摘要 |
<p>An electro-magnetic flux separator for removing materials affected by an electro-magnetic field from unaffected materials is described. The separator comprises a primary separation zone arranged to receive a feed slurry and produce a semi-clarified liquor as solids in the feed slurry settle under gravity towards a lowermost portion of the primary separation zone; a secondary separation zone arranged to receive the semi-clarified liquor and produce an overflow stream of clarified liquor plus unaffected solids, the secondary separation zone operating under quiescent conditions relative to the primary separation zone; a plurality of electro-magnetic field generating elements for controlling the flow of affected solids within the separator; a feed line for delivering the feed slurry to the feedwell; an underflow outlet for discharging a solids underflow; and, an overflow outlet for removing clarified liquor.</p> |