Modeling centrifugal separation process of mineral particles in gravity field using finite element method
M.A. Perepelkin1, E.S. Semykin1, L.K. Miroshnikova2, Z.G. Ufatova2
1 North-East State University, Magadan, Russian Federation
2 Fedorovsky Polar State University, Norilsk, Russian Federation
Russian Mining Industry №1 / 2022 р. 128-132
Abstract: The article discusses gravity concentration using centrifugal separators. It describes the design and operating principle of centrifugal separators. A method to loosen the mineral bed by a water jet is considered and the concentration process in the centrifugal concentrator rotor is analyzed. The paper presents a way to optimize the gravity enrichment processes through modeling of the centrifugal separation based on the finite element method. The subject matter of the finite element analysis is described. The main advantages in application of centrifugal concentrators and prospective ways to improve their performance are described. A description of economic efficiency for the companies in using these concentrators is provided.
Keywords: modeling, separation, gravitational field, equipment, concentration table, particle, phase, centrifugal concentrator, mineral
For citation: Perepelkin M.A., Semykin E.S., Miroshnikova L.K., Ufatova Z.G. Modeling centrifugal separation process of mineral particles in gravity field using finite element method. Russian Mining Industry. 2022;(1):128–132. https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2022-1-128-132
Article info
Received: 18.01.2022
Revised: 07.02.2022
Accepted: 08.02.2022
Information about the authors
Mikhail A. Perepelkin Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Associate Professor, Mining Department; Associate Professor, Vehicles Transport Department, North-East State University, Magadan, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Evgeny S. Semykin – Senior Lecturer, Mining Department, North-East State University, Magadan, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Lyudmila K. Miroshnikova – Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, Professor, Department of Mineral Deposit Development, Fedorovsky Polar State University, Norilsk, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Zinaida G. Ufatova – Associate Professor, Department of Mineral Deposit Development, Fedorovsky Polar State University, Norilsk, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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