CHEM ENG 4058 - Hydrometallurgy and Electrometallurgy
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2020
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CHEM ENG 4058 Course Hydrometallurgy and 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, assignments and case-study Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Neil Smith
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
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Explain the driving forces behind the thermodynamics of leaching and how it impacts the design of a hydrometallurgical process; 2 Explain the driving forces behind the kinetics of leaching and how it impacts the design of a hydrometallurgical process; 3 Explain the various methods and practices of leaching, including basic design principles; 4 Explain the concepts of solids/liquids separation and how to apply to a process; 5 Discuss the concepts and design of separation and purificaiton including; solvent extraction; ion exchange; precipitation; crystallisation; and membrane treatment; 6 Explain 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.
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer.
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.2 3.3
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) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1-6 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1-7 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
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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 online mini-lectures and on-line quizzes which are to be completed before weekly workshops.
Workshops will be focussed on explanations of problems and solutions to them.
Weekly tutorials will allow students to investigate problems in more detail.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 workshops with required pre-viewing of an on-line mini-lecture and participation in an on-line quiz. Tutorials will be held on a weekly basis of up to 1 hour.
As a guide, 12 hours per 3 unit course is expected 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.
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- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.Assessment Task Weighting (%) Individual/ Group Formative/ Summative Due (week)* Hurdle criteria Learning outcomes On-line quizzes 5 Group Formative Most weeks 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Tutorials 30 Individual Formative Most weeks 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Mid-semester test 25 Individual Summative Mid-semester Final exam 40 Individual Summative 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Total 100
This assessment breakdown complies with the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy.
Assessment Detail
Online quizzes are based on the theory content.
Tutorials: written solutions to problems posed each week.
Mid Semester Test: Online open-book test in the last week before mid-semester break, covering the first half of the content.
Final Exam: Online, 2 hour, open-book exam.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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