Theory teaching
Fraction composition of mineral raw materials according to density, size and shape. Concentration criteria. Application of statistical methods of analysis and prognosis of capabilities of gravity concentration. Criteria for separation of minerals by the gravity concentration. Energetic hypothesis of particle separation according to density. Movement of the particle in a fluid: particle settling in fluid without acceleration; settling velocity; movement of the particle in the condition of hindered settling; the impact of thixotropy on particle movement. Movement of the particle in the field of centrifugal force. Theoretical principles about stratification of particle in deep water: statistic, dynamic, kinetic; phases of particle movement in "deep" water; differential acceleration at free and hindered settling in "deep" water - mathematical formulations; attainment of the minimum potential energy level. Theory of particle separation under laminar flow water down a smooth inclined surface; the movement of particle down a smooth inclined surface in thin film of water; crtitical angle of inclined surface; Movement of particle in suspension. Density of suspension – calculation of density, limited density, viscosity and stability of the suspension, resistance to chemical and physical degradation. Mathematical interpretation of density curves; representing the results of a concentration by the Heidenreich, PIC, Paul and Kuhn, Serchar, Schaefer. Theoretical consideration about separation efficiency; error in separation efficiency; parameters of separation efficiency; partition coefficient, imperfection, density separation, egares, Ecart probable. Disadvantages, advantages and new possibilities of individual methods

Practical teaching
The appropriate scientific and experimental work in the field of gravity concentration of mineral or secondary raw materials that are the subject of the student investigation within the PhD dissertations.

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