CHZ 342E - Comp. Appl. in Mineral Proces.

Course Objectives

1 - To teach the concept of modeling and simulation
2 - To teach modeling of SIZE reduction processes
3 - To teach modeling of SIZE classification processes
4 - To teach simulation

Course Description

Mathematical modelling of size reduction processes; Matrix model, Kinetic model. Mathematical models of some industrial size reduction machines; Cone crushers, Rod mills, Ball mills. Mathematical models of hydrocyclones; form of the model, behaviour of mixtures of minerals, effect of cone angle and cyclone length on cyclone performance. Mathematical models of screens.