Rotary Slurry Distributor

Rotating Slurry Powered
Distributor (RSP)
2014
Eriez Flotation Division History
Magnetic Division
Eriez Magnetics
2006
1941
1989
COMINCO
1999
Canadian Process
Technology
2012
More than 900 columns

cells in operation
2
EFD offices
Parent Company
USA
Head Office
Canada
Branch Office
Peru
Branch Office
Brazil
Branch Office
Chile
Last Column Cells Reference in Peru
Last Column Reference in Peru: 2012 - 2014

Cerro Verde II (Arequipa, Peru):
Six (6) EFD Column Flotation Cells:
Diameter: 4.88 m
Height : 12.00 m
Duty : Copper Cleaner
One (1) EFD Column Flotation Cell:

Diameter: 3.05 m
Height: 10.00 m
Duty : Moly Cleaner
Two (2) EFD Column Flotation Cells:
Diameter : 1.83 m
Height: 10.00 m
Duty: Moly Cleaner
Constancia (Cuzco, Peru)

Two (2) EFD Column Flotation Cells:
Diameter: 4.876 m
Height : 12.00 m
Duty : Copper Cleaner
Mallay (Lima, Peru)

Diameter: 1.83 m
Height : 9 m
Duty : Zinc Flotation
Las Bambas (Cusco, Peru)
Two(02) EFD Column Flotation Cell:

Diameter: 1.83 m
Height : 8 m
Duty : Moly Flotation
Two(02) EFD Column Flotation Cell:

Diameter: 1.22 m
Height : 8 m
Duty : Moly Flotation
Tambomayo (Arequipa, Peru)

Diameter: 1.83 m
Height : 6 m
Duty : Zinc Flotation
RSP Reference in Peru

Southern Peru Copper Toquepala: 1 RSP
1.82m x 2.43m H
Southern Peru Copper Toquepala: 1 RSP
3.05m x 2.26m H
Cerro Verde II: 2 RSP
2.74m x 1.93m H
Volcan: 1 RSP
1.98m x 1.52m H
Rotating Slurry Powered Distributor (RSP)
RSP Distributor
The EFD Rotating Slurry

Powered c(RSP)
accurately divides a
stream of pulp into two
or more equal and
separate process
streams.
The no-motor, low

maintenance design has
made the RSP the
distributor of choice for
high flow, multi-stream
distribution
2 RSP 6-way for Cerro Verde II
Typical drawing for RSP
Benefits of the RSP
Modest capital cost

Minimal maintenance cost
Provides a near perfect
distribution to two or more
process units
Reliable and trouble free
operation
Rotation is powered by the
flow slurry with no driven
motor is required
10
Key features of RSP
Carbon steel construction with rubber lining on wear surfaces like

feed well, tank bottom and lower portion of main shell section,
overflow nozzle, outlet nozzles.
Flanged or Victaulic style nozzle connections for inlet / outlets.
Unique internal launder design provides stable distribution when
one or more outlets are off line
Rotating distribution tank with outlet pipes and elbows to distribute
pulp to the compartments.
Slewing Ring Turntable bearing located outside the slurry tank.
All unlined carbon steel surfaces are painted
Maintenance is minimal to none, other than ensuring the
automatic lubricator is replaced at regular intervals and grease is
topped off.
Inspection doors, vent nozzle to eliminate vacuum lock which would
result reduced flow through the distributor, lift lugs.
11
Optional for RSP
Access platform for

inspection.
Alternative material of
construction (based on
application and
customer requirement).
7 Way RSP for Toquepala, Peru

Feed 550 m3/h
12
Required Parameters for RSP sizing
Feed flow rates (Nominal, Design and Minimum).

