B Level Audit of

Cement Ball Mill Systems

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1. WHAT IS A "B" LEVEL AUDIT? 3
2. " B" LEVEL AUDIT TARGETS 4
3. GATHERING OF THE DESIGN AND OPERATING INFORMATION 5
3.1 Starting poi nt for a " B" level Audit 5
3.1.1 Product requirement 5
3.1.2 Conditions prior and during a "B" level Audit (fig. 3) 5
3.1.3 Logical realisation order 5
3.2 Design information from main machines 6
3.3 Control Room: Mill Control System & Strategy, Operati on Data & Trends 7
3.4 Circuit Visual Inspection 8
3.5 Energy Measurements 9
3.5.1 Electrical energy consumption 9
3.5.2 Fuel consumption 9
3.6 Circuit: Material Measurements & Sampli ng 10
3.6.1 Material throughput 10
3.6.2 Liquids consumptions 10
3.6.3 Material sampling 10
3.7 Circuit: Mill Ventilation Measurements 11
3.8 Circuit: Separator Air Measurement 12
3.9 Mill: Materi al Sampling 13
3.10 Mill Visual Inspection 14
3.11 Mill: Ball Sampl ing 15
3.12 Separator: Visual Inspection 16
3.13 Fans: Visual Inspection 17
4. DATA COMPILATION 18

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1. WHAT IS A "B" LEVEL AUDIT?
The performance evolution with the time of a grinding system can be followed by
way of the KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
For sure the analysis of these data can lead to the identification of some of the
possible improvement potentials for the grinding system operation (see "A" level
Audit Document).
But to be able to identify the actual situation of the grinding system ("is state") and
the concrete actions that will allow reaching the targeted operating conditions
("should state") deeper a more detailed analysis is necessary.

The " B" level audit is a in depth " snapshot" (fig. 1) of a grinding system aimed to
gather all the required information to:
Identify short & medium term optimization actions
Define the necessary additional investigations and/or tests for medium & long
term improvement

The "B" level Audit consists of the following steps:
Gathering of the required information
Each cement type (different mill fresh feed composition and target fineness)
has a mill system operating point (throughput, mill motor absorbed power,
etc.). This operating point is influenced, and/or l imi ted, by the design values of
the different machines that compose the grinding system.
Determining the operating point and comparing it with the design values of the
main machines in the grinding circuit is the first step.

Standard representation of the operating conditions
The gathered raw operation data have to be further compiled in standard
performance documents for future interpretation and comparison.

Ci rcui t performance evaluation
Mill motor and system specific energy consumption related to cement
fineness
Hourly production related to mill feed characteristics and cement fineness
Cooling / Drying capacity (product temperature/residual moisture)
Separator efficiency
Mill control behavior and mill stability
Mechanical weak points list
Dedusting system efficiency

Conclusi ons and proposals
Based on the weak points found and each process case, conclusions can be
drawn and proposals made.

The present document handles the"gathering of information" and its "standard
representation".
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2. " B" LEVEL AUDIT TARGETS
The "B" level Audit is a way to (fig. 2):
Estimate the saving potential on mill system specific energy consumption
Savings potential can be estimated based on the observed grinding system
operating conditions and/or in benchmarking with other systems grinding the
same cement components or with a laboratory grindability test.

Identify reasons why there is insufficient mill performance
Constant deterioration of mill performance
Constant performance but below nominal
Fluctuations in performance
Cement components physical characteristics have a paramount influence in mill
performance but are not the only possible explanation for one of the above
mentioned performance disturbances. A grinding system is a complicated
succession of interrelated processes and at least one of them might have
become the performance bottleneck.

Not acceptable product quali ty
For given cement components the operation of the grinding system has an
influence in the cement quality. Not optimal circuit operation can lead to the
quality problems, as for example:
Extreme fineness standard deviations
Inadequate fineness
Cement strength development not according to specifications
Cement temperature too high

Changes in the products range
Prior to launching a new cement type into production or deciding important
modification in the use of MIC (slag, puzolana, fly ash, etc.) in the actual range
of products a "B level Audit" should be done.
A ball mill can only be optimized for one product type and, therefore, minimal
operating cost will only result from the best compromise based on the product
range. Adding, replacing and/or modifying a cement type can brake this
compromise making it worth evaluating the impact of such a change prior to
realizing it.

Grinding capaci ty i ncrease to satisfy market requirements or logistic strategy.
Experience shows that often a capacity increase of some 5 - 15 [%] can be
achieved with the existing machines. Higher increases will need to justify
CAPEX investment for replacement of existing equipment. With a "B" level Audit
the CAPEX can be reduced to the strict necessary, and in some special cases,
even avoided.

