el piso de la celda a la zona del rotor, generando la sedimentación de los sólidos. El segundo problema es que en la periferia exterior en la parte superior del anillo se genera un vórtice que está continuamente alimentando al centro del rotor con parte de la carga que esta por fuera del anillo cilindrico, reduciendo de esta manera el flujo de pulpa al interior del tubo de aspiración, situación que también genera la sedimentación de los sólidos. Además, este vórtice consume energía y no aporta a la eficiencia cinética del diseño. Finalmente, el flujo de este vórtice va creciendo a medida que el tubo de aspiración se va embancando. • Another important issue is the higher electricity consumption required by this cell. In self-priming cell systems, the stirring devices must rotate at higher revolutions compared to forced air cell systems. This generates additional electricity consumption. • The lower area of the upper rotor overlaps with the cylindrical ring that is mounted on the suction tube. In this overlapping zone two problems are generated, the first is that the pulp centrifuged by the rotor collides with the wall of the cylindrical ring generating a pressure zone. This pressure zone makes it difficult for the pulp to rise from the cell floor to the rotor area, causing the solids to settle. The second problem is that in the outer periphery in the upper part of the ring a vortex is generated that is continuously feeding the center of the rotor with part of the load that is outside the cylindrical ring, thus reducing the flow of pulp to the interior. of the suction tube, a situation that also generates the sedimentation of the solids. Furthermore, this vortex consumes energy and does not contribute to the kinetic efficiency of the design. Finally, the flow of this vortex increases as the suction tube becomes blocked.
• Los embaucamientos al interior de la celda, producen pérdida de capacidad volumétrica y afectan los tiempos de residencia y las recuperaciones. También producen incrementos en las vibraciones, temperaturas y oscilaciones en los consumos de corrientes. • Tricks inside the cell produce loss of volumetric capacity and affect residence times and recoveries. They also produce increases in vibrations, temperatures and fluctuations in current consumption.
• Los sistemas de celdas de flotación deben detenerse de forma programada cada cierto tiempo para hacer limpieza de los embanque y de las perforaciones del fondo falso. Afectando la continuidad del proceso y los resultados. • The flotation cell systems must be stopped on a scheduled basis from time to time to clean the tanks and the perforations in the false bottom. Affecting the continuity of the process and results.
Respecto a lo que existe actualmente en el estado de la técnica. Otros autores han propuesto diseños de agitadores para celdas de flotación, como las patentes MX2015005708 A y WO2013/067343. Dichos diseños presentan características diferentes del diseño a patentar en cuanto a su funcionalidad, materiales de construcción y geometría. En dichos aspectos, la presente invención ofrece contundentes mejoras con respecto al estado de la técnica actual, ofreciendo un diseño novedoso y que logra solucionar todos los problemas antes mencionados. Regarding what currently exists in the state of the art. Other authors have proposed stirrer designs for flotation cells, such as patents MX2015005708 A and WO2013 / 067343. These designs have different characteristics from the design to be patented in terms of their functionality, construction materials and geometry. In these aspects, the present invention offers strong improvements with respect to the current state of the art, offering a novel design that manages to solve all the aforementioned problems.
Particularmente el objetivo de esta invención es proveer un dispositivo de agitación que entregue mayor eficiencia al proceso por medio de la mejora del diseño del equipo, principalmente a través de la combinación de diferentes tipos de rotores y geometrías que permitan optimizar al máximo la cinética de flotación, el consumo de energía y el uso del agua. Particularly the objective of this invention is to provide a stirring device that delivers greater efficiency to the process by improving the design of the equipment, mainly through the combination of different types of rotors and geometries that allow the maximum optimization of the flotation kinetics. , energy consumption and water use.
En base a lo expuesto anteriormente, la solución propuesta en esta solicitud, consiste en un diseño de celda de flotación en la cual se destacan dos dispositivos. Based on the foregoing, the solution proposed in this application consists of a flotation cell design in which two devices stand out.
El primero, es un dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor y el segundo es un dispositivo complementario de aspiración. El dispositivo de agitación está compuesto por un eje centrado al interior de la celda dispuesto de forma vertical, que va desde la parte superior hasta la parte inferior de esta. En dicho eje van montados tres rotores. El primer rotor cilindrico de aletas rectas, está ubicado en la parte superior de la celda. Este rotor queda completamente sumergido bajo el nivel de la pulpa y sobre el anillo cilindrico. El giro de este rotor produce dos vórtices, uno en la parte superior que permite ingresar el aire a presión atmosférica a la pulpa y un segundo vórtice en la parte inferior que permite generar la succión de la pulpa a través del tubo de aspiración. En el centro del rotor se junta la pulpa con el aire y esta mezcla es centrifugada y expulsada contra el dispersor. The first is a triple rotor agitation device and the second is a complementary suction device. The stirring device is composed of an axis centered inside the cell arranged vertically, running from the top to the bottom of the cell. Three rotors are mounted on said shaft. The first straight bladed cylindrical rotor is located in the upper part of the cell. This rotor is completely submerged below the level of the pulp and on the cylindrical ring. The rotation of this rotor produces two vortices, one in the upper part that allows the air at atmospheric pressure to enter the pulp and a second vortex in the lower part that allows the pulp to be suctioned through the suction tube. In the center of the rotor the pulp meets the air and this mixture is centrifuged and expelled against the disperser.
El segundo rotor es cilindrico de aletas inclinadas y esta adosado a la parte inferior del primer rotor. Este rotor trabaja al interior del anillo cilindrico y cumple dos funciones. La primera función es despresurizar la zona interior del anillo para facilitar el ascenso de la pulpa al interior del tubo de succión y la segunda es direccionar el flujo hacia al rotor superior. The second rotor is cylindrical with inclined blades and is attached to the lower part of the first rotor. This rotor works inside the cylindrical ring and fulfills two functions. The first function is to depressurize the inner zone of the ring to facilitate the ascent of the pulp inside the suction tube and the second is to direct the flow towards the upper rotor.
