Solid-Solid Separation VA001 - Modeling of Flotation from First Principles VA002 - Studies of Froth Stability and Model Development VA003 - Improving Coarse Particle Flotation VA004 - Direct Measurement of Forces in Flotation Systems VA007 - Novel Surfactants as Collectors for Froth Flotation VA008 - Development of Novel Ultrafine Sizing Methods VA009 - Flotation Processes, Experiments, and Analysis WV002 - Separation of Small Particles Due To Density Difference in a CFB Riser System WV006 - Column Flotation of Fine Dolomitic Phosphate by Selective Fatty Acid Collectors WV007 - Column Flotation of Relatively Coarse and Fine Dolomite Phosphate Pebbles KY001 - Development of Novel Ultrafine Sizing Methods NM001 - Dispersion and Flotation of Clays from New Mexico Potash Ores UT001 - Flotation Technology for the Trona Industry NM004 - Beneficiation of Mixed Potash Ores from New Mexico NV002 - Development of New Reagents for the Flotation of Dolomite from Phosphate Ore UT004 - High Frequency Eddy Current Separation of Metallicic Residue from Slags, Sands, Electronic Scrap and Other Wastes WV009 - Continuation of Project WV002 - Dry Particle Separation in a CFB Riser System KY004 - Alternative Materials for Dense Medium Separation KY006 - Enhanced Flotation Performance Through Column Froth Enrichment VA012 - Engineering Development of a Fine Particle Heavy Medium Separator VA014 - Improved Destruction and Control of Residual Flotation Froths VA016 - Measurement of Surface Forces Between Hydrophobic Surfaces VA017 - Novel Surfactants as Collectors for Froth Flotation Solid-Liquid Separation VA006 - Development of a Novel Fine Particle Centrifuge VA010 - Development and Testing of a Horizontal Pressure Belt Filter WV004 - New Strategies for Dewatering Coals KY002 - Densification of Fine Coal Refuse Slurries to Eliminate Slurry Ponds VA013 - Improvements in Screen Bowl Centrifige Performance Chemical/Biological Extraction WV001 - Novel Bioleaching Technology Assisted by Electrolytic Processes WV005 - Coal Desufurization Using Hypochlorite and Cupric Ion as a Catalyst - Feasibility Study MT001 - Development of Alkaline Sulfide Leaching and Recovery of Gold MT002 - Simultaneous Copper Cathode Production and Ferric Sulfate Regeneration NM002 - Ion Exchange Recovery of Cobalt from Copper Leach Solutions NM003 - Development of Enhanced Surfactants for the Potash Industry NV001 - Hydrometallurgical Processing of Chalcopyrite Concentrates UT002 - Bio-Assisted Heap Leaching of Nickel Laterites UT005 - Overcoming Technological Barriers to More Efficient Recovery of Copper from Chalcopyrite. WV010 - Development of Chemical and Biochemical Techniques for the Extraction of Mercury from Fine Coal Particle Solutions. WV011 - Coal Desulfurization with Hypochlorite WV012 - Phyto-Extraction / Fabrication of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles MT005 - Recovery Of Gold From Thiosulfate Leach Liquor Using Activated Carbon NM005 - The Effect of Alkyl Diphenyl Oxide and Sulfonated Oleic Acid Surfactants on Nucleation and Growth of Potassium Sulfate Crystals: Optimization of Surfactants for the Potash Industry NV003 - Thiosulfate As A Replacement For Cyanide In The Presence Of Activators WV016 - Phytomining for Nickel and Silver Nanoparticles Modeling, Sensor & Control Development VA005 - Evaluation of Coal Cleaning Efficiency Using Transponder-Based Density Tracers WV003 - Development of Electrochemical Sensor for Monitoring Heavy Metal Ions in Coal Processing and Utilization WV008 - On-Line Monitoring and Diagnosing of Coal Fines During Separation Process KY003 - On-Line Measurements of Particle and Bubble Size Using ORP UT006 - Mineral Liberation Analysis in 3d by X-Ray MicroCT for the Evaluation of Particle Separation Efficiency. VA011 - A Comprehensive Study of Froth Behaviour WV013 - Portable Sensor for Detecting Mercury andother Heavy Metals Encountered in Coal Processing andUtilization UT007 - Development of a 3D Lattice-Boltzmann Model for Fluid Flow Simulation under Partially-Saturated Conditions in Packed Particle Beds VA015 - Development of a Turbulent Flotation Model and a Computer Simulator Environmental Control MT003 - Gold Filters for Removing Mercury from Coal-Fired Power Plants UT003 - Electrolytic Solution Purification and Metal Recovery from Toxic Waste Streams MT004 - Development of Metallic Filters to Control Mercury From Coal Fired Power Plant Flue Gas WV014 - Recovery of Chromium and Arsenic From Toxic Waste Streams by Reactive Polymer-Coated Absorbents KY005 - Determination of Factors Affecting the Separation of Potentially Hazardous Trace Elements and their Behavior in Coal Tailings Impoundments WV015 - Mercury Reduction From Coal Power Plant Emission Using Functionalized Ordered Mesoporous Carbons (FOMCs) WV017 - Removal of Metal Ions from Acid Mine Drainage using a Novel Low-Cost, Low Technology
CAST is currently funding 60 projects at seven universities. Total CAST I & II funding from DOE to date is $9.6 million with $3 million allocated to CAST III Year 1 which is commencing in 2006
