Table 7: Tuning the magnetica separation circuit to compensate disturbances.

Action on primary separators Fe-Ti content Fe-Ti
Speed Gate opening Feed Conc. Recovery (%)
Compensation of an inadequate magnetization of the ore
Nominal Nominal Nominal Nominal Target Target
Problem with heat treatment Nominal Nominal Nominal 0.90% -9.50%
Action on primary separator Increase Decrease Nominal 0.10% 0.90%
Compensation of a decrease in the feed grade
Nominal Nominal Nominal Nominal Target 100
Decrease of the feed grade Nominal Nominal -2.80% -0.40% -0.10%
Action on primary separators Decrease Increase -2.80% -0.10% -0.40%