El tercer rotor es cónico de aletas helicoidales y se encuentra ubicado en la parte inferior del eje a la altura del fondo falso de la celda. Este rotor cumple varias funciones, empezando por mantener en suspensión los sólidos que están en la parte inferior de la celda evitando la sedimentación de estos, aumentar el flujo de pulpa al interior del tubo de aspiración, aumentar las velocidades en las perforaciones del fondo falso evitando los embaucamientos en esas zonas. The third rotor is conical with helical blades and is located in the lower part of the shaft at the height of the false bottom of the cell. This rotor fulfills several functions, starting by keeping the solids that are in the lower part of the cell in suspension, avoiding their sedimentation, increasing the flow of pulp into the suction tube, increase the speeds in the perforations of the false bottom, avoiding trickery in those areas.
El segundo dispositivo es el de aspiración y está compuesto por un anillo cilindrico de mayor altura con perforaciones laterales el cual queda montado en la parte superior del tubo de aspiración. A su vez, el tubo de aspiración queda apoyado sobre el fondo falso y su altura llega a la parte inferior del segundo rotor. El tubo de aspiración tiene perforaciones en la parte inferior. La función del anillo cilindrico de mayor altura y con perforaciones laterales es aumentar el flujo al interior del tubo mediante la reducción y control del vórtice que se genera en esta zona. De esta manera se aprovecha la energía que antes se ocupaba en el vórtice para utilizarla en el aumento de flujo al interior del tubo de aspiración. Las perforaciones laterales permiten regular que cantidad del flujo del vórtice va a reingresar al rotor superior. The second device is the suction device and is composed of a higher cylindrical ring with lateral perforations which is mounted on the upper part of the suction tube. In turn, the suction tube is supported on the false bottom and its height reaches the bottom of the second rotor. The suction tube has perforations at the bottom. The function of the cylindrical ring of greater height and with lateral perforations is to increase the flow inside the tube by reducing and controlling the vortex that is generated in this area. In this way, the energy that was previously used in the vortex is used to use it to increase the flow inside the suction tube. The lateral perforations allow to regulate how much of the vortex flow will re-enter the upper rotor.
Las perforaciones laterales en la parte inferior del tubo de aspiración permiten aumentar y mejorar el flujo de recirculación de pulpa y de burbujas de aire al interior de este. The lateral perforations in the lower part of the suction tube allow to increase and improve the recirculation flow of pulp and air bubbles inside it.
La combinación de estos dos dispositivos, uno compuesto por un dispositivo de triple rotor y otro dispositivo compuesto por un anillo con perforaciones laterales, un tubo de aspiración con perforaciones en la parte inferior, permite mantener en suspensión la totalidad de los sólidos, evitando la sedimentación de las partículas y los embaucamientos al interior de la celda de flotación, solucionando de esta forma el principal problema de diseño que presentan las celdas autoaspirantes. Además, esta combinación de dispositivos permite reducir las revoluciones del equipo hasta un 50% sin presentar problemas de embaucamiento, característica que no tienen las otras celdas. También permite trabajar con sólidos más altos y reducir el consumo de agua en el proceso. Otra ventaja es que, al reducir las revoluciones se reduce exponencialmente el consumo de energía. Otra ventaja importante, es que, al reducir las revoluciones, también se reduce la turbulencia en la parte superior de la celda, que es en donde se encuentra la fase de espuma con las partículas mineralizadas. Esto aumenta la probabilidad de que las partículas se mantenga adheridas a las burbujas obteniendo una mejora en la eficiencia de la recuperación. También tenemos que, al poder reducir las revoluciones, las partículas más gruesas o de mayor tamaño flotan con mayor facilidad. También permite trabajar minerales con partículas de mayor tamaño, sin generar problemas de sedimentación. En igual caso, si llegase a faltar agua para el proceso y sea necesario aumentar la densidad, este diseño permite operar sin problemas en esta condición. La combinación de estos dispositivos también permite aumentar la capacidad de recirculación del equipo en un 80% reduciendo de esta manera los cortocircuitos, aumenta el flujo al interior del tubo de aspiración. En caso de requerir más aire, permite la inyección de aire en el tercer rotor. Mejora la auto inyección de aire y la disgregación permitiendo obtener un mayor caudal y burbujas de menor tamaño. Reduce las vibraciones, temperaturas en los sistemas dinámicos. Mantiene la capacidad volumétrica de diseño y los tiempos de residencia debido a que no presenta zonas muertas por embaucamiento. The combination of these two devices, one consisting of a triple rotor device and the other device consisting of a ring with lateral perforations, a suction tube with perforations in the lower part, allows all the solids to be kept in suspension, avoiding sedimentation. of particles and tricks inside the flotation cell, thus solving the main design problem that self-priming cells present. Furthermore, this combination of devices makes it possible to reduce the revolutions of the equipment by up to 50% without presenting problems of ducking, a characteristic that other cells do not have. It also allows you to work with higher solids and reduce water consumption in the process. Another advantage is that reducing the revolutions reduces power consumption exponentially. Another important advantage is that, by reducing the revolutions, the turbulence in the upper part of the cell is also reduced, which is where the foam phase with the mineralized particles is located. This increases the probability that the particles remain adhered to the bubbles, obtaining an improvement in the recovery efficiency. We also have that, by being able to reduce the revolutions, the thicker or larger particles float more easily. It also allows working with minerals with larger particles, without generating sedimentation problems. In the same case, if there is a lack of water for the process and it is necessary to increase the density, this design allows to operate without problems in this condition. The combination of these devices also allows to increase the recirculation capacity of the equipment by 80%, thus reducing short circuits, increasing the flow into the suction tube. In case more air is required, it allows the injection of air in the third rotor. Improves self-injection of air and disintegration allowing to obtain a higher flow rate and smaller bubbles. Reduces vibrations, temperatures in dynamic systems. It maintains the design volumetric capacity and residence times due to the fact that it does not present dead zones due to deception.
