Optimal design of a solid-liquid separation system

Ronald Cruza, Luis A. Cisternasa, b and Edelmira D. Gálvezb, c,    aChem. & Mineral Process Eng. Dept., Universidad de Antofagasta, Antofagasta, Chile, bProcess Technology, CICITEM, cDept. of Metallurgical Eng., Universidad Católica del Norte, Antofagasta, Chile

Abstract

The mineral industry faces several challenges in designing sustainable mineral operations with lower environmental and social impacts while remaining profitable. These challenges must be addressed in the design, operation and post-closure phases, but the design phase affords the greatest opportunity to reduce the impact of operations and increase profits. One of the most important challenges is the efficient use of water, especially ...

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