- To study the size distribution of a metalliferous ore by using a Test Sieve Stack
- To study the size distribution of a metalliferous ore by using a Vibratory Shaker.
- Study of a Jaw Crusher, and determination of average size and reduction ratio of crushing a metalliferous ore.
- Study of a Ball mill, and determination of average size and reduction ratio of grinding a metalliferous ore.
- Study of a Hammer mill, and determination of average size and reduction ratio of grinding a metalliferous ore.
- To study a shaking table (Wilfley Table) and study of the underlying principle.
- Study of the principle of froth flotation Cell and beneficiation of a metalliferous ore
- To study the principle of a magnetic separation unit and determine its efficiency.

To understand the different processes of size reduction.

To understand the separation of mineral on the basis of gravity, magnetic and electrical property after size reduction etc.

CO1 - Evaluate and experiment the size distribution of ores and coal/coke through Sieves and shakers
CO2 - Knowledge of different crushing units and determination of size distribution.
CO3 - Knowledge of different grinding units i.e. Ball mill, hammer mill and and determination of size distribution.
CO4 - Knowledge on separation units based on particle shape and size
CO5 - Knowledge on separation units based on physical properties of particle
CO6 - Knowledge on separation units based on chemical properties of particle

1. H. S. Ray, R. Sridhar, K. P. Abraham, Extraction of Non-ferrous Metals, Affiliated East-West Press Pvt. Ltd.,