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| Code | MDZ306 |
| Name | Mineral Processing II |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| 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 |
| Label | VK Vocational Knowledge Courses C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. OKTAY BAYAT |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. OKTAY BAYAT
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Doç. Dr. MAHMUT ALTINER (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
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 Separation Methods, Theory of Electrostatic Separation Process, Application of Electrostatic Separation Process, Theory of Magnetic Separation Process, Application of Magnetic Separation Process, Devices Used in Magnetic Separation Process and Selection of These Devices, Leaching of Low-Grade Ores into Solution, Necessary Stages for Leaching Low-Grade Ores into Solution, Recovery of Metals from Leached Solution, Increasing the Metallic Ion Concentration in the Solution (Ion Exchange), Increasing the Metallic Ion Concentration in the Solution (Solvent Extraction).
Course Precondition
NONE
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 OKTAY BAYAT, UNPUBLISHED.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 | Learn about metal recovery efficiency, process performance calculation. |
| LO04 | Gain information about devices with movable separator surfaces, principles of enrichment separation in heavy media, evaluation of float-sink tests and calculation. |
| LO05 | Knows static benefication methods, (Dynamic processors, Principles of gravity methods). |
| LO06 | Knows theory of electrostatic seperation and application of electrostatic separation. |
| LO07 | Knows theory of magnetic seperation, Application of magnetic seperation. |
| LO08 | Has the knowledge on hydrometallurgical methods. |
| LO09 | Has the knowledge on ion exchange, solvent extraction, chemical precipitation, and metallic precipitation methods. |
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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. |
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 (experimental work) | Book reading, internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 4 | Layer processing (Humhprey spiral and shaking tables, experimental work) | Book reading, internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 5 | Metal extraction and process performance calculations: static gravity equipment | Book reading, internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 6 | Static heavy media equipments,Flowsheet design | Book reading, internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 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 (dry and wet magnetic separation experimantal work) | Book reading, internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 12 | Leaching of low grade ores, Stages that are necessarry for the leaching of leaching of low grade ores (leaching experimental work) | Book reading, internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 13 | Recovery of precious metals from solution (ion exchange, solvent extraction, chemical precipitation, metallic precipitation) (chemical precipitation experimental work) | Book reading, internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 14 | Evaluation of industrial applications | Book reading, internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 15 | Discussion of the topics covered in the course and general evaluation | 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 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 110 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,40 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||