IMA On-Line Element, Mineral and Rock Type Identification and Grade Control Measurements
IMA has long experience (since 1990) in the cross belt applications using QuarCon XRF for Cement Industry. The Cross Belt analyzers have been tested in hard environments; vibrating, dusty, hot, cold. IMA cross belt analyzers don't use radiating sources, while the radiation is produced by X-Ray tube. The measurment is fast, 15-60 seconds. The installation and calibration are fast and easy. No production stops are needed. The LIF/LIBS OreSpex technology is also available for mineral and rock type detection.
To measure slurries has been part of the products also from the beginning. IMACON uses XRF-method, X-Ray tube, upto six input lines as standard. Also OreSpex LIF/LIBS applications are available for minerals having the fluorescene (LIF) effect like Apatite, Fluorospar, Wollastonite, Scheelite.
Raw Meal application measures dry material from belt or air slide. IMACON XRF or OreSpex LIF/LIBS products can be used for raw meal. IMA supplies the sampling devices into the project. Raw meal applications are used in industrial mineral industries like carbonate production.
The cement concept describes all possible measurements in a Cement quarry and production to the final control. The analyzers can be conntected together tyo control the Cement process. The new Oralyzer makes it possible to get grade control to higher level than before.
The mining concept describes the possible applications and their use in the mines. Especially grade control when drilling is the new feature. Also by placing the cross belt analyzer after the pre-crusher gives new possibilities for the mine to improve mining economics and process quality.
For Grade Control we have a new product Oranalyzer. It is delivered to Atlas Copco drills. The most important is good sampling procedures to get the right analyses for the grade control decisions.
Main benefits
- Production Optimisation
- Extended life of mines & quarries
- Reduced Ore Losses
- Decreased Waste Rock dilution
- Increased recovery by higher head grade
- Ability to avoid penalty elements
- Monitoring the waste
- Cost savings and better mining processes
