Masters Theses
Abstract
"One of the important features in managing or treating sulfide fine tailings is separating solids from liquid by settling test. This thesis presents results of studied conducted on flocculation of Kaolin suspensions (a model tailings) and sulfide mineral tailings. Two polymers (PAM and Al-PAM) were tested as flocculants. The zeta potential value of slurries was measured by Nano Zetasizer device.
Al-PAM was found to be more effective for flocculation of kaolinite samples and also sulfide samples while PAM with used concentration was not. This study represents the power of flocculation as a possible solution to deal with industrial tailings"--Abstract, page iii.
Advisor(s)
Alagha, Lana Z.
Committee Member(s)
Galecki, Greg
Hyder, Zeshan
Department(s)
Mining Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Mining Engineering
Publisher
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Publication Date
Fall 2016
Pagination
xi, 47 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 43-46).
Rights
© 2016 Simin Khatibi
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Flocculation
Tailings (Metallurgy)
Polymeric composites
Thesis Number
T 11033
Electronic OCLC #
974715233
Recommended Citation
Khatibi, Simin, "Studies on flocculation of fine mineral tailings using novel polyacrylamide based polymer" (2016). Masters Theses. 7603.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/7603
