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Installation and Test Run of Peripheral-Drive Thickener

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Installation and Test Run of Peripheral-Drive Thickener

Installation and Test Run of Peripheral-Drive Thickener

Installation Method

The details are as follows:

(1) Center section. Assemble the center tube, place it over the central support column, and then mount it onto the turntable. The bearing surface of the turntable shall be level, and the rotating parts shall turn freely. The brushes and slip rings of the current collector shall remain in close contact. On top of the central support column beneath the turntable base, apply a high-grade cement mortar to form an inclined surface to facilitate the outflow of slurry.

(2) Rollers, rails, and rack rails. The rail joints shall not interfere with the fixing pads of the rack. The center radius of the rail, the height difference at the top surface, and the height difference at the joints shall comply with the specified requirements.

(3) Rake frame. The rake frame is transported in sections. Weld the joints of each section according to the rake frame packaging drawing and transport diagram, and simultaneously drill the bolt holes for connecting the rake frame and rake teeth (no gas cutting allowed). After positioning the rake teeth, weld the support rods. Adjust the distance between the rake teeth and the tank bottom using the adjustable screw rods on the upper part of the rake frame; the deviation shall not exceed 20% of the nominal value.

(4) Drive mechanism. Remove the top plate and end access panels of the “housing” on the drive frame. First, install the drive mechanism inside the housing, adjust the roller and rail to ensure good contact between the drive gear and the rack, then assemble and weld the drive frame according to the dimensions shown on the drawings.

(5) Secondary grouting. After adjusting all dimensions, carry out secondary grouting to secure the anchor bolts.

(6) Electrical part. Install the electrical part, connect the power supply. The current collector shall have no leakage, and grounding shall be provided as required.

(7) The allowable installation tolerances and inspection methods for the rails, racks, and center turntable base shall conform to those specified in Table 14-7.

Table 147 Allowable Deviations for Installation of Track, Rack, and Center Turntable Base

Item/Timeprojectallowable deviationunitInspection Method
1 Track diameter≤45m±8.0mmMeasuring inspection
2>45m±12.0mm
3Relative elevation difference between the track and the central plate±5.0mmCheck with a level gauge
4Circular orbitLevelness of track surface0.40/1000twoCheck with a level meter
5 Rail jointHeight difference between the two track heads≤0.5mm Measuring inspection
6Gap between two tracks2-4mm
7Misalignment of the end faces of two tracks≤1mm
8  rackDistance b from the tooth top surface to the track top surface (see Figure 14-8)0-2mmCheck with a level gauge
9Distance from the track center, a (see Figure 14-8)±2mmMeasuring inspection
10Circumferential pitch at the joint±1mmMeasure and check with a ruler
11Levelness of tooth top surface0.40/1000oneCheck with a level meter
12  Center base plateDegree of overlap with the center of the pool body2mmCheck with a tape measure
13elevation+10 0mmCheck with a level gauge
14levelness0.10/1000 Check with a level meter

(8) The allowable tolerances for the assembly of the rake frame and drive mechanism shall conform to those specified in Table 14-8 (see Figure 14-8).

Table 14-8 Allowable tolerances for the assembly of the rake frame and drive mechanism

Table 14-8 Allowable Deviations for Installation of the Rake Frame Transmission Mechanism

Item Noprojectallowable deviationunitInspection Method
1  Rake framelevelness1/1000oneLevel meter inspection
2Assembly length±10.0mmMeasuring inspection
3Planar warping (over the entire length)≤10mmMeasure and inspect with a tape measure
4Warping in the width direction≤3mmCheck with a tape measure
5  transmission mechanismGear to rack c<30m±3.0mmMeasuring inspection
6Roller on track d≥30m±5.0mmMeasuring inspection
7Horizontal levelness of truss1/1000oneLevel meter inspection
8Horizontal levelness of the roller0.3/1000oneLevel meter inspection
9Roller axis deflection0.5/1000oneMeasure and inspect with a tape measure
10Coupling assemblyIt shall comply with the provisions of GB50231Check with feeler gauge or dial gauge
11Gear and rack meshingIt shall comply with the provisions of GB50231Feeler gauge, dye check
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Figure 14-8 Schematic diagram of rail and rack installation

