Effects of ultrasonic and vibration mechanism on dewatering of coal fines

F. Burat*, A. A. Sirkeci, G. Önal

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Abstract

The present research covers the results of experiments carried out with high frequency vibration screen on dewatering of coal fines. In the tests, the addition of surface active reagents wasstudiedemploying a high frequency vibrating screen. To increase the efficiency of mechanical dewatering processes, ultrasonic treatment was applied along with surfactants and optimum dewatering conditions were obtained. The moisture content of the feed material was from 82.5% to 41% by the optimization of operation parameters includingthe angle of the screen, vibration frequency, feed rate and screen opening size. Optimum parameters obtained in dewatering processes carried out with the vibrating screen were kept constant and the effects of surface active reagents and ultrasonic treatment on dewatering were investigated. Finally, the moisture level of the material wasfurther reduced from 41.0% to 37.66%.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication26th International Mineral Processing Congress, IMPC 2012
Subtitle of host publicationInnovative Processing for Sustainable Growth - Conference Proceedings
Pages724-729
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Event26th International Mineral Processing Congress, IMPC 2012: Innovative Processing for Sustainable Growth - New Delhi, India
Duration: 24 Sept 201228 Sept 2012

Publication series

Name26th International Mineral Processing Congress, IMPC 2012: Innovative Processing for Sustainable Growth - Conference Proceedings

Conference

Conference26th International Mineral Processing Congress, IMPC 2012: Innovative Processing for Sustainable Growth
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityNew Delhi
Period24/09/1228/09/12

Keywords

  • Chemical reagents
  • Coal
  • Dewatering
  • Ultrasonic

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