How to Calculate and Solve for Energy Input | Rittinger’s Equation of Comminution | Mineral Processing
Last Updated on October 2, 2021
The image above represents energy input.
To compute for energy input, three essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Constant (K), Feed Size (D1) and Product Size (D2).
The formula for calculating energy input:
E = K(1/D2 – 1/D1)
Where:
E = Energy Input
K = Constant
D1 = Feed Size
D2 = Product Size
Let’s solve an example;
Find the energy input when the constant is 10, the feed size is 2 and the product size is 8.
This implies that;
K = Constant = 10
D1 = Feed Size = 2
D2 = Product Size = 8
E = K(1/D2 – 1/D1)
E = 10(1/8 – 1/2)
E = 10(0.125 – 0.5)
E = 10(-0.375)
E = -3.75
Therefore, the energy input is -3.75 J.
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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 Mineral Processing under Materials and Metallurgical
Now, Click on Energy Input under Mineral Processing
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the energy input according to the respective parameter which is the Constant (K), Feed Size (D1) and Product Size (D2).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Constant (K) is 10, Feed Size (D1) is 2 and Product Size (D2) is 8.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the energy input and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
