Tailings consolidation and discharging technology is currently a popular means for disposing tailings in China. In this study, we describe a laboratory investigation of the unclassified tailings slurry from an iron mi...Tailings consolidation and discharging technology is currently a popular means for disposing tailings in China. In this study, we describe a laboratory investigation of the unclassified tailings slurry from an iron mine and analyze the influence of the concentration,amount of consolidation agent, and types of consolidation agent on the pumpability in terms of the slump, slump flow, and bleeding rate of the slurry. The results indicate that an increase in concentration leads to a pronounced decrease in the magnitude of the slump, slump flow,and the bleeding rate. Compared with the consolidation agents P.O42.5 and P.S.A32.5, the new consolidation agent offers substantial advantages in promoting the pumping performance of the slurry. The concentration more strongly affects the slump, slump flow, and the bleeding rate of the slurry than does the amount of the consolidation agent. We also constructed the pumpability interval of the slurry on the basis of the slump and bleeding rate and accordingly determined the proportioning parameters of the slurry with a concentration of 75 wt% to79 wt% and with a consolidation agent concentration of 2 wt%. In addition, we discussed the pumpability mechanism of the slurry.展开更多
A new technology characterized by rapidly non-mechanical settlement of unclassified tailings was developed based on a large number of tests, and dynamic settlement and continual slurry preparation without hardening in...A new technology characterized by rapidly non-mechanical settlement of unclassified tailings was developed based on a large number of tests, and dynamic settlement and continual slurry preparation without hardening in vertical sand silo were eventually realized by the addition of an effective flocculating agent (NPA). The results show that the sedimentation velocity of interface between unclassified tailings and water after the addition of NPA increases by 10-20 times, the sedimentation mass fraction of unclassified tailings at the bottom of vertical sand silo is up to 64%, the solid particle content of waste water meets the national standard, and the side influences of NPA can be removed by the addition of fly ash. The industrial test result shows that the system, the addition manner and the equipments are rational, and the vertical sand silo is used efficiently. This developed system is simple with large throughput, and the processing cost is 2.2 yuan(RMB)/m3, only 10%-20% of that by mechanical settlement.展开更多
Efficient thickening of tailings is a prerequisite for the metal mine tailings backfill and surface disposal operation.The effective collision of ultrafine tailings particles in suspension with flocculant molecules is...Efficient thickening of tailings is a prerequisite for the metal mine tailings backfill and surface disposal operation.The effective collision of ultrafine tailings particles in suspension with flocculant molecules is essential for flocs aggregates formation and settling.Unreasonable feeding speed and flocculant adding method will lead to the failure of effective dispersion of flocculant and high particle content in thickener overflow.In this work,the effect of turbulence intensity and flocculant adding method on floc size,strength,and movement characteristics are analysed.Aiming to solve the turbidity increased,a pilot-scale continuous thickening test was carried out.Taking a single particle and multiple flocs of full tailings as the research object,the particle iterative settlement model of flocs was established.The influence of turbulence intensity on collision effect is studied by tracking and simulating particle trajectory.The results show that in the process of single particle settlement,chaos appears in the iterative process owing to particle adhesion which caused by micro action.When the turbulence intensity is 25.99%,the maximum particle size of tailings floc is 6.21 mm and the maximum sedimentation rate is 5.284 cm·s^(−1).The tailings floc presents a multi-scale structure of particle-force chain system when hindered settling,and the interweaving of strong and weak force chains constitutes the topological structure of particles.The results are applied to a thicker in plant,the flocculant addition mode and feed rate are optimized,and the flocs settling speed and overflow clarity are improved.展开更多
High-density tailings,small cementitious materials,and additives are used for backfill materials with poor early compressive strength(ECS),which may greatly affect the mining and backfill cycle,to prepare paste backfi...High-density tailings,small cementitious materials,and additives are used for backfill materials with poor early compressive strength(ECS),which may greatly affect the mining and backfill cycle,to prepare paste backfill materials(PBMs)with a high ECS.The effects and mechanisms of different early strength agents on the property of PBM are investigated.The action mechanism of additives on the properties of PBM is also analyzed through X-ray diffraction,scanning electron microscope,and energy dispersive spectrometry.Results show that the effects of single-component additives 1,3,and 6 are better than those of the other additives,and their optimal dosages are 3wt%,1wt%,and 3wt%,respectively.The optimum multicomponent combinations are 1wt%of additive 1 and 1.5wt%of additive 6.The ECS of the paste with additive 10 increases to a greater extent than that of the other pastes because of the synergistic action of additive 1 with additive 6.The hydration product of Ca(OH)2 is consumed,and more C-S-H gels are generated with the addition of additives to paste.Tailings particles,ettringite crystals,and gels intertwined with one another form a dense net-like structure that fills the pores.This structure can significantly improve the ECS of PBM.展开更多
为降低全尾砂絮凝沉降成本,提高絮凝沉降效果,将磁化水引入某矿全尾砂絮凝沉降试验中,探讨磁化水在全尾砂絮凝沉降过程中的促凝作用;研究不同磁化条件下,全尾砂絮凝沉降速度和底流极限质量分数的变化规律。研究结果表明：在磁化水-全尾...为降低全尾砂絮凝沉降成本,提高絮凝沉降效果,将磁化水引入某矿全尾砂絮凝沉降试验中,探讨磁化水在全尾砂絮凝沉降过程中的促凝作用;研究不同磁化条件下,全尾砂絮凝沉降速度和底流极限质量分数的变化规律。研究结果表明：在磁化水-全尾砂絮凝沉降过程中,絮凝剂单耗饱和点（沉降速度最大时）与普通水的单耗饱和点相比降低1/3,沉降速度提高1.4～2.1倍,底流质量分数最大增幅达3.2%;当磁感应强度B为150～200 m T,磁化时间t为20～25 min,水循环流速v为2.0～2.5 m/s时,沉降效果最理想;在适合的磁化条件下,磁化水在降低絮凝剂单耗、提高絮凝沉降速度和底流质量分数方面具有明显的优越性。展开更多
基金financially supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China (No. FRF-TP-16-073A1)the State Key Research Development Program of China (Nos. 2017YFC0804103 and 2016YFC0600801)the National Key Basic Research Program of China (973 Program) (No. 2015CB060200)
文摘Tailings consolidation and discharging technology is currently a popular means for disposing tailings in China. In this study, we describe a laboratory investigation of the unclassified tailings slurry from an iron mine and analyze the influence of the concentration,amount of consolidation agent, and types of consolidation agent on the pumpability in terms of the slump, slump flow, and bleeding rate of the slurry. The results indicate that an increase in concentration leads to a pronounced decrease in the magnitude of the slump, slump flow,and the bleeding rate. Compared with the consolidation agents P.O42.5 and P.S.A32.5, the new consolidation agent offers substantial advantages in promoting the pumping performance of the slurry. The concentration more strongly affects the slump, slump flow, and the bleeding rate of the slurry than does the amount of the consolidation agent. We also constructed the pumpability interval of the slurry on the basis of the slump and bleeding rate and accordingly determined the proportioning parameters of the slurry with a concentration of 75 wt% to79 wt% and with a consolidation agent concentration of 2 wt%. In addition, we discussed the pumpability mechanism of the slurry.
