Flotation Short Course & Local Section Dinner

Course Instructors:
Dr. Dariusz Lelinski, FLSmidth, 7158 FLSmidth Dr., Midvale, UT
Dr. Charles Andress, NALCO Water, 14810 Park Almeda Dr., Houston TX

SME Guest Speaker:
Mrs. Keri St. John, FLSmidth, 7158 FLSmidth Drive, Midvale, UT

Host:
Dr. Courtney Young, Metallurgical & Materials Eng, Montana Tech, Butte, MT

Flotation Short Course

Kelly-Steward, Student Union Building (SUB)

No breakfast items served except
Coffee, Water, Tea and Soda served throughout
Q&A are expected throughout as well

WELCOMING, Kelley-Stewart Room
8:00 a.m. - 8:05 a.m.
 Introductions by Dr. Courtney Young
8:05 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Instruction by Dr. Dariusz Lelinski
 Basic Flotation Concepts
 Particle Size Distribution, Liberation, Grade-Recovery
 Power Consumption
 Types of Flotation Machines
 Forced Air
 Self-Aspirated
 Hydrodynamic Differences
BREAK
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. – Instruction by Dr. Dariusz Lelinski
 Industrial Installations
 Scale-up and Sizing
 Industrial Operation
 Industrial Testing
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Lunch (Pre-ordered Sandwiches)
12:30 p.m. - 12:35 p.m.
 Introductions by Dr. Courtney Young
12:35 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Instruction by Dr. Charles Andress
 Froth and Frothers – Definitions
 Frother Components including Industrial Applications (Nonmetallic and Sulfide)
 Major Frothers and Basic Chemistries including Discussions based on Literature
 How Frothers fit into “Klimpel” Diagrams
BREAK
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. – Instruction by Dr. Charles Andress
 Equipment and Reagent Factors
 Flotation Kinetics
 Blending Frothers
BREAK
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Instruction by Dr. Charles Andress
 Laboratory Testing Methods
 Conducting Field Trials
 Applications to Cu/Mo Byproduct Flotation

THANK YOU TO ALL SPONSORS!

SME Montana Local Section Meeting

Copper Lounge, Student Union Building (SUB)

Door Prizes
50/50 Raffle

Check-in begins at 6:00 p.m.
No Host Bar until 9:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Check-In and Welcoming
7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. – Dinner (Southern Brisket BBQ)
7:40 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
 Introductions by Dr. Courtney Young
7:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
 Guest Speaker Presentation:
“FLSmidth Flotation Advancements: Design and Testing of the NextSTEP Mechanism and 660 m3 SuperCell”
Keri St. John, Technical Manager, FLSmidth, 7158 FLSmidth Drive, Midvale, UT
Abstract: Through FLSmidth's commitment to superior minerals processing equipment, a series of projects were launched to improve the froth flotation cell product line. Included in this endeavor were projects to improve the efficiency of the rotor/stator mechanisms and build and test the largest flotation cell in the world.
Over the course of several years, FLSmidth undertook the task of improving the mixing mechanisms of both the forced air flotation cells. Initial university work focused on fundamental aspects which led to laboratory testing of rapid prototyped designs. From this stage, the most promising designs were tested at a pilot scale and finally in several industrial applications. For the forced air machine, the rotor and stator showed superior performance throughout the entire testing process and has been proven to increase recovery while reducing power consumption.
The economies of scale are forcing flotation cells to continue getting bigger – and more efficient. Until recently, the FLSmidth 300 Series SuperCell™, developed in 2009, was the largest in the world with a capacity of 350m³. But in 2011, FLSmidth decided to take this product line to the next level and started the development process of the new generation of flotation cells. The 600 Series SuperCells™ has a maximum volume of 660m3. Concentrators are now being designed for very high capacities and having new trends in flotation plant design. Other than new, large throughput plants, these cells are especially attractive in a situation when there is limited room for expansion in existing large capacity plants.

Payment Information: Payment accepted by check, Visa, MC or Discover Sorry, we cannot accept American Express To register, please e-mail or fax this completed form to Karen Holland. An invoice will be generated and emailed or faxed back to the contact name listed.
Fax: 406-496-4664
Email: kholland@mtech.edu 

Payment instructions: To Pay by Check, please make it payable Montana Tech of The University of Montana Attn: Flotation Short Course/SME MT Section Please remit Montana Tech Metallurgical and Materials Engineering 1300 West Park Street, ELC 208 Butte, MT 59701

To Pay by Credit Card (other than American Express): Please Montana Tech Business Office: Joan McNabb (406) 496-4253 or Pam (406) 496-4250 Please mention your invoice number and Index No. B01120. Thank you!

Registration Fees (Due April 20): 
Flotation Short Course Only (Saturday, April 29, 8am-5pm)
SME Member ...................................................................................................................................................... $ 50.00
Non-Member ...................................................................................................................................................... $ 60.00
SME Montana Section Dinner Only (Saturday, April 29, 6pm-9:)
SME Member ...................................................................................................................................................... $ 30.00
Non-Member ...................................................................................................................................................... $ 40.00
Flotation Short Course AND SME Montana Section Dinner (Saturday, April 29, 8am-9:)
SME Member ...................................................................................................................................................... $ 70.00
Non-Member ...................................................................................................................................................... $ 90.00
Seating is limited. Must have headcount by April 20 to preorder lunch and dinner. Late orders add $10/event!

SME Montana Section Officers Selection Discussion (Saturday, April 29, 5pm-6pm) ..................... FREE