Esta patente de invención se enfoca en los procesos de flotación en la minería, pero puede aplicarse también a los procesos de flotación requeridos en la industria del cemento, procesamiento de alimentos, industria papelera, en industrias de procesos relacionadas con el tratamiento de residuos industriales líquidos (Riles) y otras que utilicen dentro de su proceso la separación de partículas hidrofóbicas desde una mezcla de partículas y liquido mediante el proceso de flotación. This invention patent focuses on flotation processes in mining, but it can also be applied to flotation processes required in the cement industry, food processing, paper industry, in process industries related to the treatment of liquid industrial waste. (Riles) and others that use within their process the separation of hydrophobic particles from a mixture of particles and liquid through the flotation process.
El sistema también ofrece una alta versatilidad, ya que permite ser automatizado desde una estación de control remota, lo que posibilita aplicar diversas tecnologías, como control y monitoreo extemo de la celda mediante sistemas de retroalimentación dinámica, o bien aplicando sistemas avanzados de inteligencia artificial o control por redes neuronales. The system also offers high versatility, since it can be automated from a remote control station, which makes it possible to apply various technologies, such as external control and monitoring of the cell through dynamic feedback systems, or by applying advanced artificial intelligence systems or control by neural networks.
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Figura 1. Vista principal donde se ilustra una sistema de celda de flotación (1), compuesta por un estanque (1A), el fondo del estanque (IB), un fondo falso (3D), soportes fondo falso (3G), un ducto de aspiración (3C), un anillo cilindrico (3A) con perforaciones (3B), un rotor cónico con aletas helicoidales (2E) ubicado en la parte inferior del eje (2A), un cono de recubrimiento (2D) para protección del eje (2A), un rotor cilindrico de aletas inclinadas (2C) ubicado en la parte inferior del rotor (2B) y un rotor cilindro de aletas rectas (2B) ubicado en la parte superior al interior del estanque (1A). Figure 1. Main view showing a flotation cell system (1), composed of a pond (1A), the pond bottom (IB), a false bottom (3D), false bottom supports (3G), a pipeline aspiration (3C), a cylindrical ring (3A) with perforations (3B), a conical rotor with helical blades (2E) located at the bottom of the shaft (2A), a cover cone (2D) for shaft protection (2A) , a cylindrical inclined-finned rotor (2C) located in the lower part of the rotor (2B) and a straight-finned cylinder rotor (2B) located in the upper part inside the tank (1A).
Figura 2. Vista del dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2) compuesto por una polea (2J), ubicada en la parte superior del eje (2A), un portarodamiento (2K), un eje (2A), un rotor cilindrico de aletas rectas (2B), un segundo rotor cilindrico de aletas inclinadas (2C) ubicado en la parte inferior del rotor (2B), un tercer rotor cónico de aletas helicoidales (2E) ubicado en la parte inferior del eje (2A), un cono protector de eje (2D) y un dispositivo de fijación (2F). Figure 2. View of the triple rotor stirring device (2) composed of a pulley (2J), located in the upper part of the shaft (2A), a bearing holder (2K), a shaft (2A), a cylindrical finned rotor straight blades (2B), a second inclined vane cylindrical rotor (2C) located in the lower part of the rotor (2B), a third conical helical vane rotor (2E) located in the lower part of the shaft (2A), a protective cone shaft (2D) and a fixing device (2F).
Figura 3. Vista en corte del conjunto de rotores del dispositivo de agitación (2) donde se muestra el eje (2A), un rotor cilindrico de aletas rectas (2B) , un segundo rotor cilindrico de aletas inclinadas (2C) ubicado en la parte inferior del rotor (2B), un dispositivo de fijación (21), un tercer rotor cónico de aletas helicoidales (2E) ubicado en la parte inferior del eje (2A), un cono protector de eje (2D), un dispositivo de fijación (2F), perforaciones (2G) ubicadas entre las aletas helicoidales del rotor cónico (2E) y un conducto hueco (2H) a lo largo de todo el eje (2A). Figure 3. Sectional view of the set of rotors of the stirring device (2) where the shaft (2A) is shown, a cylindrical rotor with straight blades (2B), a second cylindrical rotor with inclined blades (2C) located in the part rotor (2B), a fixing device (21), a third conical rotor with helical blades (2E) located in the lower part of the shaft (2A), a shaft protection cone (2D), a fixing device ( 2F), perforations (2G) located between the helical fins of the conical rotor (2E) and a hollow conduit (2H) along the entire axis (2A).
Figura 4. Vista en corte de la celda de flotación (1) en donde se muestra el anillo cilindrico (3 A) con perforaciones laterales (3B) ensamblado por un flange de ajuste (3E) el cual va montado en la parte superior del ducto de aspiración (3C), el que a su vez va montado sobre el fondo falso (3D), el cual queda apoyado a su vez sobre los soportes (3G). Figure 4. Sectional view of the flotation cell (1) showing the cylindrical ring (3 A) with lateral perforations (3B) assembled by an adjustment flange (3E) which is mounted on the upper part of the duct suction (3C), which in turn is mounted on the false bottom (3D), which is supported in turn on the supports (3G).
Figura 5. Vista explosionada donde se muestran los componentes del dispositivo de aspiración (3), compuesto por un anillo cilindrico (3 A), con perforaciones (3B), con un flange de ajuste (3E), el cual va montado sobre el ducto de aspiración (3C), con perforaciones (3F), el cual tiene flanges (3F) y (31). Además el dispositivo de aspiración (3), queda apoyado sobre el fondo falso (3D), el cual a sus vez se apoya en los soportes (3G). Figure 5. Exploded view showing the components of the suction device (3), composed of a cylindrical ring (3 A), with perforations (3B), with an adjustment flange (3E), which is mounted on the duct suction (3C), with perforations (3F), which has flanges (3F) and (31). Furthermore, the suction device (3) is supported on the false bottom (3D), which in turn rests on the supports (3G).
Figura 6. Vista principal donde se ilustra una celda de flotación (1) con un dispositivo de agitación con una combinación de doble rotor (2), compuesta por un estanque (1A), el fondo del estanque (IB), un fondo falso (3D), soportes fondo falso (3G), un ducto de aspiración (3C), un anillo cilindrico (3A) con perforaciones (3B), un rotor cónico con aletas helicoidales (2E) ubicado en la parte inferior del eje (2A), un cono de recubrimiento (2D) para protección del eje (2A) y un rotor cilindro de aletas rectas (2B) ubicado en la parte superior al interior del estanque (1A). Figure 6. Main view showing a flotation cell (1) with a stirring device with a double rotor combination (2), composed of a pond (1A), the bottom of the pond (IB), a false bottom ( 3D), false bottom supports (3G), a suction duct (3C), a cylindrical ring (3A) with perforations (3B), a conical rotor with helical blades (2E) located in the lower part of the shaft (2A), a covering cone (2D) to protect the shaft (2A) and a straight-finned cylinder rotor (2B) located in the upper part inside the tank (1A).
