A two-dimensional CFD model for heap bioleaching of chalcocite

ANZIAM Journal

Volumn 46, Issue 5 ELECTRONIC SUPPL., 2004, Pages

  Leahy, Martin J ^a,b   Davidson, M R ^a   Schwarz, M P ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE   (Australia)

^b CSIRO   (Australia)

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EID: 70549092160     PISSN: 14461811     EISSN: 14468735     Source Type: Journal    
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