Published October 1979 | Version v1
Journal article

Vacuum filtration: available equipment and recent innovations

  • 1. Pincock, Allen and Holt, Tucson, Ariz

Description

An overview is presented of vacuum filtration equipment and recent advances made in this field as it concerns the mining and mineral processing industries. The fundamentals of vacuum filtration are outlined, and various types of vacuum filters are individually described. Most innovations in filtration equipment have been confined to the improvement or design change of components and accessories. Recent developments in the application of horizontal belt filters have been innovative. 3 refs

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Min. Eng. (N.Y.)
Journal Volume
31
Journal Issue
10
Series
Min. Eng. (N.Y.).
Journal Page Range
1473-1486

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
11551613
Subject category
S11: NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS;
Descriptors DEI
FILTRATION; HYDROMETALLURGY; LEACHING; ORE PROCESSING; URANIUM ORES
Descriptors DEC
DISSOLUTION; EXTRACTIVE METALLURGY; METALLURGY; ORES; SEPARATION PROCESSES