Many design components combine to ensure the performance of Minco Tech classifying cyclone is maximized.

Design parameters regarding inlet shape and area, vortex finder diameter length, body extension, cone angle and apex nozzle are of the utmost importance.

Other features including material selection and cluster design, ensure that the cyclone offered for any particular process has an individuality that guarentees efficiencies.

Using this approach Minco Tech can optimise a system for each single project such as gold, nickel, diamonds and coal.

Research and development rate highly on Minco Tech's priority list. They are constantly testing their companies new theories and undertaking practical research both in the field and laboratories.

Along with research and development partners, Minco Tech have been instrumental in cyclone technology to a world leading level. Cyclone performance predictions are accurately modelled with computer programs specifically developed classifying cyclones.

These include the JK SimMet and Minco Tech computer programs. Further research is continuing to develop cyclone geometry and improve flow patterns within an operating cyclone.

Feed sizing should be maintained as constant and consistent as possible:

• Large changes of feed sizing, due to stockpile segregation, can reduce separating efficiency.
  
  
• Feed sump design should also include fine product slumping which can result in large amounts of material collapsing and entering the cyclone feed pump causing feed rate, cut-point, product yield and product quality variations.
   
• Cyclone body and apex nozzle wear should be regularly monitored and worn components replaced as quickly as possible. Temporary repairs can be undertaken using a range of wear resistance compounds. Prolonged use of such "stop gap" measures can have negative performance effects.
   
• Improvement of separation occur can be achieved, in some cases, by a simple apex nozzle change.