303117 (v.1) WASM Mineral Processing 352
| Area: | WASM Minerals Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy Teaching Area |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 303116 (v.1) WASM Mineral Processing 351 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Flotation fundamentals - electrokinetics as applied to separation processes, surface adsorption and flotation reagents, mineral bubble interactions, flotation equipment, kinetics. Flotation of sulphides, non sulphides, coal flotation and agglomeration. Risk management. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An appreciation for the scope of mineral processing operations. A theoretical background for flotation separation processes. |
| 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: | Kelly, E.,Introduction to Mineral Processing.Spottiswood, D., Flotation, (V1 and 2), M Fuerstenau (ed.) |
| Unit Texts: | Wills B.A., Mineral Processing Technology. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examination 80%, Practicals 20%.This is by Grade/Mark Assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 2 | Y | Y | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J