Number of outlets.
Specific gravity of slurry.
Froth Factor
Particle size and composition abrasiveness of the
slurry.
Viscosity
Space restrictions (if any).
Maximum and Minimum operating temperatures.
Design loads like seismic, wind, snow or others.
Specification for the fabrication- quality control, testing,
paint specs, etc
13
Variables that affect RSP sizing

Range of min and max flow rate (wide range of
min / max flow result in wide range of operating
speed).
Number of outlets (higher number of outlets
need more space and result in bigger tank
dimensions).
Available height for maintenance (size of RSP can
be adjusted to suit customers requirement)
14
Limitations
High viscosity slurry (difficult to achieve
uniform distribution).
Large particle sizes in slurry result in
accumulation and plugging of nozzles and
pipes - Hence not recommended.
15
Typical size of RSP (Guideline only)

Nominal Feed flow rate
Number of
outlets
RSP Size
mm x mm H
115 182 m3/hr
1000 x 800
227 455 m3/hr
1500 x 1200
568 1022 m3/hr
2000 x 1600
1136 1705 m3/hr
2500 x 2200
RSP Distributor
3-Way for Red Dog Mine, Alaska

Feed 1400 USGPM
RSP Distributor
Rotating Element Bottom End
RSP Distributor
5 Way RSP for Toquepala, Pru

Feed 1800 USGPM
RSP Distributor
7-Way Compartments Rubber Lined
RSP Distributor
Turn Table Bearing to Exclude Slurry
RSP Distributor
7-Way RSP - Fabrication
RSP Distributor
7-Way RSP - Overflow
RSP Distributor
24 Way RSP for PT Tombak, Indonesia

Feed 600 USGPM
RSP Distributor
Twenty Four Way RSP for PT Tombak, Indonesia
RSP Distributor
6 Way RSP for Newmont, Neveda

Feed 4500 USGPM
RSP Distributor
Rotating Feedwell Assembly
RSP Distributor
RSP Rotation Testing
55
Rotating Speed (RPM)
50
45
Model Prediction
Actual Performance
40
35
30
25
500
600
700
800
900
1,000
1,100
1,200
1,300
Feed Flow Rate (USgpm)
Spin Force Testing to Confirm Rotation
1,400
1,500
RSP Distributor
RSP Distributor
5-, 6-, 7- & 8-Way RSPs at Toquepala, Brazil
RSP Distributor
6-way RSP at Sossego, Brazil
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Eriez Flotation Division History

More than 900 columns

Last Column Cells Reference in Peru

Last Column Reference in Peru: 2012 - 2014

One (1) EFD Column Flotation Cell:

Constancia (Cuzco, Peru)

Mallay (Lima, Peru)

One (01) EFD Column Flotation Cell:

Las Bambas (Cusco, Peru)

Two(02) EFD Column Flotation Cell:

Two(02) EFD Column Flotation Cell:

Tambomayo (Arequipa, Peru)

One (01) EFD Column Flotation Cell:

RSP Reference in Peru

Rotating Slurry Powered Distributor (RSP)

The EFD Rotating Slurry

The no-motor, low

Typical drawing for RSP

Benefits of the RSP

Modest capital cost

Key features of RSP

Carbon steel construction with rubber lining on wear surfaces like

Optional for RSP

Access platform for

7 Way RSP for Toquepala, Peru

Required Parameters for RSP sizing

Feed flow rates (Nominal, Design and Minimum).

Variables that affect RSP sizing

Typical size of RSP (Guideline only)

115 182 m3/hr

227 455 m3/hr

568 1022 m3/hr

1136 1705 m3/hr

3-Way for Red Dog Mine, Alaska

Rotating Element Bottom End

5 Way RSP for Toquepala, Pru

7-Way Compartments Rubber Lined

Turn Table Bearing to Exclude Slurry

7-Way RSP - Fabrication

7-Way RSP - Overflow

24 Way RSP for PT Tombak, Indonesia

Twenty Four Way RSP for PT Tombak, Indonesia

6 Way RSP for Newmont, Neveda

Rotating Feedwell Assembly

Rotating Speed (RPM)

Feed Flow Rate (USgpm)

Spin Force Testing to Confirm Rotation

5-, 6-, 7- & 8-Way RSPs at Toquepala, Brazil

6-way RSP at Sossego, Brazil

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