油田采出水结垢离子矿化浮选技术研究

随着油田开发进入中后期,采出液成分日益复杂,部分油田采出液中钙、镁等成垢离子含量高、矿化度高,导致地面管网流程、设施设备等结垢严重,成为影响油田降本增效及开发水平的主要因素之一。在对采出水一般物化特性深度认知的基础上,通过对不同水处理工艺的沉积物成分进行分析及产出机理研究,探索开展油田采出水成垢离子矿化浮选分离技术研究,建立了采出水结垢趋势模型,形成了采出水结垢离子的捕集方法、结垢离子复合体高效捕收方案,开发了泡沫浮选除垢技术及装备,设计并开展现场试验工艺方案优化。通过现场应用,现场连续运行试验达到了成垢离子去除率70%、沉积物产出量与现有技术相比降低30%以上的效果。研究表明,该矿化浮选工艺能有效降低采出水中成垢离子含量,同时实现处理成本低、沉积物产出量少的目标,可广泛应用于采出水处理、锅炉用水处理等方面。

单气泡尺度下矿浆紊流度对颗粒-气泡矿化动力学的影响

颗粒-气泡相互作用是浮选的基本核心作用单元,湍流作为浮选矿浆的基本特征显著影响着颗粒-气泡矿化效率和浮选回收率。文章以0.25-0.125 mm粒级无烟煤颗粒为研究对象,借助颗粒-气泡黏附动力学测试系统研究了不同矿浆紊流度条件下颗粒-气泡黏附角(BPAA)随时间的变化规律,并使用经典浮选动力学模型对单气泡尺度下的颗粒-气泡矿化动力学过程进行了拟合分析:结果表明:随着矿浆紊流度逐渐增高,最大BPAA和颗粒-气泡矿化动力学速率均呈现先增加后减小趋势,造成这种变化趋势的原因是低紊流度条件下提高紊流度可以促进颗粒悬浮,进一步提高颗粒-气泡碰撞概率,但紊流度过高则会增加颗粒-气泡脱附概率;采用Matlab软件进行拟合分析发现,单气泡尺度下的颗粒-气泡矿化动力学最符合经典一级动力学模型,因此适度提高矿浆紊流度可以强化煤炭颗粒与气泡的黏附,而强矿浆剪切作用可以破坏矿化气絮体稳定性,促进黏土矿物与气泡分离。

Acid mine drainage activation mechanism on lime-depressed pyrite flotation from copper sulfide ore

The lime-depressed pyrite from Cu differential flotation tailings with acid mine drainage(AMD)as a natural activator was recovered.The effect of AMD on lime-depressed pyrite flotation was investigated by a series of laboratory flotation tests and surface analytical techniques.Flotation test results indicated that AMD could effectively activate the pyrite flotation with a sodium butyl xanthate(SBX)collector,and a high-quality sulfur concentrate was obtained.Pulp ion concentration analysis results indicated that AMD facilitated desorption of Ca^(2+)and adsorption of Cu^(2+)on the depressed-pyrite surface.Adsorption measurements and contact angle analysis results confirmed that adding AMD improved the adsorption amount of SBX collector on the pyrite surface and increased the contact angle by 31°.Results of Raman spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis indicated that AMD treatment promoted the formation of hydrophobic species(S^(0) hydrophobic entity and copper sulfides)and the removal of hydrophilic calcium and iron species on the pyrite surface,which reinforced the adsorption of collector.The findings of the present research provide important theoretical basis and technical support for a cleaner production of copper sulfide ores.

Electrochemical behavior of galena and jamesonite flotation in high alkaline pulp

In order to effectively separate galena and jamesonite and improve the recovery during the mixing flotation, the interaction mechanisms between the minerals and the collector of diethyl dithiocarbamate （DDTC） were investigated. Single mineral flotation test was organized to research the effect of pulp pH value on the flotation behavior of galena and jamesonite. Electrochemistry property of the interaction of these two minerals with DDTC was investigated by cyclic voltammetry and Tafel tests. Flotation test shows that the recovery of jamesonite in high alkaline pulp is strongly depressed by lime （Ca（OH）2）. The cyclic voltammetry and Tafel tests results show that the interaction between galena and DDTC is an electrochemical process. High pH value has little influence on the interaction between galena and DDTC, while it has great effect on jamesonite due to self-oxidation and specific adsorption of OH^- and CaOH^＋ on jamesonite surface. Non-electroactive hydroxyl compound and low-electroconductive calcium compounds cover the surface of jamesonite, which impedes electron transfer and DDTC adsorption, thus leads to very low floatability of jamesonite.

