Semi-industrial experimental study on bauxite separation using a cell–column integration process

The cyclonic-static micro-bubble flotation column (FCSMC) is a highly efficient mineral processing equipment. In this study, a cell-column (FCSMC) integration process was investigated for the separation of bauxite and its feasibility was analyzed on a theoretical basis. The properties of low-grade bauxite ore from Henan Province, China were analyzed. Parameters such as reagent dosage, scraping bubble time, and pressure of the circulating pump during the sorting process were investigated and optimized to improve the flotation efficiency. On the basis of these parameters, continuous separation experiments were conducted. Bauxite concentrate with an aluminum-to-silicon (A/S) mass ratio of 6.37 and a 77.63wt% recovery rate were achieved via a flow sheet consisting of “fast flotation using a flotation cell, one roughing flotation and one cleaning flotation using flotation columns”. Compared with the full-flotation-cells process, the cell–column integration process resulted in an increase of the A/S ratio by 0.41 and the recovery rate by 17.58wt%. Cell–column integration separation technology represents a new approach for the separation of middle-to-low-grade bauxite ore.     

The selective effect of food-grade guar gum on chalcopyrite-monoclinic pyrrhotite separation using mixed aerofloat (CSU11) as collector

The flotation separation of chalcopyrite from monoclinic pyrrhotite using food-grade guar gum (FGG) as a depressant was studied through flotation tests, kinetic studies, dynamic potential measurements, adsorption experiments, and infrared spectral analyses. The microflotation results showed that the flotation separation of chalcopyrite from monoclinic pyrrhotite could not be realized by adding mixed aerofloat (CSU11) alone. The depressant FGG exhibited a selective depression effect on monoclinic pyrrhotite by controlling the pulp pH range from 5.0 to 6.0, with a maximum floatability variation of 79.36% in the presence of CSU11. The flotation kinetics, zeta-potential, adsorption, and infrared spectroscopy studies revealed that the FGG could absorb more strongly on the surface of monoclinic pyrrhotite than on the surface of chalcopyrite. In addition, the results revealed that the interaction of FGG with the monoclinic pyrrhotite surface was governed primarily by strong chemisorption, whereas FGG mainly bonded to chalcopyrite through hydrogen bonding. This difference was responsible for the excellent depression selectivity of FGG toward monoclinic pyrrhotite flotation and weak depression effect toward chalcopyrite flotation.     

Study on the shock absorbing technique of high speed railway bridges

Based on the idea of "bearing function separation", a structural member called shock absorber that makes use of its plastic deformation is presented for reducing the seismic response of the bridge. The design criterion for matching material stress, strain and earthquake fortification aim, is also given. The analysis results show that the high speed railway box girder with the absorber in this paper has great reduction effect in seismic response of the bridge piers.     

Modeling study on the flow patterns of gas-liquid flow for fast decarburization during the RH process

A water model and a high-speed video camera were utilized in the 300-t RH equipment to study the effect of steel flow patterns in a vacuum chamber on fast decarburization and a superior flow-pattern map was obtained during the practical RH process. There are three flow patterns with different bubbling characteristics and steel surface states in the vacuum chamber:boiling pattern (BP), transition pattern (TP), and wave pattern (WP). The effect of the liquid-steel level and the residence time of the steel in the chamber on flow patterns and decarburization reaction were investigated, respectively. The liquid-steel level significantly affected the flow-pattern transition from BP to WP, and the residence time and reaction area were crucial to evaluate the whole decarburization process rather than the circulation flow rate and mixing time. A superior flow-pattern map during the practical RH process showed that the steel flow pattern changed from BP to TP quickly, and then remained as TP until the end of decarburization.     

Study of ionizable drugs transfer across the water／1,2-dichloroethane interface with phase volume ratio equal to unity using a three-electrode system

The electrochemical behavior of ionizable drugs (Amitripty/ine, Diphenhydramine and Trihexyphenedyl) at the water/1,2-dichloroethane interface with the phase volume ratio (r=Vo/Vw) equal to 1 are investigated by cyclic voltammetry. The system is composed of an aqueous droplet supported at an Ag/AgCI disk electrode and it was covered with an organic solution. In this manner, a conventional three-electrode potentiostat can be used to study the ionizable drugs transfer process at a liquid/liquid interface.Physicochemical parameters such as the formal transfer potential, the Gibbs energy of transfer and the standard partition coefficients of the ionized forms of these drugs can be evaluated from cyclic voltammograms obtained. The obtained results have been summarized in ionic partition diagrams, which are a useful tool for predicting and interpreting the transfer mechanisms of ionizable drugs at the liquid/liquid interfaces and biological membranes.     

