1. Classification is a method of segregating particles of different sizes, shapes, and specific gravities into two or more products on the basis of their settling velocities in a medium of separation.
2. Hydraulic classification is a relatively advanced technique and usually consists of a single or series of sorting columns in which a vertical current of water is rising and particles are settling down based on size, shape and density.
3. Different types of hydraulic classifiers such as teeter bed separator, Floatex density separator, cross flow separator, and reflux classifier are discussed in the article.
The article provides an overview on hydraulic classification and its development in mineral industry. The article is well-structured with clear sections that discuss the fundamentals of classification, different types of classifiers based on their principle and mechanism of operation, and application in recent times with a focus on hydraulic classifiers. The article also provides detailed information about different types of hydraulic classifiers such as teeter bed separator, Floatex density separator, cross flow separator, and reflux classifier.
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