Separation and enrichment of elemental sulfur and mercury from hydrometallurgical zinc residue using sodium sulfide

The separation and enrichment of mercury and the recovery of elemental sulfur from flotation sulfur concentrate in zinc pressure leaching process were carried out by sodium sulfide leaching and carbon dioxide precipitating. The results show that the leaching rate of elemental sulfur is more than 98%, and 98.13% of mercury is enriched in the residue, under the optimized conditions of sodium sulfide concentration 1.5 mol/L, liquid/solid ratio 6：1 and leaching time 30 min at room temperature. In addition, the content of mercury is enriched 5.23 times that in the leaching residue. The elemental sulfur is precipitated from leaching solution under conditions of carbon dioxide flow rate 200 mL/min and blowing time 150 min, while solution is stirred adequately. The recovery efficiency of elemental sulfur reaches 97.67%, and the purity of elemental sulfur is 99.75%, meeting the requirements of industrial first-rate product standard according to the national standard of GB/T 2449-2006 （PRC）.

Mechanism of sodium sulfide on flotation of cyanide-depressed pyrite

The mechanism of sodium sulfide(Na2S)on the flotation of cyanide-depressed pyrite using potassium amyl xanthate(PAX)as collector was investigated by flotation test and electrochemical measurements.The flotation results show that both PAX and Na2S can promote the flotation recovery of cyanide-depressed pyrite and their combination can further improve the pyrite flotation recovery.Electrochemical measurements show that PAX and Na2S interacted with cyanide-depressed pyrite through different mechanisms.PAX competed with cyanide and was adsorbed on the pyrite surface in the form of dixanthogen,thus enhancing the hydrophobicity and flotation of cyanide-depressed pyrite.Unlike PAX,Na2S rendered the pyrite surface hydrophobic through the reduction of ferricyanide species and the formation of elemental sulfur S0 and polysulfide Sn2-.The combined application of PAX and Na2S induced superior pyrite flotation recovery because of a synergistic effect between PAX and Na2S.

Flotation behaviors and mechanisms of chalcopyrite and galena after cyanide treatment

Adsorbing tests between CN? and chalcopyrite or galena were conducted firstly, and then flotation tests of the twocyaniding minerals were investigated in butyl xanthate (BX) system. Results showed that the interaction between CN? and the twomineral surfaces were both chemical adsorption and can be described by the Langmuir adsorption isotherm model. In the optimumcondition of pH 6.5 and 4.0 mg/L BX, the recovery of cyaniding chalcopyrite and galena reached 82.1% and 63.9%, respectively. BXimproved the hydrophobicity of the surfaces of the two minerals, although CN? reduced the contact angle on the surface of minerals.The inhibitory effect of CN? on chalcopyrite far outweighed galena. Electrostatic adsorption exists in the interaction between BX andthe surface of galena after cyanide treatment in the pH range of 4.2?8.4, while the interactions between BX and the surface ofchalcopyrite after cyanide treatment is chemical adsorption.

Techniques of copper recovery from Mexican copper oxide ore

Mexican copper ore is a mixed ore containing mainly copper oxide and some copper sulfide that responds well to flotation. The joint techniques of flotation and leaching were studied. The results indicate that an ore containing 19.01% copper could be obtained at a recovery ratio of 35.02% by using sodium sulfide and butyl xanthate flotation. Over 83.33% of the copper oxide can be recovered from the railings by leaching in suitable conditions, such as 1 h stirring at a temperature around 25 ℃with a mixing speed of S00 r/min, an H2SO4 concentration of 1.0 mol/L and a mass ratio of the ore-slurry-liquid to solid （mL/ms） of 3. The overall yield of refined ore after flotation and leaching is over 89.18% of the copper, which is much better than sole flotation or leaching. A copper product containing more than 99.9% copper was obtained by using the process： flotation-agitation leaching- solvent extraction-electro-winning.

Original potential flotation of galena and its industrial application

In the light of the knowledge gained by the study of electrochemical flotation for galena and selective flotation of galena from lead zinc iron sulfide ores, a technology for accurate potential control based on intrinsic electrochemical behavior in grinding flotation systems has been developed and is called "Original Potential Flotation (OPF)". The optimum conditions for the original potential flotation of galena from Pb Zn Fe sulfide ores are as follows: pH values of 12.5 12.8, potential of 150 180 mV and with diethyldithioncarbamate (DDTC) as collector. Lime is used as a regulator of pH, meanwhile, and can stabilize special potential very well, and this special potential is exactly the flotation potential of galena. This technology has been applied successfully in potential control flotation of galena in many complex lead zinc iron sulfide mines in China.

