The Engineering Science Of Mineral Processing

Author : Fernardo Concha A.,Osvaldo A. Bascur
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : Ore-dressing
ISBN : 103261420X

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The Engineering Science of Mineral Processing by Fernardo Concha A.,Osvaldo A. Bascur Pdf

"The Engineering Science of Mineral Processing: A Fundamental and Practical Approach emphasizes the fundamentals of mineral processing to provide readers with a deep understanding of the science and phenomena that occur during the processing of ores. It also offers guidance on contemporary process implementation for improve sustainability through practical industry applications. It includes examples of dynamic simulations and practical execution of advanced software to guide operating plans to ensure optimal conditions that predict process constraints. - Focuses on the science of mineral processing, including particulate systems, hydrodynamics, and physical chemistry. - Discusses modeling, rheology, comminution, classification, flotation, and solid-liquid separation. - Includes practical examples from real-world industrial applications. - Provides information on dynamic process simulations and the application of digital twins in mineral processing plants to improve management, toward the eco efficient processing of ores. - Details the future of mineral processing in the digital era. Offering a balance between fundamentals and applications, this book will be of interest to researchers and industry professionals working to optimize mining, mineral and chemical processing plants. It will also be of value to advanced students taking mineral processing and chemical engineering courses"--

Author : Fernando Concha A,Osvaldo A. Bascur
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2024-04-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781040009826

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The Engineering Science of Mineral Processing by Fernando Concha A,Osvaldo A. Bascur Pdf

The Engineering Science of Mineral Processing: A Fundamental and Practical Approach emphasizes the fundamentals of mineral processing to provide readers with a deep understanding of the science and phenomena that occur during the processing of ores. It also offers guidance on contemporary process implementation through practical industry applications. It includes examples of dynamic simulations and practical execution of advanced software to guide operating plans to ensure optimal conditions that predict process constraints. Focuses on the science of mineral processing, including particulate systems, hydrodynamics, and physical chemistry Discusses modeling, rheology, comminution, classification, flotation, and solid-liquid separation Includes practical examples from real-world industrial applications Provides information on dynamic process simulations and the application of digital twins in mineral processing plants to improve management and efficiency Details the future of mineral processing in the digital era. Offering a balance between fundamentals and applications, this book will be of interest to researchers and industry professionals working to optimize mining, mineral and chemical processing plants. It will also be of value to advanced students taking mineral processing and chemical engineering courses.

Author : K.A. Matis
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1994-09-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 0824792645

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Flotation Science and Engineering by K.A. Matis Pdf

"Discusses the origin of flotation in mineral processing, describes the application of new flotation theories, and considers various alternative techniques, including flocculation and solvent sublation. Contains authoritative contributions from more than 45 international experts."

Author : G.P. Gallios,Kostas A. Matis
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401722841

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Mineral Processing and the Environment by G.P. Gallios,Kostas A. Matis Pdf

Mineral processing technologies have been used for decades to protect the environment and many examples of such applications are given here. The book covers four major subject areas: fundamentals; environmental pollution and its prevention; separation processes; and innovative techniques. Audience: Scientists, engineers and technologists conducting both applied and basic research into the different environmental aspects of mineral processing.

Author : Maurice C. Fuerstenau,Kenneth N. Han
Publisher : SME
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Science
ISBN : 0873351673

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Principles of Mineral Processing by Maurice C. Fuerstenau,Kenneth N. Han Pdf

This comprehensive reference examines all aspects of mineral processing, from the handling of raw materials to separation strategies to the remediation of waste products. It incorporates state-of-the-art developments in the fields of engineering, chemistry, computer science, and environmental science.