Figura 7. Vista del dispositivo de agitación (2), combinación de dos rotores, compuesto por un eje (2A), un rotor cilindrico de aletas rectas (2B) ubicado en la parte superior del conjunto de rotores, un rotor cónico de aletas helicoidales (2E) ubicado en la parte inferior del conjunto de rotores, un cono protector de eje (2D), un dispositivo de fijación (2F). Figure 7. View of the stirring device (2), a combination of two rotors, composed of a shaft (2A), a cylindrical rotor with straight blades (2B) located in the upper part of the set of rotors, a conical rotor with helical blades (2E) located at the bottom of the rotor assembly, a shaft protector cone (2D), a fixing device (2F).
Figura 8. Vista del dispositivo de agitación (2), combinación de dos rotores, compuesto por un eje (2A), un rotor cilindrico de aletas rectas (2B) ubicado en la parte superior del conjunto de rotores, un segundo rotor cilindrico de aletas inclinadas (2C) ubicado en la parte inferior del rotor (2B), un dispositivo de fijación (2E). Figure 8. View of the stirring device (2), a combination of two rotors, composed of a shaft (2A), a straight-finned cylindrical rotor (2B) located in the upper part of the set of rotors, a second cylindrical finned rotor inclined (2C) located in the lower part of the rotor (2B), a fixing device (2E).
DESCRIPCIÓN DETALLADA DE LA INVENCIÓN DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
La invención divulga dos dispositivos para un sistema de celda de flotación. El primero, es un dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor y el segundo es un dispositivo de aspiración, los cuales al funcionar en conjunto sirven para separar las partículas hidrofóbicas desde una mezcla de partículas y líquido también denominada como pulpa, además sirve para eliminar embancamientos, reducir el consumo de energía y reducir el consumo de agua. A continuación, se describen ambos dispositivos. The invention discloses two devices for a flotation cell system. The first is a triple rotor stirring device and the second is a suction device, which when working together serve to separate the hydrophobic particles from a mixture of particles and liquid as well. known as pulp, it also serves to eliminate stagnation, reduce energy consumption and reduce water consumption. Both devices are described below.
El primero, es un dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor, el cual está compuesto por un eje centrado al interior de la celda dispuesto de forma vertical (2A), que va desde la polea (2J) de la celda hasta la parte inferior de esta. En la parte superior del eje lleva una polea (2J) que transmite el movimiento al eje, a continuación, va el portarodamiento (2K) el cual queda fijo a la estructura de soporte (2L). En dicho eje van montados tres rotores. El primer rotor cilindrico de aletas rectas (2B), está ubicado en la parte superior al interior del estanque de la celda (1A). Y está fijado al eje mediante conos de ajuste y chaveteros. Este rotor queda completamente sumergido bajo el nivel de la pulpa y sobre el anillo cilindrico (3A). El giro de este rotor produce dos vórtices, uno en la parte superior que permite ingresar el aire a presión atmosférica a la pulpa y un segundo vórtice en la parte inferior que permite generar la succión de la pulpa a través del tubo de aspiración (3C). En el centro del rotor se junta la pulpa con el aire y esta mezcla es centrifugada y expulsada contra el dispersor (ID) y los faldones (1E). The first is a triple rotor stirring device, which is composed of a vertically centered axis inside the cell (2A), which runs from the pulley (2J) of the cell to the bottom of the cell. . In the upper part of the shaft there is a pulley (2J) that transmits the movement to the shaft, then there is the bearing holder (2K) which is fixed to the support structure (2L). Three rotors are mounted on said shaft. The first straight bladed cylindrical rotor (2B) is located in the upper part inside the cell tank (1A). And it is fixed to the shaft by adjusting cones and keyways. This rotor is completely submerged below the level of the pulp and on the cylindrical ring (3A). The rotation of this rotor produces two vortices, one in the upper part that allows air at atmospheric pressure to enter the pulp and a second vortex in the lower part that allows the pulp to be suctioned through the suction tube (3C) . In the center of the rotor, the pulp meets the air and this mixture is centrifuged and expelled against the disperser (ID) and the skirts (1E).
El segundo rotor es cilindrico de aletas inclinadas (2C), y esta adosado a la parte inferior del primer rotor (2B). Y está fijado al eje mediante conos de ajuste y chaveteros. En la parte inferior del rotor lleva una tuerca de fijación (21). Este rotor (2C) trabaja al interior del anillo cilindrico (3A) y cumple dos funciones. La primera función es despresurizar la zona interior del anillo (3A) para facilitar el ascenso de la pulpa al interior del tubo de succión (3C) y la segunda es direccionar el flujo al rotor superior (2B). The second rotor is cylindrical with inclined blades (2C), and is attached to the lower part of the first rotor (2B). And it is fixed to the shaft by adjusting cones and keyways. At the bottom of the rotor there is a fixing nut (21). This rotor (2C) works inside the cylindrical ring (3A) and fulfills two functions. The first function is to depressurize the inner zone of the ring (3A) to facilitate the rise of the pulp into the suction tube (3C) and the second is to direct the flow to the upper rotor (2B).
