1、1MICHAEL G. NELSON, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Mining EngineeringUniversity of UtahProfessional Summary2CONTACT INFORMATION:University of Utah135 South 1460 East, Room 315Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-0113 801 585-3064 (office); 801 262-6547 (home) 801 585-5410 801 652-9941 mgnelsonmines.utah.edu http
2、:/www.mines.utah.edu/mining/mgn%20bio%20sketch.htm3Summary of SkillsTwenty-five years experience in mining, minerals, chemicals, and environmental industries. Ten years experience in research, including nine years in research supervision, with a consistent record of delivering innovative results: se
3、ven patents granted; seven new technologies commercialized.Excellent writing and speaking abilities: editor, author or co-author of five books, twenty peer-reviewed publications, and more than twenty other publications.AccomplishmentsExtensive record of research, publication, and industrial experien
4、ce in the automation and control of mining and milling processes, and in the development of new processing equipment.Palladon Ventures LLCResponsible for all technical functions, including exploration, ore reserve analysis, mining, and processing. Currently supervising the design, construction, and
5、operation of a 2-million ton-per-year magnetite mine and mill.University of Utah Department of Mining EngineeringConducting research in hydrodynamics of flotation, new mining methods, and safety training for small mines. EIMCO Process Equipment CompanyDeveloped new instruments for use in mining and
6、process plant control, including laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for on-line analysis; developed new processing equipment, including SmartCell flotation machines, E-Cat thickeners, and Deep-Cone thickeners.School of Mineral Industries, University of Alaska Fairbanks Recognized the need for and
7、established improved relations with Alaskas mining industry. Elected to the board of directors of the Alaska Miners Association. Secured direct donation of almost $200,000 to the school and research funding of over $1 million. Approximately $300,000 of that research funding was from private industry
8、, the first mining industry funding the school had received in almost 10 years. Consolidation Coal Company (now Consol Energy)Developed the first working automation system for longwall coal mining systems, receiving five patents in the process. Similar systems are now operating in several mines, at
9、an estimated increase in production of 1000 tons per day, per automated section. Made the first successful installation of a natural-gamma coal thickness sensor on an operating continuous miner. Tested the sensor and established beyond doubt its accuracy, and worked with operators to ensure its acce
10、ptance. Investment in the sensor was recovered in less than 3 months, through increased production and reduced down time, an equivalent annual savings of over $200,000.Developed and patented optical sensors for control of fine coal flotation. The patents marketing rights were sold by Consol, resulti
11、ng in significant royalty income.4EducationUniversity of West Virginia, Ph.D., 1989. Major Field: Mineral Engineering; Dissertation: Simulation of Boundary Coal Thickness SensorsUniversity of Utah, M.S., 1983. Major field: Instrumentation Physics; Research Topic: A Device for Measuring the Thickness
12、 of the Froth Layer on Froth Flotation CellsUniversity of Utah, B.S. cum laude, 1975. Major field: Metallurgical Engineering Academic ExperienceUniversity of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 1999 presentAdjunct Associate Professor of Mining Engineering, 1999Associate Professor of Mining Engineering, 1999
13、presentUndergraduate courses taught Graduate courses taught Materials Handling Simulation and Optimization of Complex SystemsUnderground Mining Methods Ore Deposits DatabasesUnderground Mine Design Mining Methods in Latin American CountriesFunded research Development of Training Materials for Small
14、Mines, NIOSH, 2004-2009 (with Dr. Felipe Calizaya)Hydrodynamic Testing and High-speed Imaging of a Froth Flotation Machine, FFE Minerals USA, Inc., 2004-2006Selection and Testing of Foam for Gas Control, San Juan Coal Company, 2003-04.Application of Odor Sensors to Ore Sorting and Mill Feed Control,
15、 U. S. Department of Energy, 2003-2004Carbon Dioxide Sequestration by Mechanochemical Carbonation of Mineral Silicates, U. S. Department of Energy, 2002-2003Underground Mining Feasibility Study: Brush Wellman, Inc., 2001-2002. Development of a Mine Compatible Laser Instrument for Ore Grading: U. S.
