Classifying – separating – and assorting solids – Fluid suspension – Liquid
Patent
1994-07-12
1996-04-23
Lithgow, Thomas M.
Classifying, separating, and assorting solids
Fluid suspension
Liquid
209170, 2102212, 210322, B03D 116, B03D 120, B03D 124
Patent
active
055095356
ABSTRACT:
A flotation apparatus has an array of flotation cells which are in serial fluid flow communication from a first to a last cell. Each cell is in overflow communication with an overflow froth receiving receptacle which preferably has a top lip of slightly varying height in each cell. Air inlet and mechanical agitation are provided for each cell and are so positioned to promote an upright circular fluid flow in each cell toward the froth receiving receptacle. Each cell has internal surfaces shaped and oriented to promote the upright circular fluid flow and to discourage the creation of reverse eddy currents within the cell.
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Hydrochem Developments Ltd.
Lithgow Thomas M.
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