Syllabus

Experiment 1 – To study the size distribution of a metalliferous ore by using a Test Sieve Stack
Experiment 2 – To study the size distribution of a metalliferous ore by using a Vibratory Shaker
Experiment 3 – To study a Jaw Crusher and determine the average size and reduction ratio of crushing a metalliferous ore
Experiment 4 – To study a Ball Mill and determine the average size and reduction ratio of grinding a metalliferous ore
Experiment 5 – To study the Hammer mill, and determine the average size and reduction ratio of grinding a metalliferous ore
Experiment 6 – To study a shaking table (Wilfley Table) and study the underlying principle
Experiment 7 – To study the principle of Froth Flotation Cell and beneficiation of a metalliferous ore
Experiment 8 – 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 minerals on the basis of gravity, magnetic and electrical properties after size reduction

To comprehensively write a report on the test results related to various mineral dressing techniques

To improve communication skills through in-process discussions and viva

CO1 - Evaluate and experiment with 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 determination of size distribution.
CO4 - Knowledge of separation units based on particle shape and size.
CO5 - Knowledge of separation units based on the physical properties of particles.
CO6 - Knowledge of separation units based on the chemical properties of particles.

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

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