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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

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CL4537 - Minerals and Solids Processing

Credit points:03
Year:2023
Student Contribution Band:Band 2
Prerequisites:Must have completed 48 credit points toward BEngineering
Administered by:College of Science and Engineering

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

  • describe the processing stages required to convert mineral ores into various final metal products
  • apply mathematical relations to determine the performance of unit operations employed in minerals and solids processing industries
  • carry out procedures and calculate the rheological and particle distribution properties of slurries, solids and powders
  • analyse sustainability challenges in minerals processing and propose practical solutions to such challenges

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 Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 2, Internal

Usually available in odd-numbered years.

Census date:Thursday, 24 Aug 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 24 Jul 2023 to Friday, 17 Nov 2023
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Madoc Sheehan
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 30 Hours - Lectures
  • 24 Hours - Tutorials
  • 9 Hours - Specialised