Metallurgical Engineering 195

Metallurgical Plant Design

1st Semester AY 2016-2017

Elements of plant design including flowsheeting, piping and instrumentation, safety and
environmental considerations, choice of process, equipment & materials, and general site and
plant layout.

MetE 195sectionS67U23course credit 3 units

prerequisitessenior standingcorequisitenone
Saturday
and Sunday-TBA roomTBA
class schedule

course code

faculty ENRICO C. NERA

eric.nera@smep-net.org
email
FB ericnera@gmail.com

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I.

PROGRAM STUDENT OUTCOMES

The following program student outcomes are addressed in this course:
A. Design a metallurgical plant, component, or process to meet desired needs
within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political,
ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability, in accordance
with standards;
B. Recognize, formulate, and solve engineering problems in the field of
metallurgical engineering;
C. An understanding of the effects of engineering solutions in a comprehensive
context.
D. Engage in life-long learning in order to keep abreast of the current developments
in the specific filed of practice

II.

COURSE OUTCOMES
At end of this course, the student should be able to:
COURSE OUTCOMES
1. Design a metallurgical plant that addresses technical and
economic constraints, as well as other constraints such as
environmental, health & safety, manufacturability &
sustainability.
2. Prepare a material balance and where applicable an energy
balance of the entire metallurgical plant
3. Select equipment that will address the constraints and
satisfy the design criteria.
4. Document the design project in a formal written report and
prepare a concise multi-media presentation that will be
presented in a technical forum
*Level: I Introductory, E Enabling, D - Demonstrative

III.

STUDENT
OUTCOMES
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COURSE OUTLINE

Week
No.

Topic

Discussion of Course Syllabus, class policies

and requirements

1
1
2-3

4-5
Open
6-7

Overview of Course
Formation of Groups
Introduction to Plant Design
Flowsheeting
Piping and Instrumentation
Safety and Loss Prevention
General Site Considerations
Metallurgical Process Development and
Plant Design Criteria
Outdoor Learning Activity
Comminution Circuits
Selection and Sizing of Comminution

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Teaching and
Learning
Activity
Discussion

Lecture
Draft day
Lecture
Group Activity

Lecture
Sample Problem
Plant visit
Lecture
Reading

Assessment Tools
Student conforme
form, submission
of individual index
cards
Diagnostic Test
Group Name
Seatwork

Seatwork
Plant visit report
Seatwork
Problem Set
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Equipment
8

Selection and Sizing of Screening and

Classifying Equipment

9-10

Selection and Sizing of Concentration

Equipment

11

Open

Bins, Sumps and Auxiliary Equipment

12

Solvent Extraction and Electrowinning

Circuits
Tailings Storage Facilities

13-16

IV.

Leaching and Agitation Tanks, Dewatering

Equipment

Term Project

1st Semester AY 2016-2017

assignments
Sample Problems
Lecture
Seatwork
Reading
assignments
Sample Problems
Lecture
Seatwork
Reading
Problem Set
assignments
Sample Problems
Lecture
Seatwork
Reading
assignments
Sample Problems
Reading
Problem Set
Assignment
Lecture
Seatwork
Reading
Assignments
Sample Problems
Case Study,
Plant Design
Scheduled
Report and
Consultation and
Presentation
Groupwork

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
a. Student Information Card
Each student is required to submit a 3x5 index card on the second day of classes.
The index card must contain the following information.

Nickname
GONZALES, Mark Anthony
2014-77553
markanthony.gonzales@gmail.com
0917-555-8888
Medical Condition
OJT/SPP:

1x1 Photo

Person to contact in case of emergency:

Maria Antonia D. Gonzales (Mother)
0917-222-777
*Note: Write your schedule for 2nd semester AY 2014-2015 at the back of the index
card.

b. Long exams and final exam

No make-up for seatwork and problems sets missed will be administered.
Missed items will be given zero credit, unless proof of an acceptable excuse is
presented. The following documents are acceptable:
Medical certificate from the University Clinic to show proof of a serious illness or
injury;
Photocopy of death certificate of an immediate family member; and
Certificate showing proof that the student is a delegate or contestant
representing MSU-IIT