El tercer rotor es cónico de aletas helicoidales (2F), y se encuentra ubicado en la parte inferior del eje (2A) a la altura del fondo falso (3D) de la celda (1). Y está fijado al eje mediante conos de ajuste y chaveteros. En la parte inferior del rotor lleva una tuerca de fijación (2F). Este rotor (3D) cumple varias funciones, empezando por mantener en suspensión los sólidos que están en la parte inferior de la celda evitando la sedimentación de estos, aumentar el flujo de pulpa al interior del tubo de aspiración, aumentar las velocidades en las perforaciones del fondo falso evitando los embancamientos en esas zonas. The third rotor is conical with helical blades (2F), and is located in the lower part of the shaft (2A) at the height of the false bottom (3D) of the cell (1). And it is fixed to the shaft by adjusting cones and keyways. At the bottom of the rotor there is a fixing nut (2F). This rotor (3D) fulfills several functions, starting by keeping the solids in the lower part of the cell in suspension, avoiding their sedimentation, increasing the flow of pulp into the suction tube, increasing the speeds in the perforations of the false bottom avoiding anchoring in those areas.
Entre los rotores (2C) y (2E), se encuentra un cono de recubrimiento (2D) montado de manera concéntrica sobre al eje (2A), el cono de recubrimiento (2D) permite proteger el eje y direccionar las partículas de sólido y líquido hacia los rotores cilindricos (2C) y (2B). Between the rotors (2C) and (2E), there is a cover cone (2D) mounted concentrically on the shaft (2A), the cover cone (2D) allows to protect the shaft and direct the solid and liquid particles towards the cylindrical rotors (2C) and (2B).
El eje de accionamiento (2A) tiene una cavidad en su interior (2H) a lo largo de todo el eje (2A). Esta cavidad permite inyectar aire forzado en caso de que el aire de autoaspiración fuera insuficiente para el proceso. Permite inyectar aire o gases que ingresan a la mezcla de partículas y liquido por unos conductos (2G) conectados a unos orificios entre las aletas helicoidales del rotor cónico helicoidal (2E), permitiendo mejorar la distribución de aire al interior de la celda (1), aumentando la probabilidad de adherencia de las partículas valiosas con las burbujas lo que contribuye a un mayor porcentaje de recuperación. The drive shaft (2A) has a cavity inside (2H) along the entire shaft (2A). This cavity allows forced air to be injected in case the self-suction air is insufficient for the process. It allows the injection of air or gases that enter the mixture of particles and liquid through conduits (2G) connected to holes between the helical fins of the conical helical rotor (2E), allowing to improve the distribution of air inside the cell (1) , increasing the probability of adhesion of the valuable particles with the bubbles, which contributes to a higher recovery percentage.
El segundo es un dispositivo de aspiración (3) y está compuesto por un anillo cilindrico (3 A) de mayor altura con perforaciones laterales (3B) y con un flange (3E) para ajustar la unión y apriete, el cual queda montado en la parte superior del tubo de aspiración (3C). A su vez, el tubo de aspiración (3C) queda apoyado sobre el fondo falso (3D) y llega a la altura de la parte inferior del segundo rotor (2C). El tubo de aspiración tiene perforaciones en la parte inferior (3F). La función del anillo cilindrico (3A) de mayor altura y con perforaciones laterales (3B) es aumentar el flujo al interior del tubo mediante la reducción y control del reflujo del vórtice que se genera por la parte de afuera de esta zona. De esta manera se aprovecha la energía que antes se ocupaba para mover el flujo del vórtice moviendo ahora un mayor flujo al interior del tubo de aspiración (3C). Las perforaciones laterales (3B) permiten regular que cantidad del flujo del vórtice va a reingresar al rotor superior (2B). The second is a suction device (3) and is composed of a cylindrical ring (3 A) of greater height with lateral perforations (3B) and with a flange (3E) to adjust the union and tighten, which is mounted on the top of the suction tube (3C). In turn, the suction tube (3C) is supported on the false bottom (3D) and reaches the height of the lower part of the second rotor (2C). The suction tube has perforations at the bottom (3F). The function of the cylindrical ring (3A) of greater height and with lateral perforations (3B) is to increase the flow inside the tube by reducing and controlling the reflux of the vortex that is generated on the outside of this zone. In this way, the energy that was previously used to move the vortex flow is used, now moving a greater flow into the suction tube (3C). The lateral perforations (3B) allow to regulate how much of the vortex flow will re-enter the upper rotor (2B).
Las perforaciones laterales (3F) en la parte inferior del tubo de aspiración (3C) permiten aumentar y mejorar el flujo de recirculación de pulpa y de burbujas de aire al interior del tubo de aspiración y de la celda. El dispositivo de aspiración queda apoyado sobre un fondo falso (3D), el que a su vez está apoyado sobre los soportes 3G, los cuales a su vez quedan apoyados en el fondo del estanque (IB) de la celda (1). The lateral perforations (3F) in the lower part of the aspiration tube (3C) allow to increase and improve the recirculation flow of pulp and air bubbles into the aspiration tube and the cell. The suction device is supported on a false bottom (3D), which in turn is supported on the 3G supports, which in turn are supported on the bottom of the tank (IB) of the cell (1).
El dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2) para celdas de flotación (1), puede trabajar combinando de dos o tres rotores. A continuación, se definen las combinaciones de rotores que pueden ser utilizados dependiendo de la necesidad de cada proceso. The triple rotor stirring device (2) for flotation cells (1) can work by combining two or three rotors. The rotor combinations that can be used depending on the need of each process are defined below.
Primera combinación: El sistema de agitación se puede utilizar con tres rotores (2B), (2C) y (2E), y con el cono de recubrimiento (2D) (figura 2). First combination: The stirring system can be used with three rotors (2B), (2C) and (2E), and with the cover cone (2D) (figure 2).
Segunda combinación: El sistema de agitación se puede utilizar con dos rotores (2B), (2C) (figura 7).Second combination: The stirring system can be used with two rotors (2B), (2C) (figure 7).
Tercera combinación: El sistema de agitación se puede utilizar con dos rotores (2B), (2E), y con el cono de recubrimiento (2D) (figura 8). Third combination: The stirring system can be used with two rotors (2B), (2E), and with the cover cone (2D) (figure 8).
El dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2) y el dispositivo de aspiración (3), se pueden utilizar en celdas abiertas o selladas. The triple rotor stirring device (2) and the aspiration device (3) can be used in open or sealed cells.
En el dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2), el elemento intermedio (2D) posee una geometría de cono invertido con un ángulo de 10 grados, pudiendo reducir o aumentar su ángulo con respecto a su eje coaxial. In the triple rotor stirring device (2), the intermediate element (2D) has an inverted cone geometry with an angle of 10 degrees, being able to reduce or increase its angle with respect to its coaxial axis.