16、Department of Energy, J.R. Simplot Co., Advanced Power Technologies, Inc., and Idaho National Engineering and Environmental LaboratoryReduced Energy Consumption through Projectile-based Excavation: U. S. Department of Energy, LaFarge, Inc., Advanced Power Technologies, Inc.University of Alaska Fairb
17、anks, Fairbanks, Alaska 1989 - 1995Professor of Mining Engineering, 1995Associate Professor of Mining Engineering, 1992 - 1995Assistant Professor of Mining Engineering, 1989 - 1992Manager, Silver Fox Mine, 1989 - 1995Undergraduate courses taught Graduate courses taught Mine Design Cyanide in the Min
18、ing IndustryMineral Preparation Automation of Heavy EquipmentMine Safety and Operation Mine Electrical SystemsMining Methods for Placer and Offshore Deposits Advanced Statistics and SimulationRock Mechanics Graduate SeminarMining and the EnvironmentRock Fragmentation (Drilling and Blasting)5Mine Ele
19、ctrical SystemsFunded research - Plasma Arc Processing of Red Mountain Chrome Ore- Bacterial Inoculation of a Test Heap at Ryan Lode Mine- Effects of Treated Gold Extraction Solutions on Plant Growth- Innovative Design of Ventilation Systems for Underground Placer Mines in the Arctic- Roof Support S
20、ystem for Development Openings in Alluvial Permafrost- Vehicle Mobility Testing on Frozen and Partially Frozen Ground- Treatment of Precious Metal Mine Waste Water Alaskan Testing of Biological Methods- Assessment of Preconcentration Methods for AJ Mine Ore- Rinsing and Retention of Cyanide Leachant
21、 in Arctic and SubArctic Conditions- Conceptual Designs and Economic Analyses of Indoor Vat Leach Gold Recovery Plants- Phenomenological Modelling of the Heap Leaching Process for Precious Metals- Preliminary Investigation of the Use of Microorganisms in Precious Metal Recovery- A Control Simulator
22、for Continuous Mining MachinesProfessional ExperiencePalladon Ventures, LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah 2005 - presentSenior Vice President, TechnologyI am responsible for all technical functions, including exploration, ore reserve analysis, mining, and processing. I am currently supervising the design, c
23、onstruction, and operation of a 2-million ton-per-year magnetite mine and mill.EIMCO Process Equipment Company, Salt Lake City, Utah 1995 - 1999Director of Research and Process EngineeringI directed the development of new technology for a $250 million company, supervising 15 engineers, one chemist,
24、and four technicians. Development was in the areas of new instrumentation, advanced control systems applications, and new process equipment. Annual budget was approximately $3 million.Pyramid Resources, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah 1994 - 1995Manager of Special ProjectsI investigated new business oppo
25、rtunities, in the areas of sonochemistry, accelerated leaching, interface of mine and mill control systems, and mine machine automation. I also developed new markets for the companys existing expertise and products. Magpie Minerals, Inc., Gooding, Idaho 1995 - presentManaging PartnerI participate in
26、 prospecting and exploration of gold and copper deposits in south-central Idaho. Activities include GPS surveys, determining status of existing and past mining claims, and conducting research into mining history. I prepare prospectus documents for private and corporate investors.Alaska Mining Servic
27、es, Fairbanks, Alaska 1990 - 1995 President and Chief Engineer I provided consulting services to the mining industry, particularly in the areas of placer mine exploration and evaluation, gravity processing of placer and other ores, economic evaluation of mineral deposits and mining methods, instrume
28、ntation, and mine automation. Clients included more than 15 mining, construction, and technology companies.Fairbanks Exploration Co., Inc., Fairbanks, Alaska 1991 - 1992 Director 6I reviewed business agreements, evaluated prospective joint venture partners, and prepared business plans for the develo
29、pment of the companys mining claims.Consolidation Coal Co., Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1983 - 1989 Senior Research Engineer I initiated research into the automation of underground mining equipment, supervising another engineer and two technicians, with an annual budget of $400,000 - $600,000. Th
30、is work resulted in the award of six patents. Automated systems have now been installed in several U.S. mines, and are being actively marketed worldwide.Instrumentation Contractors, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah 1982 - 1983 Instrument Engineer Rust International Corp., Salt Lake City, Utah 1981 - 1982
31、Metallurgical Process Engineer Western Zirconium, Inc., Ogden, Utah 1978 - 1981 Senior Metallurgical Engineer Kennecott Copper Corp., Magna, Utah 1975 - 1978 Metallurgical Engineer Patents Granted Optical Shutter Assembly for Trace Element Detector, U.S. 5,953,119, Sep 14, 1999.Method and Apparatus
32、for Controlling Froth Flotation Machines, Canada 2,257,158, December 4, 1997.Methods and Apparatus for Maintaining Longwall Face Alignment, U.S. 5,020,860, Jun 4, 1991. Method of Indirect Measurement of Cowl Position on a Longwall Shearer, U.S. 5,013,091, May 7, 1991. Method and Apparatus for Sensin
33、g Coal-Rock Interface, U.S. 4,981,327, Jan 1, 1991.Apparatus and Methods for Mapping of Entry Conditions in Remote Mining Systems, U.S. 4,884,847, Dec 5, 1989.Method and Apparatus for Controlling a Flotation Cell, U.S. 4,797,559, Jan 10, 1989.Fiber Optic Detector for Flotation Cell Processing, U.S.
34、4,797,550, Jan 10, 1989.Publications Books, Book Chapters, and Books EditedNelson, M. G., and D. Lelinski, Design of Mechanical Flotation Cells, chapter in Mineral Processing Plant Design Operating Practice and Control, Halbe, D. R., editor, SME, Littleton, Colorado, 2002.Nelson, M. G., Underground
35、Mining of Frozen Placers, chapter in Underground Mining Methods: Engineering Fundamentals and International Case Studies, SME, Littleton, Colorado, 2001.Nelson, M. G., E. C. Packee, Jr., and D. J. Helm, Reclamation of an Abandoned Placer Mine Site: Birch Creek, Circle Mining District, Alaska, chapte
36、r in Remediation of Mining Waste, SME, Denver, Colorado, 1995. Bakshi, A. K., and M. G. Nelson, Effect of Seasonal Work on Residual Cyanide Removal from Leach Heaps in Sub-Arctic Conditions, chapter in Remediation of Mining Waste, SME, Littleton, Colorado, 1995. 7Swainbank, R. C., T. K. Bundtzen, A.
