Challenges related to flotation cleaning of oil shales Issues due to compositional and surface features and post grinding surface behavior

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2016-09-30
Oil shale is an important energy resource alternative. Despite its recognition as an unconventional oil source, oil shale is also considered as an important solid fossil fuel alternative to coal and lignites due to the solid form and remarkable extent of organic content. Utilization possibilites, similar to coal and lignites, have been considered in the past decades and direct use of oil shales in thermal power production has been possible in countries like Estonia and China. In the perspective of utilization of oil shales in a similar manner to coal and lignites, problems and restrictions related to the inorganic ash-making and potentially pollutant constituents are applied. In this respect, cleaning of this important energy source through mineral processing methods, particularly by flotation, is an outstanding option. However, on the basis of unique features and distinctive characteristics, treatment of oil shales like a type of coal is a big perception and may be highly misleading. This paper discusses specific challenges regarding flotation behavior of oil shales with reference to the surface characteristics and behavior of oil shale entities probably the most important aspect that determines the efficiency and success of the flotation based cleaning process.
Mineral Engineering Conference (MEC)

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N. E. Altun, “Challenges related to flotation cleaning of oil shales Issues due to compositional and surface features and post grinding surface behavior,” Swieradow Zdroj, POLAND, 2016, vol. 8, Accessed: 00, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://hdl.handle.net/11511/40298.