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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
Field of Education: | 30303 Mining Engineering | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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