5632 (v.6) WASM Pyrometallurgy 562

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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
Syllabus:	Ferrous metallurgy, steelmaking - review of thermodynamics, steelmaking processes, impurities in steel, deoxidation, vacuum degassing. Non-ferrous metallurgy - melt chemistry, Western Australian processes - nickel matte smelting, ferro-silicon production, synthetic rutile kiln practice, gold roasting.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of pyrometallurgical fundamentals with an emphasis on skill development and problem solving.
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:	Pyrometallurgy Notes, Grimsey, WASM. Rosenqvist, T., (1983), Principles Of Extractive Metallurgy, 2nd Ed., Mcgraw-Hill. Hayes, P., (1993), Process Principles in Minerals and Materials Production, 2nd Ed., Hayes Publishing , Brisbane
Unit Texts:	Process Principles in Minerals and Materials Production, Hayes, P., Hayes Publishing.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments 20%, Examination 80%. This is by Grade/Mark Assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 2 Y Y