dc.mn 204.15-underground coal mining

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(Format last updated 3rd May 2014.)---------------------------------------------------------------------1. GENERAL1.1 TITLE:: UNDERGROUND COAL MINING1.2 *COURSE NUMBER (if known):: DC.MN 204.151.3 CREDITS:: 09, (L-T-P: 3-0-0)1.4 SEMESTER-OFFERED:: IV Semester1.5 PRE-REQUISITES:: None1.6 COURSE COMMITTEE MEMBERS :: Prof. P.Rai & Dr. G.S.P.Singh

2. OBJECTIVES:: Objective of the course is to disseminate the knowledge of thebasic of the subject to the students. Students will understand the fundamental of the subject and its application in mining of coal and mineral deposits.

3. COURSE TOPICS::

Classification of mining methods:Mining Methods, Factors influencing the choice of mining method. Division of mine area into panels on district and level patterns.

Bord and Pillar Method:Size of headings, pillars and panels. Development of panels by drivage of groupof headings to strike, dip and rise on V, diagonal and straight fronts. Cycleof operations, work-organisation and scheduling for drivage of heading groups byconventional and continuous methods. Depillaring of panels on V, straight and diagonal fronts. Conventional and mechanized depillaring schemes with emphasis on coal, water, air routes and supports. Simultaneous development and depillaring

, partial extraction, room and pillar methods.

Longwall Method:Classification of longwalls, advancing and retreating methods, working in districts and levels (central and boundary ventilation) size of panel, development ofpanel with single and multiple heading gate roads, various orientations of longwall face, single and double unit longwalls. Extraction of longwall panels with conventional and fully mechanized methods, length of face, daily advance, cycle of operations, organisation, scheduling and layouts with special reference to coal, water and air routes. Bleeder ventilation scheme.Gate, goaf and face area support in conventional and fully mechanised longwalls.Shortwall Method

Stowing:Applicability conditions, classification and description of various methods of goaf stowing. Surface and underground arrangements and precautions with stowing,full bore stowing and problems associated with stowing at surface and below ground.

4. READINGS4.1 TEXTBOOKS::1. R.D. Singh, Principles & Practices of Modern Coal Mining Pub:- New Age I


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nternational Pvt.Ltd. New Delhi2. T.N. Singh, Underground winning of coal. Pub: Oxford & IBH, New-Delhi3. Singh & Dhar, Thick Seam Mining, Pub: : Oxford & IBH, New-Delhi4. Samir Kumar Das, Modern coal mining. Geeta book store, Dhanbad.5. J. G. Singh; Underground Coal Mining MethodBraj-Kalp Publisher, Varansi

4.2 *REFERENCE BOOKS::xcdf1. William A. Hustrulid, Rechard Bullock; Underground Mining MethodsSME Publication2. MSHA; Underground Coal Mine BlastingISEE Publication Cleveland, Ohio

5. OTHER SESSIONS5.1 *TUTORIALS::5.2 *LABORATORY::5.3 *PROJECT::

6. ASSESSMENT (indicative only)6.1 HA:: [xx% GRADE] to be declared by the concern instructor in the beginningof the classes as per the UG Manual6.2 QUIZZES-HA:: [xx% GRADE] to be declared by the concern instructor in the beginning of the classes as per the UG Manual

6.3 PERIODICAL EXAMS:: [xx% GRADE] to be declared by the concern instructor in the beginning of the classes as per the UG Manual6.4 *PROJECT:: [xx% GRADE] to be declared by the concern instructor in the beginning of the classes as per the UG Manual6.5 FINAL EXAM:: [xx% GRADE] to be declared by the concern instructor in the beginning of the classes as per the UG Manual

7. OUTCOME OF THE COURSE:: Students will understand the various methods for exploitation of the coal from underground mine and will be able to prepare the basiclayout of mining system. During the mine operation, they will be able to guidethe mine authority for improve productions and productivity.

8. *EXPECTED ENROLLMENT FOR THE COURSE::

9. *DEPARTMENTS OTHER THAN YOUR OWN TO WHICH THIS COURSE WOULD BE OF INTEREST::

10. *ANY OTHER REMARKS::

DATED::______________________ PROPOSER SIGNATURE::___________________

PROPOSER NAME::________________________

NAME OF DEPT/SCHOOL::_________________

DATED::______________________ DUGC CONVENOR::________________________

NAME OF DEPT/SCHOOL::__________________

DUGC Convenor to send the course proposal to all faculty,and also to Chairman,SUGC.

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DATED::_____________________ Chairman, SUGC::________________________

dc.mn 204.15-underground coal mining

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