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The Minerals Research Laboratory (MRL), located in Asheville, North Carolina, is a part of the North Carolina State University's College of Engineering. The main focus of MRL's research is the beneficiation of industrial minerals. MRL's experience in industrial minerals is unmatched by any university laboratory in the United States. This laboratory is unique in the sense that it exemplifies the much sought after partnership between industry, government and academia in conducting effective research. Most of MRL's research efforts are conducted for corporate sponsors. Public service projects are also undertaken. MRL's state-of-the-art facility is equipped with mineral processing equipment and an analytical support facility for mineral characterization. As part of a Land Grant Institution, technical assistance and service to the public is also part of the MRL mission. MRL has worked towards relating its purpose and activities to the general public by establishing an educational outreach program known as 'Down to Earth.' MRL also sponsors professional seminars at its facilities in Asheville. These seminars count toward continuing professional competency requirements for Professional Engineers. The MRL library contains one of the best reference sources for mineral processing information in the southeastern United States and is available for public use. To be a recognized world leader in research, development, and implementation of mineral processing and other separation techniques: to enhance the technical and educational services provided by North Carolina State University’s Engineering Program; and to compliment the University’s mission to enrich the educational opportunities and lives of students, faculty, industry, and the general public of the state. A community where education is highly valued and a greater understanding of diverse industries is promoted. Thereby providing everyone with the maximum opportunity to reach their full potential. LABORATORIO DE INVESTIGACIONES MINERALES UNIVERSIDAD DEL ESTADO DE CAROLINA DEL NORTE, EUAEl Laboratorio de Investigciones Minerales (MRL) localizado en Asheville, Carolina del Norte (EUA), es una dependencia de la Facultad de Ingenieria de la Universidad del Estado de Carolina del Norte. El laboratorio se especializa in las investigaciones relacionadas con el procesado y beneficiacion de los minerales industriales. Se cuenta con facilidades para realizar pruebas tanto a nivel de banco como a nivel piloto. Nuestro personal tambien esta disponible para conducir pruebas de campo en las facilidades de nuestros clientes. El equipo de procesado existente en nuestras facilidades nos permite la flexibilidad de operar tanto en forma continua como intermitente. Estos equipo incluyen, pero no estan limitados a:
Nuestro equipo de trabajo y facilidades fisicas nos permiten no solamente conducir pruebas a nivel de banco y planta piloto pero tambien el diseno comercial de los procesos. El laboratorio cuenta con un inventario de equipos de proceso que le permiten simular, virtualmente, cualquier proceso comercial. Las facilidades de planta piloto nos permiten determinar los criterios de diseno. los parametros operacionales, eficiencias de proceso, y la viabilidad economica de los procesos. Nuestra planta piloto con frecuencia provee a nuestros clientes de muestras, tanto a escala laboratorio como quasi-comerciales, las cuales son utilizadas en evaluaciones tecnicas y de mercadeo. MRL posee una exelente trajectoria dimensionando plantas de la escala piloto a operaciones comerciales o industriales. Para mayor informacion favor de comunicarse con: Director, Minerals Research Laboratory, 180 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina 28801, USA E-mail: Robert Carland . Telephone 828.251.6155 . Facsimile 828.251.6381
Click here for our list of domestic and international clients whom we have served since 1947.
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MRL is assisted in its activities by an advisory committee made up of industry, government and public individuals |
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| Glover | Alex | Zemex Corporation | P.O. Box 99 | Spruce Pine | NC | 28777 | aglover@zemex.com |
| Connor | Jason | Hedrick Industries, Inc. | P.O. Box 425 | Swannanoa | NC | 28778 | rjasonconner@hotmail.com
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| Merschat | Carl | N.C. Geological Survey | 2090 U.S. Highway 70, | Swannanoa | NC | 28778 | carl.merschat@ncmail.net
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| Miller | J. William | University of North Carolina, Asheville | One University Heights | Asheville | NC | 28804 | jwmiller@unca.edu
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| Masnari | Nino | College of Engineering - North Carolina State University | Campus Box 7901 | Raleigh | NC | 27695-7901 | masnari@eos.ncsu.edu
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| Schlanz | John | Minerals Research Laboratory | 180 Coxe Avenue | Asheville | NC | 28801 | schlanz@eos.ncsu.edu
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| Smith | Ross | PCS Phosphate | Box 48 | Aurora | NC | 27806 | none |
| Albrecht | Terry | Land-O-Sky Reg. Council | 25 Heritage Drive | Asheville | NC | 28806 | none |
| Dysart | John | Reed Gold Mine | 9621 Reed Mine Road | Stanfield | NC | 28163 | reedmine@CTC.net
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| Tonelis | Mike | Oglebay-Norton Specialty Minerals | Box 729 | Kings Mountain | NC | 28086 | mtonelis@oglebay.onco.com
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| Rajala | Sarah | Dean of Research -- College of Engineering - North Carolina State University | Campus Box 7901 | Raleigh | NC | 27695-7901 |
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| Breza | Mike | PCS Phosphate | Box 48 | Aurora | NC | 27806 | |
| Stroud | Jim | Vulcan Materials Co. | 4401 N. Patterson Ave. | Winston-Salem | NC | 27115 | stroud@vmcmail.com |
| Blankenbeker | Steve | Taylor Clay Products | PO Box 2128 | Salisbury | NC | 28145 | |
| Schmedeman | Jack | JRS Geoservices, Inc. | PO Box 5863 | Lakeland | FL | 33807-5896 | jscmede@aol.com |
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Minerals
Research Laboratory . North Carolina State University . 180
Coxe Avenue, NC USA 28801
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E-mail:
Robert Carland . Telephone
828.251.6155 . Facsimile 828.251.6381 . Internet www.engr.ncsu.edu/mrl
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