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BAC BAUM [2 records]

Record 1 2002-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
  • Coal Preparation
  • Processing of Mineral Products
  • Mining Equipment and Tools
DEF

A washbox in which the pulsating motion is produced by the intermittent admission of compressed air to the surface of the water ...

CONT

Of the several types of coal jig, that in greatest use is the Baum. ... The Baum jig ... has a stroke rate of 55-57 strokes/minute, the water being pulsed by means of compressed air. The bed recloses by unassisted gravitation, no suction stroke being used. This closing can be modified by the use of hydraulic water, or by slowing down the release of the pulsing air during the return stroke of the jigging cycle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
  • Préparation des charbons
  • Préparation des produits miniers
  • Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
DEF

Bac à pistonnage utilisant un liquide dont le mouvement alternatif est obtenu à l’aide d’air comprimé admis suivant un rythme alternatif.

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Processing of Mineral Products
  • Mining Equipment and Tools
  • Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
DEF

A jig in which the pulsating motion is produced by the intermittent admission of compressed air to the water, either alongside the jig bed, e.g. Baum, or under the jig bed, e.g. Batac, Tacub. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

OBS

air pulsating jig: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Préparation des produits miniers
  • Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
  • Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
DEF

Bac dans lequel l'eau est soumise à un mouvement de pulsation par une admission intermittente d’air comprimé appliquée, soit à côté du lit de lavage(Baum), soit en dessous(Batac ou Tacub). [Définition normalisée par l'ISO. ]

OBS

bac à air comprimé : terme normalisé par l’ISO.

Spanish

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