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Edelmira Delfina Gálvez Ahumada

Academico

UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DEL NORTE

Antofagasta, Chile

Líneas de Investigación


Product and Process Synthesis and Design; Product and Process modeling and optimization; No-metallic and metallic process; Process design in extractive metallurgy; Project engineering; process sustentability; uncertainty analysis; flotation

Educación

  •  Metallurgical Engineer, UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DEL NORTE. Chile, 1990
  •  Industrial Engineer, UNIVERSIDAD DE ANTOFAGASTA. Chile, 1999
  •  Professional Development Degree, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON. Estados Unidos, 1993
  •  Engineering Project, Universidad Politecnica de Valencia. España, 2015

Experiencia Académica

  •   Académico Full Time

    UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DEL NORTE

    Ingenieria y Ciencias Geológicas

    Antofagasta, Chile

    1995 - A la fecha

Experiencia Profesional

  •   Académica Full Time

    Universidad Católica del Norte

    Antofagasta, Chile

    1999 - A la fecha

Formación de Capital Humano


Two PhD Thesis under my supervision
Felipe Sepúlveda Unda, 2014, Nueva metodología para el diseño de circuitos de flotación, Doctorado en Ingeniería de Procesos de Minerales.
Freddy Lucay Cuevas, 2015, Desarrollo de un sistema de diseño de circuitos de concentracion de minerales: contribuciones en conocimiento y herramientas, Doctorado en Ingeniería de Procesos de Minerales.

Three Master thesis under my supervision
Ronald Cruz Heredia, 2012, Diseño de procesos para la recuperación de agua desde relaves, Magíster en Ciencias de la Ingeniería, Mención Ingeniería de Procesos de Minerales. Universidad de Antofagasta.
Maritza Elorza Retamal, 2010, Modelación de circuitos de flotación con contribución de grupos, Magíster en Ciencias de la Ingeniería, Mención Ingeniería de Procesos de Minerales. Universidad de Antofagasta.
Gonzalo Herrera Escobedo, 2008, Bases para el desarrollo de un sistema basado en la contribución de grupo para el diseño de circuitos de flotación. Magíster en Ciencias de la Ingeniería, mención Ingeniería de Procesos de Minerales. Universidad de Antofagasta.



 

Article (85)

