
The Slurry (content 10 - 40% Solids depending on application)
is fed into the Spiral from the top. Spread on the spiral
bottom, it moves down by gravity. A transverse flow
which is directed inwards on the sluice bottom or outside
on the slurry surface is superimposed on the main flow.
This combination results in a separation of the particles
contained in the suspension, depending on their density.
Particles with a lower specific gravity, such as wood,
coal or organic matter, are concentrated in the outer
areas of the flow. Particles with a higher specific
gravity are transported towards the spiral axits. Two
adjustable splitters on the end of the spiral enable
the extraction of three fractons : heavy, middlings
and light density products.
Applications
Depending on the possible uses of Spirals for heavy
minerals and Spirals for low density media some of the
applicatons are :
- Separating
of Ores and Minerals
- Coal
Processing
- Decoaling
and concentration of heavy mineral sands
- Soil
remediation
- Processing
of Municipal residue
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