Description
Metso, like its customers, understands the pressures imposed by rapidly changing technology, and the need to do more with less. In this new business environment, education and training programs have even greater importance in the maintenance and development of a company’s intellectual capital, arguably it’s most important asset. To address the needs of the plant operators, Metso Technology Development has developed a unique computer based training system (CBT). It focuses on generic principles aimed at equipping people with the knowledge to make safer, faster and better decisions.
Flotation 1 - Fundamentals is a course for process engineers, mill operators and mineral processing students. This is the first of a suite of three courses on flotation from Metso Mineral Processing Solutions... other titles include Flotation 2 - Unit Operations and Flotation 3 - Circuits. A partial list of topics covered by this course include Mineral Processing Basics, Water Properties, Particles, Slurries, Pulp Zone, Froth Zone, Flotation Kinetics, Impediments to Flotation and Mill Safety.
The full Metso CBT program includes a suite of mineral processing courses for mill operators and process engineers on Crushing, Grinding and Flotation which have been adapted for Web presentation on Edumine.
The program is presented by Edumine as online self-paced, self-learning courses. The Metso computer based training (CBT) videos have been integrated into the online courses, enriching the learning experience. The courses include online certification as well as performance tracking and reporting. For information on the courses, contact support@edumine.com.
Authors
- Metso Performance Solutions
| Duration: | 18 Hours |
| Access: | 90 Days |
| Category: | Mineral Processing |
| Level: | Specialize |
| Version Date: | May 26, 2014 |
Related Courses:
Flotation 2 - Unit Operations
Flotation 3 - Circuits
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Objectives
Course Content
This course comprises 15 working sessions, of approximately 60 minutes duration each, plus numerous figures and extensive review sessions. Total course duration is equivalent to approximately 18 hours of viewing content.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the physical and chemical principles of the flotation process.
- Explain the concepts of pulp zone and froth zone.
- Explain the dynamics and kinetics of flotation.
- Discuss cominution and effective mill safety procedures.
Recommended Background
- A partial degree or diploma in mining or industrial engineering or related discipline.
- An understanding of the basic physical and chemical principles of mineral processing.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Edumine Certification
Learning Credits
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