CHEM ENG 4058 - Hydrometallurgy & Electrometallurgy
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CHEM ENG 4058 Course Hydrometallurgy & Electrometallurgy Coordinating Unit School of Chemical Eng and Advanced Materials(Ina) Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment Final exam (60%), assignments and case-study (40%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Conrad Wilkins
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
The course aims to provide an overview of Hydrometallurgy and Electrometallurgy in the minerals processing indusry.
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:-
1. Understand the driving forces behind the thermodynamics of leaching and how it impacts the design of a hydrometallurgical process; and
2. Understand the driving forces behind the kinetics of leaching and how it impacts the design of a hydrometallurgical process; and
3. Understand the various methods and practices of leaching, including basic design principles; and
4. Understand the concepts of solids/liquids separation and how to apply to a process; and
5. Understand the concepts and design of separation and purificaiton including; solvent extraction; ion exchange; precipitation; crystallisation; and membrane treatment; and
6. Understand the concepts and design of metal recovery processes including; cementation; reduction; electrowinning and electrolytic refining; and precious metal recovery; and
7. Apply the material learnt to a flow sheet design.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 , 7 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 , 7 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 7 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 7 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 7 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Hydrometallurgy– Fundamentals and Applications, Michael L. Free, Wiley 2013
ISBN: 978-1-118-23077-0
Recommended Resources
Extractive Metallurgy of Uranium, Robert C. Merritt, 1971
ISBN: 0918062101
Extractive Metallurgy of Copper, Schlesinger, M. E., King, M. J., Sole, K. C., & Davenport, W. G., 5th Ed
ISBN: 978-0-08-096789-9
Online Learning
Students are expected to be able to use various sources of online content to apply to their learning.
Basic cource information will be supplied on MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course will be delivered via weekly lectures supported by in class and non contact problem based learning.
Lectures will be delivered in a collaborative environment and it is expected that the students participate in class discussion on all topics.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The course will consist of weekly 2 hour lectures with required pre-reading up to 1 hour. Tutorials will be held on a weekly basis of up to 1 hour. The student will be expected to undertake further research and learning outside of contact hours.
As a guide 12 hours per 3 unit course is expectely weekly. 3 unit courses are required to have a minimum workload of 156 hours regardless of the length of the course.Learning Activities Summary
Week 1: Introduction, Communiton and Flotation
Week 2: Leaching Principles
Week 3: Leaching Practice
Week 4: Solids/Liquids Separation
Week 5: Solvent Extraction
Week 6: Ion Exchange and Adsorption
Week 7: Precipitation and Crystallisation
Week 8: Membrane Processes
Week 9: Chemical Reduction Processes
Week 10: Electrowinning
Week 11: Electrolytic Refining
Week 12: Precious Metal Recovery -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
No information currently available.
Assessment Detail
The end of year exam will be closed book and of 2 hours duration. The exam will be problem based covering all of the material learnt and discussed during lectures.
Fortnightly tutorials will be based on material learnt in the previous weeks of the course. Tutorials will be problem based and will be undertaken in groups. Self and peer assessment may apply to marking.
Attendance at each lecture will be taken 10 minutes after the lecture commences. Participation will be marked on the level of participation, applicabliility of issues raised and thought provocativeness of the discussion.Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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