COURIER 30XPHigh performance on-stream slurry

analyzer system

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Outokumpu has a long and broad experience in the recovery and refining of base and precious metals.The company has developed a comprehensive line of metallurgical processes and related advancedequipment. Outokumpu TankCell technology is used by major mining companies around the world.State of the art on-stream analyzers and automation systems have been used in Outokumpus concentratorsand refineries since late 1960s. The company is market and technology leader with more than 600 on-stream analyzer systems delivered to mineral processing and metallurgical applications.

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PROCESS SAMPLING

MULTIPLEXING DIVISION

SCREENINGDE-AERATION

ANALYSIS

CALIBRATIONSAMPLE

FAST LOOP 100-300 L/MIN

FLOW CELL 20 L/MINMONITORING

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CONTROLLER

OPERATOR STATION

COURIER 30 XP

SERIES 90-30

LOGIC POWER

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CONTROLLER LOCAL DISPLAY

24 AnalogOutputs

Optional Windows basedOperator Station collects,displays and reports assay anddiagnostic information from oneor several networked COURIER30XP analyzers. The optionalOutocal calibration softwaremakes the calibration procedurelogical and helps in keeping theanalyzer performanceoptimized.

PROSCON Lite controller withdistributed I/O and localdisplays can be connected withthe Operator Station to controlreagent feeders and other plantequipment.

PRIMARY SAMPLING

Well designed primary samplingarrangement is essential if theassays are to reflect the actual stateof a process. The primary samplerdirects a part of a process stream tothe multiplexer for secondarysampling. Gravity or processpressure transports the samplestream. Outokumpu has a varietyof primary sampler designs forpressurized flow from a pump,gravity flow in a pipe or launderand well-mixed vessel.

SECONDARY

SAMPLING

COURIER 30XP usesmultiplexers to remove air andtrash from the sample and toprovide a stable flow to themeasurement cell. Themultiplexers are organized tominimize the samplechangeover times in largesystems. While a sample of onemultiplexer is still beingmeasured, the next sample isalready waiting in the secondmultiplexer unit allowing fastmeasurement cycle for allstreams.

The swithing time between thesamples is used for the internalreference measurement. Themeasurement sequence is fullyprogrammable, so that criticalstreams can be measured morefrequently. Composite shiftsampling of all streams is astandard feature.

ANALYZER PROBE ANDCALIBRATION SAMPLER

The COURIER 30XP usesproven, simple and dependablewavelength dispersive, fixed-angle X-ray fluorescense(WDXRF) spectrometers. Thefactory positioned and tuned X-ray crystals maintain theabsolute stability. Fullyautomatic referencemeasurement compensates forany instrument drift.Temperature control of theinterior of a cabinet furthercontributes to the highperformance.

Automatic calibration sampler atthe outlet of the measurementcell ensures a reliablecalibration, since both theanalyzer and the laboratorymeasure exactly the samesample.

COURIER 30XP system

ANALYZER CONTROL

The analyzer allows a truly stand-alone operation: it does samplingcontrol, XRF measurement,multimodel assay calculation andbuffering of calibration X-ray data.The Probe Control Set is used foranalyzer operation control and todisplay assay results. The unit pro-vides an optional connection toOperator Station and/or an auto-mation system.The plant automa-tion system can be used to con-trol remotely sample bypass or animmediate measurement requestfunctions.

OPERATOR STATION

NLA launder sampler withmechanical cutter cleaner

PSA pressure pipe samplerfor pump outlet

SUPPORTOutokumpu providesconsulting, sampling systemdesign, installation,commissioning and trainingservices. The long term efficient

operation of the system isensured by a world widecustomer support networkproviding on-site serviceprograms, spare parts supply,training and technical assistance.

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AnalyzerperformancePerformance depends on actualsample characteristics and howthe analyzer configuration isoptimized for a particularapplication

Measurement timeSelectable for each samplestream. Typically effectivemeasurement time is 15 - 30seconds per stream. Total cycletime for 24 streams is 12 - 15minutes.

Number ofsimultaneous assaysFive elements and solids contentfrom each sample.

Multimodel assaycalculationFor varying ore types theanalyzer assay calculation canbe programmed to automaticallyswitch to the best model.Criteria for switching thecalculation model is set by theuser. Outocal calibrationprogram supports multimodeldevelopment.

