Estimation of Performance with the Two Truncated Probability Density Functions, Case Study: Using Mixco Column to Extract Samarium and Gadolinium

A hydrodynamic performance by the variation in the droplet size and distribution was moreover considered in the recording of experimental data for the extraction of rare-earth ions. The percentage of stripping and extraction efficiency for rare earth ions increases directly proportional to rotation speed. The identification of a suitable probability density function is carried out by utilizing the mixture of two normal probability density functions. By separation factor exceeding 5.9, extraction efficiency and percentage of stripping up to 95% could be achieved in the continuous Mixco column, which has superior hydrodynamic characteristics with a great prospect of application.