Objectives:
The module is a collection of laboratories for different Mineral Processing Engineering courses offered during the third year of study. The main objectives being to develop the practical understanding of the some of the equipments, materials and principles used in mining and mineral processing engineering that are covered in the lectures and develop students competence in experimental research work.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
· Strengthen and to relate the fundamental theories with laboratory experiments
· Perform laboratory experiments in the field of particle size analysis, ore liberation, ore grindability, fluid mechanics and filtration
· Analyze experimental data, relate to the theoretical aspects and write laboratory reports.
· Communicate through report writing.
· Work in team during laboratory /research works
Prerequisite: MN 341, MP 331, MP 332, CP 327
Mode of Delivery: 4 hrs laboratory practical per week (60 Hours)
Course Contents:
Practicals for the courses MN 341, MP 331, MP 332, CP 327
Recommended Textbook:
Wills, B. A., " Mineral Processing Technology: An Introduction to the Practical Aspects of Ore Treatment and Mineral Recovery (in SI Metric units)" Oxford; New York : Pergamon Press, latest edition
Recommended References
1) Coulson J.M. and Richardson J.F., "Chemical Engineering" Vol 2, Pergamon Press, London, 2000.
2) Obert, L. and Duvall, W.I., "Rock Mechanics and Design of Structures in Rocks", 2008
3) Stagg, K.G. and Zienkiewicz, O.C; "Rock Mechanics in Engineering Practice, 2006