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The techniques used to control a number of mineral beneficiation processes are discussed. Most of the early systems have applied classical PI control, with considerable success in crushing and grinding circuits. However, PI control alone has limitations because of the long time delays and variability of process response frequently encountered in mineral control systems. Recent developments have involved the use of model-based control systems to provide set points for standard PI controllers. The use of a number of model-based approaches for control of crushing, grinding and flotation circuits is discussed.
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McKee, D.J., Thornton, A.J. (1986). Emerging Automatic Control Approaches in Mineral Processing. In: Wills, B.A., Barley, R.W. (eds) Mineral Processing at a Crossroads. NATO ASI Series, vol 117. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-4476-3_5
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