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Energy, Mining, Nuclear, Plasma, Academia
South Africa

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Employment (4)

ETA Operations Pty Ltd: Pretoria, Gauteng, ZA

2021-01-01 to present | Manager (Academia)
Employment
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Jean Herman van Laar

ETA Operations: Pretoria, Gauteng, ZA

2019-01-01 to present | Postdoctoral Fellow
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Jean Herman van Laar

South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (South Africa): Pretoria, North-West, ZA

2020-04-01 to 2020-12-31 | Project Engineer (Research & Technology Development)
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Jean Herman van Laar

South African Nuclear Energy Corporation Ltd: Pelindaba, Gauteng, ZA

2014-08-01 to 2018-07-31 | Doctoral Scientist (Research & Development)
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Jean Herman van Laar

Education and qualifications (4)

University of Pretoria: Pretoria, ZA

2015-01-01 to 2018-12-31 | PhD (Chemical Eng.) (Chemical Engineering)
Education
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Jean Herman van Laar

University of Pretoria: Pretoria, ZA

2013-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | M.Eng (Mechanical) (Mechanical Engineering)
Education
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Jean Herman van Laar

University of Pretoria: Pretoria, Gauteng, ZA

2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31 | B.Eng Honors (Mechanical) (Mechanical Engineering)
Education
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Jean Herman van Laar

University of Pretoria: Pretoria, Gauteng, ZA

2006-01-01 to 2011-12-31 | B.Eng Chemical (Chemical Engineering)
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Jean Herman van Laar

Professional activities (1)

Golden Key International Honour Society: Pretoria, Gauteng, ZA

2015 to present
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Jean Herman van Laar

Works (14)

Enhanced Measurement and Verification Practices in Deep-Level Mines: The Current State

Mining
2024-05-24 | Journal article
Contributors: Frans J. L. Matthee; Johan H. Marais; Jean H. van Laar
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Machine Learning Approach to Identify Important Parameters Influencing Pumping Load Shift in a Complex Dewatering System of a Deep-Level Mine

Mining
2024-03-26 | Journal article
Contributors: Fortunate Olifant; Shaun Hancock; Johan du Plessis; Jean van Laar; Corne Schutte
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A Comparative Analysis of Deep-Level Mine Water Wastage Identification Techniques

Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
2024-02 | Journal article
Contributors: M. le Roux; J. H. van Laar; C. S. L. Schutte
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Improving Energy Management in Deep-Level Mines by Integrating Advanced M&V with Operational Changes

Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
2024-02 | Journal article
Contributors: F. J. L. Matthee; J. Pascoe; J. H. van Laar; J. H. Marais
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A Data-driven Framework to Reduce Diesel Spillages in Underground Mines

Mining
2023-11 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: Sheila R. Ngwaku; Janine Pascoe; Wiehan Adriaan Pelser; Jan C. Vosloo; Jean Herman van Laar
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
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Application of Clustering Techniques for Improved Energy Benchmarking on Deep-Level Mines

Energies
2023-09 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: Claudio Caromba; Cornelius Schutte; Jean Herman van Laar
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
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Prioritisation of Environmental Improvement Projects in Deep-Level Mine Ventilation Systems

Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
2023-04 | Journal article
Contributors: J. Swanepoel; J. C. Vosloo; J. H. van Laar; W. A. Pelser
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A simulation-based prediction model for coal-fired power plant condenser maintenance

Applied Thermal Engineering
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85083310440

Part of ISSN: 13594311
Contributors: Mathews, I.; Mathews, E.H.; van Laar, J.H.; Hamer, W.; Kleingeld, M.
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Jean Herman van Laar via Scopus - Elsevier

Comparison of the prescribed emission quantification methods and potential carbon tax liability in the South African FeCr industry

Carbon Management
2020 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85083833708

Part of ISSN: 17583012 17583004
Contributors: Campbell, K.; van Laar, J.H.; Booysen, W.; Kleingeld, M.
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Jean Herman van Laar via Scopus - Elsevier

Deposition of SiC/Si coatings in a microwave plasma-assisted spouted bed reactor

Journal of the European Ceramic Society
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85041336686

Contributors: van Laar, J.H.; Bissett, H.; Barry, J.C.; van der Walt, I.J.; Crouse, P.L.
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Jean Herman van Laar via Scopus - Elsevier

Design and fabrication of a chemical vapour deposition system with special reference to ZrC layer growth characteristics

Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85037549439

Contributors: Biira, S.; Crouse, P.L.; Bissett, H.; Hlatshwayo, T.T.; Van Laar, J.H.; Malherbe, J.B.
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Jean Herman van Laar via Scopus - Elsevier

Spheroidisation of iron powder in a microwave plasma reactor

Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Natuurwetenskap en Tegnologie
2017-07-19 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84995580445

Part of ISSN: 2222-4173
Part of ISSN: 0254-3486
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Jean Herman van Laar
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Microwave-plasma synthesis of nano-sized silicon carbide at atmospheric pressure

Ceramics International
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84922939652

Contributors: Van Laar, J.H.; Slabber, J.F.M.; Meyer, J.P.; Van Der Walt, I.J.; Puts, G.J.; Crouse, P.L.
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Jean Herman van Laar via Scopus - Elsevier

Synthesis and deposition of silicon carbide nanopowders in a microwaveinduced plasma operating at low to atmospheric pressures

Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
2015 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84955567817

Contributors: Van Laar, J.H.; Van Der Walt, I.J.; Bissett, H.; Puts, G.J.; Crouse, P.L.
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Jean Herman van Laar via Scopus - Elsevier

Peer review (5 reviews for 2 publications/grants)

Review activity for Journal of cleaner production. (2)
Review activity for Mining, metallurgy & exploration. (3)