A 100 TPH (tons per hour) placer gold wash plant is a type of equipment designed to separate gold from other materials while processing a large amount of gravel or soil. This high-capacity system utilizes a combination of various techniques such as water flow, gravity separation, and mechanical agitation to extract gold particles from the placer deposits.
Here are some of the key components and functions typically found in a 100 TPH placer gold wash plant:
Hopper: A large receptacle at the beginning of the wash plant where raw material (dirt, rocks, and gravel) is loaded. It usually comes with a grizzly screen to filter out large rocks and debris.
Trommel or Scrubber: A rotating drum or cylindrical screen that washes and sorts the material. This effectively breaks down clumps and separates finer material from larger rocks.
Sluice Boxes: Channels with riffles and mats where gold particles get trapped as the material is washed over them. The sluice boxes capture gold due to differences in density between gold and other materials.
Shaker Table (optional): A table that shakes or vibrates to further separate gold particles from other substances.
Water Pump System: Provides the necessary water pressure and flow to wash and separate the gold from other materials effectively. This system can be powered by a generator or direct power supply.
Tailings Management System: Area or mechanism to manage the disposal of leftover material after the gold has been extracted.
A 100 TPH placer gold wash plant is highly efficient for mining operations needing to process large volumes of material quickly. These plants are ideal for use in remote areas, though they require a steady water supply and consistent feeding of raw materials to maintain optimal productivity.
