Publications

A prolific author, Dr. Andrew Vince has written numerous publications and book chapters about the technology used in coal handling and preparation, mineral processing and allied industries.

Book Chapters:

Vince, A.,2009, “Screening”, in Sanders, G.J. (Ed), Advanced Coal Preparation Monograph Series, Volume II, Screening chapter.

Vince, A., 2009, “Comminution”, in Sanders, G.J. (Ed), Advanced Coal Preparation Monograph Series, Volume II, Comminution chapter.

Vince, A., 2013, “Coal post-treatment processes”, in Osborne, D.G. (Ed), Coal utilisation in industry, Woodhead Publishing, United Kingdom.

Process Plant Metallurgical Auditing:

Vince, A., Smitham, J.B. and Keast-Jones, R., 1991, “A comprehensive metallurgical auditing technique for eliminating latent processing inefficiencies”, in Lean, P. (Ed.), Proceedings, Fifth Australian Coal Preparation Conference, Paper H2.

Vince, A., Keast-Jones, R. and Ellison, J., 1990, “Maximising coal preparation plant separating efficiencies”, In: Chemeca 90 (18th : 1990 : Auckland, N. Z.). Chemeca 90: The Eighteenth Australasian Chemical Engineering Conference; Processing Pacific Resources. Auckland, N.Z.: Chemical Engineering Group (New Zealand), 1990: 1172-1179.

Vince, A., Keast-Jones, R. and Ellison, J., 1988, “Troubleshooting dense medium cyclone coal preparation circuits”, Proceedings 16th Australasian Chemical Engineering Conference, Auckland, pp229-234.

Ellison, J., Nightingale, R., Johnson, B., Vince, A., Keast-Jones, R. and Bensley, C., 1987, “Recent developments and investigations of D.M. cyclone coal preparation at the BHP Port Kembla Washeries”, Proceedings of Dense Medium operators’ conference, Brisbane, pp53 – 63.

Vince, A., Keast-Jones, R. and Ellison, J., 1992, “Appraisal and optimisation of dense medium plant separations”, Coal Preparation, Vol. 11, pp 189-207.

Vince, A., 1989, “The processing efficiency of the coal preparation plant”, BHP Report.

Vince, A., 1988, “The processing efficiency of the coal preparation plant”, BHP Report.

Vince, A., 1990, “Baum jig operation”, BHP Report.

Vince, A., Keast-Jones, R. and Bensley, C.N., 1987, “Dense medium circuit operation”, BHP Report.

Bensley, C.N., Vince, A., Keast-Jones, R. And Nicol, S.K, 1988, “Preparation plant metallurgical audits – a proven tool for maximising coal recovery”, 8th International coal research conference, Tokyo.

Dense Medium Cyclone Technology:

Vince, A., Barnett, P., Chu, K.W., Chen, J., Yu, A.B., and Barnett, G., 2012, “Higher capacity and higher efficiency dense medium cyclone circuits”, in Mathewson, D. (Ed.), Proceedings, Fourteenth Australian Coal Preparation Conference, Paper 7C.

Vince, A., Barnett, P.J., Chu, K.W., Chen, J., Yu, A.B., and Barnett, G.D., 2012, “What operations can do to improve existing dense medium cyclone installation performance, Proceedings, International coal preparation exhibition and conference, Lexington, USA.

Chu, K., Wang, B., Yu, A. and Vince, A., 2008, “Modelling the coal-medium flow in a dense medium cyclone”, in Mathewson, D. (Ed.), Proceedings, Twelfth Australian Coal Preparation Conference, Paper 9A.

Vince, A., Chu, K., Wang, B., Yu, A., Barnett, P. and Barnett, G., 2010, “Implications of DMC multiphase flow modelling”, in Atkinson, B & S. (Eds.), Proceedings, Thirteenth Australian Coal Preparation Conference, Paper 4D.

Vince, A., 2007, “Dense medium cyclone forum meeting report”, Australian Coal Association Research Program report, Project Number: C15007.

Wang, B., Chu, K., Yu, A. and Vince, A., 2007, “Estimation of steady state and dynamic dense medium cyclone performance”, Australian Coal Association Research Program report, Project Number: C15052.

