SX Troubleshooting
G & Y Mining Process Series — Book 2
SX Troubleshooting: Crud, Entrainment and Phase Problems
A Field Guide to Diagnosing and Fixing the 25 Most Common Upsets in Copper SX Plants
By Ackson Mwape · PDF eBook · 55 pages · First edition 2026
When the dispersion band climbs towards the weir, raffinate copper creeps up, crud appears after a storm or the tankhouse reports organic on the cathodes, this book tells you what to check first, what to do on shift, and how to stop it coming back. Book 2 of the series, following the Copper SX Operator's Handbook.
Who it's for
What makes it useful on shift
Every upset on one card: what you see, likely causes, checks, immediate fix, root-cause fix and prevention.
Phase break, continuity, dip-tube settler profiles, entrainment and organic quality, done the same way every time.
Four composite case studies, plus worked examples that show what a small rise in losses costs per day.
A symptom-to-upset index, copyable settler profile and phase break sheets, a self-test with answers and a glossary.
What's inside
- A Method for Every Upset
- Know Your Baseline
- The Troubleshooter's Toolkit
- Slow Phase Break (Upsets 1–4)
- Entrainment Out of Control (Upsets 5–9)
- Continuity Problems (Upsets 10–12)
- Crud Build-up and Crud Runs (Upsets 13–16)
- Crud Treatment and Organic Recovery
- Recovery Problems (Upsets 17–20)
- Electrolyte Quality Problems (Upsets 21–23)
- Equipment and Inventory Faults (Upsets 24–25)
- Abnormal Events
- Case Studies from the Field
Plus: Symptom-to-Upset Index · Record Sheets · Self-Test · Glossary · Further Reading
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About the author
Ackson Mwape works in copper solvent extraction on the Zambian Copperbelt and is the founder of G & Y Solutions Limited, a Chingola-based supplier of mining chemicals, industrial consumables and procurement services to the mining sector.
Questions
What format is it?
A PDF eBook (55 pages, 6×9 in) that opens on any phone, tablet or computer, and can be printed.
How fast will I receive it?
Usually within a few hours of payment confirmation during business hours (CAT, Monday to Saturday).
Can I share it with colleagues?
Each copy is licensed to one buyer. For teams, please request a site licence.
Refunds
Because this is a digital product, sales are final once the file is delivered. If your file does not arrive or will not open, contact us and we will resend it promptly.
This book provides general educational information. It does not replace site-specific operating procedures, reagent supplier data, risk assessments or professional engineering advice. © 2026 Ackson Mwape. Published by G & Y Solutions Limited, Chingola, Zambia.