Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| MINING ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | MDZ303 |
| Name | Mineral Processing |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. OKTAY BAYAT |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. OKTAY BAYAT
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. MAHMUT ALTINER (Güz) (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide students with general information about ore preparation, as well as the principles of equipment used in relation to crushing, grinding and classification methods applied in today's mining industry, application areas and calculations to be used in process applications. In addition to theoretical information, it is aimed to show laboratory experiments related to mineral processing, to evaluate experimental data and to interpret them.
Course Content
Introduction to mineral processing, defination, minerals and ores, crushing, grinding and classification. Experimental work (Crushing, grinding and classification).
Course Precondition
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Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gains the ability to prepare simple mineral processing current schemes. |
| LO02 | Simplifies the calculation and drawing skills of simple ore preparation flow charts. |
| LO03 | Learn the principles of crushing and grinding processes. |
| LO04 | Learns the principles of classification processes. |
| LO05 | Learn to do basic experiments. |
| LO06 | Problem solving on mineral processing |
| LO07 | Case studies on mineral processing |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Students gain adequate knowledge about the engineering fields in the branches of mathematics, physical sciences or their own branches | 3 |
| PLO02 | - | Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions | 3 |
| PLO03 | - | Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | Students gain the capacity to analyze a system, a component, and desing the process under realistic constraints to meet the desired requirements; and the ability to apply the methods of modern design accordingly | 5 |
| PLO06 | - | Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. | 5 |
| PLO07 | - | Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information. | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date. | 5 |
| PLO11 | - | Students use the information and communication technologies together with the computer software at the level required by the European Computer Driving Licence. | 1 |
| PLO12 | - | Students use a foreign language according to the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 to communicate effectively in oral and written form. | 3 |
| PLO13 | - | Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. | 3 |
| PLO14 | - | Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. | 5 |
| PLO15 | - | Students develop an awareness as regards project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. | 5 |
| PLO16 | - | Students develop an awareness of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, the entrepreneurship and innovation subjects and gain knowledge of contemporary issues | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, definition, minerals and ores. Basic formules, theory | Book reading, surfing on the internet | |
| 2 | Communation process, definition, theory, energy calculations. Crushing experiment 1. | Book reading, surfing on the internet and report presentation | |
| 3 | Crushing, theory, crushers. Evaluation of the experiment 1. | Book reading, surfing on the internet and report presentation | |
| 4 | Primary crushers. Screening experiment 2. | Book reading, surfing on the internet and report presentation | |
| 5 | Secondary crushers. Evaluation of the experiment 2. | Book reading, surfing on the internet and report presentation | |
| 6 | Crushing circuits, calculations. Sampling experiment 3. | Book reading, surfing on the internet and report presentation | |
| 7 | Grinding and classification of the mills. Evaluation of the experiment 3. | Book reading, surfing on the internet and report presentation | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Book reading | |
| 9 | Clasic mills, calculations. Grinding experiment 4. | Book reading, surfing on the internet and report presentation | |
| 10 | Micronised mills. Evaluation of the experiment 4. | Book reading, surfing on the internet and report presentation | |
| 11 | Grinding circuits, calculations. Grinding (2) experiment 5. | Book reading, surfing on the internet and report presentation | |
| 12 | Classification, processes. Evaluation of the experiment 5. | Book reading, surfing on the internet and report presentation | |
| 13 | Screening, industrial screening. Gravity determination experiment 6. | Book reading, surfing on the internet and report presentation | |
| 14 | Classification, theory and sytems. Ore sorting experiment 7. | Book reading, surfing on the internet and report presentation | |
| 15 | Hidrocyclone. Evaluation of the experiment 7. | Book reading, surfing on the internet and report presentation | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Book reading | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Book reading |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 125 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,00 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||