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303119 (v.1) WASM Process Engineering 451
Area: | WASM Minerals Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy Teaching Area |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 303126 (v.1) WASM Pyrometallurgy 352 or any previous version
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11973 (v.1) WASM Pyrometallurgy 351 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Flowsheet mass balances, phase rule and process equilibria. Process modelling using thermodynamics, sulphide smelting - copper flash furnace model, blast furnace model. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of flowsheeting and modelling techniques as applied to pyrometallurgy. |
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: | Biswas, A.K. and Davenport, W.G. 91994), Extractive Metallurgy of Copper, 3rd Ed. Pergamon, Elsevier Science, New York. Davenport, W.G. and Partelpoeg, E.H., (1987), Flash Smelting: Analysis, Control and Optimisation, Pergamon Press, Elsevier Science, New York |
Unit Texts: | Biswas, A.K. and Davenport, W.G., (1994), Extractive Metallurgy of Copper, 3rd Ed. Pergamon Elsevier Science, New York. Davenport, W.G. and Partelpoeg, E.H., (1987), Flash Smelting: Analysis, Control and Optimisation, Pergamon Press, Elsevier Science, New York. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 30%, Examination 70%.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: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 1 | 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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