Author : Ashok Gupta,Denis S. Yan
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2006-06-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080454615

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Mineral Processing Design and Operation by Ashok Gupta,Denis S. Yan Pdf

Mineral Processing Design and Operations is expected to be of use to the design engineers engaged in the design and operation of mineral processing plants and including those process engineers who are engaged in flow-sheets development. Provides an orthodox statistical approach that helps in the understanding of the designing of unit processes. The subject of mineral processing has been treated on the basis of unit processes that are subsequently developed and integrated to form a complete strategy for mineral beneficiation. Unit processes of crushing, grinding, solid–liquid separation, flotation are therefore described in some detail so that a student at graduate level and operators at plants will find this book useful. Mineral Processing Design and Operations describes the strategy of mathematical modeling as a tool for more effective controlling of operations, looking at both steady state and dynamic state models. * Containing 18 chapters that have several worked out examples to clarify process operations * Filling a gap in the market by providing up-to-date research on mineral processing * Describes alternative approaches to design calculation, using example calculations and problem exercises

Author : Abraham Adewale Adeleke
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000872538

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Mineral Processing Technology by Abraham Adewale Adeleke Pdf

Mineral processing technology is a branch of applied science that deals with the principles and practice of separating useful minerals from primary solid ore mineral resources. This book introduces the science and technology of processing solid minerals to concentrates of grades suitable for industrial extraction of metal values and other non-metallic products. It also includes case studies, typical process flowsheets, aspects of the processing of tailings arising from mineral processing plants and worked examples. Features: Includes science and technology of processing solid minerals to concentrates of grades, suitable for industrial extraction of metal values and other non-metallic products. Provides a logical progression from basic to advanced concepts in mineral processing. Designed to stimulate students to think as mineral processing engineers in training. Explores sustainable mineral processing and circular economy in mineral processing. Contains worked examples that clearly illustrate the various theories presented and help readers develop problem-solving skills in mineral processing This book is aimed at professionals and senior undergraduate students in metallurgy, mining, mineral processing, chemistry and chemical engineering.

Author : M.R. Pryor
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 851 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401029414

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Mineral Processing by M.R. Pryor Pdf

textbook. Basic description is attempted, and the bibliography has been specifically chosen to guide the reader toward a fuller treatment of his special ised interests. No fully satisfactory term has yet emerged to describe the processing of minerals, which is also called "ore dressing", "mineral dressing", "mineral engineering" and, in the University of London degree course "mineral technology". The dressing of ores was an excellent description of the older processes which aimed to break down rock to appropriate sizes, grade it, and separate the heavy fraction from the light one in each grade or size by gravity methods. The work done in the mill today goes far beyond these simple operations, and requires some knowledge of physical chemistry, particularly the branches which deal with the physics and chemistry of surfaces and of the interphase between solid particle and the surrounding liquid. At the same time, the engineer must not become so absorbed in the study of fundamental and applied technology as a physico-chemical science that he overlooks the mechanical, economic, and humanistic aspects oli his work. He is an engineer, a chemist, a physicist, and an administrator and, as such, should have a sound scientifj. c and cultural education. Technically, his work is to extract the valuable minerals from the ore sent to his mill; economically, it is to balance all the financial costs and returns in such a way as to ensure the maximum profit from the operation.

Author : Barry Alan Wills
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 785 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Ore-dressing
ISBN : 0080349374

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Mineral Processing Technology by Barry Alan Wills Pdf

Author : Ashok Gupta,Denis S. Yan
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 882 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780444635921

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Mineral Processing Design and Operations by Ashok Gupta,Denis S. Yan Pdf

Mineral Processing Design and Operations: An Introduction, Second Edition, helps further understanding of the various methods commonly used in mineral beneficiation and concentration processes. Application of theory to practice is explained at each stage, helping operators understand associated implications in each unit process. Covers the theory and formulae for unit capacities and power requirements to help the designer develop the necessary equipment and flow-sheets to economically attain maximum yield and grade. This second edition describes theories and practices of design and operation of apparatus and equipment, including an additional chapter on magnetic, electrostatic, and conductivity modes of mineral separation. Basics of process controls for efficient and economic modes of separation are introduced. Outlines the theory and practice in the design of flow sheets and operation of an integrated mineral processing plant Introduces the basic magnetism, electrostatic, conductivity, and dielectrophoresis properties of minerals and related separation techniques Describes automation in mineral processing plants allowing maximum yields and consistent high concentrate grades Outlines problems and offers solutions in the form of various examples

Author : Jan Edward Nesset,S. Ramachandra Rao,C. O. Gomez
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Flotation
ISBN : 1894475917

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Mineralogy by Jan Edward Nesset,S. Ramachandra Rao,C. O. Gomez Pdf

Author : B. Yarar,Z.M. Dogan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400935495

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Mineral Processing Design by B. Yarar,Z.M. Dogan Pdf

This volume is based on the proceedings of the "NATO Advanced study Institute on Mineral Processing Design" held in Bursa-Turkey on August 24-31, 1984. The institute was organized by Professor B. Yarar of the Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, 80401, USA, Professor G. Ozbayoghu and Professor Z. M. Dogan of METU-Ankara, Turkey, who was the director. The purpose of the institute was to provide an international forum on the subject and update the information available. Participants were from Turkey, England, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Canada, and the USA. Besides authors contributing to this volume, presentations were also made by Drs. Yarar, Raghavan, Schurger, and Mr. Kelland. Many assistants and colleagues helped. They are gratefully acknowledged. Acknowledgment is also owed to Drs. Ek, de Kuyper, and Tolun. Dr. Gfilhan Ozbayoglu, and Mr. S. Ozbayoglu were particularly helpful in the overall organization and hosting of many international guests. We owe them special thanks. NATO, Scientific Affairs Division, is gratefully acknowledged for the grant which made this activity possible. Z. M. Dogan B. Yarar 2 APPLIED MINERALOGY IN ORE DRESSING William Petruk CANMET, 555 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario, KIA OGI ABSTRACT Mineralogy applied to ore dressing is a reliable guide for designing and operating an efficient concentrator. A procedure for conductiqg mineralogical studies in conjunction with ore dressing was, therefore, developed. The procedure includes characterizing the ore and analysing the mill products.

Author : Fernando Concha A.
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319024844

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Solid-Liquid Separation in the Mining Industry by Fernando Concha A. Pdf

This book covers virtually all of the engineering science and technological aspects of separating water from particulate solids in the mining industry. It starts with an introduction to the field of mineral processing and the importance of water in mineral concentrators. The consumption of water in the various stages of concentration is discussed, as is the necessity of recovering the majority of that water for recycling. The book presents the fundamentals under which processes of solid-liquid separation are studied, approaching mixtures of discrete finely divided solid particles in water as a basis for dealing with sedimentation in particulate systems. Suspensions, treated as continuous media, provide the basis of sedimentation, flows through porous media and filtration. The book also considers particle aggregations, and thickening is analyzed in depth. Lastly, two chapters cover the fundamentals and application of rheology and the transport of suspensions. This work is suitable for researchers and professionals in laboratories and plants, and can also serve as additional reading for graduate courses on solid liquid separation as well as for advanced undergraduate and graduate level students for courses of fluid mechanics, solid-liquid separation, thickening, filtration and transport of suspensions in tubes and channels.

Author : Daniel Sbárbaro,René Del Villar
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781849961066

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Advanced Control and Supervision of Mineral Processing Plants by Daniel Sbárbaro,René Del Villar Pdf

Advanced Control and Supervision of Mineral Processing Plants describes the use of dynamic models of mineral processing equipment in the design of control, data reconciliation and soft-sensing schemes; through examples, it illustrates tools integrating simulation and control system design for comminuting circuits and flotation columns. Coverage is given to the design of soft sensors based on either single-point measurements or more complex measurements like images. Issues concerning data reconciliation and its employment in the creation of instrument architecture and fault diagnosis are surveyed. In consideration of the widespread use of distributed control and information management systems in mineral processing, the book describes the platforms and toolkits available for implementing such systems. Applications of the techniques described in real plants are used to highlight their benefits; information for all of the examples, together with supporting MATLAB® code can be found at www.springer.com/978-1-84996-105-9.

Author : Deepak Malhotra
Publisher : SME
Page : 587 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Ore-dressing plants
ISBN : 9780873353168

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Recent Advances in Mineral Processing Plant Design by Deepak Malhotra Pdf

A compilation of engaging and insightful papers from the prestigious 2009 Plant Design Symposium, the volume is a sequel to Mineral Processing Plant Design, Practice, and Control, an industry standard published in 2002. Both books are indispensable texts for university-level instruction, as well as valuable guides for operators considering new construction, plant renovation, or expansion. You'll learn the role of innovation, how to finance and conduct feasibility studies, and how to reduce your plant's carbon footprint.