Routine performance test
The performance test should be carried out on a regular basis (at least once per
year) to allow:
Routine "health check" of the grinding systems
Preventive process efficiency evaluation

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3. GATHERING OF THE DESIGN AND OPERATING INFORMATION
3.1 Starting poi nt for a " B" level Audit
3.1.1 Product requirement
Each production facility has to produce a range of product adjusted to the market
demand or the company local marketing strategy.
Each of these products has its own customers and/or norm requirements to fulfill
regarding early and/or late resistances, temperature, etc (annex 1). Based on these
requirements and on the audit targets it has to be decided with which cement
type(s) the performance test has to be carried out (fig.3):
The one with the highest hourly throughput
The most produced (if it is not the one with the highest throughput, then also
audit the cement type with the highest throughput).
3.1.2 Conditions prior and during a "B" level Audit
Pri or to the audit
Calibration of the grinding system measuring devi ces as fresh feed weight
feeders, electrical counters, water and air flowmeters, etc. is necessary.

Condi tions during the audit
The conclusions from an audit are based on the quality and representativity of
the data collected.
It is a must to have a stable circuit operation during 6 - 8 hours (if necessary
the circuit will be operated manually).
Stable circuit operation means material flow stability (mill fresh feed and
separator returns).
3.1.3 Logical realisation order
See fig. 4
Define the cement type for the audit
Gathering of mai n machines design data
Central Control Room visi t
Ci rcui t vi sual i nspection
Fiel d activiti es
Counters reading
Sampling
Measuring
Mill, separator and auxiliaries internal inspection
Data compi lati on, analysis and cal cul ations
Conclusi ons and reporting
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3.2 Design information from main machines
To know the design data of all the main machines in a grinding system is very
important because they are setting the frontiers of what can/could be done with our
grinding system.
The data in annex 2 has to be completed with an up to date grinding system flow
sheet (typical example in fig. 5) and some additional data as below indicated:
Feeding system
Process problems can have their source in the feed bin, for example material
segregation, the bin design & capacity has also to be included in the
information package.
For the feeders the type and wei ghing range are required.

Hot gas generator
The heating capacity, the fuel type and gas temperature at the generator outlet.

Mill
Mill motor reducer nominal power
Bal l charge composition (see annex 3) indicating the dates of last
classification, ball quality and net wear rates for each chamber.

Dynamic separator
A separator layout general drawing (see annex 4) including cyclones, ducting,
filter, etc. giving the main dimensions.

Filters
For the main filters, mill and separator, indicate the design airflow capacity,
filtering surface, number and dimensions of bags, casing main dimensions and a
general drawing.

Fans
For each main fan (at least mill and separator fans) a characteristic curve and
rotor main di mensions as well as design rotating speed.

Transports
For each material transport in the flow sheet (fresh feed belt, mill outlet air slide,
separator feed air slide, etc.) the type and its transport design capacity.

Control system
Short description of the control strategy used, the completed questionnaire of
annex 5 and short term trends (less than 6 [h] per screen) of the fresh feed,
separator returns, mill and bucket elevator motor, mill outlet temperature
covering 2 - 3 days of operation, start/stop sequence and cement quality
change.

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3.3 Control Room: Mill Control System & Strategy, Operati on Data & Trends
Nowadays most of the cement grinding systems are automatically operated from a
Centralized Control Room (CCR).
In modern factories the mill circuit's most important operating data are visible on the
PLC or DCS control screens (see fig. 6). These systems allow e.g. the evaluation of
production parameters by statistics and trends. The following points have to be
checked:
Automati c Mill Control System
Which inputs does the control system use and are they reliable? (e.g. sound
measurement, kW or return flows). Do the process values respond adequately to
set point changes of feeders and separator speed? Using trends of the process
values and the set points, the grinding system response can be determined.

Automati c Mill Control Strategy
Which control philosophy is used (e.g. PID-control of returns by fresh feed)? Are
the action times in accordance to the reaction time of the mill?
Response times of the grinding circuit can be measured (for different products!):
by making significant changes under stable conditions of one set point
by checking time interval until first response and time for stabilization of the
circuit.
Inappropriate action times and/or action size are the main reasons for cycling!

Control Screens
With the data on the control screen it is possible to cross - check the field
measurements done during the performance test (especially temperature and
static pressure, annex 6 & 7).

