Mineral Preparation Engineering
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MPR 601 3
Credits
Froth Flotation
Theory and application of bulk and differential froth
flotation to metallic minerals, nonmetallic minerals and coal. (Admission by
arrangement.) (2 + 3) Offered Fall
MPR 606 3
Credits
Plant Design
Selection and design of equipment for the operation of mineral
and coal beneficiation plants for specific custom and milling problems. (Admission
by arrangement. Next offered: 2007-08.) (1 + 6) Offered Alternate
Fall
MPR 611 3
Credits
Hydrometallurgy
Study of the theoretical and engineering aspects of the processes
to recover metals from different types of ores and/or scraps, in which aqueous
solutions play the predominate role. (Prerequisites: MATH 202X, CHEM 331 or
permission of instructor. Next offered: 2007-08.) (3 + 0) Offered
Alternate Fall
MPR 612 3
Credits
Solution Concentration and Purification
The physical chemistry of reaction encountered in solution
concentration and purification processes. The types of reaction discussed are
cementation, solvent extraction, ion exchange and carbon absorption which are
studied in terms of solution chemistry, reaction kinetics and mass transfer
effects. (Prerequisites: MATH 202X, CHEM 331 or permission of instructor. Next
offered: 2008-09.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Fall
MPR 613 3
Credits
Waste Problems and Treatments
Waste problems and treatments encountered in mineral
processing and metallurgical industries. Includes waste problems and treatments
in gold, copper, zinc, iron and steelmaking, aluminum and non-metal industries
as well as in electronic and electroplating industries. (Prerequisites:
Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2007-08.)
(3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
MPR 684 3
Credits
Mineral Preparation Research
Basic research and its needs in the field of mineral
beneficiation, including magnetic susceptibility, dielectric constants and
electrical conductivity of minerals; chemical theory and mechanism of bubble
contact in flotation; and the effect of ultrasonic vibration in unit processes.
(Admission by arrangement.) (1 + 6) Offered Spring
MPR 688 1
Credit
Graduate Seminar I
(Cross-listed with MIN 688)
Preparation and presentation of research outlines by graduate
students and participation in regularly organized mineral engineering department
seminars. (Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program.) (1 + 0)
Offered Fall