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The document describes an experiment conducted using a laboratory jaw crusher. The objectives were to study the crusher parts, perform a crushing test, analyze the product size using sieves, and calculate the reduction ratio and capacity. It provides specifications of the laboratory jaw crusher used and describes performing observations on feed size and product size distribution. Calculations are made on reduction ratio, capacity, energy consumption, and particle size distribution parameters. Background information is given on crushers, including types, construction, performance indicators, and parameters affecting performance.

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Exp. No. 1-Crushing 1-Jaw Crusher - Without Videos

The document describes an experiment conducted using a laboratory jaw crusher. The objectives were to study the crusher parts, perform a crushing test, analyze the product size using sieves, and calculate the reduction ratio and capacity. It provides specifications of the laboratory jaw crusher used and describes performing observations on feed size and product size distribution. Calculations are made on reduction ratio, capacity, energy consumption, and particle size distribution parameters. Background information is given on crushers, including types, construction, performance indicators, and parameters affecting performance.

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Experiment No.

1:
Jaw Crusher

Dr. Muhammad Shahzad


Assistant Professor
Department of Mining Engineering
University of Engineering and Technology,
Lahore.
Presentation Scheme
 Objectives
 Specifications of Laboratory Jaw Crusher
 Observations and Calculations
 Related Theory
 Introduction
 Types
 Construction and Working
 Performance Indicators
 Parameters affecting performance
 Applications and limitations
Objectives
The main objectives of this experiment are:
 to study the various parts of Laboratory Jaw Crusher with
special emphasis on their functions,
 to perform a crushing test on a given sample,
 to analyze the product by sieve analysis and
 to calculate its reduction ratio by feed size and product
size measurement, and its capacity and energy
consumption by using mathematical expressions. 
Specifications of Laboratory Jaw Crusher
Name Denver Blake Jaw Crusher
Motor 5hp
Motor RPM 1440
Crusher RPM 325 – 375
  Face Of Flywheel 3¼“
Movable Jaw Depth 14”
Fix Jaw Depth 12”
Width Of Jaw Plate 6”
Crusher Designed Capacity 600 lbs/hr
Flywheel Diameter 18”
Max: Feed Size (Gape) 5”×6”
Size Of Set close ½ʺ open 1 ¼ ʺ
Observations and Calculations
 Feed Size
Sr. No. Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm)
       
       

 Product Size
 
Cumulative Mass
Sieve Aperture Size Individual Mass
Percentage
Sr. No.
Geometric
Passing Retaining Measured Percentage Passing Retaining
mean
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Observations and Calculations
  Reduction Ratio

 Capacity and Energy Consumption


 Graph
 Draw graph of cumulative passing and retaining mass percentage
against aperture size (geometric mean) and determine cut size,
d10, d25, d50, and d75.
 Draw log-normal plot between aperture size (geometric mean)
and cumulative passing mass percentage and determine the
standard deviation.
 Express Gaudin-Schuhmann distribution on graph and
determine the constants involved.
 Express Rosin-Rammler distribution on graph and determine
the constants involved.
*Note: Read Topic 2.2. “Particle Size Distribution” in “Mineral Processing
Design and Operation” by A. Gupta and D. S. Yan
CRUSHERS

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Introduction & Types of Crushing
 What is crushing?
 Main objectives of crushing
 To reduce the particle size for increasing surface area
 To liberate valuable minerals from gangue minerals
 To manage the size of feed for next operation
 To prepare feed for separation process
 Types of Crushing
 Primary Crushing
 Secondary Crushing
 Tertiary Crushing

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Crushers
Primary Crushers
Gyratory Crusher Jaw Crusher
Crushers
Secondary Crushers
Cone Crusher Roll Crusher
Crushers
Primary & Secondary Crusher
Impact Crusher
General Crushing Circuit
Types of Crushing Circuits
PRIMARY CRUSHERS

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Introduction to Jaw Crusher
 What is a Jaw Crusher?

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Types of Jaw Crusher
 Main types
 Blake type
 Double toggle Blake type
 Single toggle Blake type
 Dodge type
 Universal type

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Double toggle Blake type

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Single Toggle Blake Type

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Comparison B/t Double Toggle & Single Toggle
 Parameters
 Type of motion
 Capacity
 Wear
 Maintenance cost
 Capital cost
 Nature of material

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Free crushing & choked crushing

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Jaw Crusher Construction
 Main Frame (in sections)
 Jaws & Liners
 Cheek Plates

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Performance Indicators
 Capacity

 Energy requirements

 Reduction ratio

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Parameters affecting performance
 Feed Characteristics
 Solid Density
 Design Parameters
 Angle between jaws
 Width and length of jaw plates
 Throw
 Shape of jaw plates
 Operating Parameters
 RPM
 Set

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Characteristics of Jaw Crusher
 Angle b/w jaws
 Speed
 Throw
 Set
 Safety Spring
 Capacity
 Energy requirements
 Reduction ratio

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Drawbacks of Jaw Crusher
 180 degree machine
 Not suitable for stick Material
 Lumps passes without crushing

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Thank You

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