TDS is the latest generation of cost-effective X-ray sensor-based dry sorter. It has become a game-changer technology that is revolutionizing the mineral and coal processing industry. There have been over 100 installations within 3 years since product launch in 2015, and the TDS dry sorter has a wide range of applications from processing all types of coals to non-coal materials, from surface mines to underground mines, from fixed installations to mobile systems.
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Working principle:
Feed materials, either ROM coal or ore particles, are fed onto a moving conveyor belt by the vibrating feeder. A dual X-ray source and a CCD camera (optional) mounted above the belt scan each particle on the belt. Software algorithms then identify the parties and calculate their trajectory off the belt, and a computer-controlled air jet separates target particles accordingly. All these actions happen within a very short period of time as the belt typically travels at 2.5 to 3 m/s. The computer-controlled solenoids on the air jet can open and close within milliseconds. A dust collector is equipped in the system to capture the fugitive dust generated during the separation process.
Key features:
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A completely dry process
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Wide feed size range (25 mm to 300 mm) & high unit capacity (up to 380 tph)
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High efficiency, misplacement < 3%
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Proprietary algorithms optimized with robust hardware
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Smart control system & unattended operation
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Remote control and trouble-shooting over the internet, self-diagnosis.
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Radiation safety compliance
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Low OPEX & low maintenance
Sample performance data from a commercial TDS plant:
Available models:
TDS Model Selection Table 1 (feed size: 300mm-50mm)
Model | TDS12-300 | TDS14-300 | TDS16-300 | TDS18-300 | TDS20-300 | TDS24-300 | TDS28-300 | TDS32-300 | TDS36-300 | TDS40-300 |
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Capacity (t/h) | 110 | 130 | 150 | 170 | 190 | 230 | 260 | 300 | 340 | 380 |
TDS belt width (mm) | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 1800 | 2000 | 2400 | 2800 | 3200 | 3600 | 4000 |
TDS Model Selection Table 2 (feed size: 100mm-25mm)
Model | TDS12-100 | TDS14-100 | TDS16-100 | TDS18-100 | TDS20-100 | TDS24-100 | TDS28-100 | TDS32-100 | TDS36-100 | TDS40-100 |
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Capacity (t/h) | 66 | 78 | 90 | 102 | 114 | 138 | 155 | 180 | 205 | 230 |
TDS belt width (mm) | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 1800 | 2000 | 2400 | 2800 | 3200 | 3600 | 4000 |
Notes:
1. List capacity for reference only. Actual unit throughput depends on feed characteristics and process settings;
2. Three-product TDS sorters available.