How to Calculate and Solve for Concentration Factor | Mineral Processing
Last Updated on December 10, 2021
The image above represents concentration factor.
To compute for concentration factor, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Weight of Feed (F) and Weight Recovered of Concentrate (C).
The formula for calculating concentration factor:
K = F / C
Where:
K = Concentration Factor
F = Weight of Feed
C = Weight Recovered of Concentrate
Let’s solve an example;
Find the concentration factor when the weight of feed is 24 and the weight recovered of concentrate is 3.
This implies that;
F = Weight of Feed = 24
C = Weight Recovered of Concentrate = 3
K = F / C
K = 24 / 3
K = 8
Therefore, the concentration factor is 8.
Calculating the Weight of Feed when the Concentration Factor and the Weight Recovered of Concentrate is Given.
F = KC
Where:
F = Weight of Feed
K = Concentration Factor
C = Weight Recovered of Concentrate
Let’s solve an example;
Find the weight of feed, given that the concentration factor is 10 and the weight recovered of concentrate is 5.
This implies that;
K = Concentration Factor = 10
C = Weight Recovered of Concentrate = 5
F = KC
F = 10(5)
F = 50
Therefore, the weight of feed is 50.
Calculate the Weight Recovered of Concentrate when the Concentration Factor and the Weight of Feed is Given.
C = F / K
Where:
C = Weight Recovered of Concentrate
K = Concentration Factor
F = Weight of Feed
Let’s solve an example;
Find the weight recovered of concentrate when the concentration factor is 12 and the weight of feed is 96.
This implies that;
K = Concentration Factor = 12
F = Weight of Feed = 96
C = F / K
C = 96 / 12
C = 8
Therefore, the weight recovered of concentrate is 8.
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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 Concentration Factor under Mineral Processing
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the concentration factor according to the respective parameter which is the Weight of Feed (F) and Weight Recovered of Concentrate (C).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Weight of Feed (F) is 24 and Weight Recovered of Concentrate (C) is 3.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the concentration factor and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
