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Effect of Particle Size on Coal Cleaning by Froth Flotation Method in Didaye Woreda, Wolaita Zone
(2023-06) Tiruye Kassaw; Bogale Tadesse (PhD); Guta Legesse (PhD) (Co-Advisor)
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of particle size on the efficiency of coal cleaning process by froth flotation. Coal cleaning is an important process, which involves removing ash, and other impurities from coal to improve its quality for energy and industrial use. Froth flotation is a widely used method for coal cleaning, which relies on the difference in surface properties between the coal particles and the mineral matter. However, the efficiency of froth flotation is greatly affected by the size of coal particles. In this study, four different sizes range of coal particles (-500μm+350πm, -350μm+225μm, -225μm+180μm and-180mμ+100μm) were tested for their ability to float in the froth flotation process. Results showed that the efficiency of coal cleaning was highest for particles ranging from at this particle size -350μm+225μm, while particles above +350μm showed the poorest performance. The results suggest that particle size is a critical factor in the success of coal cleaning by froth flotation, and -350μm+225μm coal particles are more amenable to this process. The findings of this study will help in optimizing the coal cleaning process to improve its efficiency index, combustible recovery and ash rejection.