MINE427 MINERAL PROCESSING DESIGN
| Course Code: | 5650427 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.0 |
| Department: | Mining Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. NACİ EMRE ALTUN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- Propose a mineral processing flow sheet for a given ore.
- Determine the equipment requirement for a given flow sheet.
- Evaluate the feasibility of the project.
- Work in a team on a design project and present the results.
Course Content
Appraisal of ores and the methods of separation in terms of technical and economic requirements. Ore testing procedures. Development and quantification of process flowsheets. Equipment selection and sizing. Cost estimation and economic evaluation. Social and environmental assessment of the concentration processes. Preliminary feasibility study of mineral processing plant for a specific ore. Implementation of the plant design and relevant activities as group projects.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Collect data on ores, processes, equipment, cost, etc..
- Develop a conceptual flow sheet for the production of concentrates from a given ore.
- Select the proper type and the size of major equipment for the unit operations in the flow sheet.
- Determine solids and water balances throughout the process flow sheet.
- Estimate the fixed and operating costs of the mineral processing plant with the proposed flow sheet.
- Run economic analysis of the project.
- Take part responsibly in a team assigned to a mineral processing plant design project.
- Produce a clear and concise written report for a group design project.
- Make an oral presentation of the team’s findings using modern software tools.
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 | | ✔ |