En el dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2), el eje (2A), el rotor cilindrico superior (2B), el rotor intermedio (2C), el cono de recubrimiento (2D) y el rotor cónico (2E) son elementos independientes. Pudiendo ser fabricados como elementos integrados o solidarios. In the triple rotor stirring device (2), the shaft (2A), the upper cylindrical rotor (2B), the intermediate rotor (2C), the covering cone (2D) and the conical rotor (2E) are independent elements. . Being able to be manufactured as integrated or solidarity elements.
En el dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2), el rotor cilindrico superior (2B), el rotor intermedio (2C), son elementos independientes. Pudiendo ser fabricados como elementos integrados o solidarios. In the triple rotor stirring device (2), the upper cylindrical rotor (2B), the intermediate rotor (2C), are independent elements. Being able to be manufactured as integrated or solidarity elements.
En el dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2), el rotor cilindrico superior (2B), el rotor intermedio (2C), el cono de recubrimiento (2D), son elementos independientes. Pudiendo ser fabricados como elementos integrados o solidarios. In the triple rotor stirring device (2), the upper cylindrical rotor (2B), the intermediate rotor (2C), the covering cone (2D), are independent elements. Being able to be manufactured as integrated or solidarity elements.
En el dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2), el rotor cilindrico superior (2B), el rotor intermedio (2C), el cono de recubrimiento (2D) y el rotor cónico (2E), son elementos independientes. Pudiendo ser fabricados como elementos integrados o solidarios. In the triple rotor stirring device (2), the upper cylindrical rotor (2B), the intermediate rotor (2C), the covering cone (2D) and the conical rotor (2E) are independent elements. Being able to be manufactured as integrated or solidarity elements.
En el dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2), el cono de recubrimiento (2D) y el rotor cónico (2E) son elementos independientes. Pudiendo ser fabricados como elementos integrados o solidarios. In the triple rotor stirring device (2), the cover cone (2D) and the conical rotor (2E) are independent elements. Being able to be manufactured as integrated or solidarity elements.
En el dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2), el eje (2A), el rotor cilindrico superior (2B), el rotor intermedio (2C), el cono de recubrimiento (2D) y el rotor cónico (2E), están fabricados con aceros al carbono, pero pueden ser fabricados en otras aleaciones ferrosas, no ferrosas como aluminio o bronces, materiales orgánicos como madera, materiales compuestos como fibra de vidrio o fibra de carbono, plásticos como policloruro de vinilo o polietileno, o cualquier otro material que soporte las cargas y condiciones mecánicas exigidas. In the triple rotor stirring device (2), the shaft (2A), the upper cylindrical rotor (2B), the intermediate rotor (2C), the covering cone (2D) and the conical rotor (2E), are manufactured with carbon steels, but they can be manufactured in other ferrous, non-ferrous alloys such as aluminum or bronzes, organic materials such as wood, composite materials such as fiberglass or carbon fiber, plastics such as polyvinyl chloride or polyethylene, or any other material that withstand the loads and mechanical conditions required.
En el dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2), el eje (2A), el rotor cilindrico superior (2B), el rotor intermedio (2C), el cono de recubrimiento (2D) y el rotor cónico (2E), tienen un recubrimiento de protección para el desgaste en poliuretano, pero pueden estar recubiertos por caucho natural, goma neopreno, nitrilo, recubrimientos cerámicos, aceros líquidos, pinturas antiabrasivas, polietileno, polímeros, placas de desgaste. En el dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2), el rotor cilindrico de aletas rectas (2B), ubicado en la superior al interior de la celda, queda fijo al eje (2A), mediante chaveteros y conos de ajuste, pudiendo fijarse también con pernos, soldaduras, pasadores o flanges. In the triple rotor stirring device (2), the shaft (2A), the upper cylindrical rotor (2B), the intermediate rotor (2C), the covering cone (2D) and the conical rotor (2E), have a protective coating for wear in polyurethane, but they can be covered by natural rubber, neoprene rubber, nitrile, ceramic coatings, liquid steels, anti-abrasive paints, polyethylene, polymers, wear plates. In the triple rotor stirring device (2), the straight-finned cylindrical rotor (2B), located at the top inside the cell, is fixed to the shaft (2A), by means of keyways and adjusting cones, and can also be fixed with bolts, welds, pins or flanges.
En el dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2), el rotor cilindrico de aletas rectas (2B), ubicado en la superior al interior de la celda, tiene sus aletas rectas, pudiendo fabricarse en ángulo con respecto al plano vertical posicionado en su eje coaxial o en forma helicoidal. In the triple rotor stirring device (2), the straight-finned cylindrical rotor (2B), located at the top inside the cell, has its straight fins, and can be manufactured at an angle with respect to the vertical plane positioned on its axis. coaxial or helical.
En el dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2), el rotor cilindrico de aletas rectas (2B), ubicado en la superior al interior de la celda, posee 10 aletas distribuidas radialmente con respecto al eje coaxial del rotor (2C), pudiendo reducir o aumentar la cantidad de aletas. In the triple rotor stirring device (2), the straight-finned cylindrical rotor (2B), located at the top inside the cell, has 10 fins distributed radially with respect to the coaxial axis of the rotor (2C), being able to reduce or increase the number of fins.
En el dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2), el rotor cilindrico de aletas rectas (2B), ubicado en la superior al interior de la celda, posee un diámetro y una altura que depende del tamaño de la celda, si el tamaño de la celda aumenta, el diámetro del rotor y su altura también aumentan. In the triple rotor stirring device (2), the straight-finned cylindrical rotor (2B), located at the top inside the cell, has a diameter and a height that depends on the size of the cell, if the size of the cell increases, the diameter of the rotor and its height also increase.
En el dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2), el rotor cilindrico de aletas inclinadas (2C) queda fijo al eje (2A), mediante chaveteros y la tuerca de fijación (21), pudiendo fijarse también con pernos, soldaduras, pasadores o flanges. In the triple rotor stirring device (2), the inclined finned cylindrical rotor (2C) is fixed to the shaft (2A), by means of keyways and the fixing nut (21), and can also be fixed with bolts, welds, pins or flanges.