Process mineralogy of copper-nickel sulphide flotation by a cyclonic-static micro-bubble flotation column

In our study we investigated a refractory copper-nickel sulfide ore separation by using a cyclonic-static micro-bubble flotation column (FCSMC). The process mineralogy of the main products was studied. Using a scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive system (SEM-EDS) and an X-ray spectrometer the mineral category and content of samples were analyzed. By using a mineral liberation analyzer (MLA) the mineral liberation characteristics were revealed. It is shown that in roughing feed the monomers liberation degree of nickel pyrite and chalcopyrite take up 84.11% and 88.82%, respectively. In tailings, the lost nickel pyrite and chalcopyrite are mainly monomers. Therefore, strengthening the micro-fine particle recovery capacity is the key to increase recovery.

Enhanced sulfidization flotation of cuprite by surface modification with hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide was used as an oxidant to modify the cuprite surface and enhance its sulfidization.Surface-adsorption and infrared spectroscopy measurements indicated that the modification of the cuprite surface with hydrogen peroxide before sulfidization increased the adsorption capacity of xanthate.Zeta potential,scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,and time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry results showed that the modification with hydrogen peroxide increased the contents of S^(2−)and Sn^(2−)species on the cuprite surface.Microflotation tests showed that the recovery of cuprite increased from 61.74%to 83.30%after the modification of the surface with hydrogen peroxide.These results confirm that the modification of the cuprite surface with hydrogen peroxide enhances the sulfidization of cuprite,which in turn improves its flotation.

Typical roles of metal ions in mineral flotation:A review

In flotation,metal ions possess significant roles that are usually fulfilled by either selectively activating or depressing the target minerals.Despite that tremendous efforts have been made to address the roles of metal ions in flotation,it still lacks a comprehensive review,especially to compare various ions instead of focusing on a specific one.This review begins by elaborately categorizing the factors involved in affecting the roles of metal ions in flotation.After that,well-accepted mechanisms are updated and discussed from the ore type.Furthermore,typical approaches to explore the underlying mechanisms are emphasized,including traditional techniques such as micro-flotation,contact angle measurement,zeta potential measurement,and other recent prevailing methodologies,like computational method,solution chemistry calculation,and cyclic voltammetry.This work will pave the way to promote flotations via activities like selectively adding/reducing metal ions,choosing reagents,and regulating the slurry chemistry.

Sulfidation mechanism of cerussite in the presence of sulphur at high temperatures

In this paper,sulfidation mechanism of cerussite in the presence of sulphur at high temperatures was investigated based on micro-flotation,X-ray powder diffractometry(XRD),electron probe microanalysis(EPMA)and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS).The micro-flotation test results showed that flotation recovery of the treated cerussite increased to above 80%under a suitable flotation condition.It was found that the S/PbCO3 mole ratio and pH obviously affected flotation recovery.XRD analysis results confirmed that the cerussite was decomposed into massicot and then was transformed into mainly PbS and PbO·PbSO4 after sulfidation roasting.EPMA analysis results demonstrated that surface of the obtained massicot was smooth,but surface of the artificial galena was rough and even porous.Content of oxygen decreased,whereas content of sulphur increased with an increase in the S/PbCO3 mole ratio.XPS analysis results revealed that various lead-bearing species,including mainly PbS,PbSO4 and PbO·PbSO4,were generated at the surface.Formation of PbS was advantageous to flotation of the treated cerussite.Based on these results,a reaction model of the cerussite sulfurized with sulphur was proposed.

Effect of quaternary ammonium salts on flotation behavior of aluminosilicate minerals

The electrokinetic properties and flotation of diaspore, kaolinite, pyrophyllite and illite with quaternary ammonium salts collectors were studied. The results of flotation tests show that the collecting ability of quaternary ammonium salts for the four minerals is in the order（from strong to weak） ofoctadecyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride（ODBA）, cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide（CTAB）, dodecyl trimethyl ammonium chloride（DTAC）. Under the condition of alkalescence, it is possible to separate the diaspore from the silicate minerals such as kaolinite, illite and pyrophyllite using quaternary ammonium salts as collector. Isoelectric points （IEP） of diaspore, kaolinite, pyrophyllite and illite are pH=6.0, 3.4, 2.3 and 3.2, respectively. Quaternary ammonium salts can change ζ-potential of the aluminosilicate minerals obviously. The flotation mechanisms were explained by ζ-potential and Fourier transform infrared spectrum （FT-IR） measurements. The results demonstrate that only electrostatic interaction takes place between aluminosilicate minerals （diaspore, kaolinite, pyrophyllite and illite） and quaternary ammonium salts.

