金川集团破局“消泡难题”捧回首个全球质量金奖

Core Viewpoint - The JinChuan Group's innovative "combination defoaming device" has won a gold award at the 50th International Quality Management Group Conference, addressing a significant industry challenge in nickel smelting [1][4]. Group 1: Innovation and Development - The JinChuan Nickel-Cobalt Smelting Plant faced a common industry issue of excessive foam during the second-stage leaching process, which posed safety risks and affected product quality [4]. - A dedicated quality control team was established in January 2023, focusing on the "defoaming and quality improvement" challenge, leading to the development of a hybrid solution combining chemical and mechanical methods [4][5]. - The team created a jacketed atomizing spray gun and a multi-tooth defoaming stirrer, optimizing parameters through extensive testing to achieve precise defoaming [4][5]. Group 2: Results and Recognition - The new defoaming device significantly reduced the amount of defoaming agent used, lowered organic impurities in the electrolyte, and improved the quality rate of nickel sulfate solution, thus enhancing safety and product quality [5]. - The team successfully qualified for the international conference and presented their work in English, receiving high praise from judges and ultimately winning the gold award [5]. - This recognition has sparked enthusiasm for innovation within the company, with the quality control team now pursuing new projects, including the development of an automatic slag discharge device [5].