LE 1 - Chemical Engineering in the Mining Industry Flashcards
involves finding and extracting naturally occurring minerals from the ground. Clay, stones, and metals found near the surface have been used to make tools, weapons, implements, and goods for wealth and trade since the dawn of civilization.
Mining
contributes to mineral extraction and refining processes.
chemical engineering
They create processes for extracting valuable minerals from ores, refining them, and developing waste management and environmental remediation techniques
Chemical engineers
frequently work in mining in areas such as mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, and environmental management
Chemical engineers
design processes that are suitable for extracting minerals from rocks safely
Chemical engineers
They are also in charge of converting and refining raw materials gathered from
the mine, like the extracted minerals mentioned earlier, into the desired products.
Chemical engineers
Their role also helps reduce the amount of energy needed for mining processes by developing new pieces of equipment that can be used more efficiently and are less damaging to the environment.
Chemical engineers
focuses on the unit operations and chemical processes involved and the production of the materials
Chemical engineering
involves making new materials, improving existing materials, and determining what materials are to be used for specific products
Material Sciences
multinational natural resources corporation and among the world’s largest mining firms, for example, provides an avenue for chemical engineers to grow, learn, and develop their abilities in order to attain their full potential
BHP Billiton
They offer a diversified and inclusive atmosphere with impressive career options for chemical engineers due to their global portfolio of activities.
BHP Billiton
Currently, the mining industry employs only _____ of chemical engineers, but this percentage is already reasonable given that the mining industry is not the largest employer of chemical engineers
17%
