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The Thermo Scientific Multi-StreamAnalyzer (MSA) provides accurate, fast, cost-effective elemental analysis of up to 12 slurry streams. The information provided by the MSA allows plant operators to follow process trends in real time, making manual or automaticchanges to the process possible. This Analyzer enables improvements in product quality and metal recovery.
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MSA Multi-Stream XRF Elemental Slurry Analyzer - 23496 Thermo ScientificMulti-Stream Analyzer (MSA)

XRFElementalSlurryAnalyzer

Flotation Circuit Monitoring •Tailings losses •Concentrate grades •Key impurity levels •Head grade variations The Thermo Scientific Multi-Stream Analyzer(MSA) provides simultaneous analysis of up to 20 elements and percent solids. Elements in the periodic table from Ca and higher can be analyzed using the X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) technique, which is a proven and robust technology for plant environments. The MSA can measure from 12 to 18streams that are kept completely separate in their own analysis tanks, moving the probe from zone to zone. This overall design philosophy provides the following benefits: •No additional multiplexer or de-multiplexer is required.•Low slurry head loss of less than 1,000 mmacross the MSA, which combined with a sensible location, dramatically reduces the need for sample pumps. •The standard 300 mm wide analysis tankconsists of a de-aeration zone, followed by an agitated analysis zone. It can handle flows up to approximately 12 m Optimizes •Reagent dosage •Flotation air •Water balanced flows•Feed tonnage
3 /hr.Larger width tanks up to 600 mm are available, which means the full flow of some process streams can be analyzed, eliminating the need for primary samplers and providing enhanced accuracy.•Assay updates are fast (seven minutestotal cycle for six streams).•Cross cut metallurgical samplers arelocated at the outlet of each analysis tank for calibration and process control samples. When used with full flow or a representative primary sampler (e.g., the Thermo Scientific SamStat), the MSA can collect shift composite samples for metallurgical accounting, providing cost savings. Measures and Reports •Up to eight elements (Ca and higher) simultaneously and percent solids•Up to 12 streams •Period averages: rolling, hourly,shift, day •Trends and historical data logging•Metal recoveries