Per: RODRIGO DE ALMEIDA PRATES (UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO), rodrigo magalhães de carvalho (universidade federal do rio de janeiro), Luis Marcelo Marques Tavares (universidade federal do rio de janeiro)
Abstract:
Simulation is a widely used tool for optimization of comminution circuits in the mineral and metallurgical industries. However, it is typically performed in steady-state, which is rarely achieved in industrial operations. Dynamic simulators exist, but they are very expensive and contain only a limited number of mathematical models. To overcome these challenges, the dynamic simulator Dyssol was developed, being verified in the present work. The work began with the implementation of models for transformation, classification, transport, accumulation, and control units. Then, simulations of aggregate crushing and Portland cement grinding circuits using Dyssol were compared to those using the Matlab/Simulink platform. Results showed that Dyssol was able to replicate the expected results, both numerically and in simulation time, and proved to be an excellent tool for dynamic simulations involving particulate materials.