CHEE6600
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course is concerned with advanced topics in particle processing, especially in relation to the coal and minerals industries. Following a general introduction to mineral processing, particle characterisation and particle-fluid interactions, the course provides a flux curve treatment of gravity separation, flotation and thickening circuits. Students gain a unique and fundamental appreciation of the governing principles.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): CHEE6007. Students who have successfully completed CHEE6007 are not eligible to enrol in CHEE6600.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply fundamental principles and important unit operations in particle technology
2. Apply the fundamental particle processing concepts and unit operations to a range of industrially important processes in the fields of mineral processing, ceramics, paints, food processing, and pharmaceuticals
3. Apply mathematics and science basic principles in the solution of problems associated with mineral processing, ceramics, paints, food processing and pharmaceuticals
4. Apply a proficient use of mathematics and science skills in solving chemical engineering problems associated with particulate and resources processes
5. Apply unit operations and processes to the utilisation of resources
6. Apply advanced particle processing principles
Content
Part A
- Particle processing fundamentals.
- Particle characterisation, including particle size, shape and surface charge.
- Particle packing, segregation and sampling.
- Colloidal suspension stability, including surfactant adsorption.
- Emulsion formation and stability.
Part B
- Resources engineering.
- Comminution and grinding.
- Particle transport and storage.
- Particle separation.
- Flocculation and agglomeration.
Assumed knowledge
CHEE2945 (previously CHEE2940)
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assignment #1
Written Assignment: Assignment #2
Quiz: Mid-Semester Quiz
Written Assignment: Assignment #3
Written Assignment: Assignment #4
Formal Examination: Final Exam
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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