4th Semester Syllabus
Mining Engineering
Credits Table
| Course Title | L | T | P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Surface Mining [113401] | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Underground Coal Mining [113402] | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Mine Ventilation Engineering [113403] | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Drilling and Blasting [113404] | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Mining Machinery [113405] | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Energy, Environment and Sustainability [113406] | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Knowledge System [113407] | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mine Ventilation Engineering Lab [113403P] | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Drilling and Blasting Lab [113404P] | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Mining Machinery Lab [113405P] | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 20 | |||
Theory Subjects
Lab Subjects
Basic Surface Mining [113401]
- Unit-1.0 - Introduction
- Status of Surface Mining in India
- Selection Between Surface Mining and Underground Mining
- Preliminary Evaluation of Surface Mining Prospects
- Different Stripping Ratios - Concepts and Significance
- Surface Mining Equipment Systems - Classification
- Applicability
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Unit-2.0 - Unit Operations of Surface
- Drill and Blast Operations - Concept
- Application
- Selection
- Limitation
- Types of Loading Equipment
- Their Selection and Limitations Such as - Shovels
- Draglines
- Bucket Wheel Excavators
- Continuous Surface Miners
- Front End Loaders
- Scrappers
- Etc
- Unit-3.0 - Mode of Transport
- Type and Mode of Transport and Their Selection Criteria - Dumpers
- Conveyors
- Pipe Line Transport System
- Operation
- Application
- Limitations
- Types of Dumps and Their Formation - Internal and External Dumps
- Design of Dumps
- Unit-4.0 - Mine Development and Mine Expansion
- Opening up of Mine - Ore Access and Box Cut Operation (Location, Geometry, Design etc of Box Cut)
- Pit Expansion and Push Back Operation
- Types of Push Back Operation and Factors Affecting the Push Back Operation
- Unit-5.0 - Production Benches
- Geometrical Parameters of the Benches
- Bench Height
- Bench Slope
- Bench Width etc With Regard to the Geometry of the Deposits and Overlying Rocks
- Formation Parameters and Factors Affecting Their Selection
- Unit-6.0 - Selective Mining Technique
- Application of Continuous Surface Miner
- Economics of Surface Miner Technology
- Mining Methods and Equipment System for Nonstratified Deposit
- High-Wall Mining Operations in Surface Mine
- Mining of Dimension Stones - Mining Methods and Equipment System
Text / Reference Books:
- Surface Mining [Edited by] Eugene P. Pfleider. American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers, 1968, New York
- Surface Mining by Bruce A Kennedy; Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (U.S.), Publisher: Littleton, Colo.: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, 1990
- Surface Mining Equipment Hardcover -1982 by James W. Martin
- Surface Mining by G B Mishra
- Introductory Mining Engineering - Howard L. Hartman and Jan M. Mutamansky, 2002
- SME Mining Engineering Hand Book (Third Edition)- Peter Darling, 2011
- Open Pit Mine Planning & Design - W.Hustrulid and M. Kuchta
- Surface Mining (Second Edition)- Bruce A. Kennedy
- South African Colliery Manager's Association (SCMA) Hand book - 2005
- Technical Literatures of Various Mining Software Deployed in Global Surface Mining Operation
