APA(I) Scholarships at The WARK
Scholarship Description
Most of the value minerals lost from many flotion plants are locked in composite particles in coarse size fractions (1). The flotation of coarse particles is controlled by detachment of these particles from bubbles, which in turn is dependent upon particle hydrophobicity and flotation cell turbulence (2,3). Aims: To fabricate coarse, composite particles with different distributions and sizes of each phase (hydrophobicity and hydrophilic). To determine the critical hydrophobicity of coarse, composite particles for a specific size fraction to be floated under controlled turbulent and pulp rheological conditions. To increase the attachment of coarse, composite particles to bubbles by increasing their hydrophobicity. References: 1. Sutherland, D.N. (1989). Minerals Engineering, 2(3), 351-367. 2. Gontijo, C. Fornasiero, D and Ralston, J (2007). Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 85 739-747. 3. Trahar, W.J. (1981) International Journal of Mineral Processing, 8(4), 289-327
| Reference Number: | 4973 |
| Study Subject: | Composite particles detachment from bubbles |
| Provided By: | Ian Wark Resarch Institute |
| To be undertaken at: | University of South Australia. |
| Level: | Post Graduate (Research) |
Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to 2 people. Open for applications until November 30, 2010.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD27222 (minimum per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, Metallurgy or Physical chemistry (incl. structural).
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent, Honours 2a or equivalent, or Masters or equivalent.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
| Main Contact A/Prof Daniel Fornasiero (Reseracher) Ian Wark Research Institute Phone: 08 8302 3677 Address: Mawson Lakes Campus SA, Australia 5095 |
| Main Contact Liz Blackmore (Research Degrees & Project Officer) University of South Australia Phone: 08 8302 6520 Email: Liz.Blackmore@unisa.edu.au |