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Outokumpu has a long and broad experience in the recovery and refining of base
metals.The company has a comprehensive line of hydrometallurgical processes and
related advanced equipment. The Outokumpu VSF Solvent Extraction Technology is used
by major mining companies around the world. State of the art on-stream analyzers and
automation systems have been used in Outokumpus base metal refineries and SX plants
since early 1980s. The company has already delivered more than 50 on-stream analyzer
systems for hydrometallurgical applications.

Worldwide sales and service:

Australia
Outokumpu Technology
Pty. Ltd.
Tel. (61) 8 9316 1966
Fax (61) 8 9316 1952

China
Outokumpu Beijing
Representative office
Tel. (86) 10 6506 5951
Fax (86) 10 6500 6512

Mexico
Outokumpu Mexicana
S.A. de C.V.
Tel. (52) 5 203 5968
Fax (52) 5 203 1018

Russia
ZAO Mineral
Processing Engineers
Tel. (7) 812 213 9986
Fax (7) 812 327 8832

Canada
Outokumpu Technology
Tel. (1) 905 671 3304
Fax (1) 905 671 8413

Finland
Outokumpu Mintec Oy
Tel. (358) 9 4211
Fax (358) 9 421 3156

Peru
Outokumpu Tcnica
Per S.A.
Tel. (51) 1 221 0833
Fax (51) 1 221 2633

South Africa
Outokumpu Technology
(Pty) Ltd.
Tel. (27) 11 799 2410
Fax (27) 11 799 2449

Chile
Outokumpu Tcnica
Chile Ltda.
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Fax (56) 2 223 4989

Japan
Outokumpu Japan K.K.
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Fax (81) 3 3661 6421

Poland
Outokumpu Poland
Sp. z o.o.
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Fax (48) 22 8251 961

U.S.A.
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Inc.
Tel. (1) 303 792 3110
Fax (1) 303 799 6892

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COURIER 30SX

High performance on-stream solution

analyzer system for SX/EW applications

COURIER 30SX

Introduction

Courier 30SX is a new member of

the proven COURIER 30 family of
analyzers. It is optimized to serve
the special needs of solvent
extraction and similar processes.
Outokumpus experience from
more than 50 solution analyzer
installations since 1981 has been
taken into account when designing
this new on-stream analyzer system.
The COURIER 30SX system
analyzes samples of process
streams from solvent extraction
processes, using the field-tried
COURIER 30 family X-ray
technology to make elemental
analyses, supplemented by OTI 99
titrators to analyze supplementary
ionic contents, such as acid content.
Samples are taken from the process
using fast loops to ensure
continuous flow and availability of
fresh sample. Samples are
introduced to the analyzer via a
manifold which has built-in deaeration and thorough flushing
functions.
Analysis results from Courier 30SX
and titrators are sent to a process
control system, e.g. PROSCON
2100, via a single communication
link using established protocols.

OTI 99 titrators
Sample
manifold
Control and
display cabinet

Analyzer
shelter

Analyzer probe

Sample return
pumps

Typical pre-installed industrial environment shelter for Courier 30SX

with OTI 99 titrators.

Operator Station

Courier 30SX has an interface for

transferring information between
the analyzer and OPERATOR
STATION. The Operator Station is
used for system configuration and
calibration. It can also be used for
process data display, if there is no
DCS system on site.
Third party DCS system

Optional serial line connection is

available, based on MODBUS RTU
protocol for reading process
analysis results and analyzer status,
and control of sample sequence
(Bypass, Measurement Request).
PROSCON 2100
automation system

For transferring information to and

from Outokumpus PROSCON 2100
system Courier 30SX has a standard
interface.

Environmental classification

OTI 99 titrator (optionally one or

two units), wall mounted
350 (d) x 400 (w) x 645 (h)
13.8 (d) x 15.5 (w) x 25.4 (h)
weight 44 kg, 97 lb.
Total space requirement for
installation without pre-installed
shelter is:
about 9 m2, floor area,
height 2.4 m.
Total weight of equipment
(excluding titrators) is about 250 kg.
Pre-installed, air-conditioned
shelter, with lighting, heating,
services and drain is typically
5,500 (l) x 2,200 (w) x 2,580 (h)
217 (l) x 90 (w) x 102 (h)
weight with COURIER 30SX and
two titrators approx. 2,200 kg, 4,850
lb.

Analyzer probe and PCS is IP65

(NEMA 4)
Power supply

Single phase AC 220V 10% at 5A,

50/60 Hz or 110 V 10% at 10A,
50/60 Hz
Note: These specifications are
for a typical configuration and
project scope only. Actual scope
and performance data does vary
according to individual plant
and project specifications and
product variations.

Dimensions and Weights

Analyzer probe and water cooler,

floor mounted
767 (d) x 654 (w) x 1534 (h)
30.2 (d) x 25.7 (w) x 60.4 (h)
weight 160 kg, 352 lb.
Probe Control Set, wall mounted
385 (d) x 600 (w) x 820 (h)
15.2 (d) x 23.6 (w) x 32.3 (h)
weight 50 kg, 110 lb.
SX sample manifold for up to 16
samples, floor mounted frame
400 (d) x 500 (w) x 2140 (h)
15.8 (d) x 19,7 (w) x 84,3 (h)
weight 50 kg, 110 lb.