- Technical Research Papers on Subject
- SME Handbook by H L Hartman
Underground Coal Mining [113402]
- Unit-1.0 - Applicability of Mining Method
- Introduction - Coal and Characteristics of Coal Deposits
- Choice of Methods of Mining Coal Seams
- Factors Affecting Choice of Mining Methods
- In-Seam and Horizon Mining
- Underground Coal Mining Methods
- Comparison of Underground Mining Methods
- Unit-2.0 - Opening of Coal Seams
- Types of Mine Entries (Shaft, Incline, Adit)
- Relative Advantages and Disadvantages
- Location of Entries
- Unit-3.0 - Operations of Shaft Sinking
- Shaft Sinking Operations: Ground Breaking and Muck Disposal Tools and Equipment
- Lining
- Ventilation
- Sinking in Difficult and Water-Bearing Ground
- An Overview of Mechanized Shaft Sinking
- Unit-4.0 - Bord & Pillar Development
- General Principle of Bord & Pillar Development
- Their Choice
- Suitability
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Open and Panel Systems
- Layout of Bord & Pillar Panel
- Size of Panel and Statutory Provisions
- Concurrent Development Activities Like Support
- Track Laying
- Lighting
- Transportation of Materials and Minerals in and out of the Mine etc
- Unit-5.0 - Pillar Extraction
- Preparatory Arrangement for Depillaring Operation
- Statutory Provision for Depillaring
- Principle and Designing of Pillar Extraction
- Size of a District
- Factors Affecting Choice of Pillar Extraction
- Depillaring with Caving
- Stowing
- Mechanized Depillaring Operation
- Organization and Safety
- Unit-6.0 - Longwall Method of Mining
- Longwall Methods of Working
- Their Choice
- Suitability
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Shape & Size of Development Roadways and Gate Roads and Their Maintenance
- Support Systems of Longwall Face and Gate Roads
- Layout of the Workings for the Required Output
- Length and Orientation of Longwall Faces
- Advancing and Retreating Longwall Faces
- Longwall Face and Gate Road Machineries
- Mechanized Longwall Faces with Shearers
- AFC
- Power Support and Gate Road Machineries
Text / Reference Books:
- Principles and Practices of Coal Mining by R.D Singh
- Underground Winning of Coal by T N Singh
- SME Mining Engineering Handbook
- Longwall Mining by Peng and Chiang
- Coal Mine Ground Control: Syed Pen
Mine Ventilation Engineering [113403]
- Unit-1.0 - Composition of Mine Atmosphere
- Composition of Mine Air
- Its Variation
- Origin
- Occurrence
- Physical, Chemical and Physiological Properties of Mine Gases
- Sampling and Analysis of Mine Air
- Methane Content and Pressure
- Methane Drainage and Methane Layering
- Monitoring of Gases
- Unit-2.0 - Natural Ventilation
- Causes
- Effect of Seasonal Variations
- Calculation of NVP From Air Densities
- Thermodynamic Principles and Other Methods
- Unit-3.0 - Air Flow Through Mine Openings
- Laws of Fluid Flow
- Resistance of Mine Airways
- Equivalent Orifice
- Losses in Airways
- Splitting of Air Current
- Economic Design of Airways
- Unit-4.0 - Flow Control Devices
- Ventilation Flow Control Devices
- Permissible Air Velocities in Different Types of Workings/Openings
- Standards of Ventilation
- Unit-5.0 - Mechanical Ventilation
- Types of Mine Fans
- Theory, Characteristics and Suitability of Fans
- Selection and Output Control of Fan
- Fans in Series and Parallel
- Forcing and Exhaust Configurations
- Reversal of Airflow
- Fan Drift
- Diffuser
- Evasee
- Booster Fan and Auxiliary Ventilation
- Venturi Blowers
- Ventilation of Deep Mines, Underground and Open Pit
- Unit-6.0 - Ventilation Planning
- Planning of Ventilation Systems and Economic Considerations
- Ventilation Layouts for Underground Coal and Metal Mines
