Application of the innovative technology for progressively reducing the volume of flotation tailings applied at Bakuang Coal Preparation Plant

For easing the pressure on the flotation tailings treatment system imposed by environmental protection regulations and expansion of capacity of Bakuan g Coal Preparation Plant, the measures for progressively reducing the volume of talings are adopted by the plant using the 3-stage thickening and 3-stage recovery pro cesses. Practice shows the use of the technologies has led to effective easing of the load on tailings treatment system, improvement of stability of washing system, sav e of operating cost and improvement of both social and economic benefits.