Galvanic coupling and its effect on origin potential flotation system of sulfide minerals

The galvanic coupling formed in origin potential flotation systems of sulfide minerals can be divided （into） three types: sulfide mineral-sulfide mineral-water system; sulfide mineral-steel ball-water system; and sulfide mineral-sulfide mineral-collector system. In this paper, taking lead, zinc, iron sulfide mineral systems for examples, several models of galvanic coupling were proposed and the effects of galvanic coupling on flotation were discussed. A galvanic contact between galena （or sphalerite） and pyrite contributes to decreasing the content of zinc in lead concentrate, and enhances remarkably the absorption of collector on the galena surface. During grinding, due to galvanic interactions between minerals and steel medium, Fe（OH）3 formed covers on the cathodic mineral surface, affecting its floatability.

Molecular structures and activity of organic depressants for marmatite,jamesonite and pyrite flotation

Ten kinds of organic depressants were used to investigate the depressing performance on marmatite and pyrite.Flotation results show that the organic compounds only with single group of hydroxyl(-OH),carboxyl(-COOH) or amino(-NH2) in molecule are ineffective in depressing marmatite,jamesonite and pyrite.The combinations of these functional groups still cannot enhance the depressing ability of organic depressant.The thioglycollic acid containing reductive functional group(-SH) has a good depressing performance for marmatite and pyrite.The presence of benzene ring in molecule can enhance the depressing performance.The functional group electronegativity,hydrophilic-hydrophobic indexes and frontier orbital of organic depressants were calculated,and the criterion for the depressing effect of organic depressants to sulphide minerals was proposed.

Utilization of wastewater from zeolite production in synthesis of flotation reagents

The application of waste alkali liquids as a substitute of sodium hydroxide for the saponification to improve the collection performance of fatty acids was investigated by saponification reaction test and flotation test.The results of the saponification reaction test indicated that the optimal conditions for the saponification were stirring rate of 55 r/min,initial temperature of 40℃ and stirring time of 45 min.Meanwhile,the laboratory scale and industrial scale flotation experiments showed that the fatty acid salt synthesized by wastewater achieved an index comparable to fatty acid sodium synthesized by sodium hydroxide.As a consequence,it was feasible to replace sodium hydroxide with the wastewater from zeolite production for fatty acid saponification.The cross-border utilization of waste alkali liquids not only reduced environmental pollution,but also produced excellent economic benefits.

Activation flotation and mechanism of lime-depressed pyrite with oxalic acid

Flotation tests, contact angle measurements, infrared spectrum analyses, X-ray analyses and computer simulation were carried out in order to study the activation mechanism of lime-depressed pyrite with oxalic acid. The results show that the oxalic acid effectively eliminated the hydrophilic calcium film from the surface of pyrite. Therefore, the efficiency of pyrite flotation was also activated. The results indicate that after reacting with hydrophobic insoluble remainders on the surface of pyrite, oxalic acid can pro- duce hydrophilic compounds, such as CaC03, Ca（OH）2 and Fe（OH）3. As a consequence, a flesh pyrite layer was exposed and its flotation activated.

Treatment of backwater in bauxite flotation plant and optimization by using Box-Behnken design

Flotation indexes gradually decrease with the increase of cycle time of the backwater in bauxite floatation,and discharge of backwater brings environmental risk.In this study,methods such as Fenton-oxidation,adsorption and coagulation were used in the treatment of backwater,the flotation indexes were checked after backwater treatments,and Box-Behnken design(BBD)was used in the optimization of the main operating parameters.The results reveal that flotation indexes are effectively improved after coagulation treatment by polyaluminum ferric chloride(PAFC).The optimum parameters predicted by BBD are pH 7.55,1.09 g/L PAFC dosage and temperature of 25℃.Under these optimum conditions,a maximum recovery of Al2O3 of 82.83%and a minimum A/S of 1.30 of tailings are gained,while the deviations are less than 3%from the predicted values.These findings encourage the application of BBD for the optimization of critical parameters in backwater treatment.

Effect of grinding with sulfur on surface properties and floatability of three nonferrous metal oxides

Co-grinding three nonferrous metal oxides(CuO,PbO and ZnO)with element sulphur under mild conditions and flotation of the ground samples were conducted to investigate the surface properties and floatability of the oxides.Phase transition,morphological features,electrochemical properties and surface chemical compositions of ground samples were studied.The results show that the floatability of CuO is improved after grinding with sulfur,by the formation of surface layer with properties similar to CuS due to the Cu-S bonding.The floatability of PbO is deteriorated after mechanochemical processing due to surface carbonation and the formation of PbS and PbSO4by disproportionation reaction with sulfur.ZnO shows no evident response to mechanochemical sulfidation.