Assessment and Design Advancement of a Conjugate Anvil Hammer Mill

Since energy is the major concern in current and future mining operations, energy efficient technologies are a major focus for research and development. The CAHM machine was developed based on principals of energy efficient particle breakage by compression. The machine design was based on computer simulation and modeling results indicate the potential to reduce comminution energy requirements by 50% as compared to present technologies. CAHM simulations show that the technology can achieve high reduction ratios, consuming less specific power, which translates into energy efficient operation. However, to validate modeling results, experimental program that mimics CAHM particle breakage is needed. Outcomes of the planned research will lead to the development of a physical prototype of the CAHM as part of the future research

Faculty Supervisor:

Bern Klein

Student:

Reem Roufail

Partner:

HATCH Ltd.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining and quarrying

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