Production parameter trends
A production trend analysis of the most important parameters (fresh feed rate,
separator returns and cement fineness) is needed to establish if duri ng the
performance test the circuit was stable.
Unstable operating conditions will make the test less representative or even
unusable.


If circuit instability is observed, which can be related to the performance of the
automatic mill control system, it is recommended to carry out the performance
test in manual operation.
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3.4 Circuit Visual Inspection
The first step of the fieldwork can be undertaken: a visual inspection of the whole
circuit (fig. 7). The visual inspection means looking at, listeni ng to and touching,
to get a feeling of the circui t friendliness for material, liquids and gas processing
and handling. It is a way to identify, at an early stage, possible probl ems to focus
on later or to change some of the sampling and measuring points to an even better
position. Some points to pay attention to are:

Mill feed system
Can the bin design produce a material segregation that causes cyclically mill
performance? How full are the feeders? Is the material flow well centered on the
belt? Where and how will the material samples be taken? Where and how is
grinding aid being dosed?

Mill inlet chute
Which type is it (drum, step type)? Is there material accumulation? How strong is
the air draught? Where is the inlet point of the separator coarse returns?

Mill body
Where and how is the mill ear positioned? How many inspection doors are there
and in which grinding chamber are they? What is the shell drilling pattern?

Mill outlet casing
Is there any double pendular flap or any other sealing device? Which is the
opening - closing sequence? Where is the temperature probe positioned in
relation to the logical material flow? Dimensions of the outlet casing?

Mill dedusting system
Is there a static separator or a cyclone? What are the static separator settings?
Are the measuring/sampling points in an optimal position? How is the mill filter
duct layout? Which is the mill fan damper position? Is any other equipment
dedusted through the mill filter? Fan casing design?

Separator system
Is there any foreign-bodies trap? Can the separator feed be evenly distributed
onto the distribution plate? How does the ducting layout looks like? Are the
material outlets equipped with flaps or rotary valves? Is the return cone being
drummed by material grains / metallic objects? Fan damper position? Fan
casing design? Is the system working in over pressure?

Transport, ducting, auxili ary dedusting & sampler
Air slide blowers and blowing points? Air slide angles? Is there any air slide in
overpressure? How does the material flow in each air slide? Is there any
accumulation of coarse material?
Do the ducts have material deposition during the operation?
Where is the cement sampler positioned? Is there any dedusting point nearby?
Where are the sampling points for the audit positioned?
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3.5 Energy Measurements
3.5.1 Electrical energy consumption

The electrical power has to be measured at the available counters or calculated
from current intensity measurement for the following equipments (fig.8):

Mill motor
Mill fan motor
Separator rotor motor
Recirculation bucket elevator motor
Transport bucket elevator motor
The whole grinding system

If there are no electrical power meters installed, then it is highly recommended to
install them for the first two listed comsumers, because calculations based on
current are a safety risk (high voltage) and errors occur in the calculation (cos).
3.5.2 Fuel consumption
Most installations combine drying and grinding functions and require hot gas. If the
hot gas supply is not a waste product (ie: kiln exhaust), then the energy investment
must be included.

The energy can be measured by:
(Mass flow of fuel per unit time) x (Specific energy content of fuel per unit mass)
Calculated heat energy per unit of hot gas mass flow per unit time



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3.6 Circuit: Material Measurements & Sampli ng
The amount and type of material being processed, its fineness, temperature and
moisture content after each of the process steps are all key information for the
grinding circuit performance evaluation.
3.6.1 Material throughput
The circuit hourly throughput is one of the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
During a "Performance test" it is necessary to measure this KPI with the indication
of the weigh-feeders cross-checked with the readings from the fiel d totalizers for
each cement component (see annex 6).
3.6.2 Liquids consumptions
The grinding aid dosing and the water injection into the first and/or the second
chamber have to be measured and documented.
3.6.3 Material sampling
Figure 9 presents a typical example of necessary sampling points for a cement mill
system.
Taking samples
In annex 8 some indications for sampling are given.

Samples analysis (fig 10)
The following analyses are to be done with the taken samples:

Sample Sample
reference
Quantity
[kg]
Analysis
Clinker
Gyps
Limestone
Slag
K
G
L
S


10
Cumulated residue on the sieves,
for example:
50, 25, 16, 8, 4, 2, 1 [mm]
Temperature [C]
Moisture: [%] H2O
Mill outlet
Static separator returns
Dynamic separator feed
Dynamic separator fines
Separator filter dust
Dynamic separator returns
Mill filter dust
Cement
MO
SSR
A (*)
F (*) (3)
SF
R (*)
MF
C (*)



0.5

[%] Residue on 45 [m] (1)
Blaine (2)
Laser 0 - 200 [m] - at least for
the samples marked with an (*)
Temperature [C] (at least MO
and R).

