(PDF) OPTIMIZATION OF THE SAG MILL CIRCUIT AT KINROSS

circuit (a SAG mill followed by two Ball m ill lines). The Run of Mine (ROM) ore s ent o the SAG mill plant is transported from the open pit by truc ks and dumped to a griz zly.

(PDF) Optimisation of the Cadia Hill SAG mill circuit

Sep 01, 2001· Circuit surveys reported a SAG specific energy of 8.6 kWh/t and ball mill specific energy at 8.0 kWh/t (Dunne et al, 1999 Hart et al, 2001). The T

Throughput optimisation in milling circuits

Each milling circuit is unique, and as such the goals and most optimal control strategy might differ for individual cases. Process IQ is an expert in implementing control systems for SAG and Ball milling circuits, making use of advanced stabilisation and optimisation strategies developed by Mintek.

optimization of sag mill circuit zanderijenmore.nl

Simulation and optimization of a two-stage ball mill . The circuit comprises a SAG mill 12 m diameter by 6 1 m length belly inside liners the effective grinding volume two pebble crushers and two ball mills in parallel closed with cyclones The SAG mill is fitted with a 20 MW gearless drive motor with bi-directional rotational capacity

Optimization of the Sossego SAG mill grinding circuit CORE

In the first three years of continuous operation, Vale investigated different alternatives for improving the circuit's performance by investigating operating conditions, mainly focusing on the SAG mill. It was decided to further assess the performance of the comminution circuit as a

SAG/Ball Mill Optimization KnowledgeScape

The results in SAG-Mill line 2 are even more dramatic. Because of segregation on the coarse feed stockpile, SAG-mill 2 receives a higher percentage of coarse material. The KnowledgeScape strategy’s ability to maintain smooth and stable operation of the mill was more apparent when contrasted to the DCS control on the “difficult” line.

Optimizing Performance of SABC Comminution Circuit of the

This included the bench-marking and optimization of the SABC comminution circuit, focusing on the primary (SAG mill) and secondary (ball mill) grinding mills, and estimating the outcomes of changes to circuit operating parameters (e.g., feed rate, mill load, ball charge, etc.).

SAG Mill Grinding Circuit Design 911metallurgist

Flotation Circuit an overview ScienceDirect Topics

A survey of a SAG-ball mill circuit processing ore from primary crushing showed size reduction of circuit (SAG) feed F 80 of approximately 165,000 µm to flotation circuit feed (cyclone overflow) P 80 of 125 µm. The total specific energy input for the two milling stages was 14.6 kWh t −1. Calculate the operating work index for the circuit.

Optimizing Performance of SABC Comminution Circuit of the

optimization of the SABC comminution circuit, focusing on the primary (SAG mill) and secondary (ball mill) grinding mills, and estimating the outcomes of changes to circuit operating parameters (e.g., feed rate, mill load, ball charge, etc.).

Flotation Circuit an overview ScienceDirect Topics

A survey of a SAG-ball mill circuit processing ore from primary crushing showed size reduction of circuit (SAG) feed F 80 of approximately 165,000 µm to flotation circuit feed (cyclone overflow) P 80 of 125 µm. The total specific energy input for the two milling stages was 14.6 kWh t −1. Calculate the operating work index for the circuit.

optimization of sag mill circuit zanderijenmore.nl

Simulation and optimization of a two-stage ball mill . The circuit comprises a SAG mill 12 m diameter by 6 1 m length belly inside liners the effective grinding volume two pebble crushers and two ball mills in parallel closed with cyclones The SAG mill is fitted with a 20 MW gearless drive motor with bi-directional rotational capacity

Optimization of the Sossego SAG mill grinding circuit CORE

In the first three years of continuous operation, Vale investigated different alternatives for improving the circuit's performance by investigating operating conditions, mainly focusing on the SAG mill. It was decided to further assess the performance of the comminution circuit as a

Optimization of the Sossego SAG mill grinding circuit CORE

Sossego was the first Vale SAG mill operation to process copper-gold ore. It is located in the State of Para, southeastern Amazon region of Brazil. In the first three years of continuous operation, Vale investigated different alternatives for improving the circuit`s performance by investigating operating conditions, mainly focusing on the SAG mill.

