HPGR Bench Scale Modelling

HPGR Bench scale modelling

Division: Weir Minerals
Location: Venlo The Netherlands
Duration: - 6 months

Are you dreaming of getting the opportunity where you can be a part of an International company that lead the market in Engineering and which make mining operations more sustainable and profitable At Weir Minerals we are looking for an student in Mechanical Engineering who can be a part of our Venlo Technology Hub (VTH) to work on a challenging project!

We have an opening for a student to work on the project Modelling a bench scale High Pressure Grinding Roll (HPGR) Further technical details about the assignment will be shared with shortlisted candidates. A designated VTH supervisor will guide you throughout the project and provide additional information regarding the technical scope and department activities during the interview.

VTH Department:
The VTH (Venlo Technology Hub) hosts all innovation projects and provides support for all other departments within the organization where cost reduction product improvement and increased service to customers are highly valued. We remain accountable from request through delivery to aftercare and support within service trajectories. Weir Minerals Netherlands functions as knowledge hub for displacement pump technology and high pressure grinding rollers within the Weir Group. Continuously pushing the boundaries of our knowledge is of paramount importance to our department.

Goal of the project and tasks:

To develop a calculation method that predicts the slurry pressure required to overcome static resistance in the mill and achieve initial flow during startup.

• Modelling a bench top scale HPGR model
• Correlation between existing industrial scale HPGR & benchtop HPGR
• Analyze existing test data & develop design of experiment
• Develop next level bench top HPGR (improvement of current equipment if necessary)
• Build model & validate with test data

Skills & Requirements:

• The student is currently enrolled in Dutch University in Mechanical Engineering (or comparable);

• The assignment requires full-time (40 hours) commitment from the candidate;

• The project would be done as a Bachelor/Master thesis; alternative partial project execution in other forms of intern ship possible

• Fluency in English language verbally as well as in writing.

• Experience with Excel and PowerBI or a comparable software is required;

• You are analytical person. You enjoy researching information data or problems. You think in terms of solutions and can process information efficiently.

• You are flexible and you can easily adapt to a changing environment.

• Curious about this role

If you have any questions about this project you can contact us via

Our offer:
Attractive internship allowance;

• Travel allowance for commuting if you dont have a Dutch student travel card;

• A lot of learning opportunities within our online learning campus;

• Excellent (global) career opportunities in Weir.

Did you know
Several colleagues once started as interns at Weir. Your next step could be the start of something big!
Students should be fully authorised to work in the country to which you are applying without sponsorship.

We are Weir
Founded in 1871 Weir engineers solutions that improve safety efficiency and sustainability - helping to provide the essential resources needed by a growing world. We are a global family. We are proud of our unique blend of talent technology and culture. We are here to inspire you to do the best work of your life!
For additional information about what its like to work at Weir please visit our Career Page.
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation veteran status disability age or any other legally protected status.