Analysis and Modeling of a Proposed Mining and Beneficiation Process.

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to develop an analytic model of a proposed phosphate mine which could be used to predict the quality of the water within the system throughout the useful life of the mine. The water quality is determined by tracking the concentrations of various chemical ions at key locations in the mining and beneficiation process. The results of the model were used in the evaluation of the environmental impact of a proposed mine. In this paper we will: describe the features of the proposed process; analyze the process and develop a nonstationary differential flow network model; discuss model assumptions and exogenous driving functions; compare steady-state model results with a laboratory simulation; and, finally; present dynamic modeling results. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 31, 1985
Accession Number
ADA159911

Entities

People

  • J. H. Sullivan
  • J. T. Mcclave
  • R. E. King
  • Thom J. Hodgson
  • W. C. Zegel

Organizations

  • North Carolina State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computational Science
  • Differential Equations
  • Elements
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Equations
  • Flow Network
  • Groundwater
  • Materials
  • Mathematical Models
  • North Carolina
  • Precipitation
  • Simulations
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Steady State
  • Water Flow
  • Water Quality

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