Naci Duru

ABSTRACT. Increasing complexity of ore deposits requires operations to be continuously improving their cost competitiveness. Mathematical modelling and process simulation techniques are useful tools to understand the process, define bottlenecks and increase process efficiencies. This paper presents a crushing and grinding circuit of a chromite ore gravity separation plant’ simulation model results and actual plant operating data. Throughout the study, jaw crusher, ball and rod mill summary equipment characteristics, breakage and selection functions employed, comparison of particle size distribution curves of site process streams to model results are presented. Simulation work is completed by using METSIM® software. The paper also showcases ease of flow diagram and process data presentation by the utilisation of the adequate simulation approach.
Key words: crushing-grinding circuit, chromite ore, process simulation, breakage, selection function

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7007007
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58903/c16182114

COMPARISON OF SIMULATION MODEL AND PLANT DATA OF A CRUSHING – GRINDING CIRCUIT

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