- Calculation of Air Quantity Required for Ventilating a Mine
- Calculation of Total Mine Head
- Ventilation Network Analysis Principles and Computer Applications
- Ventilation Surveys
Text / Reference Books:
- Mine Environment and Ventilation by G. B. Misra
- Mine Ventilation by S. P. Banerjee
- Mine Ventilation and Air Conditioning by H.L. Hartman, J. Mutmansky and Y.J. Wang
- Subsurface Ventilation and Environmental Engineering by M.J. McPherson
Drilling and Blasting [113404]
- Unit-1.0 - Explosives and Initiating Systems
- Types of Explosives
- Their Composition and Properties
- Classification
- Selection of Explosives
- Manufacture, Transport, Storage and Handling of Explosives
- Testing of Explosives
- Types of Initiating Systems - Electrical Detonators
- Detonating Cord
- Detonating Relays
- NONEL
- Electronic Detonators
- Blasting Accessories
- Exploders
- Unit-2.0 - Drilling in Surface Mines
- Blasthole Drills - Types
- Classification
- Applicability and Limitations
- Mechanics of Drilling
- Performance Parameters
- Drilling Cost
- Drilling Errors
- Selection of Drilling Systems
- Organization of Drilling
- Unit-3.0 - Blasting in Surface Mines
- Mechanics of Rock Fragmentation
- Livingston Theory of Crater Formation
- Factors Affecting Blast Design
- Blast Design - Estimation of Burden and Spacing
- Estimation of Charge Requirement
- Initiation Patterns
- Secondary Blasting Techniques
- Problems Associated With Blasting and Remedies
- Ground Vibration and Air Over Pressure
- Blast Instrumentation
- Cast Blasting
- Unit-4.0 - Drilling & Blasting in Underground Mines Coalmines
- Drilling Systems and Their Applicability
- Blasting-Off-Solid
- Different Blasting Cuts
- Calculation of Specific Charge
- Specific Drilling and Detonator Factor
- Initiation Patterns
- Metal Mines: Drilling Systems and Their Applicability
- Blast Design for Horizontal Drives
- Different Blasting Cuts
- Long Hole Blasting
- Vertical Crater Retreat Blasting
- Unit-5.0 - Mechanised Cutting
- Ripping
- Cutting Using- Surface and Underground Machinery Rock Breakers
- Blast Design and Analysis Software
Text / Reference Books:
- Rock Blasting Effects and Operations, Lovely Prakashan: P. Pal Roy
- Blasting Practices in Surface Mines: S K Das
- Explosives and Blasting Technology: G.K.Pradhan
- Rock Blasting: Sushil Bhandari
- Drilling and Blasting: Chapters in SME Mining Engineers Handbook: P Darling
- Drilling and Blasting of Rock, CRC Publications: Jimino
- Surface and Underground Excavations: R R Tatiya
- Blasting Principles for Open Pit Mining, SME vol. I & II: W Hustrulid
- Surface Blast Design: C.J.Konya
- Indian Explosive Act 1884
- Legislation in Indian Mines - A Critical Appraisal: Rakesh and Prasad
Mining Machinery [113405]
- Unit-1.0 - Prime Mover for Mining Machinery
- I.C. Engine
- Hydraulic Power
- Pneumatic Power
- Elements of Mechanical Power Transmission - Gear
- Belt
- Chain
- Coupling
- Clutch and Brake
- Unit-2.0 - Rope Haulage
- Construction of the Wire Ropes
- Rope Haulages - Gravity
- Direct
- Balanced Direct
- Main & Tail
- Endless
- Reversible Endless
- Suitability of These Haulages and Their Limitations
- Dimension of Ropes
- Drums and Pulleys
- Care and Maintenance of Ropes
- Changing of Haulage Ropes
- Rope Splicing
- Safety Appliances in Haulage Road
- Signaling
- Statutory Requirements of Haulages
- Unit-3.0 - Track Laying
- Rail
- Joints
- Crossings
- Plates
- Turn Tables a Curve
- Track Extension
- Aerial Ropeways: Types
- Construction
- Application and Operation
- Mine Locomotives: Types
- Constructional Features of Compressed Air
- Diesel
- Battery and Electric Trolley - Wire Locomotives
- Comparison of Various Locomotive Haulages
