The estimation of metallurgical parameters of flotation process from froth visual features is the ultimate goal of a machine vision based control system. In this study, a batch flotation system was operated under different process conditions and metallurgical parameters and froth image data were determined simultaneously. Algorithms have been developed for measuring textural and physical froth ...

the estimation of metallurgical parameters of flotation process from froth visual features is the ultimate goal of a machine vision based control system. in this study, a batch flotation system was operated under different process conditions and metallurgical parameters and froth image data were determined simultaneously. algorithms have been developed for measuring textural and physical froth ...

Froth flotation is a popular process used for the extraction of certain minerals from ore. The effective automatic control of this process has great financial importance. Utilising machine vision as the measurement component of an automatic flotation control system has several advantages: it is a cost effective solution due to its non-contacting sensors and consequent low maintenance, as well a...

Texture and color appearance of froth is a discreet qualitative tool for evaluating the performance of flotation process. The structure of a froth developed on the flotation cell has a significant effect on the grade and recovery of copper concentrate. In this work, image analysis and neural networks have been implemented to model and control the performance of such a system. The result reveals...

The control of rougher flotation circuits represents a challenging control problem due to the non linearities, multiple inputs-multiple outputs and the wide variety of disturbances acting on the system. Many concentrators rely on regulatory control loops to maintain a stable operation and on the plant operators to find the best operational results. As a mean of using the operator’s knowledge in...

Flotation is a common process in sulfide ore beneficiation. Due to the restrictions and lack of access to high-quality water sources for industrial purposes, recycled water plays an important role in the flotation processes. Due to the existence of various organic and inorganic substances in the process, water influences the flotation performance. In this work, the effect of accumulation of sul...

It is possible to obtain good performance from a flotation plant but it has proved difficult to maintain such performance. Recovery rates on a flotation plant can be around 90% and often lower, making flotation one of the least efficient processes in the concentration path. Hence, over the last few decades much research and development has gone into the stabilization and optimization of flotati...

It is more common than not, for mineral processing studies to proceed via the examination of model flotation systems with the resulting data often lacking statistical verification. The resultant concentrates and tails may then be subjected to a restricted range of analyses, for diagnosis of the flotation behavior variations observed, that themselves bias the outcomes. For instance surface analy...

Pain is a major public health problem and the needs for more differentiated and flexible treatment options are obvious. The purpose of the present study was to examine, for the first time, experiences from long-term flotation Restricted Environmental Stimulation Technique (REST) made by a patient with chronic Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD), grade IV. The patient of the present study was a m...

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