A method and apparatus involving the configuration of an open capillary channel for size-based separation of analytes is described. The open capillary channel contains numerous turns of defined angles separated by intervening linear or curvilinear segments of capillary tubing. The configuration of the channel allows analyte differentiation based on diffusion coefficients and thus separates analytes by size.

An apparatus for processing aggregate material comprising an inclined trough having a pair of shafts rotatably mounted therein, the shafts having staggered blades arranged pass between one another during rotation of the shafts and angled to carry material towards an upper end of the trough, excess water and any floating trash passing over a weir adjacent a lower end of the trough onto the deck of a first vibratory screen, and a second vibatory screen being mounted adjacent the upper end of the trough for receiving particulate material from the upper end of the trough, the second vibratory screen having at least one deck for grading the material, wherein water collected in a sump of the first vibratory screen is arranged to pass into a sump of the second vibratory screen.

A washing apparatus comprises a tank in which rotatable, bladed shafts are located. The tank has a closable lower outlet located at a first end of the tank, and an upper outlet located at the first end of the tank, the upper outlet being higher than the lower outlet. A further outlet is located at a second end or between the first and second ends. The tank is disposed at an inclined angle such that the first end of the tank is lower than the second end of the tank, and is movable between a first inclined state in which the inclined angle is relatively shallow, and a second inclined state in which the inclined angle is relatively steep. The apparatus is able to perform the tasks of either a log washer or coarse material washer depending on the angle of inclination.

An apparatus for producing pozzolanic material from consumer waste includes a glass separator unit to remove glass material from the waste and a size reduction unit downstream the glass separator unit. The glass separator unit includes a tubular outer member and an inner helical member extending inwardly from the inner surface of the tubular outer member and defining an open central bore. The tubular outer member and the open central bore define respective coaxial longitudinal axes that are disposed at an angle relative to a horizontal reference plane, with the inlet higher than the outlet. Non-glass/non-ceramic material is output through the open outlet end of tubular outer member utilizing a flow of water. The glass/ceramic material is output to the size reduction unit through the open inlet end of the tubular outer member utilizing the rotating inner helical member of the glass separator unit.

An apparatus for producing pozzolanic material from consumer waste includes a glass separator unit to remove glass material from the waste and a size reduction unit downstream the glass separator unit. The glass separator unit includes a tubular outer member and an inner helical member extending inwardly from the inner surface of the tubular outer member and defining an open central bore. The tubular outer member and the open central bore define respective coaxial longitudinal axes that are disposed at an angle relative to a horizontal reference plane, with the inlet higher than the outlet. Non-glass/non-ceramic material is output through the open outlet end of tubular outer member utilizing a flow of water. The glass/ceramic material is output to the size reduction unit through the open inlet end of the tubular outer member utilizing the rotating inner helical member of the glass separator unit.

A spiral chute for mineral processing, comprising a spiral chute body (10) supported to be vertical. A radial cross-sectional profile curve of the chute body gradually rises from the inside of the chute body to the outside of the chute body. The radial cross-sectional profile curve of the chute body is a compound curve (100). The compound curve comprises a first curve segment (110) and a second curve segment (120) sequentially arranged from the inside of the chute body to the outside of the chute body. The tail end of the first curve segment and the head end of the second curve segment are connected to a first connection point (130). The included angle between the curve tangent of the head end of the second curve segment and the horizontal plane is smaller than that between the curve tangent of the tail end of the first curve segment and the horizontal plane. The spiral chute for mineral processing can not only outwardly expand and thin a high dune wall to improve the looseness of mineral particles, but also increase the handling capacity per hour, so that the mineral processing efficiency and effect are better.

A spiral chute for mineral processing, comprising a spiral chute body (10) supported to be vertical. A radial cross-sectional profile curve of the chute body gradually rises from the inside of the chute body to the outside of the chute body. The radial cross-sectional profile curve of the chute body is a compound curve (100). The compound curve comprises a first curve segment (110) and a second curve segment (120) sequentially arranged from the inside of the chute body to the outside of the chute body. The tail end of the first curve segment and the head end of the second curve segment are connected to a first connection point (130). The included angle between the curve tangent of the head end of the second curve segment and the horizontal plane is smaller than that between the curve tangent of the tail end of the first curve segment and the horizontal plane. The spiral chute for mineral processing can not only outwardly expand and thin a high dune wall to improve the looseness of mineral particles, but also increase the handling capacity per hour, so that the mineral processing efficiency and effect are better.

A spiral chute for mineral processing, comprising a spiral chute body (10) supported to be vertical. A radial cross-sectional profile curve of the chute body gradually rises from the inside of the chute body to the outside of the chute body. The radial cross-sectional profile curve of the chute body is a compound curve (100). The compound curve comprises a first curve segment (110) and a second curve segment (120) sequentially arranged from the inside of the chute body to the outside of the chute body. The tail end of the first curve segment and the head end of the second curve segment are connected to a first connection point (130). The included angle between the curve tangent of the head end of the second curve segment and the horizontal plane is smaller than that between the curve tangent of the tail end of the first curve segment and the horizontal plane. The spiral chute for mineral processing can not only outwardly expand and thin a high dune wall to improve the looseness of mineral particles, but also increase the handling capacity per hour, so that the mineral processing efficiency and effect are better.

A spiral chute for mineral processing, comprising a spiral chute body (10) supported to be vertical. A radial cross-sectional profile curve of the chute body gradually rises from the inside of the chute body to the outside of the chute body. The radial cross-sectional profile curve of the chute body is a compound curve (100). The compound curve comprises a first curve segment (110) and a second curve segment (120) sequentially arranged from the inside of the chute body to the outside of the chute body. The tail end of the first curve segment and the head end of the second curve segment are connected to a first connection point (130). The included angle between the curve tangent of the head end of the second curve segment and the horizontal plane is smaller than that between the curve tangent of the tail end of the first curve segment and the horizontal plane. The spiral chute for mineral processing can not only outwardly expand and thin a high dune wall to improve the looseness of mineral particles, but also increase the handling capacity per hour, so that the mineral processing efficiency and effect are better.

An apparatus for separating particles from a particulate suspension comprises a conduit comprising a plurality of elongate channels extending in adjacent alignment along a spiral path at different curvature radii from an axis of the spiral path. Longitudinal sidewalls of the elongate channels are fluidly joined together to allow for transfer of fluid between them. The apparatus also comprises an inlet for directing a particulate suspension into the conduit and outlets that direct fluid from the particulate suspension out from different discharge positions. At least first and second of the elongate channels are approximately circular in cross section and comprise a shared longitudinal sidewall, wherein the shared longitudinal sidewall comprises opposed uppermost and lowermost sidewall sections that are laterally offset from one another relative to the axis of the spiral path to allow for transfer of helically flowing fluid between the first and second of the elongate channels.