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Figure 4. This allows us to simultaneously monitor both
the input and output of the cone crusher, enabling better
analysis and potential optimization of the crusher con-
trol system. The next phase of the test will take place after
February 2024, and specific test results will be included in
the subsequent report.
SYSTEM VALIDATION AND RESULTS
The test results are detailed in this section. In Figure 5, the
signal from the test period is displayed. Although the inten-
tion was to set the cone crusher’s Closed Side Setting (CSS)
at 13, 15, and 17 mm, practical reasons led to the actual
CSS being 13.5 mm, 15 mm, and 16.9 mm respectively. As
the conveyor belt was stopped during sampling, the signal
is not continuous.
In Figure 5, five specific time stamps are highlighted,
corresponding to different stages of the testing process:
1. CSS 16.9 mm sampling period: During this phase,
both the feed and product were stable.
2. CSS 15 mm sampling period: Extra fines were
observed visually during this time. The GeoScanner
detected the same trend, indicating a consistency
between visual observation and the sensor reading.
3. CSS 15 mm sampling period: A second sampling
at this CSS was conducted when there were fewer
fines. The remaining samples were taken at this
stage.
4. Screen check: An inspection of the screen revealed
that it was not functioning properly.
5. CSS 13.5 mm sampling period: Even though there
were still fines present in the product at this CSS,
the rest of the samples were taken at this stage.
These time stamps represent key moments during the
testing process, showing the dynamics of the experi-
ment as well as the versatility and effectiveness of the
GeoScanner in real-time monitoring.
For each CSS, three samples were taken from the con-
veyor belt. The specific locations and time stamps of these
samples were carefully marked and recorded. The detailed
sieving results of the samples and the subsequent analysis
can be seen in the sections that follow.
Figure 2. Raptor 250 and conveyor belt, the highlighted
red box shows the installation position of the particle size
analysis system at the discharge end of the cone crusher
Figure 3. Installed particle analysis system—GeoScanner at
the discharge of the Raptor 250, product top size is up to
45 mm
Figure 4. This allows us to simultaneously monitor both
the input and output of the cone crusher, enabling better
analysis and potential optimization of the crusher con-
trol system. The next phase of the test will take place after
February 2024, and specific test results will be included in
the subsequent report.
SYSTEM VALIDATION AND RESULTS
The test results are detailed in this section. In Figure 5, the
signal from the test period is displayed. Although the inten-
tion was to set the cone crusher’s Closed Side Setting (CSS)
at 13, 15, and 17 mm, practical reasons led to the actual
CSS being 13.5 mm, 15 mm, and 16.9 mm respectively. As
the conveyor belt was stopped during sampling, the signal
is not continuous.
In Figure 5, five specific time stamps are highlighted,
corresponding to different stages of the testing process:
1. CSS 16.9 mm sampling period: During this phase,
both the feed and product were stable.
2. CSS 15 mm sampling period: Extra fines were
observed visually during this time. The GeoScanner
detected the same trend, indicating a consistency
between visual observation and the sensor reading.
3. CSS 15 mm sampling period: A second sampling
at this CSS was conducted when there were fewer
fines. The remaining samples were taken at this
stage.
4. Screen check: An inspection of the screen revealed
that it was not functioning properly.
5. CSS 13.5 mm sampling period: Even though there
were still fines present in the product at this CSS,
the rest of the samples were taken at this stage.
These time stamps represent key moments during the
testing process, showing the dynamics of the experi-
ment as well as the versatility and effectiveness of the
GeoScanner in real-time monitoring.
For each CSS, three samples were taken from the con-
veyor belt. The specific locations and time stamps of these
samples were carefully marked and recorded. The detailed
sieving results of the samples and the subsequent analysis
can be seen in the sections that follow.
Figure 2. Raptor 250 and conveyor belt, the highlighted
red box shows the installation position of the particle size
analysis system at the discharge end of the cone crusher
Figure 3. Installed particle analysis system—GeoScanner at
the discharge of the Raptor 250, product top size is up to
45 mm