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. |
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: | 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. |
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 | 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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