Volume 12, Issue 1 812865 pp. 31-48
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Gravity Separation: Old Technique/New Methods

Andrew Falconer

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Andrew Falconer

Senior Metallurgist Lakefield Oretest Ltd 12, Aitken Way Kewdale 6015, Australia

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First published: 09 January 2003
Citations: 122

Abstract

A comparative review of various types of the main gravity separation devices, both in the recent past and present is presented. The application of each device is discussed in turn, with details of the variables involved and the respective advantages and disadvantages of the separators, together with explanatory diagrams illustrating the processes.

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