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If an acceptable excuse is provided, the student will be given a grade of INC

provided that it is still possible for him/her to pass the course.
c. Quizzes, seatwork and problem sets
Quizzes will be given when deemed necessary, and will be announced at least one
meeting in advance. Seatworks will be given during or after the lectures. Problem
sets will be given at least one week before the deadline. Students are expected to
submit their individual, original work unless otherwise specified.
d. Group Report on the Design Project
The report consists of two parts. The first part is a written report giving the
description of the project, the computations related to the design, and the final
design specifications and plant specifications. The second part is the presentation,
preferably in PowerPoint format which is to be given to the class. Questions must be
satisfactorily answered at the presentation. The student will also be asked to submit
a design project assessment form. None submission will mean a grade of INC if the
students standing is passing, and a 5 if failing.
V.

GRADING SYSTEM
a. The students average grade will be computed based on the following:
Design Project Report
40%
Presentation
10%
Seatworks and problem
25%
sets
Examinations
25%
b. Below is the transmutation table for the students final grade.
GRADE
Equivalent
X 92
1.00
88 X < 92
1.25
84 X < 88
1.50
80 X < 84
1.75
75 X < 79
2.00
70 X <74
2.50
65 X < 69
3.00
X < 65
5.00

VI.

CLASS POLICIES
a. Attendance
Attendance is not a must but it is preferred. At least one member of each
group must present in each class session. Otherwise a deduction in the report
scored will be levied as a penalty.
b. Dropping
A student is considered officially dropped upon completion of the dropping process,
whereupon the student is reflected as DROPPED in MSU-IIT student code.
c. Academic Integrity
It is expected that the student follow the highest principles of academic honesty.
When individual work is required, any form of work that will be submitted should be
their own or should have the work of others clearly documented and acknowledged.

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All students must be committed to the principles of intellectual honesty and

integrity. Once found responsible of an academic dishonesty violation (cheating,
fabrication, plagiarism, sabotage, participation in academically dishonest activities,
facilitating academic dishonesty), a student will be subjected to the University's
rules and regulations which may result to a failing mark and expulsion from the
university.
Definition of intellectual dishonesty as any fraudulent act
performed by a student to achieve academic advantage or gain
for oneself or others, including but not limited to: plagiarism,
fabrication, copying or submission of the same work in two or
more courses.
Cheating in quizzes, homework, and exams, as well as academic dishonesty in
general, will not and never be tolerated. Any attempt at cheating in any requirement
will entail the student an automatic grade of 5.00, and the case will be forwarded to
the Department of Student Affairs. Course withdrawals to avoid getting a
grade of 5.0 will not be permitted.
d. Consultation
Students who wish to consult must set an appointment within the instructors
consultation hours. Appointments can be made through mobile phone
(09178455742, 09328755742), email or Facebook and must be set at least 24 hours
ahead of intended consultation time.
e. Special Services
If you are a student with special needs and require accommodations, you must be
registered with the Universitys Guidance and Counselling Office (GCO). Students
must provide current documentation to which identifies their special needs and
need for accommodation(s). Students must meet instructors with appropriate
notification from GCO of the approved accommodation as early in the semester as
possible.
VII.

LEARNING RESOURCES
a. Text References
Mular, et. al, editors, Mineral Processing Plant Design, SME-AIME
SME Mineral Processing Handbook
Taggarts Handbook of Mineral Dressing
Towler & Sinnot, Principles, Practice and Economics of Plant and Process Design
b. Videos and training materials

VIII.

DISCLAIMER
Some information contained within this syllabus may change to meet the specific
course outcomes. Variation may include additional or substitute teaching leaning
activities, number of meetings per topic, order of topics, etc.

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MET. E. 195 S67U23
1st SEMESTER 2016-17
STUDENTS CONFORME

This is to certify that I have read and understood the above course syllabus for Metallurgical Plant Design,
and that the course requirements and class policies have been thoroughly explained by my instructor.
By signing below, I hereby agree to comply and abide by the all the rules and regulations required for the
successful completion of this course.

PRINT NAME AND SIGNATURE

Date: ______________________________

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