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 …

Visual perception-based fault diagnosis in froth flotation using statistical approaches

J Zhang, Z Tang, Y Xie, M Ai… - Tsinghua Science and …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Froth flotation is an important mineral concentration technique. Faulty conditions in flotation
processes may cause the huge waste of mineral resources and reagents, and consequently …

Flotation froth image classification using convolutional neural networks

M Zarie, A Jahedsaravani, M Massinaei - Minerals Engineering, 2020 - Elsevier
In recent years, the use of machine vision systems for monitoring and control of the flotation
plants has significantly increased. The classification of froth images is a critical step in …

Fault condition recognition based on multi-scale texture features and embedding prior knowledge k-means for antimony flotation process

L Zhao, T Peng, L Zhao, P Xia, Y Zhao, Y Song - IFAC-PapersOnLine, 2015 - Elsevier
The key point to achieve automatic control and optimal operation in flotation process is to
recognize the flotation conditions correctly. By the fact that it's difficult to detect and identify …

Hybrid features extraction for the online mineral grades determination in the flotation froth using Deep Learning

A Bendaouia, S Qassimi, A Boussetta… - … Applications of Artificial …, 2024 - Elsevier
The control of the froth flotation process in the mineral industry is a challenging task due to
its multiple impacting parameters. Accurate and convenient examination of the concentrate …

Deep learning feature-based setpoint generation and optimal control for flotation processes

M Ai, Y Xie, Z Tang, J Zhang, W Gui - Information Sciences, 2021 - Elsevier
Computer vision-based control is a nonintrusive, cost-effective, and reliable technique for
flotation process control. It is known that deep learning features can depict the complex …

Measurement of bubble size and froth velocity using convolutional neural networks

A Jahedsaravani, M Massinaei, M Zarie - Minerals Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Bubble size and froth velocity are the most important froth characteristics used for evaluating
and controlling flotation systems. Bubble size is often measured using watershed and edge …

Flotation froth image segmentation using Mask R-CNN

BK Gharehchobogh, ZD Kuzekanani, AM Khiavi - Minerals Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Automatic control of the flotation circuits needs online information from froth indicators, such
as froth texture, motion speed, shape, and number and size distribution of bubbles. In …

Process working condition recognition based on the fusion of morphological and pixel set features of froth for froth flotation

X Wang, C Song, C Yang, Y Xie - Minerals Engineering, 2018 - Elsevier
Process condition recognition is an effective way to improve the froth process performance.
In previous condition recognition algorithms based on machine vision in flotation process …

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 …