Open AccessOptimization of ilmenite ore processing using induced roll magnetic separator
Author(s) -
M R Virgiawan,
Janiar Pitulima
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/926/1/012106
Subject(s) - ilmenite , splitter , process optimization , mineral processing , magnetic separation , response surface methodology , metallurgy , residual , materials science , mathematics , engineering , mineralogy , chemistry , statistics , algorithm , geometry , environmental engineering
PT Timah Tbk has been processing residual ore (SHP) with a low tin grade of ± 10-30% wt. To increase tins grade and associated mineral products to be a high grade (> 70% wt), an evaluation and optimization process is needed on Induced Roll Magnetic Separator processing equipment. The evaluation and optimization process was carried out on magnetic products, especially ilmenite minerals. Sampling is done on the feed and the product based on the tool parameter settings. The feed rate is set at 380, 320, 250, 420, and 470 gr/10s. The splitter opening is set at 10, 15, 20 mm of magnetic rollers. While the electric current is set at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 amperes. Mass and grade data are then analyzed by regression and variance statistical methods and optimized by the response surface method. The evaluation results show that only the splitter opening parameters and electric current strength are significant in explaining the product results obtained with a level of hypothesis error of 5%. The results of IRMS optimization show that the best parameter conditions are in the 2-4 ampere of electric current and 10-15 mm of splitter openings with illmenite grade capable of> 80% wt in the second order of central composite design.