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MINE 331 Methods Of Mineral Separation Units: 4.50
Mineral separation processes of a physical and physicochemical nature are studied with laboratory sessions. Topics include size reduction, classification, flotation, flocculation, gravity concentration, magnetic, electrostatic separations and dewatering. Surface phenomena involving fine particle processing, reagent classifications, flotation machines and circuits, plant practice in ore flotation are discussed. The laboratory practice includes a design project on flotation circuit analysis and sizing. Assignments will be completed based on field trip observations.
(Lec: 3, Lab: 1.5, Tut: 0)
(Lec: 3, Lab: 1.5, Tut: 0)
Requirements: Prerequisites: MINE 201 Introduction to Mining and Mineral Processing F | 4MINE 201 or GEOE 281 , MINE 267 or GEOE 365 or CHEE 221 or permission of the instructor
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Offering Term: F
CEAB Units:
Mathematics 0
Natural Sciences 14
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 25
Engineering Design 15
Offering Faculty: Smith Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate a firm understanding of ore characteristics, particle size analysis and the need for efficient separation of minerals for the production of value-added products. Carry out lab work, analyze data and report as teamwork.
- Carry out process calculations to determine efficiency in the separation of minerals and to determine equipment size required in selected processes as well for settling laws.
- Describe methods for estimation of energy requirements for various size-reduction stages and assess processes used in industrial practice. Carry out lab experiments to determine work index for energy estimation, analyze data and report as teamwork.
- Describe options for comminution and classification with respect to ore characteristics. Analyze and design hydrocyclone process for classification.
- Describe methods of mineral separation from ores of various complexity. Carry out and evaluate related laboratory experiments. Report as team work and individually.
- Describe processes and flowsheet characteristics used in the treatment of major resources- case studies of selected industrial operations.