Particle and Beneficiation Engineering (5 cr)

Objective

Students will be conversant with basic mineral processing, the properties of granulose material, the unit processes and equipment of particle engineering. Students will know basic beneficiation methods and the structures of beneficiation equipment. Students will gain knowledge of the separation of solids from water/gas mixtures.

Content

Crushing, grinding and classification
Crushing and grinding circuits
Fine grinding technology devices
Flotation
Specific gravity and magnetic separation
Solids separation and filtration
Equipment maintenance

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to understand the operational mechanisms and principles as well as methods of adjustment (tuning) of equipment used in this field. They are able to use professional concepts with expertise and can apply their professional competence in different situations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to understand the basic operating principles of equipment used in the field. They are able to use a wide range of professional concepts fluently and can carry out tasks in different operational environments.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to recognise the most common devices and how they work.
They are able to use professional concepts systematically and can work on individual tasks according to the commission.

Prerequisites

Basics of mining industry and mining techniques

Further information

2 RDI point

Objective

Students will be conversant with basic mineral processing, the properties of granulose material, the unit processes and equipment of particle engineering. Students will know basic beneficiation methods and the structures of beneficiation equipment. Students will gain knowledge of the separation of solids from water/gas mixtures.

Execution methods

Teaching is face-to-face teaching. Participating in the teaching is possible via remote connection according to the schedule. Recorded lectures are available throughout the academic year. Visiting lecturers where possible.
Final exam and/or course thesis.

Accomplishment methods

The course includes lectures and various exercises. The teaching is mainly organized as face-to-face teaching, in which it is also possible to participate remotely. Passing the course requires the completion of both practice assignments and the final exam. The course requires 135 hours of student work. The course includes laboratory exercises of 2 credits (54 hours of student work).
A more detailed course description is presented in the course implementation plan.

Content

Crushing, grinding and classification
Crushing and grinding circuits
Fine grinding technology devices
Flotation
Specific gravity and magnetic separation
Solids separation and filtration
Equipment maintenance

Qualifications

Basics of mining industry and mining techniques