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What is a common method used in the mining industry for tailings densification?
What is a common method used in the mining industry for tailings densification?
- Centrifugation
- Thickening (correct)
- Flotation
- Filtration
What challenge is associated with the use of thickeners in tailings densification?
What challenge is associated with the use of thickeners in tailings densification?
- Achieving excessive fluidity
- Failing to reach the desired solids mass concentration (correct)
- Exceeding capacity limits
- Increasing the volume of tailings
In which industry is densified tailings densification a growing practice?
In which industry is densified tailings densification a growing practice?
- Mining (correct)
- Agriculture
- Manufacturing
- Construction
What might result from the inability of thickeners to achieve design targets in tailings densification?
What might result from the inability of thickeners to achieve design targets in tailings densification?
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Why might thickeners sometimes fail to meet the required design target in the mining industry?
Why might thickeners sometimes fail to meet the required design target in the mining industry?
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Mining Industry and Tailings Management
- The mining industry is experiencing growth, increasing the need for efficient tailings management.
- Densified tailings are generated as a byproduct of mining processes, requiring effective handling to minimize environmental impact.
- Densification techniques typically use thickeners to concentrate solid materials from tailings.
- Occasionally, thickening processes do not reach the planned solids mass concentration, leading to operational challenges.
- Achieving optimal densification is crucial for resource efficiency and reducing water usage in tailings management.
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