Physical and Chemical Geotechnologies

Purpose

Using the special methods of processing it is proposed the forming of copper concentrate for further industrial usage.

Methodology

The studies were carried on using continuous smelting of copper concentrates for the production of copper from sulfide concentrates by pyrometallurgical method.

Findings

The article presents an analysis of copper production and demand. Various installations of continuous smelting of copper concentrates, their advantages and disadvantages are considered. An installation for continuous production of copper from sulfide concentrates by pyrometallurgical method is proposed. Studies have shown that the conditions of the proposed production are close to the conditions of thermodynamic equilibrium, which are favorable for the use of such a smelting furnace in a continuous cycle of copper production. The use of the described smelting process and unit increases the technical and economic (technological) performance of the entire process of continuous copper production. The economic and ecological aspects of coper production are considered.

Keywords: continuous smelting, pyrometallurgical method, efficiency, copper concentrate

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