Ore control stations (RCS) for X-ray radiometric enrichment of non-ferrous and precious metal ores.
Currently, Integra Ru LLC is focused on the modernization and promotion of Ore control stations (RCS) for X-ray radiometric enrichment of non-ferrous and precious metal ores, in the bodies of heavy-duty dump trucks. More than 20 years of operation experience shows that RCS is an irreplaceable link in the "quarry-factory" chain at mining enterprises, bringing profit in the form of additional metal up to 17%!
Today, Integra Ru LLC produces RCS - the 4th generation!
RCS is a software-controlled X-ray radiometric complex that performs large-scale sorting in an automatic mode. It is developed, manufactured, and equipped with proprietary equipment and software by Integra Ru LLC.
According to its functional purpose, the RCS is designed for sorting sulfide ore of the bottom-hole size class in large-capacity transport containers. Sorting is performed in batches in the volume of heavy-duty dump trucks with various load capacities and overall dimensions.
The RCS equipment provides the following features:
X-ray radiometric sampling of ore in a transport container (the surface is scanned by an original electromechanical system using data from a laser triangulation system), which allows the measuring device (MD) to be moved at a specified distance above the ore surface of the dump truck, creating optimal measurement conditions;
selection of the sorting classification criterion and analytical formula;
addressing (indicating the unloading location) based on the sampling results;
automatic monitoring, testing, and equipment control;
display of current and final results, as well as key technological and technical indicators.
These RCS are based on the method of X-ray radiometric sorting of ores.
The method of X-ray radiometric sorting of ores is a non-contact, express, and non-destructive method for determining the content of chemical elements in the sorted portions of ore.
The principle of the X-ray radiometric method is based on the irradiation of the ore with primary radiation from an X-ray tube and the measurement of secondary fluorescence radiation from the ore at wavelengths corresponding to the elements being determined. The mass fraction of these elements is proportional to the intensity of their secondary fluorescence radiation.
Some advantages of using RCS:
- Enrichment of ore sent for processing;
- Increase in production volumes of marketable products;
- Decrease in losses and dilution during processing;
- Efficiency of ore flow management, optimization of ore warehouses and control of metal balance;
- Decrease in the influence of the human factor. Sampling, crushing, averaging and reduction of samples are excluded.
- Replacement of expensive analyses (assay, gamma-activation);
- Extremely low operating costs;
- Safety and environmental friendliness. RCS does not have a negative impact on the environment or humans.