METHODS FOR CALCULATING BUBBLE VELOCITY IN THE SURFACE FOAM LAYER OF A FLOTATION MACHINE
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This study examines the application of computer vision methods for determining the velocity of bubbles in the surface froth layer of a flotation machine. Existing methods for measuring bubble velocity are analyzed, along with their advantages and disadvantages, and a correlation between bubble velocity and gold flotation time is established. As a result of the research, a system of methods has been developed that enables accurate and reliable determination of bubble motion speed in the surface froth layer of flotation pulp.
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