Course Learning Outcomes
- Collect data on ores, processes, equipment, cost, etc..
- Develop a conceptual flow sheet for the production of concentrates from a given ore.
- Select the proper type and the size of major equipment for the unit operations in the flow sheet.
- Determine solids and water balances throughout the process flow sheet.
- Estimate the fixed and operating costs of the mineral processing plant with the proposed flow sheet.
- Run economic analysis of the project.
- Take part responsibly in a team assigned to a mineral processing plant design project.
- Produce a clear and concise written report for a group design project.
- Make an oral presentation of the team’s findings using modern software tools.