Research Article
Applying Softcomputing for Copper Recovery in Leaching Process
Table 1
Entry parameters to the statistical model.
| | Notation | Name and description | Optimum values |
| | Monoclass granulometry (refers to the mineral) | Between 11,5 mm and 15 mm | | Irrigation rates | Between 14 ()/m2 and 6 /m2 | | Total acid added | Between 0,5 g/l and 100 g/l | | Pile high | Between 1 m and 5 m | | Total copper grade | Between 0,5% and 2% | | CO3 grade | Between 0,5% and 10% | | Leaching ratio | Less than 15 m3/TMS in pilot and Less than 8 m3/TMS in plant | | Operation days | Between 90 and 120 days | | Soluble copper grade stacked | 70% of the total copper grade |
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