- Comparison of Rope and Locomotive Haulages
- Conveyors: Principle Types and Their Operations
- Installation
- Shifting
- Maintenance and Applicability
- Shuttle Cars
- Stage Loaders
- Bridge Conveyors
- Capacity
- Unit-4.0 - Mine Winders
- Koepe and Drum Winders and Their Applications
- Head Gear
- Head Gear Pulley
- Shaft Fitting - Keps
- Rope Guides
- Shaft Sinking and Bells
- Capping and Recapping
- Cage and Suspension Gear
- Unit-5.0 - Types of Winding Drum
- Winding Drum-Types and Construction
- Safety Devices in Winders-Over Speed and Over Wind Preventers
- Slow Breaking
- Depth Indicator
- Methods of Counter Balancing Rope
- Duty Cycle
- Mechanical and Electrical Braking
- Winding From Different Levels in Shaft
- Unit-6.0 - Man Riding System in Underground Mines
- Face Machinery: SDL & LHD - Their Applications
- Capacity
- Operation
- Fitting
- Control and Maintenance
- Cutter Loaders - Shearers
- Coal Plough and Continuous Miners - Their Constructional Features
- Applications
- Capacity and Maintenance
- Layout of Faces With Power Loader Working Under Varied Condition
- Shuttle Cars
- Pumps: Types
- Construction
- Operation
- Characteristics and Application
- Calculation of Size
- Efficiencies and Capacities
- Layout of Drainage System
Text / Reference Books:
- Elements of Mining Technology Vol. III, D.J. Deshmukh, Denett & Company
- Coal Mining Series Vol. 1 & II, Ernest Mason, Virttre
- Mine Transport - N.T. Karelin, Orient Longmans
- Mining and Transport - S. C. Walker, Elsevier
- Introduction to Mining Engineers - Hartman. H.L, John Wiley & Sons
- Pumps Focus Compressors Walker Wending & Transport, Cherkasky B.M
- Mine Mechanisation and Automation, Alemgren G, U. Kumar
Energy, Environment and Sustainability [113406]
- Unit-1.0 - Ecosystem and Biodiversity
- Ecosystem - Definition
- Types - Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystem
- Structure of a Basic Ecosystem
- Food Chain and Food Web
- Cycles in Ecosystem – Water
- Carbon
- Nitrogen
- Sulphur and Phosphorus
- Biodiversity – Definition
- Types-Genetic
- Species and Ecosystem Biodiversity
- Threats -Habitat Loss
- Poaching of Wild Life
- Man-Wild Life Conflicts-Endangered and Endemic Species of India
- Conservation of Biodiversity
- Unit-2.0 - Sustainable Energy Sources
- Sustainable/ Renewable Energy Sources – Solar Energy
- Wind Energy
- Small Hydro Energy
- Bio Energy
- Geothermal
- New Energy Sources - Hydrogen Energy
- Ocean Energy and Tidal Energy
- Definition of Energy Audit
- Energy Conservation
- Energy Efficiency and Energy Management (Definition Only With One/Two Examples)
- Solar Energy - (i) Solar Thermal Energy Conversion Principle and Applications - Solar Water Heater
- Solar Dryers
- Solar Stills Distillation
- Solar Cooker
- Solar Ponds
- (ii) PV System Energy Conversion Principle
- Solar Cell Technologies
- Thin Film Generations
- Solar Cell
- Module
- Array
- Series Parallel Combinations and Operations
- Applications – Standalone
- SPV Water Pump
- Wind Energy
- Wind Plant and Its Parts
- Types – Horizontal and Vertical Axis
- Principle of Harnessing Wind Energy
- Advantages and Challenges of Harnessing Wind Energy
- Small Hydro Energy – Principle
- Types-Mini
- Micro and Pico
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Biomass -Biomass Energy Sources and Their Energy Content
- Biological Conversion Technologies -Thermo-Chemical Conversion
- Bio-Chemical Conversion and Oil Extraction
- Biogas Production
- Types of Biogas Plant- Floating (Gobar Gas) and Fixed Type
- New Energy Sources: Hydrogen Energy
- Geothermal
- Ocean – Tidal and Wave Energy
- Unit-3.0 - Environmental Pollution
