Module 2: Mineral processing, Unit processes
  Lecture 18: Material and heat balance in roasting of chalcopyrite ore
 


Problem 2: Material balance 

The flue gas in one particular roaster analyses
(volume%).
The ore concentrate analyzes . During roasting  S is removed. The fuel is coal containing 75%C.The ore and flue are separate, but the resulting gases mix

Calculate:

  • Amount of roasted product assuming it to contain .
  • The cubic meter of flue gases
  • Amount of fuel used.
  • %excess air used for combustion and roasting.
  • Theoretical ratio of air required for roasting to combustion