Vince, A. and Yu, A., 2011, “Estimation of steady state and dynamic dense medium cyclone performance: Phase 3”, Australian Coal Association Research Program report, Project Number: C16043.

Chu, K.W., Wang, B., Vince, A., Yu, A.B., Barnett, G.D. and Barnett, P.J., 2008, “Discrete particle simulation of coal-medium flow in dense medium cyclones”, Computational modelling 08, Cape Town, South Africa, Nov. 13-14(CD Rom Edition).

Wang, B., Chu, K. W., Vince, A., Yu, A. B. Barnett, G. D. and Barnett ,P. J. 2008, “Numerical Studies of the Effects of Medium Properties in Dense Medium Cyclone Operations”, Computational modelling 08, Cape Town, South Africa, Nov. 13-14(CD Rom Edition).

Chu, K., Wang, B., Vince, A., Yu, A., Barnett, G. and Barnett P., 2009, CFD-DEM study of the effect of particle density distribution on the multiphase flow and performance of dense medium cyclone. Minerals Engineering, 22(11):893-909.

Wang, B., Chu, K., Vince, A., Yu, A., Barnett, G.D. and Barnett, P.J., 2009, Numerical study of the effects of vortex finder configuration in dense medium cyclones Paper presented at: 6th International Symposium on Multiphase Flow, Heat Mass Transfer and Energy Conversion; Jul. 11-15; Xi’an, China.

Wang, B., Chu, K., Yu, A., Vince, A, Barnett, G. D. and Barnett, P. J., 2011, Computational study of the multiphase flow and performance of dense medium cyclones: Effect of body dimensions. Minerals Engineering. 24(1):19-34.

Vince, A., Barnett, P., Chu, K., Yu, A. and Barnett, G., 2011, “Designing Better Industrial Dense Medium Cyclones based on Simulated Performance Partition Coefficient Curves”, Proceedings Lexington 2011 Coal Prep Show.

Mathewson, D., Dark, C. and Vince, A., 2000, “Dense medium cyclone performance analysis and trials at Peak Downs mine”, Proceedings of the XIII International Coal Preparation Congress, A.C Partridge, I.R. Partridge (Eds), Paper H2).

Chu K. W., Wang B., Vince A., Yu A. B., Barnett G. D., Barnett P. J. Modelling the effect of coal particle density distribution in a dense medium cyclone. Computational modelling 08. Nov. 13-14, 2008; Cape Town, South Africa.

Vince A., Chu K. W., Wang B., Yu A. B., Barnett P. J., Barnett G. D. Operational implications of dense medium cyclone multiphase flow modeling. International coal preparation 2009. Apr. 27-30, 2009; Lexington, Kentucky USA.

Chu K. W., Chen J., Yu A. B., Vince A., Barnett P. J., Barnett G. D. CFD-DEM study of the multiphase flow in a DMC: Effect of particle size. 7th International Symposium on Multiphase Flow, Heat Mass Transfer and Energy Conversion. Oct. 26-30, 2012; Xi’an, China.
Chen, J., Chu, K., Zou, R., Yu, A. and Vince, A., 2011, “Prediction of performance of dense medium cyclones in coal preparation”, Proceedings, Physical Separation ‘11, Falmouth, UK.

Chu, K. W., Wang, B., Yu, A.B and Vince, A., 2011, “Particle scale modelling of the multiphase flow in a dense medium cyclone: Effect of vortex finder outlet pressure”, Proceedings, Physical Separation ‘11, Falmouth, UK.

Chen, J., Chu, K.W., Zou, R.P, Yu, A.B. and Vince, A., 2012, “Prediction of the performance of dense medium cyclones in coal preparation”, Minerals Engineering, Vol 31, May, pp59-70.

Chu, K.W., Wang, B., Yu, A.B. and Vince, A., 2012, “Particle scale modelling of the multiphase flow in a dense medium cyclone: Effect of vortex finder outlet pressure”, Minerals Engineering, Vol.31, May, pp46-58.

Chu, K.W., Kuang, S.B.,, B., Yu, A.B. and Vince, A., 2012, “CFD-DEM study of the multiphase flow in a dense medium cyclone: Prediction of wear”, Proceedings, Ninth International Conference on CFD in the Minerals and Process Industries, CSIRO, Melbourne.

