Dewatering of Fine Tailings

3 credits

Interparticle forces; DLVO theory of colloid stability; dispersion, coagulation, and flocculation phenomena; settling; thickening and consolidation processes; polymers in mineral processing; measurement techniques in tailings treatment; thickeners and principles of operation; industrial practice. [2-2-0]. Prerequisite: Third-year standing. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.