Measurableconcentration range0 ... 100%

Minimum detectionlimitFor most elements 3 ... 30 ppmin slurries, 1 .... 10 ppm insolutions

Repeatability

The standard deviation ofrepeated measurements ofconstant sample at 1% level isless than 0.01% absolute.

RepeatabilityShort term stability is 0.1%relative under the specifiedoperating conditions. Thereference measurementsautomatically compensate for along term drift.

ResolutionSuperior resolution of crystalspectrometers (down to 30 eV )allows measurement ofneighboring elements withminimal line overlap

Accuracy for slurriesFor single measurements withtypical measurement time, onesigma relative error is typically3 ... 6% for low concentrationsand 1 ... 4% for highconcentrations. The accuracy oflaboratory assays used forcomparison may significantlyaffect these figures.

Accuracy figures obtained bycomparing filtered measurementsor long term averages are betterin most cases.

Communicationconnection options

Operator StationFor transferring information toand from analyzer.

Third party DCSsystemSerial line connection, MODBUSRTU protocol, for readingprocess analysis results andanalyzer status.

PROSCON 2100automation systemStandard module for transferringinformation to and fromPROSCON 2100 system.

Other availableoptionsControlled on-demandsampling option for remotecontrol of sampler and sampleline washing.

Slurry flow speed reducers forprocess sample entering tosecondary sampling device.

Flexible installation for slurryapplications (secondarysampling system at the samelevel or lower than the analyzerprobe).

Briquette carousel for easymeasurement of ten briquetteset.

Outoclear sample handlingsystem for solution samples.

Closed loop water coolingsystem for sites where

continuous supply of coolingwater is not available.

Remote diagnostics

Installationrequirements

Dimensions andweightAnalyzer probe:

767(d) * 654(w) * 1534(h) mm

30,2"(d) * 25,7"(w) * 60,4"(h)

Weight 160 kg 352 lbs

Probe Control Set

385(d) * 600(w) * 820(h) mm

15,2"(d) * 23,6"(w) * 32.3" (h)

weight 50 kg, 110 lbs

EnvironmentalclassificationAnalyzer probe and probecontrol set IP 56 (NEMA 4)

Power supplySingle phase AC, 220V 10% at5A, 50/60 Hz or 110 V 10% at10 A, 50/60 Hz

No-break power system isrecommended for sites withfrequent power shortages

Cooling waterSand filtered raw water foranalyzer probe cooling.

Pressure 1 ... 6 bar (14.5 ... 87psi), temperature +5 ... +35 C(41 ... 95 F)

Consumption max. 8 l/min (2.3gal/min, depending ontemperature)

Flushing waterSand filtered raw water forflushing multiplexers

Pressure 2 ... 6 bar (29 ... 87 psi)

Consumption 50 l/min (14.2 gal/min) momentary, 30 l/min (8.5gal/min) average for twomultiplexers

Compressed airCompressed air for multiplexers,calibration sampler anddemultiplexer actuators

Pressure 5 ... 10 bar (72.5 ... 145psi)

Consumption 600 l/minmomentary, 16 l/min averagefor two multiplexers

Operating ambienttemperature+5 ... +40 C (+41...104 F)

Storage temperature-25 ... +60 C (-13 ... +140 F)

ISO 9001CERTIFIED

COURIER 30XPSPECIFICATIONS

Analysis method

Wavelength dispersive X-rayfluorescence spectrometry, X-raytube excitation, fixed crystalJohansson type spectrometers.

Element rangeFrom Titanium to Uranium(atomic numbers 22 to 92)

Measurement channelsUp to six fixed spectrometers

Number of samplestreamsUp to twenty-four samplesstreams per analyzer probe, 6per multiplexer

Slurry sample flowratesPrimary sample:

Recommended 80 ... 200 l/min(20 ... 57 gal/min)

Maximum 300l/min (85 gal/min)

Minimum 40 l/min (11gal/min)

Slurry measurementcell flow20 ... 30 l/min (6 ... 8 gal/min)

Slurry solids contentTypically 5 ... 45%, samplehandling sets high limit,analyzer performance set thelow limit

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