grinding rule of thumb - 911 metallurgist
Dec 16, 2015 · In today’s ultra large ball mills of up to 28′ diameter and 44′ long; a 28-32% ball charge is your maximum. Source: Paul Staples; A grate (diaphragm) discharge ball mill will consume 15% more power than an overflow (open) discharge ball mill even though the grinding efficiencies are the same. Source: Lewis, Coburn, and Bhappu