Effect of grinding media, time, and particle size on coal particle shape: Interpretation of aspect ratio-modified roundness for products of ball and rod mills
Guihua Zheng , Zhe Yang , Kangkang Sun , Hongguang Lv , Liqiang Ma
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Abstract
Particle shape plays a crucial role in mineral processing and is largely influenced by grinding. However, traditional descriptions of particle shape using circularity are often inadequate to reveal the grinding mechanism. This study applied a new aspect ratio (AR)-modified roundness to quantify particle shape. The shape of anthracite particle as a function of different grinding conditions was analyzed using AR-modified roundness in comparison with circularity. Statistical analysis of the t-test was used to validate the data reliability. The results indicated that AR-modified roundness provides a more comprehensive and accurate characterization of particle shape and evaluation of abrasion mechanism. Additionally, the grinding media and grinding time influence the shape of particles across different size fractions in the milled products, highlighting the intricate interplay between these factors. This paper offers insights on optimizing grinding processes to improve processing efficiency by exploring how milling conditions influence particle shape.
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The purpose of the journal is to provide for the rapid publication of topical papers featuring the latest developments in the allied fields of mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. Its wide ranging coverage of research and practical (operating) topics includes physical separation methods, such as comminution, flotation concentration and dewatering, chemical methods such as bio-, hydro-, and electro-metallurgy, analytical techniques, process control, simulation and instrumentation, and mineralogical aspects of processing. Environmental issues, particularly those pertaining to sustainable development, will also be strongly covered.