SDM at Vinacomin Cua Ong Site

Measuring Task

Determination of slurry density in the coal processing plant.

• Pipe diameter: 250mm (10 inch)
• Pipe material: Steel
• Solids: Magnetite Fe3O4
• Density: 1.200 – 2.300 g/l
• Temperature: 7°C – 40 °C

Instrument used

Challenge

Vinacomin wanted to prove the performance of the SDM with an indication out of a 30-day trial. This instrument measured the density in the coal flocculation tanks. This trial consisted of two different sampling methods. With each sampling method being examined four times. These samples were both measured manually and with the Rhosonics SDM. Afterwards, the density values were evaluated and determined how much the SDM deviated from the actual results. They have applied the SDM in one of their largest capacity processing plants, named Vinacomin Cua Ong Site.

Solution

The Rhosonics SDM Slurry Density Meter is a good solution to measure the real-time density in different processes in the mineral processing industry. The measurements are reliable, stable and friendly to the work environment. Since the device is non-nuclear, calibration is made easy and RSO training for radiation safety is no longer needed.

Results

First trial

The first trial involved adding water each time to the new sample. The starting sample had a density of 1650 g/l. In the first trial, they added water three times. Therefore, making it a total of four samples taken. Out of these four samples the total average deviation was 0,62%. The graph on the right showcases all the measurement results from the SDM compared to the manual results.

Second trail

The second trial tested, was by adding magnetite (Fe3O4) to each new sample. For the first sample, the starting density was 1337 g/l. Like the first trial, four samples had been taken each with a different density. Out of these four samples the total average deviation was 0,725%. The graph on the right showcases all the measurement results from the SDM compared to the manual results.

We can confirm that the SDM trial at Vinacomin Cua Ong Site. was successful. Therefore, we will be integrating the Rhosonics SDM in our plant by the end of 2021

Pham Hong Thanh, Deputy Director, Vinacomin Cua Ong Site

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