(1) The sieve normal ly used for cement fineness qual ity contr ol .
(2) Onl y if used for cement quali ty control.
(3) If cycl ones duct l ayout is not arranged symmetri call y around the separ ator i t is required to
take a sampl e from each cycl one.

The results from the sample sieving and laser analysis can be plotted on the
documents presented on the annexes 9 and 10.
Annex 11 is an example separator sample analysis also called Tromp curve.
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3.7 Circuit: Mill Ventilation Measurements
Air and/or hot gas in a grinding circuit are used for drying, cooling, transporting
and separati ng purposes. It is easy to imagine that something wrong with the
air/hot gas quantity and/or distribution will have a negative influence on the circuit
performance.

Measuring
Also here good measurements of airflow, static pressure and temperature are
critical for the later evaluation (see annex 12 & 13).

Mill circui t measuring points
As for the material sampling and measurements the air/gas measuring points
have to be adapted to the circuit particulars. An example is given in fig. 11 for a
grinding circuit equipped with a high efficiency separator with cyclones.

Point Point
reference
Measure
Hot gas generator:
Primary air fan
Secondary air fan
Fresh air

HGPA
HGSA
HGFA
Static pressure
Temperature
Volume
Mill inlet
Mill outlet
Mill Filter Inlet
Mill Filter Outlet
MI
MO
MFI
MFO
Static pressure
Temperature
Mill Filter Chimney MFC Static pressure
Temperature
Volume


Is not always possible to find an optimal point for airflow measurements. In this
cases the air/gas volume can al so be calculated based on the fan
characteristic curves (mill filter fan and separator fan).
To apply this method the temperature, the static pressures before and after the
fan and the fan motor absorbed power are required.

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3.8 Circuit: Separator Air Measurement
Air in the separator is one of the leading parameters of the separating efficiency.
For first generation separators, as the ventilator wheel is integrated in the separator
casing, is difficult to do air measurements. The following indications are only valid
for second and third generation separators.

Measuring poi nts

The number and location of the measuring points depends on the separator duct
layout. See the table below and figure 12 for an example on typical measuring
points for a high efficiency separator with cyclones.

Point Point
reference
Measure
Separator Inlet Volute SIV Static pressure
Temperature
Volume
Separator Outlet
Cyclones outlet
Separator Filter Inlet
Separator Filter Outlet
SO (1)
CO (1)
SFI
SFO
Static pressure
Temperature
(1) If cycl ones duct layout i s not arr anged symmetrical l y around the separator it is requi red t o
do a measur ement from each cycl one.

Separator airfl ow measurement

All the points above allow easy static pressure and temperature measurements,
but there is almost no separator allowing a good measuring point for airflow.

The most i nteresti ng point for airflow measurement is the vol ute inlet where
an airspeed mapping can be done (see annex 14). That will allow measuring
the air vol ume and also the air distribution at the separator inlet.

The separator airflow measurement has to be cross-checked with the fan
characteristics curves, fan pressure increase and fan motor power
consumption.

For a single pass separator the airflow can be measured at the volute inlet
(preferred point) or at the filter chimney (before the air recirculation duct, if any).








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3.9 Mill: Materi al Sampling
The material fineness evolution all along the mill length allows evaluating the
grinding process efficiency.

Di stance between sampli ng points along the mil l

First and last sample in each grinding chamber to be taken 50 [cm] away
from the chamber inlet and outlet. This is done so as to reduce the border
effects.
Other samples
Divide the remaining space between first and last samples in segments of
equal length (+/- 1 [m]) and sample at each division point.

Number of samples per point
Each of the points above define a mill cross section. Due to the rotating
movement of the mill the material fineness distribution in the ball charge might
not be homogeneous along the mill cross section. Therefore, to have a
representative sampling it is necessary to take at each poi nt three samples at
each mill cross section as indicated on fig.13.

Taking the sample
To get a representative sample the material has to be sampled below the ball
charge surface:

Remove balls and material to get a 20 [cm] deep hole on the charge
surface (foto 1.1 & 2.1)
Take the material 0.5 - 1 [kg] sampl e from the bottom of each of the
created holes (foto 1.2)
For small balls, < 30 - 40 [mm], material and balls can be shoveled out
together and screened on a 10 [mm] sieve (see photos 2.2 to 2.5).
The three samples from each mill cross section can be mixed in one can to
get a 1.5 - 3 [kg] sample.
Caution: Any coarse material remaining on the above mentioned sieve must
be removed by hand and put into the can.