Study of ionizable drugs transfer across the water/1,2-dichloroethane interface with phase volume ratio equal to unity using a three-electrode system

In the past few decades, much attention has been paid to the experimental and theoretical investigations of electrochemical processes at the interface between two immiscible electrolyte solutions (ITIES). This is mainly due to the potential applications these systems have been found in chemistry and biology, such as phase-transfer catalysis, analysis with chemical sensors, drug lipophilic-ity and its consequences to drug delivery, and mimicking biological membranes[1,2]. Compared with the m…     

Investigation of the interfacial water structure on poly[2-（dimethylamino）ethyl methacrylate] at the air/water interface by sum frequency generation vibrational spectroscopy

The effect of pH on the conformation of surface alkyl groups and the structure of interfacial water molecules on poly[2-(dime-thylamino)ethyl methacrylate](PDEM) at the air/water interface were investigated with sum frequency generation vibrational spectroscopy(SFG-VS).At pH 4.1,the hydrogen bonding SFG spectra were similar to that of the air/pure water interface.As the pH increased from 5.4 to 9.6,the SFG intensities of both highly ordered hydrogen bonding(3200 cm-1 band) and less-ordered hydrogen bonding(3400 cm-1 band) were enhanced because of the charge-induced effect of deprotonated PDEM.The free OH peak disappeared completely because it was replaced by interfacial PDEM molecules.At pH 11.5,a new spectral band appeared at about 3580 cm-1 in the ppp and sps spectra,and this could be assigned to the C2v asymmetric stretching mode of the water molecules through molecular symmetry simulation.These hydrogen bonding structures are fully consistent with the conformational change of PDEM alkyl groups,and PDEM molecules act as a Hofmeister solvent.PDEM molecules are kosmotropic when they are charged and become more chaotropic as the pH increases.     

Study on the bulk wave radiation of finite-length SAW devices using FEMBEM

Based on the distributions of stress and free charge on the interface of the surface acoustic wave (SAW) device calculated with the combination of boundary element method and finite element method(FEMBEM), the power of each of the three possible bulk waves radiated by the SAW device is calculated, and their contributions to the overall input conductance are separated respectively. Moreover, the formula of angular distributions of their power radiation into the substrate is derived. Consider the effect of mass loading, the resistance density，defined as a scalar, is extended to generalized resistance densities which can be written as three 4×4 tensors and for which the formulas are derived. The bulk wave radiations for a synchronous one-port resonator on 42°Y-rotated LiTaO3 are simulated. It is found that the radiated energy by slow shear wave contributes a very high proportion to input electrical energy in some frequency range.     

A new model for the grid size optimization of the finite element method --Based on its application to the water quality modeling of the topographically complicated river

The finite element method is one of the typical methods that are used for numerical water quality modeling of the topographically complicated river. In this paper, based on the principle of probability theory the probability density of pollutants is introduced. A new model for the grid size optimization based on the finite element method is developed with the incorporation of the maximum information entropy theory when the length of the grid is given. Combined with the experiential evaluation approach of the flow discharge per unit river width, this model can be used to determine the grid size of the finite element method applied to water quality modeling of the topographically complicated river when the velocity field of the river is not given. The calculating results of the application of the model to an ideal river testified the correctness of the model. In a practical case-the application of the model to the Xingjian River (the Hengyang section of the Xiangjiang River), the optimized width of the grid of the finite element method was gained and the influence of parameters was studied, which demonstrated that the model reflected the real situation of the pollutants in the river, and that the model had many excellent characteristics such as stabilization, credibility and high applicability in practical applications.     

Study of altitudinal lapse rates of δ18O in precipitation/river water with seasons on the southeast Tibetan Plateau

Seasonal δ^18O variation in water on the southeast Tibetan Plateau has been studied, showing the consistent variation pattern of δ^18O with altitude indicative of relevant atmospheric circulation processes. Study shows a similar variation pattern of fixed-site river water δ^18O with that of the precipitation δ^18O in southeast Tibet. δ^18O in regional rivers in southeast Tibet demonstrates a gradual depletion with increasing altitude, though the rates vary seasonally. The most depleted river ^18O occurs during the monsoon period, with the lowest δ^18O/altitude lapse rate. The river ^18O during the westerly period is also depleted, together with low δ^18O/altitude lapse rate. The pre-monsoon rivers witness the most enriched ^18O with least significant correlation coefficient with the linear regression, whilst the postmonsoon rivers witness the largest δ^18O/altitude lapse rate. Different coherence of seasonal δ^18O variation with the altitude effect is attributed to different moisture supplies. Though sampling numbers vary with seasons, the δ^18O-H linear correlation coefficients all reach the 0.05 confidence level, thus witnessing the variation features of δ^18O in seasonal river water due to the influence of atmospheric general circulation and land surface processes revealed from the altitudinal lapse rates.     

