Process Mineralogy
Author : Megan Becker
Publisher :
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 17,96 MB
Release : 2016-12-01
Category :
ISBN : 9781742721712
Minerals, Critical Minerals, and the U.S. Economy
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 16,12 MB
Release : 2008-03-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0309112826
Book Description
Minerals are part of virtually every product we use. Common examples include copper used in electrical wiring and titanium used to make airplane frames and paint pigments. The Information Age has ushered in a number of new mineral uses in a number of products including cell phones (e.g., tantalum) and liquid crystal displays (e.g., indium). For some minerals, such as the platinum group metals used to make cataytic converters in cars, there is no substitute. If the supply of any given mineral were to become restricted, consumers and sectors of the U.S. economy could be significantly affected. Risks to minerals supplies can include a sudden increase in demand or the possibility that natural ores can be exhausted or become too difficult to extract. Minerals are more vulnerable to supply restrictions if they come from a limited number of mines, mining companies, or nations. Baseline information on minerals is currently collected at the federal level, but no established methodology has existed to identify potentially critical minerals. This book develops such a methodology and suggests an enhanced federal initiative to collect and analyze the additional data needed to support this type of tool.
Statistical Methods for Mineral Engineers -
Author : Tim Napier-Munn
Publisher :
Page : 627 pages
File Size : 43,62 MB
Release : 2014-10-01
Category : Mining engineering
ISBN : 9780980362244
Book Description
Written by a mineral engineer for mineral engineers, and packed with real world examples, this book de-mystifies the statistics that most of us learned at university and then forgot. It shows how simple statistical methods, most of them available in Excel, can be used to make good decisions in the face of experimental uncertainty. Written in accessible language, it explains how experimental uncertainty arises from the normal measurement errors and how statistics provides a powerful methodology to manage that uncertainty. It assumes only that the readers are numerate, can use Excel, and want to do a better professional job. It is aimed squarely at mineral engineers and allied professionals (such as chemists) on the mine site, in head office, in engineering and supply companies and in universities. Most of the examples are illustrated in Excel but Minitab is also used for advanced techniques. The book includes over 100 Excel and Minitab hints. Example spreadsheets can be downloaded from the JKMRC and JKTech websites.
Energy Efficiency in the Minerals Industry
Author : Kwame Awuah-Offei
Publisher : Springer
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 22,8 MB
Release : 2017-10-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3319541994
Book Description
This book presents a state-of-the-art analysis of energy efficiency as applied to mining processes. From ground fragmentation to mineral processing and extractive metallurgy, experts discuss the current state of knowledge and the nagging questions that call for further research. It offers an excellent resource for all mine managers and engineers who want to improve energy efficiency to boost both production efficiency and sustainability. It will also benefit graduate students and experienced researchers looking for a comprehensive review of the current state of knowledge concerning energy efficiency in the minerals industry.
Methods and Applications in Petroleum and Mineral Exploration and Engineering Geology
Author : Said Gaci
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 26,9 MB
Release : 2021-06-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 0323856187
Book Description
Methods and Applications in Petroleum and Mineral Exploration and Engineering Geology is an interdisciplinary book bridging the fields of earth sciences and engineering. It covers topics on natural resources exploration as well as the application of geological exploration methods and techniques to engineering problems. Each topic is presented through theoretical approaches that are illustrated by case studies from around the globe. Methods and Applications in Petroleum and Mineral Exploration and Engineering Geology is a key resource for both academics and professionals, offering both practical and applied knowledge in resources exploration and engineering geology. - Features new exploration technologies including seismic, satellite images, basin studies, geochemical modeling and analysis - Presents cases studies from different countries such as the Hoggar area (Algeria), Urals and Siberia (Russia), North of Chile (II and III regions), and North of Italy (Trentino Alto adige) - Includes applications of the novel methods discussed
Mining and Mineral Research Centers
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs
Publisher :
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 26,64 MB
Release : 1972
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Evolutionary and Revolutionary Technologies for Mining
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 12,51 MB
Release : 2002-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309169836
Book Description
The Office of Industrial Technologies (OIT) of the U. S. Department of Energy commissioned the National Research Council (NRC) to undertake a study on required technologies for the Mining Industries of the Future Program to complement information provided to the program by the National Mining Association. Subsequently, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health also became a sponsor of this study, and the Statement of Task was expanded to include health and safety. The overall objectives of this study are: (a) to review available information on the U.S. mining industry; (b) to identify critical research and development needs related to the exploration, mining, and processing of coal, minerals, and metals; and (c) to examine the federal contribution to research and development in mining processes.
Mechanochemistry in Nanoscience and Minerals Engineering
Author : Peter Balaz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 18,69 MB
Release : 2008-10-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3540748555
Book Description
Mechanochemistry as a branch of solid state chemistry enquires into processes which proceed in solids due to the application of mechanical energy. This provides a thorough, up to date overview of mechanochemistry of solids and minerals. Applications of mechanochemistry in nanoscience with special impact on nanogeoscience are described. Selected advanced identification methods, most frequently applied in nanoscience, are described as well as the advantage of mechanochemical approach in minerals engineering. Examples of industrial applications are given. Mechanochemical technology is being applied in many industrial fields: powder metallurgy (synthesis of nanometals, alloys and nanocompounds), building industry (activation of cements), chemical industry (solid waste treatment, catalyst synthesis, coal ashes utilization), minerals engineering (ore enrichment, enhancement of processes of extractive metallurgy), agriculture industry (solubility increase of fertilizers), and pharmaceutical industry (improvement of solubility and bioavailability of drugs). This reference serves as an introduction to newcomers to mechanochemistry, and encourages more experienced researchers to broaden their knowledge and discover novel applications in the field.
Mining and Mineral Research Centers
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on Mines and Mining
Publisher :
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 38,62 MB
Release : 1972
Category : Mines and mineral resources
ISBN :
Book Description
The Engineering Science of Mineral Processing
Author : Fernando Concha A
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 44,13 MB
Release : 2024-04-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1040009824
Book Description
The Engineering Science of Mineral Processing: A Fundamental and Practical Approach emphasizes the fundamentals of mineral processing to provide readers with a deep understanding of the science and phenomena that occur during the processing of ores. It also offers guidance on contemporary process implementation through practical industry applications. It includes examples of dynamic simulations and practical execution of advanced software to guide operating plans to ensure optimal conditions that predict process constraints. Focuses on the science of mineral processing, including particulate systems, hydrodynamics, and physical chemistry Discusses modeling, rheology, comminution, classification, flotation, and solid-liquid separation Includes practical examples from real-world industrial applications Provides information on dynamic process simulations and the application of digital twins in mineral processing plants to improve management and efficiency Details the future of mineral processing in the digital era. Offering a balance between fundamentals and applications, this book will be of interest to researchers and industry professionals working to optimize mining, mineral and chemical processing plants. It will also be of value to advanced students taking mineral processing and chemical engineering courses.
