GEG3394

Mineral processing

(ENG)

D Nag

6 points + 78 hours + Second semester + Gippsland/distance (with compulsory on-campus practical session of three days at the University of Ballarat) + Prerequisites: GEG2703, GEG2743

Synopsis: Economic justification; calculations; two-product formulae; ore characteristics. Primary, secondary and tertiary crushing and grinding. Screening. Classification - Stoke0s and Newton0s laws; free and hindered setting; hydraulic, mechanical and cyclone classifiers. Thickening and filtration. Concentration - gravity, flotation, electrostatic and magnetic separation, heavy media separation. Flow sheets of plants - circuit design. Smelter schedules - payments, penalties, transport charges. Tailings disposal.

Assessment: Examination: 40% + Assignments and laboratory: 60%