Efficient research programme for development of new autoclave processes technology

Abstract

The principal stages of a systemic approach to new autoclave processing technology and its development in current usage at Gipronickel Institute JS are discussed. The principal stages of the research programme are as follows: performance of batch laboratory technological studies; experimental determination of the kinetic characteristics of the process; mathematical model development; calculation of continuous industrial process indices; pilot testing in the continuous mode; comparison of the results received with those calculated on the basis of a mathematical model. Such a scheme of studies allows one to get the most complete information on the peculiarities of the process in question, and ensures its effective design and successful implementation at commercial scale.

Keywords

AUTOCLAVE KINETICS MODEL PROCESS MATHEMATICAL CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT HYDROMETALLURGY

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