Services

Process Engineering

Process Engineering is a discipline that encompasses the study, design, commissioning, operation, maintenance and optimisation of the mineral extraction process.

The Process Engineering services offered by Dextrait include:

• Sample and composite selection, in conjunction with the Geologist and Mining Engineer.
• Development of testplans for metallurgical testwork.
• Coordination and management of testwork carried out by laboratories.
• Producing metallurgical reports.
• Development of process flowsheets.
• Development of process descriptions.
• Develop a process design criteria.
• Develop a process control philosophy.
• Develop Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Develop the project equipment list.
• Development of the operating costs for the processing of each ore type.
• Develop data sheets and assist with capital cost estimation.
• Assessment of concentrate against market specifications.
• Safety, Risk and Operability reviews