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In a processing plant, dozens of variables—pH, grind size, reagent dosage, and air flow—affect recovery. Changing one at a time is inefficient. Statistical Methods For Mineral Engineers
Track the process average and range over time. Upper and lower control limits (UCL and LCL) are set statistically at ±3plus or minus 3 standard deviations from the mean. Let me know: In a processing plant, dozens
Where $p$ is the probability of recovery (the metal reporting to concentrate). dozens of variables—pH
Statistical rigor requires appropriate tools. Spreadsheet software (Excel) is insufficient for advanced methods. Mineral engineers should be proficient in:
In a concentrator or laboratory, making decisions based on data is difficult because mineral processing data is naturally "noisy". This book provides a practical roadmap to: