Mineral Processing

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Mineral Processing Skriptum WS 8611 – 2025/2026 Dr.-Ing. Annett Wollmann Institute of Particle Technology Exemplar for personal use only 1-2 Table of contents 1 Introduction Overview of process chain Minerals and ores Mineral processing methods Efficiency of mineral processing operations Flow sheet of a real mineral processing plant 2 Metallurgical accounting, control and simulation Introduction Ore handling Sampling and weighing the ore Metallurgical accounting 3 Particle size analysis Introduction Particle size and shape Sieve analysis Sub-sieve techniques 4 Comminution Introduction Principles of comminution Comminution theory Grindability Simulation of comminution processes and circuits 5 Crushers Introduction Primary crushers Secondary crushers Crushing circuits and control 1-3 6 Grinding mills Introduction Motion of charge in tumbling mill Grinding circuits Industrial screening Introduction Performance of screens Factors affecting screen performance Screen types 8 Classification Introduction Principles of classification Types of classifiers 9 Gravity concentration Introduction Principles of gravity concentration Gravity separators Jigs Pinched sluices and cones Spirals Shaki...