Investigation and optimization of a closed circuit crushing of copper-molybdenum ore

To control the processes of ore treatment proposed adapted to the conditions of a closed cycle crushing-screening criterion "output productive class -2 + 10 mm", reflecting the effectiveness of all processes. The dependence of the outputs of the individual classes of ore and the proposed optimization criterion parameters of the grinding process shows their relationship with the energy intensity of the process. It is shown that the increase in the load on the screen causes a decrease in the screening efficiency and an increase in the mass fraction of class +2 mm in the circulating ore. Excessive increase in the width of the discharge gap of the crusher causes an increase in the output of the circulating product and an increase in energy consumption. Reducing the discharge gap of less than 7.5 mm leads to an increase in the output of the class - 2 mm. An improved system and algorithm for optical analysis of ore size was proposed and tested. The sensors for controlling the granulometric composition of ore are located above the conveyors for the transportation of over-and under-mortar products of the screening operation...