Minerals and Coal Process Calculations

This book covers process calculations, the most vital part of mineral and coal processing operations. The aim of these calculations is to evaluate the performance of mineral and coal processing operations in terms of the efficiency of the operation and recovery of the required constituents. Process calculations are also necessary to understand the principles of separation processes. The majority of the calculations are performed by using two basic material balance equations without using derived formulae. This is the first book entirely devoted to process calculations by way of worked out examples and problems for practice.

The aim of process calculations is to evaluate the performance of minerals and coal processing operations in terms of efficiency of the operation, grade of the final products and recovery of the required constituents. To meet these requirements, in-depth detailed calculations are illustrated in this book.

This book is designed to cover all the process calculations. The method and/or steps in process calculations have been described by taking numerical examples. Process calculations illustrated in a simple and self explanatory manner based on two basic material balance equations will allow the reader to understand the contents thoroughly.

Inclusion of elaborate process calculations in every chapter is the highlight of this book. This book is unique and devoted entirely to the process calculations with sufficient explanation of the nature of the calculations. This book will prove useful to all: from student to teacher, operator to engineer, researcher to designer, and process personnel to plant auditors concerned with minerals and coal processing.