37、 H. Clough, E. W. Hansen, and M. G. Nelson, Alaskas Mineral Industry 1992, Special Report 47, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska.Bandopadhyay, S., and M. G. Nelson (eds.), Mining in the Arctic, Proceedings of the Second International Symposium, A. A. Balkema, Rott
38、erdam, 1992.Nelson, M. G., Automatically Controlled Continuous Mining Machines - Computer Simulation of Control System Performance, chapter in Emerging Computer Techniques for the Minerals Industry, SME, Littleton, Colorado, 1993.Nelson, M. G., Computer Simulation of Coal Thickness Sensor Performanc
39、e in Machine Horizon Control, chapter in Emerging Computer Techniques for the Minerals Industry, SME, Littleton, Colorado, 1993.Publications Refereed Articles and Conference ProceedingsNelson, M. G., and J. T. Smit, Development of the Theory of Froth Flotation, Jameson, G. J. (ed.), Proceedings of t
40、he Centenary of Flotation 2005 Symposium, AusIMM, Victoria, Australia, pp. 895-904, 2005 (published on CD-ROM).Lelinski, D., Redden, L. D., and M. G. Nelson, Important Considerations in the Design of Mechanical Flotation Machines, , Jameson, G. J. (ed.), Proceedings of the Centenary of Flotation 200
41、5 Symposium, AusIMM, Victoria, Australia, pp. 217-224, 2005 (published on CD-ROM).Nelson, M. G., Inspection and Rehabilitation of the Daly-Judge Tunnel, Park City, Utah, accepted for publication in the CIM Bulletin, June 2004 (to appear).Nelson, M. G., and N. K. Riddle, Sampling and Analysis for Opt
42、imal Ore-grade Control, Engineering, volume 56, number 4, pp. 55-59, 2004.M. Machina, and S. Goldstein, Projectile-Based Excavation its Application to the Mining Industry, Proceedings of the Nineteenth Annual International Pittsburgh Coal Conference, September 23-27, 2002, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
43、Paper 28-2, 14 pp., (published on CD-ROM, ISBN 1-890977-19-5).Bandopadhyay, S., H. Wu, M. G. Nelson, and V. Izaxon, Engineering Control of Mine Thermal around a Mine Airway in Permafrost, Olsen, H. K., L. Lorentzen, and O. Rendal (eds.), Mining in the Arctic - Proceedings of the 6th International Sy
44、mposium, Nuuk, Greenland, May 28-31, Balkema, Lisse, 2001.Bandopadhyay, S., H. Wu, M. G. Nelson, and V. Izaxon, Analysis of Thermal Regime of a Deep Mine Airway in Permafrost, Olsen, H. K., L. Lorentzen, and O. Rendal (eds.), Mining in the Arctic - Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium, Nuu
45、k, Greenland, May 28-31, Balkema, Lisse, 2001.Nelson, M. G., and D. Lelinski, Hydrodynamic Design of Self-Aerating Flotation Machines, Minerals Engineering International, volume 13, number 10-11, pp. 991-998, 2000.Gritton, K. S., D. Lelinski, M. G. Nelson, and H. B. Oblad, Recent Improvements in WEM
46、CO Flotation Equipment, presented at Minerals Engineering 99, Falmouth, UK, September 22-24 1999.Allen, J. P., M. G. Nelson, and K. S. Gritton, Automated Thickener Control: Instrumentation and Strategy, in Leung, W., and T. Ptak (eds.), Advances in Filtration and Separation Technology, volume 13b, p
47、p. 785-799, American Filtration & Separations Society, Northport, Alabama, 1999.8Bandopadhyay, S., M. G. Nelson, G. Chen, and V. Izaxson, Control of Water Infiltration in Arctic Mine Ventilation, Udd, J. E. and A. J. Keen (eds.): Mining in the Arctic - Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium,
48、 Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, June 14-17, Balkema, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 1999.Bandopadhyay, S., H. Wu, M. G. Nelson, and V. Izaxson, A Finite Element Model of Heat Transfer in a Shallow Placer Mine in the Arctic, Udd, J. E. and A. J. Keen (eds.): Mining in the Arctic - Proceedings o
49、f the 5th International Symposium, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, June 14-17, 1998, Balkema, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 1999.Nelson, M. G., and D. Lelinski, Slurry Analysis Using a Laser-Heated Cavity Spectrometer: EIMCOS LaserSpEX Analyzer, Proceedings of the XXXV Symposium on Physiochemical Problems of Mineral Processing, Zloty Stok, Poland, September 7 - 9, 1998, Oficyna Wydaw
