11553 (v.2) WASM Materials Handling 352
| Area: | WASM Minerals Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy Teaching Area |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| Lecture: | 2 x 1.5 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 303138 (v.1) WASM Mining and Metallurgy 131 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Bulk material handling systems in mining and mineral industries. Bin, hopper and feeder design. Flow characteristics of materials. Conveying and conveyors. Belt selection and monitoring. Stockpiling and reclaiming systems. Mine rail transport. Pumps for slurry transport. Pump selection. Pneumatic conveying systems. Mine hoist and winders. Materials handling instrumentation. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | No outcomes provided. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Materials Handling Handbook, Ed Kulwiec. Miscellaneous sources listed in the study guide. |
| Unit Texts: | Selected Handouts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 5%, Examination 70%, Group Project 25%. This is by Grade/Mark Assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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