EMET 582 - Processing of Energy Resources

3 credits (Hrs: 2.5 Lec., 1.5 Lab)

Focuses on the coal and uranium processing including discussions on environmental issues. Coal topics include genesis, macerals, properties, washability analysis, beneficiation principles, levels of preparation, beneficiation equipment, preparation economics, power plant operations, blending, and fractionation. Spreadsheet calculations involving comminution modeling and coal drying are developed. Labs on maceral identification, hardness, washability, carbon/sulfur analysis, and BTU measurement are conducted. Uranium topics include mineralogy, leaching practices, solution concentration and purification. Nuclear power plant operations are touched upon. Students will conduct library searches and write reports on other energy resources excluding oil.

Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate Standing and Consent. Course generally offered 2nd semester of even numbered years.