Samples analysis (see fig.14, annex 15.1 and 15.2)

Sample Sample reference Quantity
[kg]
Analysis
First
chamber
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 , 1.5 - 3 Cumulated residue on the sieves,
for example:
16, 8, 4, 2, 1. 0.5, 0.2 [mm] (1)
Second
chamber

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.7 1.5 - 3 Cumulated residue on the sieves,
for example:
2, 1, 0.5, 0.2,0.12, 0.09, 0.06 &
0.045 [mm] (1)
Blaine
Laser (for the passing on 200
[m]) for calculation of the d' and n
of the RRS grain size distribution
(1) Can be others si eves, the target i s to cover, at least, the i ndi cated parti cle si ze i nt erval
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3.10 Mill Visual Inspection
The state of the tube mill internals (shell liners, diaphragms, etc.), the material level
and distribution in the grinding chambers as well as the ball filling degree is
important information to complete the mill grinding efficiency evaluation.

Material level i n the chambers & material agglomeration
The material level has to be always measured by comparison with the ball
charge surface level, as indicated in the figure 15.
If there is any material agglomeration on the balls and/to the li ners
("coating") it has to be reported.

First chamber liner
Its function is to ensure proper activation of the ball charge through lifting.
Therefore liner type and its remaining lifting height, measured as indicated on
the fig. 15, has to be noted.

Intermediate diaphragm
The grates sl ot opening and the diaphragm center openi ng have to be
measured. It has also to be noted if the slots are plugged with metal scraps,
clinker, etc. Gaps in between the grates, especially in the first chamber side
have to be reported in size and distribution. For adjustable diaphragms note
the settings of the material flow-controlling device.

Second chamber
The liner type (not classifying, classifying) and its main dimensions as indicated
in fig 15 are to be noted. These dimensions have to be noted for a few liner
rigns.
If no ball samples are taken a visual estimation of the ball charge
classification and state must be done.

Outlet diaphragm
The grates sl ot opening and the diaphragm center openi ng have to be
measured.

Water injection
Type, position, orientation and state of the water nozzles.

Ball filli ng degree
In both chambers the ball filling degree must be calculated. The measures to be
taken inside the mill to allow these calculations can be found in the annex 16.

The above information is the most important to be looked at. Additional information
like residual thickness of inlet wall plates, diaphragm grates, etc., adequate support
of the liner plates on the shell (especially in case of boltless liners), wedge effect
due to ball blockage between liner plates and/or grates, reporting quantity and
position of broken or damaged parts,
A good solution is to document the mill inspection with photos (fig 16).
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3.11 Mill: Ball Sampl ing
Why ball sampli ng?
to evaluate the ball charge actual state
Recommended where the actual ball charge in the mill is not known, or the
charge has not been classi fied for a longtime (>3 years) and/or wear
rates are high and/or there are too many deformed/broken balls.
Ball sampling is overall important for the second chamber.
Classifyi ng l iner efficiency
The classifying liner allows grading the ball by sizes in the second chamber.
The biggest balls are moved towards the chamber inlet and the smallest are
retained at the chamber outlet.
A good ball classifi cation is important for a high grinding efficiency. The
evolution of the average ball size along the chamber length allows evaluating
the classifying performance of the liner (see annex 17).

Ball sampl ing (see fig 17)
The same balls that have been removed for the material sampling can be taken
as ball samples for later analysis.
Amount of bal ls to be sampled
For 50[mm] balls 50 balls and 200 balls for 40 - 17 [mm] ball s are
enough to guarantee representative sampling.
Number of samples
Ideally as many ball samples as material samples should be taken but can
be adapted to the ball charge composition.
At least four samples should be taken.

