James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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CL4537 - Minerals and Solids Processing
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | Must have completed 48 credit points toward BEngineering |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering (pre 2023 PCS) |
Subject Description
- 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. Leaching. Colloid sciences. Rheology. Tailings managements. Extractive metallurgy, pyrometallurgy, electrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy. Industrial chemistry and processes used in mineral processing plants in northern Queensland. Sustainability in minerals processing.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate knowledge of the mineral processes from the mining stage to the production of the final metal
- discuss the principles of the unit operations employed in minerals and solids processing industries
- apply the skills to handle solids and slurry in minerals and solids processing industries
- evaluate literature on advances in the minerals and solids processing industry
- communicate effectively on various aspects of minerals and solids processing
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (55%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (15%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Professional placement performance - (20%) - Group
Note that 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.
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Aug 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 25 Jul 2022 to Friday, 18 Nov 2022 |
| Staff: | No staff allocated; see "This Subject In Other Years". |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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