The Engineering Science of Mineral Processing

This book 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 and covers mineral processing in the digital era.

Fernando Concha A. was Professor Emeritus at the Water Research Center for Agriculture and Mining, CRHIAM Department of Metallurgical Engineering, University of Concepción, Chile. Osvaldo A. Bascur is Principal and Consultant Fellow at OSB digital, LLC. He received his PhD in Metallurgical Engineering from University of Utah. He is author of Digital Transformation in the Process Industries: A Road Map, published by CRC Press/Taylor & Francis.

1. Introduction to Mineral Processing. 2. Modeling of Mineral Processing. 3. Hydrodynamics. 4. Particulate Systems. 5. Physical Chemistry of Interfaces. 6. Suspension Rheology. 7. Particulate Comminution. 8. Particle Size Classification. 9. Particle Flotation. 10. Solid-Liquid Separation. 11. Water in the Mining Industry. 12. The Future of Mineral Processing: Digital Transformation in Mining Plant Operations.