Courier 30SX and OTI 99 titrator in a mobile pilot SX plant

control room

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Sample handling

The sample handling of the

COURIER 30SX is adapted to the
conditions of heap leach - solvent
extraction - electrowinning
processes.
Samples taken from process pipes,
or mixer-settler end-boxes flow in
fast loops to the analyzer location.
The sample flow rate and pipe size
are chosen to ensure that the
sample temperature remains
sufficiently high in the sample pipe.
The pressure of the sample feed to
the analyzer is recommended to be
about 0.75 bar, minimum 0.5 bar .
Samples have to be free of solids.
Samples are taken through normal
ball or diaphragm manual valves.
(shut-off valve and a valve for
flushing the pipe with water when
shutting down sample flow are
needed).

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Analyzer housing
COURIER 30SX X-ray analyzer probe
COURIER 30SX PCS 3130 control and di
COURIER 30SX SXM 3140 solution samp
OTI 99 titrator feed tank
COURIER 30SX probe sample manifold a
Cabin wall feed through for samples
OTI 99 titrator(s)
Return pump(s)
Direct Connection from Process Pipes u
with remote sample valve and flushing d
11 Fast Loop Connection from Process und
and flushing valves
12 COURIER 30SX Operator Station PC

The pipe size and flow rate vary

from about 5 - 10 l/min in 10 mm
pipes for samples from process
pump pressure pipes (pressure up
to 2.5 bar) close to the analyzer

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location, to about 20 l/min in 32
mm pipes for gravity fed fast loops
from the far end of the mixer settler
train.
Number of samples

The system is flexible, and can take

samples from up to 16 process
streams. Organic samples can be
measured in the same analyzer as
the aqueous samples.

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under pump pressure,

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Analysis cycle

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minutes per stream for X-ray
analysis, samples containing
entrained air need de-aeration and
the sample cycle is a little longer.

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On-line titration can be integrated

in the COURIER 30SX system. The
titration of acid, or analysis of
chloride takes 5 to 7 minutes. The
system automatically allows for this
and feeds every second or third
sample to the titrators so that the
faster XRF analyzer is not slowed
down.
Calibration

Outocal calibration software is used

to manage the calibration of Courier
analyzers.

SPECIFICATIONS
Analysis method

Measurement time

Stability

Wavelength dispersive X-ray

Fluorescence, X-ray tube excitation,
fixed crystal spectrometers

Selectable for each sample. Typical

measurement time for a sample is
30 - 120 seconds. Typical total cycle
time for 12 streams is 15 - 30
minutes.

Short-term stability under the

specified conditions is 0.1%. The
reference measurements
automatically compensate for drift.

Ionic quantities can be optionally

analyzed using integrated OTI 99
titrators.
Element range

From titanium to uranium (atomic

numbers 22 to 92)
Ionic quantities - acid, base,
ammonia, chloride, ferrous iron
(Fe 2+), cyanide
Number of sample streams

4, 8, 12 or 16 sample streams per

probe
Samples

The fast loop is either pumped from

the process, to the analyzer site and
back, or flows by gravity to the
analyzer site, where it is returned to
a drain or via a common return
pump for samples of similar type.

Ionic quantities measuring time

typically 6 min. Ionic quantities are
typically measured from every
second or third sample.
Number of simultaneous
assays

Up to six element assays depending

on number of installed spectrometer
channels.
Up to two ionic quantities using
optional titrators.
Measurable concentration
range

5 ppm (5 mg/l) to 500,000 ppm

(500 g/l) (element assays)
Detection limit

Mn - Zn 2 - 8 ppm (element assays)

Precision

Recommended fast loop flow 20 50 l/min, recommended pressure at

analyzer sit 0.75 to 1.25 bar,
minimum 0.5 bar, maximum 1.75
bar.
Sample taken per cycle1 - 5 l

For many elements changes of an

order of 5 ppm can be detected at
100 ppm level with a probability of
95% for a representative sample.

Resolution

Superior resolution of crystal

spectrometers allows measurement
of almost all neighboring elements,
even if the neighboring element has
a thousand times greater content.
Accuracy

For individual measurements one

sigma relative error is typically
25% for low concentrations, and
12.5% for high concentrations
Accuracy for shift or daily averages
is better.

ISO 9001 quality

assurance
Outokumpu Mintec Automation
product line is ISO 9001 accredited and
has a rigorous quality management
policy to ensure that the quality
expectations of customers are met.

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The COURIER 30SX can distinguish

and measure very small quantities
of trace elements in strong
electrolytes. For instance manganese
can be measured from 5 mg/l
upwards (3 standard deviation
detection limit), iron and cobalt
from 2 to 3 mg/l.

All levels of acid content met in the

process can be titrated on-line,
and chloride can be measured from
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X-ray tube

High performance laboratory

grade wavelength dispersive
spectrometers

Courier 30SX key analytical components

Courier 30SX excites the

sample in flow cell using low
power X-rays. Atoms in the
sample react by emitting
fluorescence radiation which
is characteristic to each
individual element in the
periodic table.
Courier 30SX uses the same
high resolution wavelength
dispersive analyzer
technology as high
performance laboratory
analyzers. This minimizes
spectrum overlaps and
makes analyzer calibration
easiear and less frequent.