| Effective Term: | 2024/20 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Mineral Processing II |
| Unit ID: | SCMET3200 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (SCMET3100) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 030305 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
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. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | |  | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Recognise the significance of mineral processing in the mining industry and economy |
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| K2. | Identify critical operating parameters of beneficiation equipment, and understand systems for monitoring and controlling them |
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| K3. | Recognise different types of dewatering processes, identify the essential differences between them and their importance in the design of mineral processing plants |
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| K4. | 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 |
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| K5. | 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 |
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| K6. | Appreciate the importance of maintenance and adjustment of the mineral processing plant beneficiation equipment including magnetic, electrostatic, and froth flotation equipment |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Evaluate problems involving parameters commonly found in mineral processing applications |
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| S2. | Evaluate graphical presentation of technical data commonly generated in mineral processing applications |
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| S3. | Assess, and present evidence of problem-solving and calculations in a clear, logical, and concise way |
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| S4. | Select equipment typically used in minerals processing, compare and contrast laboratory-scale units |
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| S5. | Evaluate the performance of laboratory-scale mineral processing units with respect to industrial standards |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Synthesize knowledge of mineral sample characteristics to design concentration process flowsheets in a range of technical functions |
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| A2. | Solve real mineral processing problems through symbolic, numeric, and experimental analysis |
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| Unit Content: |
Topics may include:
1. Ore sorting
2. Magnetic separation
3. Electrostatic separation
4. Flotation process, reagents and equipment
5. Concentrating processes flow-sheets
6. De-watering processes, equipment and flow-sheets
7. Tailing disposal |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K2-5, S1-5, A1-2 | Tutorial problems | Assignment | 20% - 40% | | 2. | K1-5, S1-5, A1-2 | Laboratory Practicals | Reports on practical exercises | 20% - 40% | | 3. | K1-6, S1-5, A1-2 | Examination(s) and/or Test(s) | Engagement in all learning activities including attendance and participation in classes, exercises, recomended and supplementary reading and other activities as suggested. | 40% - 60% |
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