1—Gear; 2—Roller; 3—Bearing; 4—Shaft; 5—Gear; 6—Rail; 7—Base plate; 8—Rack

Table 14-9 Allowable Deviations for Installation of Ore Tank Frame

Item Noprojectallowable deviationunitInspection method
1  pillarLongitudinal and transverse centerlines5.0mmMeasure and inspect with a tape measure
2elevation±5.0mmLevel gauge inspection
3perpendicularity1/1000oneCheck with a tape measure
Overall height ≤5mm
4grooveSlot frame bending1/1000oneCheck with a tape measure
Total length ≤10mm

Test Run

The test run shall comply with the following provisions:

(1) The no-load test run duration shall be 4 hours.

(2) During operation, the rollers and the rail shall maintain continuous contact; no roller shall be suspended (lifted off the rail).

(3) Before the load test run, the turntable water seal groove shall be filled with clean water, and the tank bottom shall be checked for leakage.

(4) During the load test run, feed shall be introduced only after the mechanism is operating normally. Before stopping, feed shall be stopped first, and the machine shall be stopped only after the slurry in the tank has been completely discharged.

(5) During the load test run, if a shutdown occurs due to a fault, the machine shall not be restarted until the slurry in the tank has been completely drained.

(6) The load test run duration shall be 24 hours.

Thickener Operation

Start-up and Shutdown

Preparation Before Start-up

The details are as follows:

(1) Check whether all bolts are tightened.

(2) Check whether all lubrication points are adequately lubricated.

(3) Check the overflow launder, feed pipe (or launder), discharge pipe, and all valves for any debris blockage.

(4) Adjust the rakes to the same angle and set the height appropriately.

(5) Manually turn the machine several revolutions to check for any obstruction to the rotation of the equipment.

Start-up

The details are as follows:

(1) No-load start-up. First, turn the machine manually. After confirming that no jamming exists in any rotating part, start the motor and run it idle for 1–2 hours. After verifying that all components are operating normally, fill the tank with clean water to half of the tank depth. Then feed slurry evenly. Once solids have settled in the tank, discharge intermittently, measure the slurry concentration, and monitor the motor load. When the discharged slurry reaches the specified concentration, control the discharge evenly. Before discharging, notify the next process to start the conditioning tank and the slurry pump, and supply slurry to the next process at the specified concentration.

(2) Load start-up. During load start-up, the rakes are generally lifted. After manually turning the machine, start the motor. Once the equipment is running normally, begin feeding slurry while slowly lowering the rakes to the specified position. The lowering speed of the rakes depends on the amount of settled solids in the tank. To prevent shaft torsion accidents due to lowering the rakes too quickly, the general rule is to lower the rakes by no more than half the pitch of the lifting screw per revolution, and to lower them slowly and evenly, using the lifting screw to restrain the descent so that the screw does not bear the full weight of the rakes.

Shutdown

The details are as follows:

(1) In the event of an unscheduled power outage, notify the upstream and downstream processes to stop feeding slurry. For high-efficiency thickeners, stop adding flocculant.

(2) For a planned normal shutdown, first stop feeding slurry and stop adding flocculant. Continue discharging until the discharge concentration falls below 25%, then stop adding water and stop discharging. The rakes may continue to operate depending on the situation, but they must never be lifted.

Operation

The details are as follows:

(1) Frequently check whether all components are operating and lubricated properly. Address any issues promptly.

(2) Monitor the motor load. Adjust the discharge rate according to the feed volume and the rake load to keep the rake load stable and control the underflow concentration within the specified range. Measure the underflow concentration once per hour.

(3) Frequently check whether the feed pipe and discharge pipe are blocked and whether the overflow is clean. Discharging of turbid overflow is strictly prohibited.

(4) If the thickener is shut down with solids stored in the tank, closely monitor the rake load. During this period, discharge intermittently and recirculate the discharge.

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