Innovations in Flotation Processing Technology-The Next Hundred Years

摘要

Mineral flotation technology developed rapidly in the first half of the last century, with continuing innovation in the development of machines, design of circuits, and design and production of reagent continuing. Since about 1960, there has been continuing improvement, but less innovation. This paper considers the nature of and reasons for innovation in three technologies-aircraft engines, portable data storage, and flotation machines-and examines the opportunities for future innovation in mineral processing technology.