Flotation froth monitoring using multiresolutional multivariate image analysis

JJ Liu, JF MacGregor, C Duchesne, G Bartolacci - Minerals Engineering, 2005 - Elsevier
A novel image analysis solution based on multiresolutional multivariate image analysis (MR-
MIA) is proposed for the monitoring and control of flotation processes. The approach is quite …

FlotationNet: A hierarchical deep learning network for froth flotation recovery prediction

Y Pu, A Szmigiel, J Chen, DB Apel - Powder Technology, 2020 - Elsevier
The accurate prediction of grade/recovery is instrumental to automation control in a flotation
process. It is also challenging due to the complex interactions and codependences of …

Visual information model based predictor for froth speed control in flotation process

F Nunez, A Cipriano - Minerals Engineering, 2009 - Elsevier
Image processing sensors are emerging as an important measurement option in mineral
processing, mainly due to their non-intrusive characteristics. Their principal application …

Digital image processing as a tool for on-line monitoring of froth in flotation plants

DW Moolman, C Aldrich, JSJ Van Deventer… - Minerals …, 1994 - Elsevier
As the most important separation technique in mineral processing, flotation has been the
subject of intensive investigation over many years, but despite these efforts it remains a …

Deep learning-based ash content prediction of coal flotation concentrate using convolutional neural network

Z Wen, C Zhou, J Pan, T Nie, C Zhou, Z Lu - Minerals Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
Convolutional neural networks, as the current state-of-the-art in image classification, are
regarded as a promising way for flotation soft sensors based on froth images. This paper …

Characterisation of flotation froth colour and structure by machine vision

G Bonifazi, S Serranti, F Volpe, R Zuco - Computers & Geosciences, 2001 - Elsevier
It is well known and well recognised that flotation is a process that is complex to monitor and
study if a classical approach based on the evaluation of the signals resulting from sensors is …

Fault detection in flotation processes based on deep learning and support vector machine

Z Li, W Gui, J Zhu - Journal of Central South University, 2019 - Springer
Effective fault detection techniques can help flotation plant reduce reagents consumption,
increase mineral recovery, and reduce labor intensity. Traditional, online fault detection …

Froth-based modeling and control of a batch flotation process

A Jahedsaravani, MH Marhaban, M Massinaei… - International Journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
Automatic control of the flotation process is a difficult task due to the large number of
variables involved, significant disturbances, and the process's complex nature. Previous …

The interrelationship between surface froth characteristics and industrial flotation performance

DW Moolman, C Aldrich, GPJ Schmitz… - Minerals …, 1996 - Elsevier
This paper discusses the rapid development in computer technology and neural networks
that are used to transform recently developed concepts and available technology into a new …

Artificial intelligence for enhanced flotation monitoring in the mining industry: A ConvLSTM-based approach

A Bendaouia, S Qassimi, A Boussetta… - Computers & Chemical …, 2024 - Elsevier
In the mining industry, accurate monitoring of the elemental composition in the flotation froth
is crucial for efficient minerals separation. The hybrid deep learning algorithms offer …