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A Study of the Bubble Properties in the Column Flotation System

HydroLab Institute, Sum-Jin EST Company, Songjeong-Dong, Gangseo-Gu, Busan 618-270, Korea 1School of Mechanical Engineering, Pusan National University, San 30, Changjeon-Dong, Keumjeong-Ku, Busan 609-735, Korea
Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, September 2003, 20(5), 942-949(8), 10.1007/BF02697303
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Abstract

The bubble properties in the column flotation system are deeply affected by the bubble-generator type, frother dosage, and superficial gas velocity. This study is to determine the bubble-generator type, which effectively produces micro-bubbles to affect the flotation efficiency. Characteristics for two types of bubble generators like the in-line mixer and sparger are examined by bubble properties such as bubble diameter, holdup and bubble velocity. Micro bubbles generated from an in-line mixer result in the increase of the bubble rising velocity and gas holdup. Bubbles produced at the in-line mixer were more effective for operating the flotation system than that of the sparger._x000D_ It means that the in-line mixer bubble generator is more effective than a sparger in designing or operating the column flotation system.

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