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

HFA (High Air Flotation) FLOTATION CELLS

It is a device used to separate valuable minerals from unwanted minerals. It works by creating air bubbles in a mixture of water, minerals, and reagents. The valuable minerals adhere to the bubbles and float to the surface of the cell, forming a foam of equal bubble size, while the unwanted minerals remain in the mixture. This process is essential for concentrating 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: High-pressure air is injected uniformly into the lower center of the cell, generating bubbles of uniform size that facilitate consistent mineral collection. The use of high-pressure air not only ensures efficient mineral capture but also offers significant 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 blowers in conventional cells, 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 for effective separation of valuable minerals.

• Flexibility and adaptability: Hybrid cells are versatile and can adapt to different mineral types and operating conditions. This ensures 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

• Flotation of metallic minerals (Lead, Copper, Zinc, etc.).
• Flotation of non-metallic minerals (fluorite, etc.).
• Flash Floatation

ADVANTAGES

• Lower energy consumption.
• No air blowing required.
• Low operating and maintenance costs.
• Low investment cost (National Manufacturing).
• Lower investment in high-pressure air equipment.
• High efficiency in metallurgical recovery.
• Efficient use of high-pressure compressed air.