Processing of ores (17%)
Applications of computer software. Raw materials for iron and steel making. Quality requirements for iron ore products. Processing of magnetite and hematite ores. Processing of steel alloying ores. Theory of flotation. Autogenous grinding. Processing of copper ores, lead and zinc ores and complex sulphide ores. Processing of precious metal ores.
Laboratory classes: Computer applications. Flotation of complex sulphide ore.
Lessons: Product balance. Iron ore processing. Flotation. Mass and water balance. Recovery III.
Powder technology (9%).
Comminution of minerals. Reactions with liquids and gases. Dissolution. Adsorption. Precipitation. Rheologi of suspensions and particulate matter. Porosity, pore size distribution. Shear strength of particulate matter. Mechanical properties of mineral products. Handling of bulk materials. Ultra fine grinding.
Laboratory classes: Model bunker. Balling and determination of specific surface area.
Industrial minerals and fuels, (11%)
Aggregates for roads and concrete. Lime, cement and other binders. Masonry. Light weight concrete, aerated concrete , glass, insulators and other construction materials. Ceramics. Refractories. Pigments and fillers. Coal processing.

Laboratory classes. Separation of light and dark minerals. Flotation of calcite. Sanitary ware.

Environmental issues, (4%)
Handling of solid waste materials from mineral processing plants. Legislation.
Process water. Working environment in mineral processing plants.

Recycling, (5%)
Uses of mineral processing methods in the recycling of industrial and consumer products. Selected recycling processes.

Management and mineral economy, (5%)
Current issues.
Lessons: Revenues. Cost analysis.

Design of mineral processing plant (21%)
Individual design and layout of a mineral processing plant.

Practical work in a mineral processing plant. Visits to industrial operations. (28%)

TEACHING
The teaching comprises lectures, laboratory classes, lessons, design of a processing plant, visits to and practical work in a mineral processing plant.
Participation is compulsory with the exception of the lectures.


EXAMINATION
A written exam which is graded after the each of the first two periods. Oral examination after the course. The written exams have to be passed before the student is admitted to the oral examination.
COURSE GRADE SCALE: U,3,4,5

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