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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| MINING ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | MDS434 |
| Name | Mineral Proc. Tailings And Effluent Man. |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HÜSEYİN VAPUR |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HÜSEYİN VAPUR
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To provide knowledge on physical and chemical properties of tailings and effluents, disposal of tailings, application of chemical methods on effluents in order to reduce hazardous properties.
Course Content
Physical and chemical properties of mineral processing tailings Engineering properties of solid tailings of mineral processing (disposal characterictics, segregation, sedimantation, permeability). Solid tailing disposal 1 Solid tailing disposal 2 Modelling of
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows about the effects of physical and chemical properties of mineral processing tailings on disposal methods. |
| LO02 | Knows about tailing disposal methods. |
| LO03 | Learns about sedimantation of solids in effluents and other solid/liquid seperation methods. |
| LO04 | Learn about solid tailing disposal models. |
| LO05 | Learn about solid tailing disposal alternatives. |
| LO06 | Learn about the design and seismic stability of tailings dams |
| LO07 | Learn about the control of surface waters on tailings dams. |
| LO08 | Learn about infiltrations. |
| LO09 | Learns the determination of the characteristics of tailing pulp |
| LO10 | The gold recovery process obtains information on the assessment of the resulting cyanide residues. |
| LO11 | Learn about acid-mineral drainage. |
| LO12 | Has an understanding of rehabilition of gold processing effluents. Understands acid-mine drainage subjects. |
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 | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions | 4 |
| 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. | 1 |
| PLO07 | - | Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. | 2 |
| PLO08 | - | Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves | 1 |
| PLO09 | - | Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information. | 1 |
| PLO10 | - | Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date. | 3 |
| 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. | 1 |
| PLO13 | - | Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. | 1 |
| PLO14 | - | Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. | 2 |
| PLO15 | - | Students develop an awareness as regards project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. | 1 |
| 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 | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical and chemical properties of mineral processing tailings | Literature reasearch | |
| 2 | Engineering properties of solid tailings of mineral processing (disposal characterictics, segregation, sedimantation, permeability). | Literature reasearch | |
| 3 | Solid tailing disposal 1 | Literature reasearch | |
| 4 | Solid tailing disposal 2 | Literature reasearch | |
| 5 | Solid tailing disposal 3 | Literature reasearch | |
| 6 | Modelling of tailings disposal | Literature reasearch | |
| 7 | Alternatives of tailings disposal | Literature reasearch | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Literature reasearch | |
| 9 | Designing of tailing dams and sysmic stabilitiy | Literature reasearch | |
| 10 | Controlling of surface water into tailing dams | Literature reasearch | |
| 11 | Leakages | Literature reasearch | |
| 12 | Determination of characteristics of tailing pulps | Literature reasearch | |
| 13 | Evaluation of tailings containing cyanide obtained from gold processing plants | Literature reasearch | |
| 14 | Acid-Mine drainage | Literature reasearch | |
| 15 | Acid-Mine drainage | Literature reasearch | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Literature reasearch | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Literature reasearch |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,52 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||