Chapter 3

Sampling, Control, and Mass Balancing

This chapter deals with the collection, analysis, and use of process data. Collection of reliable data is the science of sampling. The collected samples are analyzed for some quality, metal content (assay), particle size, etc. and the data are used for process control and metallurgical accounting.

Keywords

Sampling basics; sampling equipment; on-line analysis; process control; mass balancing; data reconciliation; example calculations

3.1 Introduction

This chapter deals with the collection, analysis, and use of process data. Collection of reliable data is the science of sampling. The collected samples are analyzed for some quality, metal content (assay), particle size, etc. and the data are used for process ...

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