Why it matters
Unparalleledcontrol
The use of the Lyons Unit in plants worldwide has resulted in consistent slurry density at the Lyons Unit discharge point despite large fluctuations in feed flowrate and density into the bin.
While these units were initially utilised to stabilise and control the feed to processing plants through maximising pumpable density, we are now also finding application in stabilising tailings discharges and in desliming and upgrading fine heavy mineral feeds.
Consistencyis key
The figure on the right shows the unit providing constant density with the bin slurry level varying from 30% to 70%. The ability to stop the bin full, re-fluidise and get back to density-controlled discharge utilises the entire bin for storage capacity and further reduces the effect of input fluctuations on bin performance.
Technology
Not just asurge bin
Proudly carrying the name of development team leader John Lyons, the Lyons Unit delivers world’s best practice in feed control technology. Through his Lyons Unit innovation, John Lyons has been a finalist in the 2021 Austmine Champion of Innovation Award and the 2020 Engineers Australia Professional Engineer of the Year Award.
Benefits
Going withthe flow
- Excellent throughput, flow and density control
- Fines decant capability
- Increased capacity stabilises processing plant feed conditions allowing
- The optimisation of downstream separation equipment
- Decreased downtime and higher plant efficiency resulting in increased revenue
Consistency is key
Features
Control thecontrollable's
- Integrated rise rate control for decanting fines
- Optimised hydrodynamics allowing the feed to expand and move through the bin
- Fluidisation systems to energise the compacted feed prior to discharge
- Optional feed hydrocyclone system to control slimes
Lyons Unit by the numbers:
56k
Tonnes of CO2 saved by reducing fuel and running energy costs.
6
Dams cleaned up by using the MMU.
25
Less employees needed on average due to automation technics from MMU.
45k
Local employees living safer due to further development of tailings dam.
Nicolas Boonzaier
Product Manager Lyons Unit, Magnets
Focus: Advanced fines processing equipment
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