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1 Product Introduction
Mineral Slurry Thickening Equipment is a heavy-duty industrial separation system designed to concentrate solid particles from various mineral processing streams. This equipment is widely utilized in gold, copper, iron ore, coal, and non-metallic mining plants to handle large volumes of low-density slurries. By separating water from solid materials, it maximizes water recovery and prepares the concentrated underflow for subsequent stages such as filtration, leaching, or tailings disposal. It plays a critical role in increasing plant efficiency, lowering transportation costs, and supporting sustainable zero-liquid-discharge mining practices.
2 Working Principle
The operational mechanics of Mineral Slurry Thickening Equipment center on accelerated gravity sedimentation combined with mechanical assistance
Slurry Conditioning: The thin incoming mineral slurry is introduced into the system and is typically pre-mixed with synthetic polymers or flocculants. These chemicals cause the fine suspended mineral particles to bind together into larger mass aggregates called flocs.
Streamlined Feeding: The conditioned slurry enters the main tank through a specialized feedwell designed to eliminate turbulence. This ensures a smooth entry that allows the heavy flocs to settle without disrupting the existing separation layers.
Zonal Settlement: Under the force of gravity, the heavy mineral flocs rapidly sink to the bottom of the tank, forming a dense, compacted sludge bed. Simultaneously, the liberated clean water rises to the upper section of the vessel.
Continuous Discharge: The clarified liquid reaches the top perimeter and overflows into a collection launder for immediate reuse in the plant. At the bottom, heavy-duty rotating scrapers continuously push the thickened sludge toward a central outlet, where it is pumped away as a high-density slurry.
3 Product Features
High Throughput and Efficiency: Engineered with optimized tank geometry and feed systems to deliver maximum solids handling capacity while occupying a minimal footprint.
Heavy-Duty Rake System: Features high-torque drive mechanisms and rugged rake arms capable of handling high-viscosity, high-density mineral muds without stalling or structural deformation.
Intelligent Process Automation: Integrated with real-time sensors that monitor bed level, torque, and underflow density, automatically adjusting chemical dosing and pump speeds for unstable mining feeds.
Superior Wear Protection: Critical components such as the feedwell, rake blades, and discharge cones are lined with specialized rubber, polyurethane, or hard alloys to withstand highly abrasive ore slurries.
Significant Operational Savings: By generating a highly concentrated discharge and maximum clean water return, it substantially reduces freshwater intake costs and decreases the sizing requirements for downstream filtration equipment.
Technical Specifications
Model |
Tank Diameter (mm) |
Tank Depth (mm) |
Settling Area (m²) |
Capacity (m³/h) |
DCT-3 |
3000 |
4400 |
21 |
60–70 |
DCT-6 |
6000 |
8800 |
85 |
210–260 |
DCT-9 |
9000 |
13500 |
310 |
570–700 |
DCT-12 |
12000 |
17500 |
510 |
800–1200 |
DCT-15 |
15000 |
19000 |
1200 |
1000–1500 |
DCT-18 |
18000 |
22000 |
2000 |
1400–2100 |
DCT-20 |
20000 |
22800 |
2700 |
2100–2600 |
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