In this paper we simulate and realize an electromagnetic separator excited with an alternating current. And, we will to see the factors that influence the separation. This realization is used for the separation of the ferromagnetic and non ferromagnetic particles. The aim of this application is to recover the particles of non ferrous and ferrous from mixture by attractive magnetic force with big rate of separation. Experiments’ results and simulation of this separator, finally the parameters of separation are optimized with prediction method is presented in this paper.

The particles of gold can be reuse and recovered from electronics products and cards by sorting from many other metals or from sands. In mixtures of small gold spheres and sands have been sorted by an efficient method called eddy current separation able to separate the gold from a mixture of non ferrous particles. It's a mining sort and recycling industry. This study is based on the ejected force created by the eddy currents induced and the rotation of drum. These eddy currents create a opposing magnetic field to create magneto-dynamic repulsive force between permanent magnet of separator and gold particles, these last will be ejected in collector by gravity force.