Is operator training necessary for optimisation of flotation plants?

A three-phase training programme is suggested to improve the technical knowledge of operators. Phase I involves plant start-up and familiarisation with equipment, phase II deals with operator skill training and phase III concerns tailor-made training specific to the operation. The third phase is designed to walk the operator through the logistics of the specific selection of the process parameters and the role of each chemical reagent in the flotation process. A plant audit demonstrated a potential improvement in recovery of 2% when all operators were brought to the level of the best operator.
A three-phase training programme is suggested to improve the technical knowledge of operators. Phase I involves plant start-up and familiarisation with equipment, phase II deals with operator skill training and phase III concerns tailor-made training specific to the operation. The third phase is designed to walk the operator through the logistics of the specific selection of the process parameters and the role of each chemical reagent in the flotation process. A plant audit demonstrated a potential improvement in recovery of 2% when all operators were brought to the level of the best operator.