Indirect Particle Size Distribution Control in Cone Crushers

This paper presents two methods for indirect regulation of cone crusher product-size distribution: Specific energy consumption (SEC)-based control and ratio control of selected product fractions. This simulation study evaluates the performance of the proposed methods against current control methods. The paper will also discuss in detail the implementation of the proposed methods and their suitability for different process layouts. The paper ends by summarizing the strengths and weaknesses of each control method and categorizes the methods according to application-specific suitability.