The relationship between deterministic and stochastic models of flotation

Authors: M. Brożek, A. Młynarczykowska, A. Turno

The paper presents a short review of selected models of flotation kinetics the aim of which was a synthesis of the results obtained in different types of models.

The authors compared the stochastic and determinist models of both the cycIic and continuous flotation in the multi-chamber machine.

The determinist model of cyclic and continuous flotation and the stochastic model of cyclic flotation, based on the birth and death process were discussed very thoroughly.

The synthesis of these models generates expressions by means of which, after removing the flotation kinetics curve, it is possible to investigate quantitatively the process of adhesion of mineral particles to air bubbles as well as detachment of particles from bubbles, and the value of equilibrium recovery.