Exploring the Problematic Aspects of Gold Refining Technology Using Simulation Analysis

This study presents the results of research aimed at identifying the problem areas in the technology of chemical gold refining. Simulation modeling of the process shows that the actual duration of gold granule dissolution and gold-containing sludge precipitation operations exceeded the regulatory duration. The causes of these disadvantages are identified, and a solution is proposed; it includes the development of a mathematical model for the problem operations in chemical refining to obtain optimum technological operating conditions.