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<p>Mineral processing is a major and vital part of the mining industry. This course allows participants to develop knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the mineral processing area. It will equip participants with technical skills and abilities to analyse how mineral processing fits into the economy of the industry, and, develop solutions to the challenges and efficiencies of extracting any valuable mineral or metal.</p>
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<p>•Mineralogical assessment<br>
•Sampling theory and Gy`s formula<br>
•Metallurgical accounting<br>
•Comminution processes - crushing and grinding<br>
•Laboratory and industrial screening<br>
•Classification methods<br>
•Gravity separation processes<br>
•Dense media separation<br>
•Coal preparation</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>Mineral processing is a major and vital part of the mining industry. This course allows participants to develop knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the mineral processing area. It will equip participants with technical skills and abilities to analyse how mineral processing fits into the economy of the industry, and, develop solutions to the challenges and efficiencies of extracting any valuable mineral or metal.</p>
Unit content
<p>•Mineralogical assessment<br> •Sampling theory and Gy`s formula<br> •Metallurgical accounting<br> •Comminution processes - crushing and grinding<br> •Laboratory and industrial screening<br> •Classification methods<br> •Gravity separation processes<br> •Dense media separation<br> •Coal preparation</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
030305 - Materials Engineering
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scmet3100">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Recognise and explain the significance of mineral processing in the mining industry and its impact on the industry economy</p>
K2
<p>Identify closed and open comminution systems, describe the essential difference between them, and recognise their importance in the design of mineral processing plants.</p>
K3
<p>Identify the essential difference between crushing and grinding processes.</p>
K4
<p>Identify critical operating parameters of different equipment and understand the systems for monitoring and controlling them.</p>
K5
<p>Discuss the principles of gravity separation and interpret their importance in the design of gravity concentrating circuits.</p>
K6
<p>Evaluate the importance of maintenance and any required adjustment of the mineral processing plant equipment including size reduction units, classifiers, and gravity separation equipment.</p>
S1
<p>Investigate and solve problems involving systems commonly found in mineral processing applications</p>
S2
<p>Investigate, and present evidence of, problem-solving and calculations within mineral processing in a clear, logical, and concise way.</p>
S3
<p>Analyse and create graphical presentations of technical data commonly generated in mineral processing applications.</p>
S4
<p>Compare and contrast equipment typically used in minerals processing and interpret laboratory-scale units.</p>
S5
<p>Evaluate the performance of laboratory-scale mineral processing units with respect to industrial standards.</p>
A1
<p>Synthesize from the knowledge gained and develop solutions to comminution and gravity separation circuits in a range of technical functions.</p>
A2
<p>Solve real mineral processing problems through symbolic, numeric, and experimental analysis.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Tutorial problems</p>
<p>Assignment</p>
<p>20% - 40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Practical exercises</p>
<p>Reports on practical exercises</p>
<p>20% - 40%</p>
K3, K4, K5, K6, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2
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<p>Engagement in all learning activities including attendance and participation in classes, exercises, recomended and supplementary readings and other activities as sugested.</p>
<p>Test</p>
<p>40% - 60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
030305 - Materials Engineering
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scmet3100">View unit fees</a>
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