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  • SAIMM
    Laboratory Study Of The Interaction Mechanisms Between Magnesia-Chromite Refractories And Al2O3-Rich VOD Slags

    By S. Parada, P. T. Jones, M. Guo, S. Smets

    The corrosion behaviour of a high-quality rebonded magnesia-chromite refractory in contact with a vacuum oxygen decarburization (VOD) slag with high Al2O3content (15?20 mass per cent) is investigated

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    Microstructure And Corrosion Properties Of Al(Ni/Tib2) Intermetallic Matrix Composite Coatings - Synopsis

    By A. P. I. Popoola

    Laser coatings are used for a wide variety of applications. TiB2/Ni intermetallic matrix composite coatings were fabricated on Al-substrate by a high power Rofin Sinar Nd: YAG solid-state laser. The c

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SAIMM
    Pyrite Roasting, An Alternative To Sulphur Burning (d700c668-25c5-448f-a12c-2b6d2b5c6aa3)

    The roasting of sulphide ores and concentrates is often the first step in the production of metals or chemicals. In many processes, the production of sulphuric acid is viewed as a by-product, while in

    Jan 1, 2009

  • SAIMM
    Pyrite Roasting, An Alternative To Sulphur Burning

    The roasting of sulphide ores and concentrates is often the first step in the production of metals or chemicals. In many processes, the production of sulphuric acid is viewed as a by-product, while in

    Jan 1, 2009

  • SAIMM
    Effluent Reduction Projects Sulphuric Acid Plant - Background Information

    By M. Jele

    ? Sulphuric acid plant in umbogintwini. ? Double absorption plant, capacity of 550MTPD. ? Build by simon curve during the year 1973. ? Side stream plants such as: ? Liquid SO2 Plant, ? Li

    Jan 1, 2009

  • SAIMM
    A model for economic accumulation of zircon, northern KwaZulu-Natal

    By R. Armstrong, C. Ware, P. Sudan, G. Whitmore

    The northern KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) coastal dune cordon, South Africa, extends from north of Durban into Mozambique. The Quaternary dune cordon, which can be up to 2 km wide, comprises a series of stacke

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    A finite difference model of the iron ore sinter process

    By J. C. Vreugdenburg, B. A. Dippenaar, J. Muller, T. L. de Vries

    Iron ore fines are agglomerated to produce sinter, which is an important feed material for blast furnaces worldwide. A model of the iron ore sintering process has been developed with the objective of

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SAIMM
    Some Considerations On Future Developments In Ferro-Alloy Furnaces

    By I. J. Barker

    Keywords: Submerged-arc furnace, plasma furnace, d.c. furnace, scale up, Søderberg electrodes, smart grid, demand side management, load shedding This paper argues that the scale up of furnaces and

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SAIMM
    Fatigue Properties Of Fabricated Aluminium I-Beams

    By M. Matema

    Paper written on project work carried out in partial fulfilment of BSc (Eng.) Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Small and large welded aluminium specimens were tested in fatigue and the results

    Jan 1, 2005

  • SAIMM
    Mining Complex Geology, Mitigation of Float Dust, and Developing Autonomous Machine Capability Using Horizon Sensing Technology for Coal Seam Boundary Detection

    By L. G. Stolarczyk, J. Duncan

    "SynopsisLong before the environmental movement, coal miners were suffering from occupational diseases that became apparent in the later years of service, and especially during the retirement years. C

    Jan 1, 2015

  • SAIMM
    Research into fire fighting and fire prevention in South Africa

    By A. Whillier

    The decisive action taken by mine managements in recent years has been the main factor in bringing about the present downward trend in mine fires. A better understanding of the fundamental factors tha

    Jan 1, 1981

  • SAIMM
    Latest Electrode Technology Delivering Improved Electrode Performance In Submerged Arc Furnaces

    By Henk van der Bijl, Sean Rogers, Eugene Sidorski, Alan Carpenter

    The electrode column is the heart of the submerged arc furnace. Superior electrode performance provides improved furnace performance. This paper describes the main features of the electrode column tha

    Jan 1, 2007

  • SAIMM
    Application Of Ecosystem Function Analysis (EFA) In Assessing Mine Tailings Rehabilitation: An Example From The Mhangura Copper Mine Tailings, Zimbabwe

    By G. M. Dowo

    The widespread environmental damage caused by slimes dam construction requires rehabilitation as one of the key management strategies towards land restoration. From the time when Mhangura Copper Mine

    Dec 1, 2013

  • SAIMM
    Determination of Value at Risk for Long-term Production Planning in Open Pit Mines in the Presence of Price Uncertainty

    By M. Rahmanpour

    "Mine planning is a multidisciplinary procedure that aims to guarantee the profitability of a mining operation in changing and uncertain conditions. Mine plans are normally classified as long-term, in

    Jan 1, 2016

  • SAIMM
    A Mathematical Model Of Laser Surface Heat-Cooling Treatment For Medium Carbon Steel - Synopsis

    By I. Fedotov

    One of the most effective methods of metal surface heat treatment is through laser hardening. In most cases, laser parameters are determined experimentally, which is expensive and time-consuming. A ma

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SAIMM
    Uncertainty Assessment For The Evaluation Of Net Present Value: A Mining Industry Perspective ? Synopsis (443bbb20-5eab-43f3-85de-c6c40fb656b6)

    By Ö. Erdem

    The investment decision making process in the insurance and finance industries is affected by new advances such as simulation techniques. These advances have improved the discounted cash flow method (

    Jan 1, 2012

  • SAIMM
    The Use Of Surface Analytical Techniques To Characterize Steel Surfaces For Organic Coatings

    By TvS. von Moltke

    Steel is a highly versatile material due to its low cost and good mechanical properties, but typically needs some or other form of corrosion protection due to its tendency to corrode when exposed to a

    Jan 1, 2003

  • SAIMM
    A Case Study On Stoping Shift Buffering At Impala Platinum: A Critical Chain Project Management Perspective ? Synopsis

    By R. C. D. Phillis

    Conventional stoping in hard rock mining is largely considered an operational environment. This paper suggests that stoping falls within the realm of a project management environment typified by uncer

    Jan 1, 2011

  • SAIMM
    Arc-Electrode Interactions In Silicon And Ferrosilicon Furnaces

    By J. Bakken, M. Th. Jonsson, G. Sævarsdottir

    A typical three-phase submerged-arc furnace for production of silicon metal and ferrosilicon has arc currents ~100 kA, phase voltages ~100 V and total furnace power ~10 - 60 MW. The arcs burn in gas f

    Jan 1, 2004

  • SAIMM
    The Influence of Niobium Content on Austenite Grain Growth in Microalloyed Steels

    By C. W. Siyasiya, K. A. Annan, W. E. Stumpf

    "SynopsisThe relationship between niobium content and austenite grain growth has been investigated through hot rolling simulation on a Bähr dilatometer. The effect of delay time between passes during

    Jan 1, 2015