Research Article

Online Superficial Gas Velocity, Holdup, and Froth Depth Sensor for Flotation Cells

Table 1

Wet cabinet components.

ComponentSpecifications

Pressure sensorModel: Wika S-20
Range: 0-4 bar
Output: 4-20 mA

Solenoid valveModel: SMC, VT307E
24 (VDC) coil

Air control valveModel: SMC, VEX1130
Operation: 0.05–0.9 MPa
Pneumatic

IP transducerControl Air Inc.
Model: type 500-AC

FlowmeterModel: SMC, PFM7201
Range: 25 L/min and 200 L/min (SLPM)
Output: 4-20 mA

Pressure regulatorModel: Foxboro
Type 67 F, R28