Autogenous-Media Separators

Autogenous media separators require somewhat more complex models. We will illustrate the possibilities that are offered by these models using two typical systems: a single-stage coal jig and a Reichert cone. The assignment for this module will deal with a multistage Reichert cone circuit.

The model for the Reichert cone is particularly complex because each unit is itself a multistage separator with a fairly complex internal arrangement of flow streams. The model used in MODSIM allows each of the important configurations to be faithfully simulated and, in spite of the complexity of the stratification model, good results can be obtained.

Exercise 4-3 illustrates the simulation of a single-stage coal jig when the washability of the coal is known in some detail.

Exercise 4-4 will give you practice in setting up and simulating a single Reichert cone.

The details of the models used for the jig and the Reichert cone are described in detail in Sections 7.3 and 7.4 in the textbook and in Technical Notes 7: Autogenous-media Separators