Reference no: EM133333569

Questions

1. Give three reasons why size reduction is necessary in mining and mineral processing.

2. State three of the factors that must be considered when choosing a crusher.

3. A quarry is required to supply stone in the following size ranges:

i) 50x0 mm

ii) 50 x 25 mm

iii) 25 x 12 mm and

iv) 12 x 0 mm.

If the size of the rock on delivery to the crushing plant is 80 % passing 800mm, describe, with the aid of a simple flow diagram, the features of the crushing plant that can be used showing how one would select and arrange equipment to meet the stated processing objectives.