Abstract
Energy savings and consumption reduction of ball mills are crucial for industrial production. The grinding medium is an important component of a ball mill. In theory, using higher-density grinding media can yield better grinding results. However, for materials with varying grindability, employing grinding media of different densities can reduce energy consumption while maintaining the same grinding effect. This study simulates the motion of the grinding media in the mill using three different densities of balls and the same material (iron ore). The results reveal that balls with densities of 5.8 g/cm(3) and 7.8 g/cm(3) achieve faster grinding of materials into finer particles, but balls with a density of 5.8 g/cm(3) consume less energy. Therefore, replacing a ball with a density of 5.8 g/cm(3) in a ball mill can significantly reduce energy consumption. This study will assist in selecting the optimal grinding medium density for different materials, ultimately contributing to energy savings and reduced carbon emissions.