En el dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2), el rotor cilindrico de aletas inclinadas (2C) tiene sus aletas en un ángulo de 5 grados, pudiendo reducir o aumentar su ángulo con respecto al plano vertical posicionado en su eje coaxial. In the triple rotor stirring device (2), the inclined vane cylindrical rotor (2C) has its fins at an angle of 5 degrees, being able to reduce or increase its angle with respect to the vertical plane positioned on its coaxial axis.
En el dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2), el rotor cilindrico de aletas inclinadas (2C) posee 10 aletas helicoidales distribuidas radialmente con respecto al eje coaxial del rotor (2C), pudiendo reducir o aumentar la cantidad de aletas. In the triple rotor stirring device (2), the inclined finned cylindrical rotor (2C) has 10 helical fins distributed radially with respect to the coaxial axis of the rotor (2C), being able to reduce or increase the number of fins.
En el dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2), el rotor cilindrico de aletas inclinadas (2C), posee un diámetro y una altura que depende del tamaño de la celda, si el tamaño de la celda aumenta, el diámetro del rotor y su altura también aumentan. In the triple rotor stirring device (2), the inclined finned cylindrical rotor (2C) has a diameter and a height that depends on the size of the cell, if the size of the cell increases, the diameter of the rotor and its height also increase.
En el dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2), el rotor cónico helicoidal (2E) queda fijo al eje (2A), mediante chaveteros y la tuerca de fijación (2F), pudiendo fijarse también con pernos, soldaduras, pasadores o flanges. In the triple rotor stirring device (2), the helical conical rotor (2E) is fixed to the shaft (2A), by means of keyways and the fixing nut (2F), and can also be fixed with bolts, welds, pins or flanges.
En el dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2), el rotor cónico helicoidal (2E) posee aletas helicoidales en un ángulo de 12 grados con respecto al eje coaxial del rotor (2E), pudiendo reducir o aumentar su ángulo con respecto al eje coaxial del rotor (2E). In the triple rotor stirring device (2), the helical conical rotor (2E) has helical blades at an angle of 12 degrees with respect to the coaxial axis of the rotor (2E), being able to reduce or increase its angle with respect to the coaxial axis rotor (2E).
En el dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2), el rotor cónico helicoidal (2E), posee 10 aletas helicoidales distribuidas radialmente con respecto al eje coaxial del rotor (2E), pudiendo reducir o aumentar la cantidad de aletas. In the triple rotor stirring device (2), the helical conical rotor (2E) has 10 helical fins distributed radially with respect to the coaxial axis of the rotor (2E), being able to reduce or increase the number of fins.
En el dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2), el rotor cónico helicoidal (2E), posee un diámetro y una altura que depende del tamaño de la celda, si el tamaño de la celda aumenta, el diámetro del rotor y su altura también aumentan. In the triple rotor stirring device (2), the helical conical rotor (2E), has a diameter and a height that depends on the size of the cell, if the size of the cell increases, the diameter of the rotor and its height also increase.
En el dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2), el eje (2A), es hueco en su interior para permitir inyectar aire a la celda de flotación, pudiendo ser macizo. In the triple rotor stirring device (2), the shaft (2A) is hollow inside to allow air to be injected into the flotation cell, and it can be solid.
En el dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2), el eje (2A), es fabricado como una única pieza. En el dispositivo de agitación de triple rotor (2), el eje (2A), es fabricado en varias partes y puede ser ensamblado mediante flanges, pernos, soldadura o pasadores. In the triple rotor stirring device (2), the shaft (2A) is manufactured as a single piece. In the triple rotor stirring device (2), the shaft (2A) is manufactured in several parts and can be assembled using flanges, bolts, welding or pins.
En el dispositivo de aspiración (3), el anillo cilindrico (3A), queda montado en la parte superior del tubo de aspiración (3C). In the suction device (3), the cylindrical ring (3A) is mounted on the upper part of the suction tube (3C).
En el dispositivo de aspiración (3), El anillo cilindrico (3A), tiene un flange vertical (3E) para ajustar la unión y apriete, pudiendo tener dos o más flanges de unión. In the suction device (3), the cylindrical ring (3A), has a vertical flange (3E) to adjust the union and tighten, being able to have two or more union flanges.
El dispositivo de aspiración (3), el anillo cilindrico (3A), tiene un flange vertical (3E), para ajustar la unión y apriete contra el tubo de aspiración, pudiendo fijarse también mediante un flange horizontal, soldadura, pasadores o pernos. The aspiration device (3), the cylindrical ring (3A), has a vertical flange (3E), to adjust the union and tighten against the aspiration tube, and can also be fixed by means of a horizontal flange, welding, pins or bolts.
En el dispositivo de aspiración (3), el anillo cilindrico (3A), y el tubo de aspiración (3C), están fabricados como elementos independientes, pero pueden ser fabricados como un único elemento. In the suction device (3), the cylindrical ring (3A), and the suction tube (3C), are manufactured as independent elements, but they can be manufactured as a single element.
En el dispositivo de aspiración (3), el anillo cilindrico (3A), tiene 6 perforaciones distribuidas radialmente con respecto al eje coaxial del anillo cilindrico (3A), pudiendo reducir o aumentar la cantidad de perforaciones. In the suction device (3), the cylindrical ring (3A), has 6 perforations distributed radially with respect to the coaxial axis of the cylindrical ring (3A), being able to reduce or increase the number of perforations.
En el dispositivo de aspiración (3), el anillo cilindrico (3A), tiene perforaciones de 10 cm de diámetro, distribuidas radialmente con respecto al eje coaxial del anillo cilindrico (3A), pudiendo reducir o aumentar el diámetro de las perforaciones. In the suction device (3), the cylindrical ring (3A), has perforations of 10 cm in diameter, distributed radially with respect to the coaxial axis of the cylindrical ring (3A), being able to reduce or increase the diameter of the perforations.