- Environment Pollution -Air
- Water
- Noise and Soil
- Air Pollution- Sources of Air Pollution-Chemical
- Photochemical
- Green House Effect
- Ozone Layer Depletion and Acid Rain
- Air Pollutants Classification-Primary and Secondary Pollutants
- Adverse Effects of Air Pollution on Human
- Plant and Animal
- Air Monitoring System and Air Pollution Control
- Water Pollution - Sources of Water Pollution
- Adverse Effects of Water Pollution
- Control of Water Pollution
- Physical and Chemical Standard of Domestic Water as per Indian Standard
- Sound Pollution - Causes
- Controlling Measures
- Measurement of Sound Pollution (Deciblage)
- Industrial and Non – Industrial
- Soil Pollution – Soil Profile
- Pollutants in Soil
- Their Adverse Effects
- Controlling Measures
- Unit-4.0 - Climate Change and Sustainable Development
- Impact of Climate Change
- Factor Contributing to Climate Change
- Global Warming – Causes and Effect
- Comparison of Climate Change With Global Warming
- Action Plan on Climate Change- India
- Concept of Sustainability
- Social, Environmental and Economic Aspect of Sustainability
- Origins of Sustainable Development: Definition
- Evolution and Principles
- Brundtland Report
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Strategies for Sustainable Development
- Unit-5.0 - Sustainability Practices
- Environment Management System and Planning
- Environment Protection Acts
- Legislation and Laws
- Zero Waste and R Concept
- Circular Economy Environmental Management Standards
- ISO 14000 Series
- Material Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)
- Scope and Goal
- Bio-Mimicking
- Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Procedures of EIA in India
- Energy Cycles- Carbon Cycle
- Emission and Sequestration
- Zero Carbon Foot-Print Building for Sustainable Construction
- Green Engineering: Sustainable Urbanization-Socio- Economic and Technological Change
- Sustainable Habitat-(i)Green Buildings
- (ii) Green and Sustainable Materials -5R Concept
- (iii) Sustainable/Green Transports
Text / Reference Books:
- Ecology and Control of the Natural Environment, Izrael, Y.A., Kluwer Academic Publisher
- eBook ISBN: 978-94-011-3390-6
- Renewable Energy Sources and Emerging Technologies, Kothari, D.P. Singal, K.C., Ranjan, Rakesh, PHI Learning, New Delhi, 2009, ISBN-13 - 978-8120344709
- Green Technologies and Environmental Sustainability, Singh, Ritu, Kumar, Sanjeev, Springer International Publishing, 2017 eBook ISBN 978-3-319-50654-8
- Coping With Natural Hazards: Indian Context, K. S. Valadia Orient Longman, ISBN-10:8125027351, ISBN-13: 978-8125027355
- Introduction to Engineering and Environment, Edward S. Rubin McGraw Hill Publications ISBN-10: 0071181857, ISBN-13: 978-0071181853
- Environmental Science, Subrat Roy, Khanna Book Publishing Co. (P) Ltd., ISBN-978: 93-91505-65-3
Indian Knowledge System [113407]
- Unit-1.0 - Introduction to Indian Knowledge Systems
- Overview of IKS
- Organization of IKS
- Conception and Constitution of Knowledge in Indian Tradition
- The Oral Tradition
- Models and Strategies of IKS
- Unit-2.0 - Overview of IKS Domains and Relevance in Current Technical Education System
- The Vedas as the Basis of IKS
- Overview of All the Six Vedangas
- Relevance of Following IKS Domains in Present Technical Education System: Arthashastra (Indian Economics and Political Systems)
- Ganita and Jyamiti (Indian Mathematics, Astronomy and Geometry)
- Rasayana (Indian Chemical Sciences)
- Ayurveda (Indian Biological Sciences / Diet & Nutrition)
- Jyotish Vidya (Observational Astronomy and Calendar Systems)
- Prakriti Vidya (Indian System of Terrestrial/ Material Sciences/Ecology and Atmospheric Sciences)
