Copper leaching models and simulation

In this thesis we deal with modeling and simulating the copper column leaching. The ore with 2.22% copper grade used in this study. Chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) was main mineral in the test sample. Pyrite (FeS2) was determined as the main gauge mineral of the sample. Three experiments produced with different flow rates which were 5.46l/h/m2, 10.25l/h/m2 and 16.4l/h/m2 with 3g/l sulfuric acid concentration (H2SO4) on column.