How to Calculate and Solve for Specific Power of Mill | Ball Mill Sizing
Last Updated on July 16, 2021
The image above represents the specific power of mill.
To compute for specific power of mill, three essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Work Index of Ground Material (wi), 80% Product Size (P80) and 80% Feed Size (F80).
The formula for calculating the specific power of mill:
E = wi(10/√(P80) – 10/√(F80))
Where:
E = Specific Power of Mill
w = Work Index of Ground Material
P80 = 80% Product Size
F80 = 80% Feed Size
Let’s solve an example;
Find the specific power of mill when the work index of ground material is 10, the 80% product size is 14 and the 80% feed size is 8.
This implies that;
w = Work Index of Ground Material = 10
P80 = 80% Product Size = 14
F80 = 80% Feed Size = 8
E = wi(10/√(P80) – 10/√(F80))
E = 10(10/√(14) – 10/√(8))
E = 10(10/3.741 – 10/2.82)
E = 10(2.67 – 3.535)
E = 10(-0.86)
E = -8.629
Therefore, the specific power of mill is – 8.629 W.
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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.
Now, Click on Ball Mill Sizing under Materials and Metallurgical
Now, Click on Specific Power of Mill under Ball Mill Sizing
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the specific power of mill according to the respective parameters which is the Work Index of Ground Material (wi), 80% Product Size (P80) and 80% Feed Size (F80).
Now, enter the value appropriately and accordingly for the parameter as required by the Work Index of Ground Material (wi) is 10, 80% Product Size (P80) is 14 and 80% Feed Size (F80) is 8.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the specific power of mill and presents the formula, workings and steps too.