Hybrid flotation cells are an innovation in mineral processing technology that have demonstrated operating efficiency equal to or even greater than conventional flotation cells, while using significantly less energy. This improved efficiency is the result of an advanced design that combines the best of two worlds: the ability to effectively separate valuable minerals and the reduction in energy consumption.

HFA (High Air Flotation) FLOTATION CELLS

It is equipment used to separate valuable minerals from unwanted minerals. It works by creating air bubbles in a mixture of water, minerals and reagents. Valuable minerals adhere to the bubbles and float on the surface of the cell forming a foam of equal bubble size, while unwanted minerals remain in the mixture. This process is essential to concentrate minerals such as copper and other minerals.

The innovative design of hybrid flotation cells is based on the optimization of several key aspects of the flotation process:

Uniform distribution of high-pressure air: In the lower central part of the cell, high-pressure air is injected uniformly, generating bubbles of homogeneous size that facilitate the constant collection of minerals. The use of high-pressure air not only ensures efficient mineral capture, but also offers notable economic advantages by significantly reducing operating costs.

Elimination of low-pressure air infrastructure: Using high-pressure air instead of requiring low-pressure air infrastructure, such as conventional cell blowers, eliminates the need for costly investments in such infrastructure. This translates into substantial investment savings.

Hydrodynamic design: The geometry and flow pattern in the cell have been refined to improve circulation and contact between mineral particles and air bubbles. This significantly increases the efficiency of the flotation process, allowing effective separation of valuable minerals.

Flexibility and adaptability: Hybrid cells are versatile and can adapt to different types of minerals and operating conditions. This ensures that they will maintain optimal performance in a wide range of mining applications.

Hybrid flotation cells represent an evolution in mineral processing technology, achieving outstanding separation efficiency while significantly reducing energy consumption.

APPLICATIONS

Reprocessing of old tailings. Flotation of metallic minerals (Lead, Copper, Zinc, etc.). Flotation of non-metallic minerals (fluorite, etc.).

ADVANTAGES

Lower energy consumption.Does not require blown air.Low operation and maintenance cost.Low investment cost (National Manufacturing).Lower investment in high pressure air equipment.High efficiency in metallurgical recovery.Efficient use of high pressure compressed air .