Gold Extraction Equipment

Carbon Adsorption Column

The carbon adsorption column contacts gold-bearing cyanide solution with activated carbon in multiple stages. Carbon moves counter-current to the solution, adsorbing gold. It operates in CIP and CIL circuits after leaching and before carbon separation.

01Type
02Model
03Tower Dimensions (mm)
04Liquid Supply Pressure
05Carbon Load (kg)
06Adsorption Liquid Volume
07Weight (kg)

Technical parameters

After adsorption, loaded carbon is transferred to elution for gold recovery. The column design provides sufficient contact time while managing carbon attrition. It handles variations in flow and gold tenor.

The 14 models in the table differ in tower dimensions, carbon load, and adsorption liquid volume. Larger columns suit higher solution throughput or longer contact time. Selecting a model involves matching these parameters to the required carbon inventory and hydraulic capacity of the adsorption circuit.

Carbon Adsorption Column technical parameters, 14 models
TypeModelTower Dimensions (mm)Liquid Supply Pressure (MPa)Carbon Load (kg)Adsorption Liquid Volume ( m^3/h )Weight (kg)
Open TypeXFZK0340φ300×4000≤0.23008385
XFZK0528φ500×28003008670
XFZK1524φ1500×24001000501680
XFZK2046φ2000×4600≤0.450003003220
XFZK3060φ3000×600060006008121
Closed TypeXFZB1025φ1000×2500≤0.2500401100
XFZB1030φ1000×3000500401173
XFZB1230φ1200×3000600401509
XFZB1236φ1200×36001000501617
XFZB1530φ1500×30001000503400
XFZB2045φ2000×4500≤0.450003004190
XFZB2250φ2200×500050003003714
XFZB2256φ2200×560050003006224
XFZB2460φ2400×6000100006006140
Parameter boundary

Standard-model catalogue figures. Actual capacity, power draw and wear life shift with ore properties, feed gradation and circuit conditions. Use them to shortlist, then confirm the duty by testwork, flowsheet calculation and a written confirmation from the manufacturer.

What decides the selection

Before choosing a model, define the design solution flow rate, gold tenor, and required contact time. Carbon inventory targets and available head within the circuit also influence choice. Site conditions such as layout, liquid supply pressure, and carbon transfer method further narrow the suitable range.

  • Circuit type (CIP, CIL or zinc precipitation)
  • Slurry throughput
  • Gold grade
  • Leaching residence time
  • Carbon concentration
  • Elution batch size
  • Safety and environmental requirements
  • Cyanide management

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