MINE309 MINERAL PROCESSING I
| Course Code: | 5650309 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Mining Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. NACİ EMRE ALTUN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
1. Comprehend the objectives and scope of mineral processing.
2. Understand the fundamentals of particulate materials characterization.
3. Understand the principles and processes of size reduction, screening and classification.
4. Apply mass balance principles to process streams.
5. Work in teams to perform laboratory experiments.
Course Content
Objectives and scope of mineral processing; Preparation of ores for concentration (ore handling, comminution, screening and classification); Metallurgical accounting.
Course Learning Outcomes
1.1 Explain technical and economic objectives, and benefits of mineral processing.
1.2 Calculate Net Smelter Return for ores and concentrates.
2.1 Describe the particle size in terms of equivalent diameters.
2.2 Calculate shape factors for irregularly shaped particles.
2.3 Draw Gaudin-Schuhmann and Rosin-Rammler size distribution plots, and determine their parameters.
3.1 Describe size reduction mechanisms and energy-size reduction relationships.
3.2 Describe crushers and grinding mills and explain their operational parameters.
3.3 Apply Bond’s formula to energy calculations and sizing of rod and ball mills.
3.4 Describe the principles of screening process.
3.5 Apply Stokes’ and Newton’s laws for particle movement in fluid media under free-settling and hindered-settling conditions.
3.6 Describe operational principles of sedimentation classifiers, hydraulic classifiers, hydrocyclones, and air classifiers.
3.7 Determine and evaluate screen and classifier performance measures.
4.1 Calculate element and mineral distributions in various size fractions of an ore sample.
4.2 Calculate circulating loads in closed-circuit crushing and grinding operations.
5.1 Collect, analyze, and report experimental data.
5.2 Comply with the oral and written safety instructions in the laboratory.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||