Physical Separations and Interfacial Engineering (METL4220)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Chemical Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 2 Hours/ Week
Practical 3 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
METL3220 or if students have completed both METL3208 and METL4203, then METL4220 will be incompatible
Prerequisite
CHEM2056
Recommended prerequisite
METL3219 and CHEE2010 and (METL2201 or MINE2201)
Assessment methods
Assignments, practicals and examinations
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
The student will gain knowledge and skills to operate, design and optimise physical separation technologies in the metallurgical industry context. There is a focus on the role of surfactants and controlling interfacial properties to enhance separations with hands on experiments in mineral flotation and dewatering, and beyond.
