Mineral Processing

Mineral processing techniques for the recovery or extraction of a particular mineral is largely dictated by its characteristics (physical, chemical and mineral characteristics). Further, the design of the process flow-sheet and even configuration of the circuit is mineral suite specific and country specific. Mineral Processing: Beneficiation Operations and Process Optimization through Modeling is a reference book written for both individuals working in industry, as well as students. It is designed to aid individuals in formulating flow-sheets for various minerals to assist in the selection of the right equipment for the process. It serves as a guide to mineral processing plant engineers for flowsheet development of various minerals including coal and steel plant wastes. In addition, it includes alternative flowsheets/process routes for plant design. Presents numerical modelling techniques employed for understanding processes Includes a discussion of optimization of techniques Provides insight into various prospects and issues related to recovery or extraction of a particular mineral from its ore Serves as a tool for a greenfield project by aiding entrepreneurs in choosing the correct circuit configuration for treating their ores, given the grade and availability