Course Structure and Syllabi Four Year B.Tech Mining ...

Course Structure and Syllabi

Four Year B.Tech Mining Engineering

(Effective from Academic Session 2019-2020)

Department of Mining EngineeringIIT(ISM) Dhanbad – 826004

Final Version dt. 02.07.2020

Department of Mining EngineeringCourse Template

Institute Core (IC) courses:

Subject Name L-T-P Credit HoursMathematics-I 3-1-0 11Mathematics-II 3-1-0 11Applied Physics 3-0-2 11Applied Chemistry 3-0-2 11Basics of Electrical Engineering(Modular)

3-0-3 6

Basics of Electronics Engineering(Modular)

3-0-3 6

Numerical methods (Modular) 2-2-0 5Computer Programming (Modular) 2-1-2 5Engineering Graphics 1-0-3 6Engineering Mechanics 3-1-0 11Earth & Environmental Sciences 2-0-0 6Manufacturing Processes 2-0-3 9English Communication Skills 1-0-2 5Engineering Economics and Finance 2-0-0 6Total 109

First Year Template for B. Tech. Programme Semester I/II

Subject Name L-T-P Credit Hours

Mathematics-I 3-1-0 11

Applied Physics 3-0-2 11

Basics of Electrical Engineering (Modular) 3-0-3 6

Basics of Electronics Engineering(Modular) 3-0-3 6

Engineering Graphics 1-0-3 6

Engineering Mechanics 3-1-0 11

Engineering Economics and Finance 2-0-0 6

NCC / NSS /NSO etc S/X

Total 57

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Semester I/II

Subject Name L-T-P Credit Hours

Mathematics-II 3-1-0 11

Applied Chemistry 3-0-2 11

Numerical methods (Modular) 2-2-0 5

Computer Programming (Modular) 2-1-2 5

Earth & Environmental Sciences 2-0-0 6

Manufacturing Processes 2-0-3 9

English Communication Skills 1-0-2 5

NCC / NSS/ NSO etc. S/X

Total 52

Template for III to VIII Semester

Semester III

S. No.

Subject ID Subject Name Lecture(L)

Tutorial(T)

Practical(P)

CreditHours

ContactHours

1 MNC 200 Elements of Mining 3 0 0 9 3

2 MNC 201 Rock Breakage 3 0 0 9 3

3 MNC 202 Mine Surveying 3 0 0 9 3

4 GLE 201 Compulsory ESO1

Geology for Engineering and Sciences

3 0 0 9 3

5 MME 202Compulsory ESO2

Mining Machinery 3 0 0 9 3

6 MNC 203 Mine Surveying Practical

0 0 2 2 2

7 MNC 204 Rock Excavation Practical

0 0 2 2 2

8 GLE 203 Geology for Engineering and Sciences, Practical

0 0 2 2 2

Total Credit 51 21

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Semester IV

S. No. Subject ID Subject Name Lecture(L)

Tutorial(T)

Practical(P)

CreditHours

ContactHours

1 ESO3 ESO/SO * 3 0 0 9 3

2 MNC 205 Rock Mechanics 3 0 0 9 4

3 MNC 206 Mine Ventilation 3 0 0 9 4

4 MNC 207 Underground Metal Mining

3 0 0 9 3

5 MNC 208 Underground Coal Mining

3 0 0 9 3

6 MNC 209 Rock Mechanics Practical

0 0 2 2 2

7 MNC 210 Mine Ventilation Practical-I

0 0 2 2 2

Total Credit 49 21* ESO/SO (recommended - Resource Geology)

Semester V


Tutorial(T)

Practical(P)

CreditHours

ContactHours

1 MNC 300 Surface Mining 3 0 0 9 3

2 MNC 301 Mine Planning and Economics

3 0 0 9 3

3 OE1 Open Elective 3 0 0 9 3

4 HSS/MS1 HSS/MS1 3 0 0 9 3

5 ESO4 ESO/SO 3 0 0 9 3

6 MNC 302 Computer Aided Mine Planning and Design

0 0 3 3 3

7 MNC 303 Mine Ventilation Practical-II

0 0 2 2 2

Total Credit 50 20

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Semester VIS. No. Subject ID Subject Name Lecture

(L)Tutorial

(T)Practical

(P)CreditHours

ContactHours

1 MNC 304 Mine Legislation and Safety

3 0 0 9 3

2 MNC 305 Mine Automation and Data Analytics

3 0 0 9 3

3 HSS/MS2 * MS 3 0 0 9 3

4 OE2 # OE 3 0 0 9 3

5 OE3 OE 3 0 0 9 3

6 MNC 306 Mine Data Analytics Practical

0 0 2 2 2

7 MNC 307 Numerical Modelling / GIS Practical(Modular)

0 0 2 2 2

Total Credit 49 19*MS1 (recommended - Mgt. course consisting of Project Management)# OE2 (recommended – course on mineral beneficiation from Mineral Engineering Department)

