James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2010

CL4537 - Minerals and Solids Processing

Credit points: 03
Year: 2010
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: School of Engineering

Particle size reduction and separation. Sampling and particle size analysis. Screening and classification. Sedimentation, gravity thickening and thickener sizing. Froth flotation. Flow through packed beds and porous media. Filtration. Fluidisation. Roasting. Leaching. Ion exchange. Precipitation. Electrochemical processing. Tailings managements. Colloid science. Rheology. Industrial chemistry and processes used in mineral processing plants in northern Queensland.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:CL3010 and CL3021 and CL3030

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 26-Aug-2010
Coord/Lect: Dr Bobby Mathan.
Contact hours:
  • 65 hours - Lectures, tutorials, demonstrations, practicals, site visits and/or seminars. Refer to Subject Outline for details.
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50% - 70%); on-course assessment, some of which may be invigilated (30% - 50%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.