Chemical Processes and Optimization in Copper Smelting Course
Master thermodynamics, reaction chemistry, and kinetics for smelting, matte formation, and slag-metal partitioning, plus slag fundamentals and mass/energy balances. Learn practical optimization levers: flux choices, oxygen enrichment, feed blending, residence time, and how to model processes with FactSage, HSC, and CFD. Gain diagnostic skills for energy use, recovery, emissions control, and quality monitoring, all in concise, action-oriented modules.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate recognized by MEC
What will I learn?
Master thermodynamics, reaction chemistry, and kinetics for smelting, matte formation, and slag-metal partitioning, plus slag fundamentals and mass/energy balances. Learn practical optimization levers: flux choices, oxygen enrichment, feed blending, residence time, and how to model processes with FactSage, HSC, and CFD. Gain diagnostic skills for energy use, recovery, emissions control, and quality monitoring, all in concise, action-oriented modules.
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Develop skills
- Thermodynamics mastery: predict reactions and slag–metal partitioning.
- Kinetics and mass transfer: optimize gas–liquid–solid reactions.
- Slag chemistry and furnace partitioning: basicity, activity, phase equilibria.
- Modeling for recovery: FactSage, HSC, CFD for furnace optimization.
- Process design and control: energy balance, heat integration, and robust sensing.
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