Chu, K.W., Wang, B., Yu, A.B. and Vince, A., 2012, “Computational study of the multiphase flow in a dense medium cyclone: Effect of particle density”, Chemical Engineering Science, 73 , 123-139.

Vince, A., 2008, “Investigation of Misplaced Material in Large Dense Medium Cyclones” Australian Coal Association Resarach Program Report: C17044.

Vince, A., Brake, I. and Cronin, 2006, “Technical and safety comparison of DP Cell and nucleonic density gauges” Australian Coal Association Research Program Report: C13050.

Vince, 1989, “Magnetite classification in magnetite thickener”, BHP Report.

Vince, A., 1988, “Primary dense medium cyclone operating efficiency at a coal preparation plant”, BHP Report.

Vince, A., 1989, “Ultrafine magnetite trial at coal preparation plant”, BHP Report.

Yu, A. and Vince, A., 2009, “Estimation of steady state and dynamic DMC performance”, Proceedings ACARP Symposium, Port Stephens, Australia.

Brake, I.R. and Vince, A., 2005, “Technical comparison of DP cell and nuclear density gauges”, Proceedings, ACARP Symposium, Emerald, Australia.

Classifying Cyclone Technology:

Kuang, S.B., Chu, K.W., Yu, A.B and Vince, A., 2012, “Numerical study of liquid-gas-solid flow in classifying hydrocyclones: Effect of feed solids concentration”, Minerals Engineering, Vol 31, May, pp 17-31.

Chu, K., Chen, J., Kuang, S., Yu, A. and Vince, A., 2011, “Particle scale modelling to improve coal preparation processes”, Australian Coal Association Research Program Project Report: C29035.

Mid-Size Circuits:

Vince, A., Purdon, P., Gibson, L. and Hughes, T., 2007, “Evaluation of In-Line Pressure Jig”, Australian Coal Association Research Program Project Report C16042.

Vince, A., Kong, K., Kuang, Yu, A., Hughes, T., 2009, “Further Evaluation of In-Line Pressure Jig”, Australian Coal Association Research Program Project Report C18002.

Vince, A., Gibson, L., Purdon, P. and Hughes, T., 2010, “Gekko IPJ Coal Separator Value Addition in Coal Preparation”, in Honaker, R.Q. (Ed.), International Coal Preparation Congress Conference Proceedings, Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration.

Vince, A., Purdon, P., Gibson, L. and Hughes, 2010, “Larger Scale Evaluation of Gekko IPJ Coal Separator”, Australian Coal Association Research Program Project Report Report C18002.

Vince, A., Gibson, L., Purdon, P. and Hughes, T., 2010, “Gekko IPJ Coal Separator Testing in Coal Preparation”, in Atkinson, B & S. (Eds.), Proceedings of the Thirteenth Australian Coal Preparation Conference, Paper 6D.

Gibson, L., Purdon, P., Vince, A. and Hughes, T., 2011, “Gekko IPJ Coal Separator Performance in Site Based Test Work”, Proceedings of Lexington Annual Coal Processing Exhibition and Conference, USA.

Vince, A., Gibson, L., Purdon, P. and Hughes, T., 2011, “Gekko IPJ Coal Separator Performance in Coal Preparation”, Proceedings of the Roe-Hoan Yoon International Symposium on Advanced Separation Processes and Resource Engineering, Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Denver.

Vince, A. and Keast-Jones, R., 1987, “Treatment of coal by spirals concentrators”, BHP Report.

Fine Coal Flotation Technology:

Vince, A., Stanbury, R. and Roberts, T., 1990, “Plant and bench scale flotation studies directly related to plant operations”, BHP Report.

Vince, A., 1989, “Plant investigation into the extent of classification in plant flotation cells”, BHP Report.

Vince, A., 1989, “Maceral flotation coal preparation plant”, BHP Report.

Keast-Jones, R., Vince, A. and Stanbury, R., 1989, “Optimisation of plant froth flotation circuit”, BHP Report.

Vince, A. and Stanbury, R., 1989, “Centifroth flotation trial”, BHP Report.

Vince, A. and Probert, M., 1992, “Solid concentration effects on plant flotation”, BHP Report.

Vince, A., Keast-Jones, R. and Bensley, C., 1987, “Pilot scale rougher-cleaner flotation at coal preparation plant”, BHP Report.

