SAIMM Journal - January 2016

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SAIMM Journal - January 2016
Contents

Journal Comment—Furnace Tapping 2014
by J.D. Steenkamp

President's Corner — Mining Heritage
by R.T. Jones


A tribute to Prof. Robinson
by Jennifer Robinson


Correspondence between J. Freer and R.E. Robinson

Papers - Furnace Tapping Conference


Tap-hole monitoring technologies
by W. Braun, P. Gebski, R. MacRosty, R. Pula, A. Sadri, and W. Ying

Tapping of PGM-Ni mattes: an industry survey
by I. Nolet     

Monitoring, repair, and safety practices for electric furnace matte tapping
by L. Thomson

SlagFloTM: modulating the flow in the tap-hole
by S. Essack     

An overview of the design, operation, and maintenance practices relating to tap-hole management on a PGM smelting furnace
by B. van Beek, T.J. Goff, P.E. Nel, E. Rex


Papers of General Interest


Response surface optimization of process parameters for the removal of F and Cl from zinc oxide fume by microwave sulphating roasting
by T. Hu, Z. Li, C. Liuˆ, L. Zhang, J. Peng, and B. Wang

Application of finite element method and artificial neural networks to predict the rolling force in hot rolling of Mg alloy plates
by Z.Y. Guo, J.N. Sun, and F.S. Du

Effects of rolling and cooling process on mechanical properties and microstructure of 600 MPa microalloyed dual-phase steel produced by compact strip production
by G-L. Wu, X-B. Liu, and C-Y. Zhou

An algorithm for determining kinetic parameters for the dissociation of complex solid fuels
by P. Mavhengere, T. Vittee, N.J. Wagner, and S. Kauchali

New gas nitriding technique using the interior of the nitrided pressure vessel as the process chamber
by R.W. Nell, M. Kleingeld, and L. Liebenberg    
Statistical analysis of coal mining safety in China with reference to the impact of technology
by C. Chu, R. Jain, N. Muradian, and G. Zhang

Coal seam fracturing by a high-pressure waterjet technique to increase efficiency of coal mine gas drainage
by T. Lu, Y. Guo, and X. Yang     

Virgin rock temperature study of Venetia diamond mine
by M.Q.W. Jones

Papers – Nuclear Materials Development Conference

Solvent extraction and separation of hafnium from zirconium using Ionquest 801
by L. de Beer, D.J. van der Westhuizen, and
H.M. Krieg

Insights into the potential for reduced refractory wear in silicomanganese smelters
by J.D. Steenkamp, P.C. Pistorius, and J. Muller

Regards
KELLY MATTHEE
JOURNAL & SUBSCRIPTIONS CO-ORDINATOR
Telephone: +27 11 834 1273
Facsimile: 086 585 2901
E-mail kelly@saimm.co.za