Study on the separation process of non-metallic inclusions at the steel-slag interface using water modeling

The separation process of non-metallic inclusions at the steel–slag interface was simulated by physical modeling. Three different kinds of particles(octahedral, plate-like, and spherical) and three different oils(kerosene, bean oil, and pump oil) were used to model inclusions and slags, respectively. The effects of inclusion geometry(shape and size) and slag properties(viscosity and interfacial tension) on the separation process were investigated. The results revealed that the variation of surface free energy and the viscosity of the slag are two significant factors affecting the separation process of inclusions at the steel–slag interface. The variation of surface free energy helped inclusions enter the slag phase, whereas the decrease of slag viscosity shortened the separation time. The deformation of the steel–slag interface could give rise to the resistance force, which would resist inclusions passing through the interface. A liquid film formed on the inclusion as it passed through the steel–slag interface, which might be related to the inclusion's shape.     

0Cr18Ni9不锈钢中非金属夹杂物来源

为了研究不锈钢连铸坯中非金属夹杂物的主要类型及其主要来源,用扫描电镜分析了0Cr18Ni9不锈钢连铸坯中的夹杂物成成,并分别在AOD渣、大包渣及中间包渣中加入示踪剂进行了三次示踪实验.实验结果表明,0Cr18Ni9不锈钢连铸坯中的非金属夹杂物主要为CaO-SiO2-Al2O3-MgO系夹杂物,其次为MgO-Al2O3类尖晶石和硫化物;非金属夹杂物的主要来源是AOD还原期的还原产物、脱硫产物和出钢时混入钢水中的AOD渣滴;AOD出钢后,大包顶渣、中间包覆盖剂和结晶器保护渣不会对钢液造成明显污染.     

精炼渣成分对高强度低合金钢中非金属夹杂物影响

采用渣钢平衡的实验方法研究了1600℃下不同碱度和不同Al2O3含量的强还原性精炼渣对高强度低合金钢中非金属夹杂物的影响.结果表明:渣钢反应平衡后,炉渣中CaO和SiO2的质量比为1.9～4.5、Al2O3质量分数为21%～33%,钢中夹杂物主要为球状的CaO-MgO-Al2O3-SiO2系,尺寸在5μm以下,炉渣成分对夹杂物的成分影响很大.夹杂物主要分布在SiO2含量一定的CaO-MgO-Al2O3-SiO2伪三元相图中1 400～1 500℃的低熔点区,随着炉渣碱度的提高和Al2O3含量的降低,部分夹杂物逐渐偏离低熔点区域,夹杂物的总数量逐渐减小.当渣中Al2O3质量分数为21.22%、碱度为3.27时,有大量夹杂物分布在高熔点区域,夹杂物的总数量最小.     

低碳低硅SPHC钢精炼渣优化研究

为改善SPHC钢LF精炼效果,本研究首先利用FactSage热力学计算软件,分析了SPHC钢LF精炼渣系的理化特性,提出相应的精炼渣优化方案,并进行了工业实验验证.研究结果显示,通过对LF精炼渣系的优化,出站时钢中全氧T[ O]由优化前的24×10-6下降至优化后的20×10-6,显微夹杂物总数去除率由优化前的56.57%增加至优化后的71.54%,大型夹杂物数量也由原来的85.42 mg/10 kg下降至42.45 mg/10 kg.     

钢中非金属夹杂物形态对其去除行为的影响

采用物理模拟手段研究球形、立方体、圆柱体、树枝状、团簇状等钢中常见形状夹杂物形状修正系数的差异性,并分析粒子表面形貌和运动取向对形状修正系数的影响.粒子的形状修正系数与阻力系数满足线性正相关,可以用形状修正系数评价粒子的上浮去除能力;在体积相同情况下,同类型夹杂物粒子的去除能力依次为树枝状(垂直)＜粗糙球形＜立方体＜圆柱(半经6mm)＜圆柱(半经4mm)＜树枝状(水平)＜团簇状(水平)＜光滑球形;粗糙表面的球形其表面积约为光滑球形的2倍,其形状修正系数同时增加2.1倍.简单粒子的形状修正系数受运动取向影响较小,复杂粒子则受运动取向影响较大,树枝状颗粒垂直上浮时的形状修正系数约为水平上浮时的2倍.     