Semester VIIS. No. Subject ID Subject Name Lecture

(L)Tutorial

(T)Practical

(P)CreditHours

ContactHours

1 DE1 Dept. Elective 3 0 0 9 3


3 OE4 OE 3 0 0 9 3

4 OE5 OE 3 0 0 9 3

5 OE6 OE 3 0 0 9 3

6 DC12 UGP-1 (Zero-CreditCompulsory)

0 0 6 6# 0

7 DC13*S/X

Field Excursions, Survey Camp, Internship or Summer Training

0 0 0 S/X 0

Total Credit 51 15

Departmental electives (Any Two)MND 400 Rock Excavation EngineeringMND 401 Advanced Mine VentilationMND 402 Open Pit Slope Analysis and DesignMND 40 Geospatial Technology in Mining

MND 404 Mine System EngineeringMND 405 Mine Safety EngineeringMND 406 Mine Environmental Engineering

* DC14 shall comprise of two days of Field Excursions (III / V Sem), Internship or Summer Training of 15 days inmetal mine (IV Sem), one-week Survey Camp (V Sem) and Internship or Summer Training of 15 days in coal mine(VI Sem) on S/X basis.# Please note that there is no fixed time for carrying out the project work. So, it is not to be included in contact hrs,neither to be in the time table. However, the student must carry out work for at least for 6 hrs every week, as per theconvenience of student and guide. The respective guide is responsible for keeping the record.

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Semester VIII

S. No.


Tutorial(T)

Practical(P)

CreditHours

ContactHours



3 OE7 OE 3 0 0 9 3

4 OE8/HSS3

OE 3 0 0 9 3

5 DC14* UGP-2

0 0 0 6 0*

Total Credit 42 9

Departmental electives (Any two)MND 407 Underground Space TechnologyMND 408 Innovative Mining SystemsMND 409 Geographical Information SystemMND 410 Advanced Blasting TechniquesMND 411 Advanced Underground Mining Methods (Modular)MND 556 Computational Geo-mechanics* Please note that there is no fixed time for carrying out the project work. So, it is not to be included in contact hrs, neither to be in the time table. However, the student must carry out work for at least for 6 hrs every week, as per the convenience of student and guide. The respective guide is responsible for keeping the record.

---------- Engineering Science Option (ESO) Electives offered by Dept. of ME for students of other Department ------------MNE 201 (ESO1) Introduction to Mining (3-0-0) (to be offered in Monsoon Semester)MNE 202 (ESO2) Introductory Rock Mechanics (3-0-0) (to be offered in Winter Semester)

---------------Open Electives offered by Department of Mining Engineering----------------MNO 201 Mine Surveying (3 0 0) (offered in Monsoon Semester)MNO 202 Rock Mechanics (3 0 0) (offered in Winter Semester)

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Semester III

S.No.

Subject ID Subject NameLecture

(L)Tutorial

(T)Practical

(P)CreditHours

ContactHours

1 MNC 200 Elements of Mining 3 0 0 9 32 MNC 201 Rock Breakage 3 0 0 9 33 MNC 202 Mine Surveying 3 0 0 9 3

4GLE 201 Compulsory ESO1

Geology for Engineering and Sciences

3 0 0 9 3

5MME 202Compulsory ESO2

Mining Machinery 3 0 0 9 3

6 MNC 203Mine Surveying Lab.

0 0 2 2 2

7 MNC 204Rock Excavation Lab.

0 0 2 2 2

8 GLE 203Geology for Engineering and Sciences, Practical

0 0 2 2 2

Total Credit 51 21

CourseType

Course Code Name of Course L T P Credit

DC1 MNC 200 Elements of Mining 3 0 0 9

Course ObjectiveTo introduce the basic elements of mining engineering with a view to recognize the key aspects of opening of mineral deposits and different mining methods.Course OutcomesBasic understanding of different types of mine openings, mining methods and equipment, unit operations andancillary services. Ability to prepare some basic layouts of different mining methods.

UnitNo.

Topics to be CoveredLectureHours

Learning Outcome

1 Mining: Definition and economic importance;Mine – definition, different types andclassification; Mine life cycle, ExploratoryDrilling; Mineral deposit – different types andtheir classification; Mineral resources of India;

8 General understanding on mininglifecycle and mineral resources.

2 Opening-up of Deposits: Choice of mode of entry- adit, shaft, incline, decline and combined mode,their applicability, number and disposition. Boxcut- types and location

5 Decision to choose a suitable location of amine entry.

3 Vertical/Inclined Shafts, Inclines/Declines:Location, shape, size, and organisation of shaftsinking, sinking methods, construction of shaftcollar, shaft inset, shaft fittings.Methods of incline/decline drivage.

10 Shaft sinking and drifting technology.

4 Overview of underground mining: Differentcoal mining methods and their applicability &limitations; Different metal mining methods andtheir applicability & limitations; Basic concepts oftransportation, ventilation, illumination andsupport in underground mines.

