Work Index in Basics of Mechanical Operation Formulas

Work Index always means the equivalent amount of energy to reduce one ton of the ore from a very large size to 100 um. Just as the meter is used to measure and compare distances. And is denoted by W_i. Work Index is usually measured using the Joule per Kilogram for Specific Energy. Note that the value of Work Index is always positive.

Basics of Mechanical Operation formulas that make use of Work Index

fxEnergy Required to Crush Coarse Materials according to Bond's LawGo

FAQ

What is the Work Index?

Work Index always means the equivalent amount of energy to reduce one ton of the ore from a very large size to 100 um. Just as the meter is used to measure and compare distances. Work Index is usually measured using the Joule per Kilogram for Specific Energy. Note that the value of Work Index is always positive.

Can the Work Index be negative?

No, the Work Index, measured in Specific Energy cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Work Index?

Work Index is usually measured using the Joule per Kilogram[J/kg] for Specific Energy. Joule per Gram[J/kg], Joule per Centigram[J/kg], Square Meter per Square Second[J/kg] are the few other units in which Work Index can be measured.

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