不同电解方法萃取SPHC钢中非金属夹杂物的研究

分别采用传统大样电解法和非水溶液电解法萃取SPHC低碳铝镇静钢铸坯中的非金属夹杂物,结合SEM和EDS分析,对比研究两种方法所提取出的夹杂物类型、成分、形貌以及尺寸等方面的差异。结果表明,采用大样电解法所萃取的夹杂物中,大部分为常见的大型硅铝酸盐系夹杂(尺寸大于100μm),呈球状或不规则块状,且部分球状夹杂物形貌有破损;而采用非水溶液电解法所萃取的夹杂物尺寸则相对较小,细小的非稳定夹杂物如Cr_2O_3-NiO、CaO-Al_2O_3-SiO_2-P_2O_5等,均可被无损伤地提取出来。     

82B硬线钢精炼渣和夹杂物研究

从A12O3活度和夹杂物成分两方面来研究精炼渣对夹杂物的影响．采用Factsage软件对CaO—A1203-SiO3-MgO（8％）-CaF2（8％）炉渣中A1203,活度进行了计算,并研究了碱度和（MgO）含量对A12O3度的影响．当炉渣碱度从1．0增加到2．0时,炉渣中A1203活度随着炉渣碱度的增加而降低;当炉渣碱度从2．0增加到3．8时,A1203活度变化幅度很小;（MgO）质量分数分别为5％和8％的渣,A1203活度差距较小;在碱度高的炉渣中[A1]。容易被从炉渣还原到钢水中．在使用高碱度精炼渣的盘条中发现许多含有MgO的硬性夹杂物,并对此进行了分析,最后得出最适宜的炉渣碱度为2．5—3．0．     

铝含量对TWIP钢中夹杂物特征及AlN析出行为的影响

采用扫描电镜、X射线能谱仪以及扫描电镜配置的夹杂物自动扫描统计软件(INCAFeature)表征了Fe-Mn-C(-Al)系TWIP钢中夹杂物的成分、形貌和数量,考察了Al质量分数在0.002%~1.590%的四种TWIP钢中夹杂物的特征和Al含量对AlN析出行为的影响.并在此基础上,采用了适合TWIP钢中高锰高铝特点的热力学参数对AlN夹杂物进行了系统的热力学分析.研究表明,在含有相似N质量分数(0.0078%~0.0100%)的TWIP钢中,当钢中Al质量分数升高至0.75%时,AlN夹杂物开始在钢中析出,并在MnS(Se)-Al2O3上局部析出形成MnS(Se)-Al2O3-AlN复合夹杂;当Al质量分数升高至1.07%时,热力学计算表明AlN已经可以在TWIP钢液相中形成,经不断长大后在MnS(Se)夹杂物表面局部析出形成MnS(Se)-AlN复合夹杂物;在Al质量分数为1.59%的TWIP钢中,AlN的平衡析出温度比其液相线温度高出42 ℃,在液相中形成的AlN可以作为异质核心,MnS(Se)夹杂在其表面包裹形成MnS(Se)-AlN复合夹杂物.另外,在Fe-18.21%Mn-0.64%C-1.59%Al体系的TWIP钢中,AlN在液相中析出所需的最低氮的质量分数仅为0.0043%.因此,在TWIP钢的冶炼过程中,应尽可能的降低钢中的氮含量,避免生成过量的AlN夹杂.     

富硼高炉渣中遂安石相的析出行为

利用扫描电镜和X射线衍射分析研究了富硼渣Mgo-B2O3-SiO2-Al2O3-CaO渣系在不同冷却速率下,连续冷却和分段冷却时富硼渣中遂安石相的析出行为.试验结果表明,熔渣以不同的冷却速率由1 500℃冷却到800 ℃时,由于富硼炉渣中高熔点的镁橄榄石相先于遂安石相析出,对遂安石相的析出起到阻碍作用.采用分段冷却的方...     

BOF-LF-CC工艺生产50 CrVA弹簧钢洁净度研究

通过对国内某钢厂BOF-LF-CC工艺生产50CrVA弹簧钢进行全流程连续取样,综合分析了冶炼过程中总氧( T. O.)、N含量变化,非金属夹杂物的衍变规律,以及铸坯中大型夹杂物的特征.结果表明,LF精炼前T. O.和N的平均含量分别为106×10-6和13×10-6,铸坯中分别为15×10-6和39×10-6,LF过程脱氧效果明显;运输和浇注过程存在较明显的二次氧化现象,需要加强大包到中间包的保护浇注;铸坯中夹杂物主要为CaO-Al2 O3-MgO和CaO-Al2 O3-SiO2复合氧化物夹杂,其中Al2 O3含量(质量分数)较高,达到60%~70%,未得到低熔点夹杂物,可通过适当提高精炼渣碱度,或喂入适量钙线促使夹杂物充分转变为成分更加均匀的低熔点夹杂物;大型夹杂物以CaO和CaO-Al2 O3-SiO2-( MgO)球状氧化物为主,还存在一定比例的纯Al2 O3夹杂物,需要延长钢包弱搅拌时间使夹杂物充分上浮.