PRRE4004

PRRE4004: Advanced Mineral Processing

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Which units require PRRE4004?

PRRE4004 is a prerequisite for 1 unit.

PRRE4003

What is PRRE4004 about?

In this unit, the effect of geometallurgy on mineral processing is considered, including liberation models, comminution circuit operations and equipment, as well as unit operations and equipment designed for mineral beneficiation, including gravitational, magnetic and electrostatic separation of minerals. Pulp rheology, electrokinetics and flotation phenomena are considered, as well as advanced topics in bulk solids handling, solid-liquid separation, online sensors and ore sorting.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours6 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaWASM: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering (WASM-MECE) (1155)

Field of Education030300 Process and Resources Engineering (Narrow Grouping)

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How this unit is taught

Lecture1 x 2 hours weekly
Workshop1 x 2 hours weekly
Practicals1 x 4 hours fortnightly

Prerequisites

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PRRE2005Fundamentals of Mineral Processing