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<p>Mineral processing is a major and vital part of the mining industry. This unit allows participants to develop knowledge of the principles and practices applied in mineral processing and will equip participants with skills to be able to analyse how mineral processing fits into the economy of the industry and develop solutions to the challenges of extracting valuable minerals or metals.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Ore sorting<br>
2. Magnetic separation<br>
3. Electrostatic separation<br>
4. Flotation process, reagents and equipment<br>
5. Concentrating processes flow-sheets<br>
6. De-watering processes, equipment and flow-sheets<br>
7. Tailing disposal</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 unit allows participants to develop knowledge of the principles and practices applied in mineral processing and will equip participants with skills to be able to analyse how mineral processing fits into the economy of the industry and develop solutions to the challenges of extracting valuable minerals or metals.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Ore sorting<br> 2. Magnetic separation<br> 3. Electrostatic separation<br> 4. Flotation process, reagents and equipment<br> 5. Concentrating processes flow-sheets<br> 6. De-watering processes, equipment and flow-sheets<br> 7. Tailing disposal</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/scmet3200">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCMET3100" target="_blank">SCMET3100</a>"</p>
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 the significance of mineral processing in the mining industry and economy</p>
K2
<p>Identify critical operating parameters of beneficiation equipment, and understand systems for monitoring and controlling them</p>
K3
<p>Recognise different types of dewatering processes, identify the essential differences between them and their importance in the design of mineral processing plants</p>
K4
<p>Recognise the principles of magnetic and electrostatic beneficiation and identify the correct sequence of dry and wet magnetic and electrostatic separation in mineral sands processing</p>
K5
<p>Understand the principles of froth flotation chemistry, appreciate the role and chemical structure of typical reagents and their importance in the design of flotation processes</p>
K6
<p>Appreciate the importance of maintenance and adjustment of the mineral processing plant beneficiation equipment including magnetic, electrostatic, and froth flotation equipment</p>
S1
<p>Evaluate problems involving parameters commonly found in mineral processing applications</p>
S2
<p>Evaluate graphical presentation of technical data commonly generated in mineral processing applications</p>
S3
<p>Assess, and present evidence of problem-solving and calculations in a clear, logical, and concise way</p>
S4
<p>Select equipment typically used in minerals processing, compare and contrast laboratory-scale units</p>
S5
<p>Evaluate the performance of laboratory-scale mineral processing units with respect to industrial standards</p>
A1
<p>Synthesize knowledge of mineral sample characteristics to design concentration process flowsheets in a range of technical functions</p>
A2
<p>Solve real mineral processing problems through symbolic, numeric, and experimental analysis</p>
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<p>Tutorial problems</p>
<p>Assignment</p>
<p>20% - 40%</p>
K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2
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<p>Laboratory Practicals</p>
<p>Reports on practical exercises</p>
<p>20% - 40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, A1, A2
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<p>Examination(s) and/or Test(s)</p>
<p>Engagement in all learning activities including attendance and participation in classes, exercises, recomended and supplementary reading and other activities as suggested.</p>
<p>40% - 60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, 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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Description of FedTASK outcome
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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/scmet3200">View unit fees</a>
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