National University of Science and Technology “MISiS”, Moscow, Russia:

Samygin V. D., Professor, Doctor of Engineering Sciences, e-mail: visamiguin@yandex.ru

Belyaeva A. V., Candidate for a Master`s Degree

Severov V. V., Leading Engineer, Candidate of Engineering Sciences

«Gai» MMC, Gai, Russia:

Yagudin R. A., Deputy Director on Concentration

The topological method for calculation and analysis of ore flotation schemes is based on the algorithm of formula development for the extraction operator p, which connects the particular extractions separation processes with the final extraction, which was obtained in the scheme. The algorithm includes the quality-quantitative technological ore flotation schemes in the operational form. According to their topology, there were found the particular analytic dependences. The applicability of the deducible formulas was established for the calculating of extraction operator p, contour transmission l and reverse points C-1, which characterize the circulate loading, as an example of two series for the “copper cap” and basic copper flotation of Uchalinsk Mining and Concentration Complex. These analytical equations are acceptable for the analysis of the operational efficiency dependences of technological schemes on the flotation time in each operation. The economical efficiency of “copper cap” operation and low selectivity of collective flotation operation in the Uchalinsk flotation scheme are shown by the topological method.

This research paper was done with a financial support of a Ministry of Education and Science of Russian Federation. State contract from 12.05.2011, No. 16.515.11.5036.

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