Diseño y construcción de una mesa concentradora para la optimización del proceso de extracción de Oro en una empresa minera de Zaruma.

Abstract

This project is about designing and constructing a concentrator table using clean technology to optimize the gold extraction process for a metal manufacturing factory in Zaruma. This design is based on a table, which uses vibration or movement to separate mineral particles micrometric of different specific weight. This process uses no chemical contaminant agent for the environment. This process only needs water (H2O), which can be reused for other processes, recovering about 98% pure gold and 88% refractory gold. In addition, the construction of the structure and operation is also mentioned from the initial stage to the ending result obtained in the process. Actually, this table replaces the process commonly done for separating gold, process known as “platoneo” that uses a convex pot shaped plate to put the gold and the mercury (Hg) together, mixture that creates a great impact on the environment by the mercury emissions. Same as health effects by direct skin contact with mercury and water pollution made by throwing waste water used in this process to the river.