Trends in comminution driven by energy

Abstract

The consumption of energy in comminution processes is approximately 2-3% of the worlds' total energy demand. There is clear room for improvement. This paper follows a presentation given at the 4th Asian Particle Technology Symposium that suggests significant improvements are possible by the use of high pressure grinding rolls, a new design of stirred mills and a new approach to circuit design. © 2010 The Society of Powder Technology Japan. Published by Elsevier B.V. and The Society of Powder Technology Japan. All rights reserved.