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MINING AEROLOGY
- Chromatographic analyses of gases: CH4, C2H6, C3H8, C4H10, C5H12, O2, N2, H2, CO, CO2.
- Degasation of samples of rock cores taken from boreholes.
- Specification of the content of crystal silica in industrial dust with the use of spectrometry FT-IR.
MATERIAL TESTING
- Specification of physical properties (density, porosity, absorbability, slakeability).
- Specification of resistance and deformation properties (compression, shearing, stretching, bending) in complex stress conditions (uniaxial and triaxial for pressures of 200 MPa).
- Examination of resistance properties of concrete, plastic and minerals, cast iron and steel.
- Determination of stress and deformation characteristics of rocks covering pre- and post-destruction conditions.
- Model examination of reaction of rock pillars in static and dynamic load conditions.
- Examination of parameters of hydraulic backfill, such as:
- Granulometric composition of backfill materials,
- compressibility,
- water permeability,
- erosion,
- density (specific, bulk, volume),
- chemical and radiological markings.
- Examination of parameters of solidified backfill, including paste fill and fullering compound such as:
- Granulometric composition of backfill materials,
- density,
- stiffening time,
- slakeability,
- pourability,
- resistance to uniaxial compression,
- compressibility,
- water permeability,
- chemical and radiological markings.
ROCK MASS MECHANICS
- Resistance examination of rocks in triaxial stress condition.
GEOLOGY
- Preparation of geological material and petrographic and mineralogical examination with the use of optical microscopy,
- Making thin covered preparations with a coverslip in a standard size of 48×28 mm,
- Making universal preparations (uncovered) double side polished in a standard size of 48×28 mm,
- Making bulk included preparations from ready material (light transmitted and direct),
- Making 1-inch discs to be tested in an electron scanning microscope,
- Making polished microsection for observance of ore minerals,
- Making polished microsections for the purpose of documentary photography,
- Cutting and forming of rock material.
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis of rocks and minerals in transmitted and direct light,
- High-resolution digital photographic documentation of microscope preparations with a computer analysis of image with the use of NIS-Elements BR software,
- 3D imaging with extended depth of field of fragments of rock samples with the use of stereoscope microscope integrated with Leica Application Suite (LAS) software.
INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION
- Determination of concrete compressive strength using non-destructive methods, i.e., the sclerometric and ultrasonic methods.
- Measurement of tubing casing thickness using the ultrasonic method.
- Measurement of pipeline wall thickness using ultrasonic thickness gauges.
- Measurement of the thickness of concrete elements accessible from one side using the impact-echo method.
- Taking concrete cores from casings using a drill with an independent power supply.
- Preparation of expert opinions based on the qualifications of a WUG expert in mining operations in group XIV – shaft casings.
ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
- MINING AND METALLURGY:
- Performance and energy efficiency studies in the chemical processing of raw materials.
- Studies on fraction separation through precipitation, filtration, and leaching, with continuous particle size measurement during processes.
- OPTIMIZATION OF SOLID PARTICLE SEPARATION AND ORE BENEFICIATION PROCESSES.
- CHEMICAL AND FERTILIZER INDUSTRY:
- Development of new methods for processing mineral raw materials.
- Tailor-made crystallization techniques for mineral salts.
- Optimization of drying and calcination processes in fertilizers production.
- Stability, solubility and leaching tests of fertilizer products in various environmental conditions.
- WATER MANAGEMENT AND DESALINATION TECHNOLOGIES:
- Analysis of the efficiency of ion removal methods in water treatment processes.
- Crystallization processes to reduce pollutants in water and recover pure desalination products.
- Optimization of energy parameters in membrane and thermal desalination processes.
PROCESS ENGINEERING
- Research in the field of mineral processing and water and waste management.
- Optimization of processing processes – sampling, analysis, and improvement of ore enrichment and raw material recovery technologies.
- Feasibility studies for investment projects and due diligence analyses – technical, economic, and environmental analyses of project profitability.
- Metal recovery technology – biohydrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, flotation, and other methods of metal recovery from ores and industrial waste.
- Mining waste management – technologies for the management and reuse of waste in industry and construction.
- Design, modeling, and balancing of technological systems – modeling of ore processing and analysis of raw material flows.