How to Calculate and Solve for Specific Power of Mill | Ball Mill Sizing

The image above represents the specific power of mill. To calculate the specific power of mill, three essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Work Index of Ground Material (wi), 80% Product Size (P80) and 80% Feed Size (F80).

The formula for calculating the specific power of mill:

E = wi(10/√(P80) – 10/√(F80))

Where:

E = Specific Power of Mill
w = Work Index of Ground Material
P80 = 80% Product Size
F80 = 80% Feed Size

Let’s solve an example;
Find the specific power of mill when the work index of ground material is 10, the 80% product size is 14 and the 80% feed size is 8.

This implies that;

w = Work Index of Ground Material = 10
P80 = 80% Product Size = 14
F80 = 80% Feed Size = 8

E = wi(10/√(P80) – 10/√(F80))
That is, E = 10(10/√(14) – 10/√(8))
E = 10(10/3.741 – 10/2.82)
E = 10(2.67 – 3.535)
So, E = 10(-0.86)
E = -8.629

Therefore, the specific power of mill is – 8.629 W.

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How to Calculate Specific Power of Mill Using Nickzom Calculator

Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the specific power of mill.

To get the answer and workings of the specific power of mill using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.

You can get this app via any of these means:

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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.

Now, Click on Ball Mill Sizing under Materials and Metallurgical

Now, Click on Specific Power of Mill under Ball Mill Sizing

The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the specific power of mill according to the respective parameters which is the Work Index of Ground Material (wi), 80% Product Size (P80) and 80% Feed Size (F80).

Now, enter the value appropriately and accordingly for the parameter as required by the Work Index of Ground Material (wi) is 10, 80% Product Size (P80) is 14 and 80% Feed Size (F80) is 8.

How to Calculate and Solve for Specific Power of Mill | Ball Mill Sizing

Finally, Click on Calculate

How to Calculate and Solve for Specific Power of Mill | Ball Mill Sizing
How to Calculate and Solve for Specific Power of Mill | Ball Mill Sizing

As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the specific power of mill and presents the formula, workings and steps too.

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