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System and method for the real-time measurement of a flow of discharge material from a mineral-grinding mill

US9080904B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2013
Grant dateJul 14, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB02C17/1835
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A system and a method is provided to measure the material discharge from a mill for grinding one in a real time. The system includes at least a strain gage located on at least one insert positioned in a pulp lifter or discharge cone. The strain gage is connected to an adaptor unit. A wireless transmitter is connected to the adaptor unit to transmit signals from the strain gage to a wireless receiver. A signal reader is connected to the wireless receiver to process the signal.

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