En el dispositivo de aspiración (3), el anillo cilindrico (3A), posee un diámetro y una altura que depende del tamaño de la celda, si el tamaño de la celda aumenta, el diámetro del anillo (3A) y su altura también aumentan. In the suction device (3), the cylindrical ring (3A), has a diameter and a height that depends on the size of the cell, if the size of the cell increases, the diameter of the ring (3A) and its height also increase .
En el dispositivo de aspiración (3), el anillo cilindrico (3A), está fabricado con aceros al carbono, pero pueden ser fabricado en otras aleaciones ferrosas, no ferrosas como aluminio o bronces, materiales orgánicos como madera, materiales compuestos como fibra de vidrio o fibra de carbono, plásticos como policloruro de vinilo o polietileno, o cualquier otro material que soporte las cargas y condiciones mecánicas exigidas. In the suction device (3), the cylindrical ring (3A) is made of carbon steels, but they can be made of other ferrous and non-ferrous alloys such as aluminum or bronzes, organic materials such as wood, composite materials such as fiberglass or carbon fiber, plastics such as polyvinyl chloride or polyethylene, or any other material that supports the loads and mechanical conditions required.
En el dispositivo de aspiración (3), el anillo cilindrico (3A), tiene un recubrimiento de protección para el desgaste en poliuretano, pero puede estar recubierto por caucho natural, goma neopreno, nitrilo, recubrimientos cerámicos, aceros líquidos, pinturas antiabrasivas, polietileno, polímeros o placas de desgaste. In the suction device (3), the cylindrical ring (3A), has a protective coating for wear in polyurethane, but it can be covered by natural rubber, neoprene rubber, nitrile, ceramic coatings, liquid steels, anti-abrasive paints, polyethylene , polymers or wear plates.
En el dispositivo de aspiración (3), el tubo de aspiración (3C), queda apoyado sobre el fondo falso (3D) (figura 5). In the suction device (3), the suction tube (3C) is supported on the false bottom (3D) (figure 5).
En el dispositivo de aspiración (3), el tubo de aspiración (3C), llega a la altura de la parte inferior del segundo rotor (2C). Pudiendo aumentar o disminuir esta altura. In the suction device (3), the suction tube (3C) reaches the level of the lower part of the second rotor (2C). Being able to increase or decrease this height.
En el dispositivo de aspiración (3), el tubo de aspiración (3C) en la parte inferior, tiene 6 perforaciones distribuidas radialmente con respecto al eje coaxial del tubo de aspiración (3C), pudiendo reducir o aumentar la cantidad de perforaciones. In the aspiration device (3), the aspiration tube (3C) in the lower part, has 6 perforations distributed radially with respect to the coaxial axis of the aspiration tube (3C), being able to reduce or increase the number of perforations.
En el dispositivo de aspiración (3), el tubo de aspiración (3C) en la parte inferior, tiene una zona cilindrica de perforaciones distribuidas radialmente con respecto al eje coaxial del tubo de aspiración (3C), pudiendo tener una zona cónica cilindrica, cónica de base cuadrada, cónica con una base con pluralidad de lados. En el dispositivo de aspiración (3), el tubo de aspiración (3C), tiene perforaciones de 10 cm de diámetro, distribuidas radialmente con respecto al eje coaxial del tubo de aspiración (3C), pudiendo reducir o aumentar el diámetro de las perforaciones. In the aspiration device (3), the aspiration tube (3C) in the lower part, has a cylindrical area of perforations distributed radially with respect to the coaxial axis of the aspiration tube (3C), being able to have a cylindrical, conical conical area square-based, conical with a plurality of sided base. In the aspiration device (3), the aspiration tube (3C), has perforations of 10 cm in diameter, distributed radially with respect to the coaxial axis of the aspiration tube (3C), being able to reduce or increase the diameter of the perforations.
En el dispositivo de aspiración (3), el tubo de aspiración (3C), posee un diámetro y una altura que depende del tamaño de la celda, si el tamaño de la celda aumenta, el diámetro del tubo de aspiración (3C), y su altura también aumentan. In the aspiration device (3), the aspiration tube (3C), has a diameter and a height that depends on the size of the cell, if the size of the cell increases, the diameter of the aspiration tube (3C), and their height also increase.
En el dispositivo de aspiración (3), el tubo de aspiración (3C), queda montado sobre el fondo falso y se fija apernando el flange horizontal (31). pudiendo fijarse con soldadura o pasadores. In the suction device (3), the suction tube (3C) is mounted on the false bottom and is fixed by bolting the horizontal flange (31). being able to be fixed with welding or pins.
En el dispositivo de aspiración (3), el tubo de aspiración (3C), y el fondo falso (3D), están fabricados como elementos independientes, pero pueden ser fabricados como un único elemento. In the aspiration device (3), the aspiration tube (3C), and the false bottom (3D), are manufactured as independent elements, but they can be manufactured as a single element.
En el dispositivo de aspiración (3), el tubo de aspiración (3C), está fabricado con aceros al carbono, pero pueden ser fabricado en otras aleaciones ferrosas, no ferrosas como aluminio o bronces, materiales orgánicos como madera, materiales compuestos como fibra de vidrio o fibra de carbono, plásticos como policloruro de vinilo o polietileno, o cualquier otro material que soporte las cargas y condiciones mecánicas exigidas. In the suction device (3), the suction tube (3C) is made of carbon steels, but they can be made of other ferrous and non-ferrous alloys such as aluminum or bronze, organic materials such as wood, composite materials such as fiberglass. glass or carbon fiber, plastics such as polyvinyl chloride or polyethylene, or any other material that supports the loads and mechanical conditions required.
En el dispositivo de aspiración (3), el tubo de aspiración (3C), tiene un recubrimiento de protección para el desgaste en poliuretano, pero puede estar recubierto por caucho natural, goma neopreno, nitrilo, recubrimientos cerámicos, aceros líquidos, pinturas antiabrasivas, polietileno, polímeros o placas de desgaste. In the suction device (3), the suction tube (3C), has a protective coating for wear in polyurethane, but it can be covered by natural rubber, neoprene rubber, nitrile, ceramic coatings, liquid steels, anti-abrasive paints, polyethylene, polymers or wear plates.
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