The JKMRC high bubble surface area flux flotation cell

The High Bubble Surface Area Flux Flotation Cell (HSbFC) is a 16-litre mechanical flotation cell with a bottom driven impeller, which is operated continuously. Bubble formation is carried out using an in-line mixer which enables the cell to achieve superficial gas velocities (Jg) equivalent to those generated in industrial flotation cells (0.7–1.2 cm/s). At the same time, the cell produces considerably smaller bubble sizes; consequently, a high bubble surface area flux (S6) can be generated.