JOURNAL PAPER

The influence of control and mechanical conditions of certain parameters on jigging

H.A. Myburgh

Sishen Iron Ore Mine, Kumba Iron Ore, South Africa

SYNOPSIS

Jigging is a process of particle stratification in which the particle rearrangement results from an alternate expansion and compaction of a bed of particles by a pulsating fluid flow. The rearrangement results in layers of particles that are arranged by increasing density from top to bottom of the bed. The particles, in addition to the vertically expanded and compacted bed motion, move continuously, horizontally across the supporting screen and helped and influenced by the feed material that is introduced at one end. Following the particle stratification, the particle bed is physically 'cut' at a desired horizontal particle density plane to separate the desired product from the less dense gangue material. The issue of correct pulse characteristics (shape, amplitude and frequency) for the optimal metallurgical stratification of air pulsating jigs has been the subject of much discussion over the years. The accuracy of the dissymmetric stratification depends on the control parameters and the mechanical condition of specific equipment used. This paper will touch on some of the control and mechanical parameters affecting the separation efficiency.

Keywords: Jigging, stratification, density, pulse characteristic, air pulsating jigs, control parameters, layers, screen, feed rate, metallurgical, segregation, product quality, calibration, chemical

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