- Vastu Vidya (Indian System of Aesthetics-Iconography and Built-Environment /Architecture)
- Nyaya Shastra (Indian Systems of Social Ethics, Logic and Law)
- Shilpa and Natya Shastra (Indian Classical Arts: Performing and Fine Arts)
- Sankhya and Yoga Darshna (Indian Psychology, Yoga and Consciousness Studies)
- Virkshayurveda (Plant Science/Sustainable Agriculture/Food Preservation Methods)
Text / Reference Books:
- Introduction to Indian Knowledge System: Concepts and Applications, Archak, K.B. (2012), Kaveri Books, New Delhi, ISBN-13:978-9391818203
- Introduction To Indian Knowledge System: Concepts and Applications, Mahadevan, B. Bhat, Vinayak Rajat, Nagendra Pavana R.N., PHI, ISBN: 9789391818203
- Glimpse into Kautilya’s Arthashastra Ramachandrudu P. (2010) , Sanskrit Academy, Hyderabad, ISBN:9788380171074
- “Introduction” in Studies in Epics and Purāṇas, (Eds.), KM Munshi and N Chandrashekara Aiyer Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan
Mine Ventilation Engineering Lab [113403P]
- Study of Whirling and Fixed Hygrometer and Estimation of Relative Humidity
- Study of Whirling and Fixed Hygrometer and Estimation of Relative Humidity
- Study of Kata Thermometer and Determination of Cooling Power in Mine Air
- Determination of Air Velocity and Air Quantity Measurement by Vane Anemometer
- Determination of Effective Temperature Using Dry and Wet Bulb Temperature
- Study of CO and H₂S Detectors and Determination of Their Percentage
- Determination of Inflammable Gas Percentage by MSA D6 Methanometer
- Study of Various Types of Flame Safety Lamps
- Study of Various Types of Fans and Their Characteristic Curves and Their Use in Locating Efficient Operating Point
- Determination of Parallel and Series Operation of Fan
- Determination of Air Pressure by Inclined Tube Manometer
Drilling and Blasting Lab [113404P]
- Study & Sketch of Hand Held Coal Drill, Drill Rods and Drag Bits
- Study & Sketch of Air Leg Mounted Compressed Air Drill, Drill Rod With Bit
- Study and Sketch of Rotary Drill With Diamond Coring Bit
- Study and Sketch of Churn/Percussive Drilling Component Including Water Flushing System
- Study and Sketch of Down the Hole (DTH) Drill for O/C Mines
- Study and Sketch of P₃ and P₅ Explosives With Priming and Initiation (Direct and Reverse) Methods
- Study and Sketch of Copper and Aluminium Tube Delay Detonators With Section Views
- Study and Sketch of Non - Electric Delays, Detonation Cord With Sectional Views
- Study and Sketch of Multi Shot Exploders With Internal Views
- Exercise for Deciding Drilling Pattern, Number of Holes, Amount and Type Explosive, Stemming Material in Respect of a Given Coal Face With Desired Yield
- Exercise for Deciding Drilling Pattern, Number of Holes, Amount and Explosive, Type of Stemming Material in Respect of a Given Stone Drift
- Exercise for Deciding Drilling Pattern, Number of Holes, Amount and Explosive, Stemming Material in Respect of a Given Coal/ Overburden Bench
Mining Machinery Lab [113405P]
- Study and Sketch of Various Types of Wire Ropes Construction
- Study of Friction Props
- Study and Sketch of Hydraulic Props (Close and Open Circuit)
- Study and Sketch of Safety Devices in Haulage Roads
- Study and Sketch of Coal Drill and Bits
- Study and Sketch of Jack Hammer Drill
- Study and Sketch of Side Discharge Loader and Load Haul Dumper
- Study and Sketch of Chain Conveyor & Belt Conveyor
- Study and Sketch of Suspension Gear Arrangements in Friction and Drum Winders
- Study and Sketch of Various Safety Hooks in Winding
- Study and Sketch of Safety Devices Used in Winders
- Study and Sketch of Face Pumps and Their Operations