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A ROADMAP FOR MINERALS PROCESSING EDUCATION
Interactive Visualization of a Base Metal
Concentrator

SEHER ATA
School of Mining Engineering, University of
New South Wales, Australia

Abstract

Virtual reality, a 3D computer-generated environment, has become
recognized a delivery system for many forms of education. This paper
describes the application of virtual reality to mineral processing education.
An interactive mineral processing visualization module developed at
the University of New South Wales, Australia, provides students with an
overview of a base metal concentrator and details about each stage of
the process, as well as revealing how the mined ore progresses theough
stages in processing. The module also involves developing instructional
based plant layouts and flowsheets in the virtual environment that are
intended to assist the user in understanding the essential components
of the base-metal concentrator.

Keywords

Mineral processing, Mineral processing education, Processing plant,
Virtual reality (VR)

Interactive Visiualasation of a 171
Base Metal Concentrator