Minerals Processing Solutions

Options for Improvement in Air Classifications

Air classifiers are essential for controlling the product size, particle recirculation, power consumption, and overall profitability of an airswept mill system. Several different types of classifiers are available with each having its optimal performance ranges and applications. Classifier selection and performance optimisation are critical as they directly impact overall fertilizer mill system performance and efficiencies. Ongoing advances in classification technology are leading to further enhancements in yields and efficiencies.

The Importance of Phostphate Milling

Grinding and pulverizing mills are typically the furthest upstream process in a material processing production facility. The continuous crushing of rock/ore to meet particle size specifications is essential for efficient downstream processing. Yet mills are more commonly seen as the ‘noisy neighbor’ to other process steps, rather than the essential engine that drives overall production. Regrettably, this lack of recognition for the importance of milling can cause inefficiencies upstream that are further compounded downstream.