Flotation kinetics are often the limiting factor when trying to maximise flotation yield and recovery. The newly developed Nalco Water FloteFeed technology increases flotation kinetics particularly when mixing energy or conditioning time are limiting factors.
Coal Handling and Preparation Plants (CHPPs) employ flotation to maximise recovery of-500 micron by zero coal. CHPP operators are continually optimizing flotation to increase recovery of lost coal. A Queensland Australia coking coal producer was utilizing a Nalco Water flotation frother in its coal flotation circuit.