Cobalt and Manganese Extraction from Ocean Nodules by Co-Processing with Steel Metallurgical Slag
Corrosion of Reinforced A630-420H Steel in Direct Contact with NaCl Solution
Dynamic of Mining Systems: Impact of Cl<SUP>-</SUP> Ion Concentration on Heap Copper Leaching Process at Industrial Scale
Optimization of the SAG Grinding Process Using Statistical Analysis and Machine Learning: A Case Study of the Chilean Copper Mining Industry
A Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Polymers' Interactions with Kaolinite (010) Surfaces in Saline Solutions
Copper Mineral Leaching Mathematical Models-A Review
Describing the adsorption of sodium tripolyphosphate on kaolinite surfaces in a saline medium by molecular dynamics
Estimating the Shear Resistance of Flocculated Kaolin Aggregates: Effect of Flocculation Time, Flocculant Dose, and Water Quality
Flocculation of Clay-Based Tailings: Differences of Kaolin and Sodium Montmorillonite in Salt Medium
Froth Flotation of Chalcopyrite/Pyrite Ore: A Critical Review
Obtaining the flame temperature from spectral emission of the combustion of copper concentrates
Solvent Extraction of Metal Ions from Synthetic Copper Leaching Solution Using R4NCy
Study of Molybdenite Floatability: Effect of Clays and Seawater
Submarine mineral resources: A potential solution to political conflicts and global warming
Temporal Variography for the Evaluation of Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Monitoring
Use of Alternative Water Resources in Copper Leaching Processes in Chilean Mining Industry-A Review
A Criterion for Estimating the Strength of Flocculated Aggregates in Salt Solutions
Effect of the Addition of Flocculants and KCl on Sedimentation Rate of Spodumene Tailings
Environmental, economic and technological factors affecting Chilean copper smelters-A critical review
Extraction of Cu(II), Fe(III), Zn(II), and Mn(II) from Aqueous Solutions with Ionic Liquid R4NCy
Gangues and Clays Minerals as Rate-Limiting Factors in Copper Heap Leaching: A Review
Leaching Chalcocite in Chloride Media-A Review
Polyacrylic Acid to Improve Flotation Tailings Management: Understanding the Chemical Interactions through Molecular Dynamics
Submarine Tailings in Chile-A Review
Use of Multi-Anionic Sodium Tripolyphosphate to Enhance Dispersion of Concentrated Kaolin Slurries in Seawater
Use of the O-2-Thiosemicarbazide System, for the Leaching of: Gold and Copper from WEEE Silver Contained in Mining Wastes
A Comprehensive Analytical Model for Copper Extraction from Chalcocite in Chloride Media
An LS-SVM classifier based methodology for avoiding unwanted responses in processes under uncertainties
Optimization of Cu and Mn Dissolution from Black Coppers by Means of an Agglomerate and Curing Pretreatment
Some Limitations and Disadvantages of Linear Circuit Analysis
The effect of regrinding on the design of flotation circuits
A quasi-review of conceptual flotation design methods based on computational optimization
A Posteriori Analysis of Analytical Models for Heap Leaching Using Uncertainty and Global Sensitivity Analyses
A quasi-review of conceptual flotation design methods based on computational optimization,
Design of Desalinated Water Distribution Networks: Complex Topography, Energy Production, and Parallel Pipelines
Optimization Approach to Designing Water Supply Systems in Non-Coastal Areas Suffering from Water Scarcity
Pyrite depression by dextrin in flotation with xanthates. Adsorption and floatability studies
Two-phase optimization methodology for the design of mineral flotation plants, including multispecies and bank or cell models
A method for identification of critical scheduling decisions
A Methodology For Design And Operation Of Heap Leaching Systems
A methodology for the conceptual design of flotation circuits by combining group contribution, local/global sensitivity analysis, and reverse simulation
A Methodology for the Conceptual Design of Flotation Circuits by Combining Group Contribution, Local/Global Sensitivity Analysis, and Reverse Simulation,
On uncertainty and sensitivity analyses in project duration based on dependency information
THE USE OF SEAWATER IN MINING
A strategy for the identification of optimal flotation circuits
Assessment of global sensitivity analysis methods for project scheduling
A new group contribution method for mineral concentration processes
Analysis of project duration: Uncertainty using global sensitivity analysis
Approximate recovery values for each stage are sufficient to select the concentration circuit structures
Evaluation of Project Duration Uncertainty using the Dependency Structure Matrix and Monte Carlo Simulations
Global sensitivity analysis for identifying critical process design decisions
Retrofitting of Concentration Plants Using Global Sensitivity Analysis
Simultaneous Design of Desalination Plants and Distribution Water Network
Study of the natural floatability of molybdenite fines in saline solutions and effect of gypsum precipitation
The effects of stage recovery uncertainty in the performance of concentration circuits
A methodology for the conceptual design of concentration circuits: Group contribution method
Chile's Mining and Chemicals Industries
Effect of the objective function in the design of concentration plants
Optimal design and planning of heap leaching process. Application to copper oxide leaching
Optimization of dewatering systems for mineral processing
The effect of stage recovery uncertainties on the selection of process structures
The use of global sensitivity analysis for improving processes: Applications to mineral processing
Arsenic-rejection flotation circuit design and selection based on a multiple-objective evaluation
Methodology for process analysis and design with multiple objectives under uncertainty: Application to flotation circuits
Particle Size Effect on the Efficient Use of Water and Energy in Mineral Concentration Processes
Seawater leaching of caliche mineral in column experiments
A posteriori analysis of analytical models for heap leaching
Estudio de la Incertidumbre en la Programación de Actividades usando la Matriz de Estructura Dependiente
Heap leaching of caliche minerals: Phenomenological and analytical models - Some comparisons
Sensitivity analysis of separation circuits
Stochastic analysis of heap leaching process via analytical models
GREY HEAT INTEGRATION
On scalable analytical models for heap leaching
On the optimization of flow rates on copper heap leaching operations
An analytical model approach to heap leaching
Modeling of grinding and classification circuits as applied to the design of flotation processes
State of the art in the conceptual design of flotation circuits
A MILP model for design of flotation circuits with bank/column and regrind/no regrind selection
Optimisation of operational conditions to recover arsenic and selenium from anode slimes
An ASCEND library for the modeling, simulation and optimization of solvent extraction for metal recovery
Hybrid simulation (diffused conventional logic) of the Teniente converter
A MILP model for the design of mineral flotation circuits
Design of solvent extraction circuit schemes
Synthesis of solvent extraction separation schemes in hydrometallurgy
A shortcut procedure for the design of mineral separation circuits

BookSection (1)

Innovative Solutions for Seawater Use in Mining Operations,

BookWhole (3)

