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Introduction
Ball charge level management is a basic part of ball mill optimisation.
Keep ball charge load at the target level with regular top-ups
The mill motor kW can also give a good picture of the ball charge load change. If available, follow this
value on a weekly basis.
Objectives
To reduce specific energy consumption (minus 5% of kWh/t was achieved in some cases by proper ball
charge management)
Prerequisites
Already optimised ball charge distribution and ball charge load, in case of product portfolio change reoptimisation is necessary
See the rule of thumb values for ball charge load to achieve either min. kWh/t or max. production:
Minimum kWh/t
(non sold-out market)
1st compartment
26-28 %
2nd compartment
28-30 %
3rd compartment
28-30%
The maximum filling level needs to be adapted to the mill trunnion opening and diaphragm ventilation
diameter.
Tools
Free height measuring tool (you can use just a steel measuring tape).
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Action Steps
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Measure on a flat part of ball charge. Dont measure from high/low spots.
For the top of the mill, measure to an average liner thickness.
Measure the heights at the minimum of:
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