Grinding Circuit Intellisense.io

The Grinding Circuit optimization Application is the first technology to accurately predict critical SAG Mill performance variables. It then correlates this data to give an accurate picture of conditions inside the mill. This allows mines to reduce downtime in operations by reducing scheduled liner wear inspections and unnecessary changes.

Optimizing your SAG mill operation International Mining

Generally, the discharge from AG/SAG mills consists of one or both of the following components: slurry (water and finer particles) and pebbles (20-100 mm). Single stage AG/SAG mills have to handle large amounts of slurry as they are generally in closed circuit with classifiers whose circulating loads reach as high as 400-500%.

Unlock SAG mill capacity with process control optimization

SAG mill optimization work can be carried out remotely, with the implementation of remote connectivity, open collaboration with on-site personnel, and access to real-time plant data this allows for lower cost implementations, faster execution rates, and increased throughput from the SAG mill.

Grinding Circuit an overview ScienceDirect Topics

The high unit capacity SAG mill/ball mill circuit is dominant today and has contributed toward substantial savings in capital and operating costs, which has in turn made many low-grade, high-tonnage operations such as copper and gold ores feasible. Future circuits may see increasing use of high pressure grinding rolls (Rosas et al., 2012).

Ball mill closed circuit Henan Mining Machinery Co., Ltd.

Chapter M MODELLING, SIMULATION, OPTIMIZATION . proposed flowsheet consists of existing SAG mill circuit followed by a new proposed ball mill in closed circuit with the existing hydrocyclone package In all simulations, SAGT, CYCL and MILL models were selected to simulate SAG mill, Hydrocyclone packages and ball mill units SAGT and MILL models

AG mills Fruitful

Gearless mill drive (GMD) technology has further expanded the use of large AG milling allowing Fruitful to produce the world's largest SAG mill of 42’ in diameter drawing power at 28 MW. Today, Fruitful is the world leading supplier of gearless AG mills operating globally.

(PDF) Optimisation of the Sossego SAG mill Mauricio

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Integrated advanced process control with a sag mill

(EGL) SAG mill driven by a 24,000 kW gearless drive. The SAG mill feeds two Fruitful ball mills each 26 ft. in diameter × 40 ft. long (EGL), each driven by a 16,400 kW drive. The SAG mill is one of the largest volumetric capacity SAG mills in the world and represented the first 40 ft. SAG mill in Peru (Garcia & Villanueva, 2013 [1]).

Sag Mill Circuit In Iron Ore

Sag Mill Circuit In Iron Ore. The zourerat iron ore mine has two 1.8 m wide hpgr units treating 1400 th each of aerofall mill pebbles.The feed is 25 1.6 mm and has a ball mill work index of 1214 kwht.The iron ore has low to moderate abrasion characteristics.21 shows the zourerat iron ore.

SAG Mill Optimization using Model Predictive Control

Control of -SemiAutogenous Grinding(SAG) mill weight is an example of an important process that exhibits many of these aspects. Maintaining the SAG mill weight at the optimum value is critical for achieving maximum grind rate efficiency and mill production (Powell, M.S., van der Westhuizen, A.P., & Mainza, A.N. 2009).

SAG Mill Optimization using Model Predictive Control

Control of -SemiAutogenous Grinding(SAG) mill weight is an example of an important process that exhibits many of these aspects. Maintaining the SAG mill weight at the optimum value is critical for achieving maximum grind rate efficiency and mill production (Powell, M.S., van der Westhuizen, A.P., & Mainza, A.N. 2009).

Freda Rebecca SAG milling circuit optimisation CEEC

ABSTRACT Simulation work was carried out to analyse how feeding a finer size distribution to a single stage SAG mill in closed circuit with hydro cyclones at Freda Rebecca Gold Mine would affect throughput and specific energy consumption using an Excel based milling process simulator developed by Hinde, a comminution specialist who has worked for Mintek for many years.

