4, a) Discuss the theories of comminution proposed by Kick, Von Rittinger and Bond in attempts to describe the relationship between the energy and particle size in comminution. § b) Accompany determined that 5 kwh was required to reduce the 80% size of one ton ofits ore (hardness 7, negligible moisture content) from 40 mm to 5 mm. It tumed out his plant feed was coarser than the ore used in the test and further that a finer product will be required. ‘They needed to reduce the size from 80% passing 50 mm to 80% passing 0.5 mm. i Suggest a simple comminution circuit, showing all supporting processes. and equipment, that would allow this company to fulfil its size reduction objective most efficiently. Give reasons for your choice of equipment, 8 ii. Considering the definiion of the Bond Work Index, use the information given to calculate the work index for the material being processed. 5 i If more than one size reduction stage is required calculate and comment on the eneray required for each stage. 7 His roone zoo Zh a) What are the two basic types of separating medium used in heavy medium separation. 2 ) With the aid of a simple diagram, describe the basic features of a heavy medium separation plant 8 ) What are the important properties of media or media components used in heavy medium separation , ; 3 ten nid one ” hel, aves gbpenats 4) Describe briefly a method that can be used to generate a parltion curve for assessing the performance of a Heavy Medium Separation faclity indicating the features of the curve that would be considered inthe assessment. 8 @) Compare this method with that used for the assessment of screening plant or classifier performance. 4 wot. gunk eungist Describe the forces and major effects explited in gravity concentration 4 f Pon at Hm Stdimtedabin pode than by Comment on the effect of particle size and size distribution affect in the quality of separation achieved. ee hada co feshag 4 - ed oneal / A ©) A sluice box is used fo recover gold from an alluvial deposit containing 1.0 gltonne. The sluice is fed with slurry, of concentration 15 % solids by weight, at a rate of 80 tonnes per hour. This sluice box operated for ten (10) hours each day. After five (5) days of operation the manager recovered 300 kg concentrate that was trapped in the mat/blanket. From this concentrate he recovered 360g of gol. i. Evaluate the recovery of gold by this sluice box. 5 JAN 13, 20!% Fa 2