Fiber-optic gas detection sensors in underground mines Abstract: The focus of his talk will be on the fibre-optic sensing research particularly on the new generation of gas sensors for underground coal mining applications. Gas sensing systems are becoming more important in many industries such as oil, gas and mining operations. Particularly in underground coal mines, accurate […]
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We'll take you from your resume to your handshake in Mining Your First Job! In a panel discussion format, Irene Zimmerman, Career Management Consultant, Anne Sowden, Image Consultant and Barbara Morton, former Mining Company HR Director, will join us to discuss their respective areas of expertise. The session will be moderated by 4th year Mineral […]
Systems, surroundings, crosstalk, and critical mass: Prospects for improving indoor solid-fuel burning Abstract: Three billion people burn solid fuel to cook and heat. Four million people die prematurely because of exposure to particulate matter emissions from this burning every year. These impressive statistics have garnered donor attention, motivated design of combustion devices, and prompted intervention […]
Abstract Climate Change Impact on Hydrometeorological Extremes Following a short introduction on the EU-funded projects related to climate change impact on various sectors such as tourism, energy, agriculture etc. the presentation will focus on the climate change impact on hydrometeorological extremes (floods and droughts). Data from an ensemble of EURO-CORDEX climate models is used to […]
Since graduating from Queen’s University in 1995, Eric has worked at several underground mines in Canada and Australia with Placer Dome, Goldcorp and New Gold Inc. In 2009 he headed up the technical and project teams at New Afton. In 2012 he moved to Northparkes Mines Australia as Manager Mining, and currently Eric is Director […]
Abstract: “Unconventional” oil and gas technologies are complex, and so are the associated economic, societal, and environmental issues. We must address these using expert knowledge, reasonable assumptions, and appropriate risk analysis. Well-informed people in a modern society need to seek out expert knowledge, ask questions, think critically, and apply common sense in understanding complex issues. […]
A part of the Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Distinguished Seminar Series Abstract In the seventy years since G. B. Dantzig first developed the Simplex method for linear programming problems, it has become arguably the most useful and influential algorithm ever developed. The Simplex method, together with numerous variants and related algorithms that have been developed […]
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Sustainable Comminution: Giving Mining Clients What They Need, Expect and Deserve Comminution circuits are historically one of the most difficult parts of a mineral processing plant to design with confidence. There is controversy in the industry as to how best to approach this subject, with many solutions requiring a level of training and expertise beyond […]
