308384 (v.1) ChE 415 Advanced Particle Processes
| Area: | Department of Chemical Engineering |
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Anti Requisite(s): | 302197 (v.2) ChE 513 Fluid and Particle Processes or any previous version
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| Prerequisite(s): | 302246 (v.2) ChE 221 Fluid Mechanics or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Properties of particulate solids. Particle size analysis. Mechanics of granular solids. Containment of solids. Flow and discharge of solids. Handling of solids. Transport of solids by fluids. Horizontal transport of solids. Fluid-solids transport systems. Properties and sampling of particulate solids. Storage, blending, handling and transport of solids. Breakage of solids by crushing and grinding. Agglomeration of powders. Particle size analysis, sizing and hydraulic classification of particles. Gravity and dense media separation, magnetic separation, electrostatic separation, froth flotation and ore sorting. Processes for handling concentrates and tailings, and environmental considerations. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit, students will be familiar with the theory and practice of solid particle mechanics, including comminution, particulate solid flow, pneumatic and hydraulic transport, solids mixing and solids classification and separation. |
| 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: | Wills B, (1997), Mineral Processing Technology, Butterworth-Heinemann, 6th edition, United Kingdom. Kelly E and Spottiswood D, (1989), Introduction to Mineral Processing, Wiley and Sons, New York. Weiss N, (1985), SME Mineral Processing Handbook, AIME, Canada. Rhodes M, (2001), Introduction to Particle Technology. Wiley, New York. Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook, 7th edition, International Edition, (1998), Mc-Graw-Hill, Australia. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments and laboratory - 40%, Final Exam - 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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