Separation using Shaking Tables
December 5, 2008
Materials are transported over the table to riffles that run perpendicular to the direction of feed. The transportation takes place via a cross stream of water. Particles then start to build up behind the riffles; as a result, stratification occurs with the heavier particles sinking to the bottom. The light particles are carried over to the tailings zone while going over each riffle. The heavy particles are carried along the back of each riffle to the concentrate discharge. This is done due to the shaking action of the tables.
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