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Flash smelter operating variables

Summary An experimental flash reactor was developed in order to simulate the operation of the reaction shaft at the Kalgoorlie Nickel Smelter. A programme of testing was carried out to…

Published: 7 July 2020

Factors that affect splice strength in conveyor belts

Summary A laboratory scale conveyor belt splice apparatus has been constructed that enables splices to be made under controlled conditions of pressure and temperature. The apparatus was used to investigate…

Published: 7 July 2020

Agitator design for leaching

Summary Two phenomena are used to produce maximum mixing with minimum energy input; they are turbulent flow and cavitation. By repeated testing of different profiles for agitator blades rotating on…

Published: 7 July 2020

Rehabilitation of mining affected flora

Summary This study investigates the propagation and rehabilitation requirements of a range of rush and sedge species disturbed by mining, and determines the factors limiting the growth and reproduction of…

Published: 7 July 2020
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