Department of Chemical Engineering

Sick Test 1 PTY 260S

Total Marks: 40
Date: 23rd December 2020
Time: 2:00 pm to 3: 15 pm

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Question 1 [15 marks]
The size analysis of a powdered material measured by sieve analysis on a mass basis is
represented by the table below. Calculate the volume mean diameter of the particles
constituting the system. [Show detailed calculations]
Mass Particle Size
Fraction (μm)
0 1
0.1 11
0.2 21
0.3 31
0.4 41
0.5 51
0.6 61
0.7 71
0.8 81
0.9 91
1 101

Question 2 [10 marks]

Calculate the sphericity of an ellipsoid with each side measurements of 1 unit (i.e. a = b = c
= 1).
Question 3 [15 marks]

A ball mill is operating at an efficiency of 95% with a filling volume of maximum 1.52

m3. The ore has a Wi of 20 kW/ton. The RD of the crushing balls are 6.0. The charge

volume is about 55%. Calculate the following:

a) What length and diameter of mill is required to reduce ore sizes from 6 mm to

200 μm?

b) What will be the critical speed of the mill assuming or specific index of 45?