Agua de Mar Atacama: Oportunidades y avances para el uso sostenible de agua de mar en minería
A method for the design and planning operations of heap leaching circuits
Separation Circuits Analysis and Design, Using Sensitivity Analysis

ConferencePaper (30)

A review of flotation design methods based on computational optimization
Design of desalinated water distribution networks including energy recovery devices
Improving milling operation using uncertainty and global sensitivity analyses
Design of an integrated desalinated water distribution system for mining operations
Mineral Concentration Plants Design Using Rigorous Models
Simultaneous Design of Desalination Plants and Distribution Water Network
A global sensitivity analysis for multiple products in a mineral processing flowsheet
Dewatering System Optimization in Mineral Processing
Global sensitivity analysis of a mineral processing flowsheet
Optimal design of a solid-liquid separation system
A hybrid method for the design of flotation circuits
A Novel Method for Designing Flotation Circuits
An analytical model for heap leaching of caliche minerals
Seawater heap leaching of caliche mineraals- experiments and modelling
Water and Energy Use in Mineral Processing: A Case Study in Copper Flotation
Optimising arsenic-rejection flotation circuit design, en Willy Kracht; Romke Kuyvenhoven;Suzzane Lynch-Watson; Gonzalo Montes-Atenas,International
PARAMETER ESTIMATION AND MODELLING OF HEAP
Effect of type of uncertainty in the analysis, evaluation, improvement and circuit selection flotation, en Willy Kracht; Romke Kuyvenhoven; Gonzalo Montes-Atenas
A group contribution method for mineral flotation circuit design
Analysis, evaluation and selection of flotation circuits using multiple goals and Monte carlo Simulation
Mineral Processing Flow Sheet Design Through A Group Contribution Method
SENSITIVITY ASSESSMENT OF FLOTATION Circuit to uncertainty using Monte Carlo Simulation
A SIMPLE MODEL FOR HEAP LEACHING RECOVERY
Applications of grey programming to process design
A model of grinding-classification circuit including particles size distribution and liberation of material: application to the design and retrofit of flotation circuit
Modelación y Simulación de Procesos Hidrometalúrgicos con ASCEND IV
Programación Estocástica Aplicada al Diseño de Procesos Mineros
Principles for chemical products design
Optimal design of mineral flotation circuits
On the modelling of Caliche minerals: Phenomenological and semi-analytical models-Some comparisons

Proyecto (23)

Bridging the gaps in optimal design of flotation circuits
GLOBAL SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS FOR IMPROVING MODELING, OPTIMIZATION, AND DESIGN IN METALLURGICAL PROCESSES AND MINERAL PROCESSING PROCESSES
GLOBAL SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS FOR IMPROVING MODELING, OPTIMIZATION, AND DESIGN IN METALLURGICAL PROCESSES AND MINERAL PROCESSING PROCESSES
Tailings & Sea Water=> From end-of-pipe toward cleaner production
Agua de Mar Atacama=> Integración de Procesos para ahorro de agua y energía
Atacama Seawater=> Process integration for energy and water saving
Atacama seawater: Process integration for energy and water saving
A COMBINED HEURISTIC AND GROUP CONTRIBUTION METHODOLOGY FOR DESIGN OF SUSTAINABLE MINERAL PROCESS PLANTS
A COMBINED HEURISTIC AND GROUP CONTRIBUTION METHODOLOGY FOR DESIGN OF SUSTAINABLE MINERAL PROCESS PLANTS
Energía y Minería Sustentables Modelación y Optimización
Energía y Minería Sustentables Modelación y Optimización
MINERAL PROCESSING FLOW SHEET INNOVATION THROUGH A GROUP CONTRIBUTION METHOD
MINERAL PROCESSING FLOW SHEET INNOVATION THROUGH A GROUP CONTRIBUTION METHOD
MINIMIZING WATER USE IN MINERAL PROCESSING THROUGH SYNTHESIS, ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION
MINIMIZING WATER USE IN MINERAL PROCESSING THROUGH SYNTHESIS, ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION.
DISENO, MEJORA Y PLANIFICACION DE PROCESOS BAJO INCERTIDUMBRE
DISENO, MEJORA Y PLANIFICACION DE PROCESOS BAJO INCERTIDUMBRE
TECNOLOGIA SOSTENIBLE PARA EL TRATAMIENTO DE BARROS ANODICOS.
NUEVAS TECNICAS PARA EL DISENO DE PROCESOS EN LA INDUSTRIA QUIMICA INORGANICA Y METALURGICA.
NUEVAS TECNICAS PARA EL DISENO DE PROCESOS EN LA INDUSTRIA QUIMICA INORGANICA Y METALURGICA.
METODOLOGIAS PARA LA SINTESIS DE PROCESOS QUIMICOS Y MINEROS.
Metodologias para la sintesis de procesos quimicos y mineros
Tecnologia sostenible para el tratamiento de barros anodicos

