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Applied theory of sampling for minerals processing 701


 
Module code NMP 701
Qualification Postgraduate
Faculty Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Module content

This module covers both the theory and practice of sampling, primarily with respect to the minerals processing industry.  As sampling is statistical in nature, basic statistics relevant to sampling theory will be considered.  The module will then focus on the theory of sampling with specific reference to managing large and small scale variability.  The effect of interpolation errors, periodic errors and increment weighting errors will be considered under large scale variability.  Under small scale variability the determination and management of various errors that result in small scale variability will be covered, as well as the compilation of sampling protocols that can minimise these errors.  The module will also examine the evaluation of dry and wet sampling equipment with respect to the different bias generators, as well as the implementation of sampling protocols in practice.  Ore types covered during the course include coal, iron ore, gold and platinum.

Module credits 30.00
NQF Level 08
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Contact time 48 contact hours per semester
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering
Period of presentation Semester 1 or Semester 2

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