CH62027: Storage And Handling Of Minerals

CH62027
Course name	STORAGE AND HANDLING OF MINERALS
Offered by	Chemical Engineering
Credits	4
L-T-P	3-1-0
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Syllabus

Syllabus mentioned in ERP

Prerequisite - noneMechanics of particulate solids. Characterization of size and shape. Angle of repose. Stresses in deformable and non-deformable solids. Mohr circle. Flow of solids through apertures, bins, hoppers and silos. Design of bins. Applications of stackers, reclaimers etc. Blending of solids. Use of ic vibrators, Various solids feeders like rotary, reciprocating, vibratory, belt etc. Design principles for open/closed stock pile systems for coarse/fine ores. Modes of transportation: long, medium, and short distance transportation of minerals by belt conveyor, aerial ropeway, hydraulic and pneumatic conveyingText Book: 1.Modern Method of Material Handling by Material Handling Institute2.Material Handling Hand Book by David E. Mulcaly3.Design of Slurry Transportation System by B. E. A. Jacobs, Taylor and Francis. Reference Book:1.Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering by W. L. McCabe, J. C. Smith and P. Harriot. 2.Chemical Engineering by J. M. Coulson and Richardson with J. R. Backhurst and J. H. Harker