Sample analysis
1. Weigh each sample separately
2. For each sample classify the number of balls by groups according to their
form based on criteria in annex 18 (good, deformed, broken, etc.).
3. Count the number of units in each group per sample
4. Add the "deformed", "broken & "foreign bodies" together
5. Calculate the sample average weight per ball
6. Calculate the average ball diameter

D eq [mm] = 245'000 x
Sample Weight [kg]
Number of balls
3
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3.12 Separator: Visual Inspection
The separator optimal operation depends, among other factors, on adequate air and
material distribution at the different phases of the separation process. Depending on
the type of separator attention has to be paid to the following points:

First generation (fig 18)
Material feed (1)
Distance and angle between the air slide outlet and the distribution plate
Separation counter bl ades (2)
Count the number of counter blades and note their position, if they are
adjustable in length or angle, and the gap between the blade end and the
separator casing.
Fan wheel (3)
Measure the gaps between the fan wheel and the separator casing. Note the
number of bl ades, their present positi on, and if they are adjustable
Air vane (4)
Measure the angle they form with the separator radius, their height, length
and thickness. Count the number of vanes.

Second generation (fig 19)
Material feed (1)
Idem as for first generation
Separation counter bl ades (2)
Idem as for first generation
Cyclone (3)
Check the state and measure the diameter and length of the immersion tube
as well as the height and width of the inlet section.
Air vanes (4)
Idem as for first generation and note the vanes posi tion al l al ong the
ci rcumference of the separator.

Third generation (fig 20)
Material feed (1)
Idem first generation. Check wear pattern on the i mpact ring (2).
Rotor (3)
Check the number of blades, their posi tion related to the rotor radius and
their dimensions. Draw the wear pattern if not even distributed.
Dynamic seal (4)
Check state of the dynamic seal and measure it all along the circumference.
Air guide vanes (5)
Same as for first and second generation
Inl et vol ute (6)
Measure the internal dimensions and, observe and sketch/photograph
possible deposition of materials and/or metallic objects all along the volute.

Finally look for material deposition in the ducts, wear pattern of the separator
inner liner, material incrustati ons, etc. to try to understand the separator operating
conditions.
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3.13 Fans: Visual Inspection
Air i s one of the mai n actors participating in optimal grinding circuit performance.
Therefore, the fans' state, specially the ones from the separator and the mill, have
to be checked to be sure they are performing according to their nominal capacity.

The points to be checked on a fan are the following (fig. 21):

Inlet connecti on (1)
Sketch the layout of the fan inlet connection and the measure the dimensions to
calculate the air inlet speed.

Venturi (2)
Check the surface state and the presence of holes due to wear. Measure the
gap between the venturi and the fan wheel all along the circumference and
establish the relative position between both. Sketch the venturi to allow airspeed
calculation.

Rotor
Rotation sense
Verify that the rotation sense is the proper one according to blades design
Geometry
Verify that the installed fan rotor has geometry similar to the original design
given by the fan manufacturer.
Wear pattern
Sketch the wear pattern of the fan wheel
Material build ups
Look for possible material build up and sketch it.

Outlet connection
Sketch the layout of the fan inlet connection and measure the dimensions to
calculate the air outlet speed.

The information above, together with the fan operation point (pressures, rotation
speed, vibrations level, etc.) is useful trying to identify why a fan could be performing
below its nominal capacity.
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4. DATA COMPILATION
All the gathered data has to be compliled in such a way as to summarise in a small
packet of documentation. The documents are:
Performance test sheet (fig. 22 and annex 19)
This sheet is a data summary that represents the grinding circuit operating
conditions during the "Performance test".
Ci rcui t layout (fig. 5)
Fresh feed particle size distribution (annex 9)
Ball charge compositon (annex 3)
Mill longitudinal sievi ng (annex 15)
Mil internal inspecti on (fig. 15)
Mill calculation sheet (annex 16)
Ci rcui t samples particle size distribution (annex 10)
Tromp curve (annex 11)
Mill control questionnai re (annex 5)
Mill data sheet (annex 2.1)
Additi onal main machines data
Cements requirement data sheet (annex 1)

With these documents it can be considered that there is enough data for the
evaluation of the grinding system.



Bibl iography
Tube mills (VA 95/4313/E)
Dimensioning of tube mills (PT 99/14486/E)
Separators (VA 95/4299/E)
Operation of tube mills (MPT 01/14745/E)
Operation of separators (VA 93/4052/E)


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Annexes:

1. Product and production data sheet
2. Mill data sheet
3. Ball charge composition
4. Separator layout
5. Mill control questionnaire
6. CCR measurements and readings
7. Field measurements
8. Taking samples
9. Feed granulometry
10. Circuit samples granulometry
11. Separator Tromp curve
12. Airflow measurements
13. Prandtl sheet
14. Separator airspeed mapping
15. Mill longitudinal sieving (sieves & laser analysis of the second chamber
samples)
16. Ball filling degree and mill calculation
17. Ball sampling
18. Ball form classification criteria
19. Performance test data sheet