method and apparatus for controlling a flotation eparation process, including flotation process parameters and reagent dictation to optimize mineral recovery

摘要

method and apparatus for controlling a flotation separation process, including flotation process parameters and reagent addition to optimize mineral recovery. A method and apparatus are provided for controlling a flotation separation process, including flotation process parameters and reagent addition to optimize mineral recovery. The apparatus includes a signal processor or processing module configured to receive at least signaling information containing about at least one acoustic characteristic of a foam layer in a flotation cell or tank of a separation process. by flotation; and determining a control characteristic related to the flotation separation process based at least in part on the signaling received. The signal processing or processing module may also be configured at least to: provide the corresponding signaling information containing information for controlling the flotation separation process based at least in part on the determined control characteristic.