Grinding Circuit Intellisense.io

The Grinding Circuit optimization Application is the first technology to accurately predict critical SAG Mill performance variables. It then correlates this data to give an accurate picture of conditions inside the mill. This allows mines to reduce downtime in operations by reducing scheduled liner wear inspections and unnecessary changes.

(PDF) Optimisation of the Sossego SAG mill Mauricio

Academia.edu is a platform for academics to share research papers.

Integrated advanced process control with a sag mill

(EGL) SAG mill driven by a 24,000 kW gearless drive. The SAG mill feeds two Fruitful ball mills each 26 ft. in diameter × 40 ft. long (EGL), each driven by a 16,400 kW drive. The SAG mill is one of the largest volumetric capacity SAG mills in the world and represented the first 40 ft. SAG mill in Peru (Garcia & Villanueva, 2013 [1]).

Sag Mill Circuit In Iron Ore

Sag Mill Circuit In Iron Ore. The zourerat iron ore mine has two 1.8 m wide hpgr units treating 1400 th each of aerofall mill pebbles.The feed is 25 1.6 mm and has a ball mill work index of 1214 kwht.The iron ore has low to moderate abrasion characteristics.21 shows the zourerat iron ore.

Yanacocha Gold Single Stage SAG Mill Design, Operation

Jan 01, 2012· Operational control, feed size distribution, grinding media, mill liner, grate and pulp lifter optimisation have allowed the mill to operate 15-30% above design throughput rates, but with a product P80 coarser than design. As part of the optimization, full grinding circuit surveys were conducted.

Chapter M MODELLING, SIMULATION, OPTIMIZATION

Autogenous Grinding (SAG) mill in closed circuit with a hydrocyclone package. The gold In this research, an optimization study of Aghdarreh plant grinding circuit performance was done to lower the product particle size (P 80) from 70 Pm to approximately 40 Pm by maintaining current throughput using modeling and simulation approach. After

INCREASING SAG MILL CAPACITY AT THE COPPER

The circuit consists of a 34’ x 20’ EGL SAG mill, a Raptor 900 pebble crusher and two 24’ x 39’6” ball mills. Each mill is equipped with a 2 x 8500HP dual pinion drive system. The plant was designed to process 1585 h mtpof SAG feed. From startup, the mill struggled to meet the required production rates.

Grinding circuit Optimization Grinding & Classification

I want to optimize the grinding circuit so as to improve gravity and grind size. What may be the main factors should I consider in order to achieve my project. The recirculating load in the plant is 400% and type of the ore processed is the mixed sulphide and oxide ore. The P80 of primary cyclone ov

Received July 27, 2018; Reviewed; Accepted October 2, 2018

Optimization of the energy distribution of SABC circuits Daozhen Gong 1,2, Stefan Nadolski 2 (SAG mill-Ball mill-Crusher) circuit is the most widely used grinding configuration in large metal mines. It has been proven that reducing the feed size of the SAG mill can improve the energy efficiency or throughput of SABC circuits (Morrell and

Ball mill closed circuit Henan Mining Machinery Co., Ltd.

Chapter M MODELLING, SIMULATION, OPTIMIZATION . proposed flowsheet consists of existing SAG mill circuit followed by a new proposed ball mill in closed circuit with the existing hydrocyclone package In all simulations, SAGT, CYCL and MILL models were selected to simulate SAG mill, Hydrocyclone packages and ball mill units SAGT and MILL models

Optimization of Cement Grinding Operation in Ball Mills

Jul 18, 2016· The mill is equipped with a discharge diaphragm at the end. This diaphragm retains the grinding media in the second chamber and allows the discharge of finely ground material. Closed Circuit Ball Mill System. Clinker, Gypsum and other desired additives are fed to the ball mill in specific proportions based on the quality requirement.

optimizing sag mill product size in sag mill

Optimization of the single stage SAG mill circuit at the Operational control, feed size distribution, grinding media, mill liner, grate and pulp lifter optimisation have allowed the mill to operate 15-30% above design throughput rates, but with a product P80 coarser than design.