314508 (v.1) Metallurgical Processes and Materials Handling 252
| Area: | Department of Minerals Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
| TUITION PATTERNS: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): |
303138 (v.4)
Mining and Metallurgy 231
or any previous version
OR 11312 (v.4) Mining 131 or any previous version |
| UNIT REFERENCES, TEXTS, OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS: | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Syllabus: | This unit provides an overview of the basic principles of various mining and metallurgical processes for the major commodities mined in Australia and provides essential basic knowledge for professionals in the mining industry. The unit also presents an overview of bulk material handling systems in the mining and mineral industries. This includes topics on bin, hopper and feeder design principles, flow and other characteristics of materials; design, operation and monitoring of conveyors; stockpiles and blending; loading and unloading facilities; and principles of slurry pumping and pump selection calculations. |
| Field of Education: | 030303 Mining Engineering |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Area External | Central External | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 2 | Y | Y |
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