At the 2014 Annual Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME)
Meeting, Bruker (NASDAQ: BRKR) today announced the new online
multi-element analyzer S2 KODIAKTM.
This new tool uses X-ray fluorescence spectrometry to analyze the
elemental concentrations in ores and other materials on conveyor belts
in real time. Since information about the ore grade becomes immediately
available with the S2 KODIAK, mineral beneficiation and
ore blending can be optimized. This allows substantially higher product
grades, better cost efficiency, and increased mine output. Based on S2
KODIAK results, miners and plant operators are able to instantly
adjust process parameters and achieve higher recoveries without time
consuming and costly sample preparation. There are no delays waiting for
results from an off-site laboratory.
Bruker's S2 KODIAK Online Multi-Element Analyzer (Photo: Business Wire)
The S2 KODIAK design is the ultimate in ruggedness. All of
its components are sealed in a temperature-stabilized stainless steel
housing. The entire system has been developed to withstand rough
conditions, including shock, vibration, moisture and dust. The unit will
operate reliably in a wide range of conditions, ranging from arctic to
tropical, and from underground mines to high altitude sites.
For operation in remote locations, the S2 KODIAK is
designed to run autonomously and maintenance-free. The S2 KODIAK
starts analyzing instantly after being powered up. The remote controlled
unit connects to plant control software and feeds results via TCP/IP.
Maximum instrument uptime, Bruker’s worldwide service and support
network, along with Bruker’s expertise in the analytical X-ray field
support continuous 24/7 operation. In contrast to neutron activation
analysis technology, the S2 KODIAK requires no radioactive
sources, thereby enhancing worker safety and ensuring easy integration
into mining operations.
“With the S2 KODIAK online analyzer, Bruker extends its
portfolio of laboratory and hand-held XRF instruments even further into
the online process-control environment. We can now offer elemental
analysis solutions for every step in the mining process. The positive
feedback we have received from users at our first S2 KODIAK
test installations demonstrate its power for enhancing mining operations
and delivering increased yield in minerals beneficiation,” stated Dr.
Karsten Knorr, Bruker AXS Division Market Manager for X-ray Mineralogy.
About Bruker Corporation
Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ: BRKR) is a leading global provider of
high-performance scientific instruments and solutions for molecular and
materials research, as well as for diagnostics, industrial and applied
analysis. For more information about Bruker, please visit www.bruker.com
For more information on the S2 KODIAK, please visit: www.bruker.com/s2kodiak
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