基金Project(2006BAB02A03) supported by National Key Technology Research and Development ProgramProject(2006BA02B05) supported by Key Programs for Science and Technology Development of China during the 11th Five Year
文摘A new technology characterized by rapidly non-mechanical settlement of unclassified tailings was developed based on a large number of tests, and dynamic settlement and continual slurry preparation without hardening in vertical sand silo were eventually realized by the addition of an effective flocculating agent (NPA). The results show that the sedimentation velocity of interface between unclassified tailings and water after the addition of NPA increases by 10-20 times, the sedimentation mass fraction of unclassified tailings at the bottom of vertical sand silo is up to 64%, the solid particle content of waste water meets the national standard, and the side influences of NPA can be removed by the addition of fly ash. The industrial test result shows that the system, the addition manner and the equipments are rational, and the vertical sand silo is used efficiently. This developed system is simple with large throughput, and the processing cost is 2.2 yuan(RMB)/m3, only 10%-20% of that by mechanical settlement.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51834001)
文摘Efficient thickening of tailings is a prerequisite for the metal mine tailings backfill and surface disposal operation.The effective collision of ultrafine tailings particles in suspension with flocculant molecules is essential for flocs aggregates formation and settling.Unreasonable feeding speed and flocculant adding method will lead to the failure of effective dispersion of flocculant and high particle content in thickener overflow.In this work,the effect of turbulence intensity and flocculant adding method on floc size,strength,and movement characteristics are analysed.Aiming to solve the turbidity increased,a pilot-scale continuous thickening test was carried out.Taking a single particle and multiple flocs of full tailings as the research object,the particle iterative settlement model of flocs was established.The influence of turbulence intensity on collision effect is studied by tracking and simulating particle trajectory.The results show that in the process of single particle settlement,chaos appears in the iterative process owing to particle adhesion which caused by micro action.When the turbulence intensity is 25.99%,the maximum particle size of tailings floc is 6.21 mm and the maximum sedimentation rate is 5.284 cm·s^(−1).The tailings floc presents a multi-scale structure of particle-force chain system when hindered settling,and the interweaving of strong and weak force chains constitutes the topological structure of particles.The results are applied to a thicker in plant,the flocculant addition mode and feed rate are optimized,and the flocs settling speed and overflow clarity are improved.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51834001)the Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(No.2204087).
文摘High-density tailings,small cementitious materials,and additives are used for backfill materials with poor early compressive strength(ECS),which may greatly affect the mining and backfill cycle,to prepare paste backfill materials(PBMs)with a high ECS.The effects and mechanisms of different early strength agents on the property of PBM are investigated.The action mechanism of additives on the properties of PBM is also analyzed through X-ray diffraction,scanning electron microscope,and energy dispersive spectrometry.Results show that the effects of single-component additives 1,3,and 6 are better than those of the other additives,and their optimal dosages are 3wt%,1wt%,and 3wt%,respectively.The optimum multicomponent combinations are 1wt%of additive 1 and 1.5wt%of additive 6.The ECS of the paste with additive 10 increases to a greater extent than that of the other pastes because of the synergistic action of additive 1 with additive 6.The hydration product of Ca(OH)2 is consumed,and more C-S-H gels are generated with the addition of additives to paste.Tailings particles,ettringite crystals,and gels intertwined with one another form a dense net-like structure that fills the pores.This structure can significantly improve the ECS of PBM.
文摘为降低全尾砂絮凝沉降成本,提高絮凝沉降效果,将磁化水引入某矿全尾砂絮凝沉降试验中,探讨磁化水在全尾砂絮凝沉降过程中的促凝作用;研究不同磁化条件下,全尾砂絮凝沉降速度和底流极限质量分数的变化规律。研究结果表明：在磁化水-全尾砂絮凝沉降过程中,絮凝剂单耗饱和点（沉降速度最大时）与普通水的单耗饱和点相比降低1/3,沉降速度提高1.4～2.1倍,底流质量分数最大增幅达3.2%;当磁感应强度B为150～200 m T,磁化时间t为20～25 min,水循环流速v为2.0～2.5 m/s时,沉降效果最理想;在适合的磁化条件下,磁化水在降低絮凝剂单耗、提高絮凝沉降速度和底流质量分数方面具有明显的优越性。