Dewatering:

Bickert, G. and Vince, A., 2010, “Improving vacuum filtration by chemical and mechanical means”, in Atkinson, B & S. (Eds.), Proceedings, Thirteenth Australian Coal Preparation Conference, Paper 8B.

Vince, A., Bickert, G., Meyer, K., Sigloch, H., Gartner, M. and Sedmak, R., 2009, “Significant reduction in filter cake moisture with vacuum filtration”, Australian Coal Association Research Program Project Report C17039.

Vince, A., 1984, “A study of gravity drainage from particulate beds”, Ph.D. thesis, University of Exeter.

Wakeman, R.J. and Vince, A., 1983, “A preliminary investigation of gravity drainage from particulate beds”, Proceedings Symposium on Advances in Solid-Liquid Separation”, Society of Chemical Industry, London, 19-21 Sept.

Wakeman, R.J. and Vince,A., 1986, “Kinetics of drainage from porous media”, Transactions of Institution of Chemical Engineers, 64, 94-103.

Wakeman, R.J. and Vince,A., 1986, “An engineering model for the kinetics of drainage from centrifuge cakes”, Transactions of Institution of Chemical Engineers, 64, 104-108.

Vince, A. and Bickert, G., 2009, “Significant reduction in filter cake moisture with vacuum filtration”, Proceedings, ACARP Technical symposium, Port Stephens, Australia.

Screening:

Vince, A., 2010, “Comparison of alternatives for size classification at 100 – 350 microns”, in Mathewson, D. (Ed.), Proceedings, Twelfth Australian Coal Preparation Conference, Paper 7A.

Vince, A.,2009, “Screening”, in Sanders, G.J. (Ed), Advanced Coal Preparation Monograph Series, Volume II, Screening chapter.

Vince, A., 2009, “0.100 – 0.200 mm cuts with sieve bends”, Australian Coal Association Research Program Report C17040.

Vince, A., 2007, “Improved classification accuracy at 100-350 microns”, Australian Coal Association Research Program Report C15051.

Vince, A., 2009, “0.100 – 0.200mm cuts with sieve bends”, Proceedings ACAPR symposium, Port Stephens, Australia.

Computer Simulations:

Vince, A., 1990, “Computer (COSCOP) simulations for proposed new coal preparation plant” BHP Report.

Vince, A. and Smitham, J.B., 1992, “Computer simulations for proposed new coal preparation plant” BHP Report.

Comminution:

Vince, A., 2009, “Comminution”, in Sanders, G.J. (Ed), Advanced Coal Preparation Monograph Series, Volume II, Comminution chapter.

Manganese Processing:

Vince, A. and Condran, P., 1991, “Froth flotation of natural manganese slimes”, BHP Report.

Agglomerate Strength:

Waters, A.G., Vince, A. and Litster, J.D., 1986, “Measuring the strength of agglomerate materials”, Proceedings 14th Australasian Chemical Engineering Conference, Adelaide, pp118 – 123.

Vince, A., 1985, “Strength of sinter –progress report”, BHP Report.

Vince, A., Mahoney, M. and Waters, A.G., 1987, “An evaluation of the factors affecting the degradation of lump ore”, BHP Report.

Waters, A.,G., Vince, A. and Mahoney, M. , 1989, “An experimental investigation of some factors influencing the degradation of lump iron ore”, proceedings, third international conference on bulk materials storage, Newcastle, pp 84-86.

Mahoney, M.R., Armstrong, L., Vince, A. and Smitham,1988, “Agglomeration of coal fines”, BHP Report.

Coke Ovens By-Products:

Vince, A., Condran, P. and Dickinson, K, 1990, “Bench scale ammonium sulphate crystallisation studies”, BHP Report.

Vince, A., Condran, P. and Fox, T., 1990, “Operation of Ammonium sulphate plant”, BHP Report.

Vince, A., Holland, A., Condran, P. and Dickinson, K., 1990, “Troubleshooting evaporative ammonium sulphate crystal production”, In: Chemeca 90 (18th : 1990 : Auckland, N. Z.). Chemeca 90: The Eighteenth Australasian Chemical Engineering Conference; Processing Pacific Resources. Auckland, N.Z.: Chemical Engineering Group (New Zealand), 1990: 573-580.