Review (2)

Metal Recovery from Natural Saline Brines with an Electrochemical Ion Pumping Method Using Hexacyanoferrate Materials as Electrodes
A quasi-review of conceptual flotation design methods based on computational optimization
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Edelmira Gálvez

Academico

Departamento de Ingeniería metalurgica y de minas

UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DEL NORTE

Antofagasta, Chile

52
Luis Cisternas

Professor

Mineral Process and Chemical Engineering

Universidad de Antofagasta

Antofagasta, Chile

21
Norman Toro

Director de Investigación e Innovación FIA

Facultad de Ingeniería y Arquitectura

Universidad Arturo Prat

Iquique, Chile

17
PEDRO ROBLES

Academico

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

Valparaíso, Chile

14
freddy lucay

Jefe de carrera

Escuela de ingeniería química

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

Valparaíso, Chile

11
Ricardo Jeldres

Profesor Asistente

UNIVERSIDAD DE ANTOFAGASTA

Concepción, Chile

5
Jonathan Castillo

docente

Ingeniería en metalurgia

Universidad de Atacama

Copiapó, Chile

5
Manuel Saldaña

Académico

Facultad de Ingeniería y Arquitectura

Universidad Arturo Prat

Iquique, Chile

4
Williams Leiva

Académico Docente-Investigador

Universidad San Sebastián

Concepción, Chile

4
Javier Ordóñez

Académico

Ingeniería química y Procesos de minerales

Universidad de Antofagasta

Antofagasta, Chile

4
Pía Hernández

Académico

Ingeniería Química y Procesos de Minerales

UNIVERSIDAD DE ANTOFAGASTA

Antofagasta, Chile

3
Renato Acosta

Jefe de Laboratorio QEMSCAN

Universidad Católica del Norte

Antofagasta, Chile

3
Felipe Sepulveda

Docente

Minas

Universidad de Antofagasta

Antofagasta, Chile

3
Eder Piceros

Académico

Facultad de Ingeniería y Arquitectura

Universidad Arturo Prat

Iquique, Chile

3
DAVID TORRES

Superintendente de Producción en SQM

SQM

San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

2
Kevin Pérez

Ingeniero de Procesos

SQM

San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

2
SEBASTIAN HERRERA

Académico

Departamento de Ingeniería Química

Universidad Católica del Norte

ANTOFAGASTA, Chile

2
Alvaro Soliz

Profesor Asistente-Nivel B6

Departamento de Ingeniería en Metalurgia

UNIVERSIDAD DE ATACAMA

Copiapó, Chile

2
Gonzalo Quezada

Academico

Departamento de ingeniería en maderas

Universidad del Bío-Bío

concepcion, Chile

1
Danny Guzmán

Profesor Titular

Ingeniería en Metalurgia

UNIVERSIDAD DE ATACAMA

Copiapó, Chile

1
Pedro Toledo

Profesor Titular

Departamento Ingeniería Química

UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCIÓN - DEPARTAMENTO DE INGENIERÍA QUÍMICA

Concepción, Chile

1
Sergio Mejia

Professor

Chemical Engineering

UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCION

Concepcion, Chile

1
Erna Gálvez

Terapeuta en Actividad Física y Salud

Medicina Deportiva

Hospital Exequiel Gonzalez Cortes

Santiago, Chile

1
César Castellón

Postdoctorante

Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Procesos de Minerales

Universidad de Antofagasta

Antofagasta, Chile

1
Luis Ayala

Director de carrera

Ingeniería Industrial

Universidad Arturo Prat

Antofagasta, Chile

1
Nathalie Jamett

Investigadora Postdoctoral

Centro Lithium I+D+i

Universidad Católica del Norte

Antofagasta, Chile

1
Sergio Conejeros

Académico

Química

Universidad Católica del Norte

Antofagasta, Chile

1
Luis Caceres

Academico Jornada Completa

Ingeniería Quimica y Procesos de Minerales

Universidad de Antofagasta

Antofagasta, Chile

1
Maria Casanova

Docente

Estadística

UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCIÓN

Concepción, Chile

1
Cristian Vargas

UNIVERSIDAD DE SANTIAGO DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile