MDZ306 Mineral Processing II

4 ECTS - 2-2 Duration (T+A)- 6. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code MDZ306
Name Mineral Processing II
Semester 6. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. OKTAY BAYAT


Course Goal

The aim of the course is to give fundamental knowledge on the concentration methods to extract valuable minerals from ores, to show the basics for evaluation of the processes.

Course Content

Gravity methods,Theory of electrostatic seperation Application of electrostatic seperation Theory of magnetic seperation Application of magnetic seperation Equipments used in magnetic seperation and selection of these equipments Leaching of low grade ores Stages of leaching of low grade ores Concentration of solutions containing metallic ions (ion-exchange) Concentration of solutions containing metallic ions (solvent extraction) Enhancing of magnetic properties by heating Heat treatments prior to leaching Changing of dissolution properties due to differantial calcination by heat treatment Recoveries of gold and cobalt by hydrometallurgical methods.

Course Precondition

MMD101 Matematik

Resources

MINERAL PROCESSING LECTURE NOTES, 2022, PROF DR OKTAY BAYAT, UNPUBLISHED.

Notes

CEVHER HAZIRLAMA, NECATİ YILDIZ, ISBN: 978-975-96779-1-6, 2007.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learns about metal extraction from the ores by means of gravity methods.
LO02 Observes the study of process flowsheets that can be necessary during the industrial applications.
LO03 Has the knowledge on processing of precious and rare earth elements.
LO04 Has the knowledge on metal extraction calculations
LO05 Has the knowledge on static heavy media equipments, Flowsheet design
LO06 Has the knowledge on stabil processors, Dynamic processors, Principles of gravity methods
LO07 Has the knowledge on theory of electrostatic seperation, Application of electrostatic seperation
LO08 Has the knowledge on theory of magnetic seperation, Application of magnetic seperation
LO09 Has the knowledge on leaching of low grade ores, Stages of leaching of low grade ores
LO10 Has the knowledge on concentration of solutions containing metallic ions (ion-exchange, solvent extraction)
LO11 Has the knowledge on enhancing of magnetic properties by heating, Heat treatments prior to leaching
LO12 Has the knowledge on changing of dissolution properties due to differantial calcination by heat treatment


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students has sufficient knowledge on theoretical and applied subjects in the light of contemporary knowledge and scientific approaches in the field of mining. 1
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies the knowledge she has received in the field of mining in multidisciplinary studies to produce solutions to the problems she has encountered. 1
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Analyzes problems with the help of up-to-date information and makes inferences for solutions. 4
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It applies physical, chemical, mechanical and mineralogical analyzes in accordance with TSE standards in field studies or laboratory conditions. 5
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Has the ability to analyze the engineering plans. 5
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It dominates the machinery park in mining enterprises and can use them for the execution of mining activities. 5
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students has the ability to solve the problems she encounters by working individually or in a team with other disciplines. 5
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği It constantly follows the developments in the mining field, as it knows that the information is not static. 4
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği It can use printed publications or databases to obtain the necessary information in mining processes. 4
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği He/she carries out all his/her work in a planned way in order to constantly improve himself/herself and increase her knowledge level. 4
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses computers and other electronic resources in mining.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses at least one foreign language at B1 General Level in order to communicate and access information.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Performs technical drawings by thinking in three dimensions in the studies she has done in her field.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği It has the awareness of adhering to moral and ethical values while carrying out its mining activities. 4
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği It is aware of the need to prioritize the environment and the health of employees, as it has an infrastructure on Occupational Health and Safety awareness in mining and their legal obligations. 3
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Knows that the solutions to the problems in the mining field affect societies and communities, so they have information about the innovative applications and models developed. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to ore dressing, terms Book reading, internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
2 Methods of ore dressing according to size and length differences. Book reading, internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
3 Principles of gravity methods, Jigs Book reading, internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
4 Layer processing Book reading, internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
5 Metal extraction calculations Book reading, internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
6 Static heavy media equipments,Flowsheet design Book reading, internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
7 Stabil processors, Dynamic processors, Principles of gravity methods Book reading, internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
8 Midterm exam Review and problem solving Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Theory of electrostatic seperation, Application of electrostatic seperation Book reading, internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
10 Theory of magnetic seperation, Application of magnetic seperation Book reading, internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
11 Equipments used in magnetic seperation and selection of these equipments Book reading, internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
12 Leaching of low grade ores, Stages of leaching of low grade ores Book reading, internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
13 Concentration of solutions containing metallic ions (ion-exchange, solvent extraction) Book reading, internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
14 Enhancing of magnetic properties by heating, Heat treatments prior to leaching Book reading, internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
15 Changing of dissolution properties due to differantial calcination by heat treatment Book reading, internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
16 Final exam Review and problem solving Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Final exam Review and problem solving Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 108
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,32
ECTS 4 ECTS