RIVS Science and Production Association:

Zimin A. V., General Director, Candidate of Engineering Sciences, e-mail: A_Zimin@rivs.ru

Bondarenko A. V., Head of Analytical Center, Deputy General Director, Candidate of Engineering Sciences, e-mail: A_Bondarenko@rivs.ru

JV “IVS”:

Trushin A. A., Director of Automation Department, Candidate of Engineering Sciences, e-mail: A_Trushin@rivs.ru

RIVS Science and Production Association sees its mission in planning and turnkey construction of mineral processing plants, and the design of automation equipment and systems is the priority area of activity. This paper reviews the prime operating results of the company in the specified area. In the highlight is improvement of manufactured facilities belonging mainly in low-level automation, and design of new automation equipment and control systems. The authors exemplify implementation of the develop automation equipment and systems and various process machines. The emphasis is made on sampling and analytical control of process flows. The structure of the automated analytical pulp control system, including operational and inventory sampling, as well as X-ray fluorescent analysis and methodical–mathematical, metrological and program support is described. The discussion involves the concept and algorithm of automatic control of flotation, accounting for grades of ore under treatment. The authors point at the promising application of basic provisions of the statistic control theory based on Shewhart cards in mineral dressing process control. Capabilities of automated analytical control of recycled water being one of the most important factors that influence flotation efficiency are discussed. Finally, the authors draw a conclusion on continuing development of low-level and local automation equipment, considering the concept of unified control over mineral dressing process proposed by RIVS Science and Production Association.

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