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Virtual Karak Resources Project - VKRP
Virtual Karak Resources Project - VKRP
Virtual Karak Resources Project - VKRP
Virtual Karak Resources Project - VKRP
Virtual Karak Resources Project - VKRP
Virtual Karak Resources Project - VKRP
Virtual Karak Resources Project - VKRP
Virtual Karak Resources Project - VKRP

Alys Vaughan-Willams

Examples of Sample Labels

The outside labels are prone to fall off, or be eaten by inquisitive sheep or rats, so putting an extra label in the bags, often prevents the sample becoming void.

Equipment needed for Flotation

  • water tank with spout 

  • 2 settling tanks

  • pump and tubing 

  • 1m² mesh with 1mm holes

  • 1mm sieve

  • 300 mµ sieve

  • teastrainer

  • bulldog clips

  • re-enforced paper and string

How does flotation work?

The basic idea behind flotation is that charred material floats. A large water filled tank acts as the receptacle [Photo ]. If water is at a premium, it can be recycled by connecting two settling tanks (diag.1). The water from the flot tank runs into the first settling tank (a). The majority of the mud settles here. The water then drains into the second tank (b), where most of the remaining mud falls out. A filter (c) is placed on the end of the last pipe to reduce contamination, thereby pumping relatively clean water back around to the flot tank (d).

 

 

 

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