Effect of magnetic field orientation on high gradient magnetic separation performance

The magnet has a dominant role in a high gradient magnetic separator; it provides the passage for the magnetic field and the working space where the matrix is placed to produce magnetic gradients and magnetic forces high enough to capture magnetic particles from the slurry. The effect of the magnetic field orientation of the magnet on high gradient magnetic separation (HGMS) performance has been comparatively investigated on a pilot pulsating HGMS separator with vertical and horizontal magnets respectively. The results of the investigation indicate that the magnetic field orientation has a significant effect on the performance. It was concluded that a properly designed magnet in a HGMS separator greatly improves the performance.