10 Underground mining unit operations andbasic layouts

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UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

5 Overview of surface mining: Types of surfacemines, applicability & limitations, unit operationsand equipment selection, pit geometry and layout.

6 Surface mine unit operations and basiclayouts.

Total 39

Text Books: 1. Introductory Mining by H L Hartman2. Elements of Mining Technology (Volume 1, 2 and 3) by D J Deshmukh

Reference Books: 1. Principles and Practices of Coal Mining by R D Singh2. SME Mining Engineering Handbook, 3rd Edition by Peter Darling

Course Type Course Code Name of Course L T P Credit

DC2 MNC201 Rock Breakage 3 0 0 9

Course ObjectiveTo understand the rock breakage concepts and methods such as drill and blast; mechanical cutting.Course Outcomes

Understanding of rock drilling and fragmentation, concept of mine-to-mill, physics of rock breakage in drill andblast system and mechanical rock cutting and safety aspects. Proficiency in usage of various modeling andsimulation software.

UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

1 Explosives and Initiating Systems: Types ofexplosives, their composition and properties,classification; Selection of explosives;Manufacture, transport, storage and handling ofexplosives; Testing of explosives; Types ofinitiating systems – Electrical Detonators,Detonating cord, Detonating Relays, NONEL,Electronic Detonators, Blasting accessories,exploders.

9

Understanding about the explosives andinitiating systems used in rock breakage.

2 Drilling in Surface Mines: Blasthole drills –types, classification, applicability and limitations;Mechanics of drilling, performance parameters,drilling cost, drilling errors, Selection of drillingsystems, organization of drilling.

6

Blast hole drilling mechanism andselection of a drill for surface excavation.

3 Blasting in Surface Mines: Mechanics of rockfragmentation; Livingston theory of craterformation; factors affecting blast design, Blastdesign - estimation of burden and spacing,estimation of charge requirement; initiationpatterns; secondary blasting techniques;problems associated with blasting and remedies,ground vibration and air over pressure, blastinstrumentation; cast blasting.

9

Ability to design the surface blast roundand predict the outcomes of the blastdesign.

4 Drilling & Blasting in Underground Mines Coal mines: Drilling systems and theirapplicability, blasting-off-solid, different blastingcuts, calculation of specific charge, specificdrilling and detonator factor, initiation patterns.

6 Ability to design underground blast roundand predict the outcomes of the blastdesign.

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UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

Metal mines: Drilling systems and theirapplicability, blast design for horizontal drivages,different blasting cuts, long hole blasting, verticalcrater retreat blasting.

5 Mechanised Cutting: Ripping, Cutting using–surface and underground machinery, rockbreakers.

5Understanding the basics of mechanizedexcavation techniques.

6Blast design and analysis software 4

Skill to model and simulate blastingoperations using industry standardsoftware.

Total 39

Text Book:1. Drilling and blasting of rocks – Jimeno, Carcedo, Jimeno, T&F, 1995

References: 1. Rock Blasting and Overbreak Control- C.J. Konya, 19912. Surface and underground excavations – R. R. Tatiya, 2010


DC3 MNC202 Mine Surveying 3 0 0 9

Course Objective

The course will give a brief overview of basic surveying followed by application of the modern mappingtechniques in mine surveying. The course will also give an insight into the best surveying practices in minesincluding legislation requirements. The course has been designed taking into the need of capturing 3D data formine modelling, planning and visualization.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will: understand the basic requirements of mine surveying learn the different types of measurement (linear and angular) techniques be able to develop an in-depth understanding of modern surveying techniques and become ready for

various mine survey related applications in actual practice.

UnitNo.

Topics to be Covered LectureHours

Learning Outcome

1 Surveying: Definition, Objective, Classification and principles, Errors

3 Understanding of basic principles and need of surveying.

2 Conventional Surveying Methods: Linear Measurements, Angular Measurements, Levelling and Plane table surveying.

9 Knowledge on measurement tools and techniques for mining applications

3 Contouring: Concepts, Characteristics, Contour Interval, Methods of contouring and uses of contours

3 Contouring requirements fortopographical surveying and mapping

4 Total Station: Principle of electronic measurement of distance and angles, Construction and working with Total Station,

4 An in-depth knowledge of working with Total stations and their application in mines.

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UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

Applications and Recent Developments

5 GPS: Theory and principles of GPS & DGPS Surveying and its applications.

3 Principle and application of DGPS in various mining applications

6 Digital Mine Plans and Earthwork Estimations: Data Processing, Representation and Earthwork Calculations

4 Processing of Survey data for all statutory and planning requirements in mines including preparation of computer aided plans, sections, and earthwork calculations

7 Mine Surveying – Statutory Requirements: General requirements about mine plans and sections, Types of plans and sections, Specification of Limits of Error.

3 Plans and sections to be maintained as per statutory requirements, Accuracy assessment of surveying work including required accuracy of plans and sections

8 Correlation and Alignment: Principle, Methods, Determination of Gyro-north, ModernGyro-Laser combination Correlation; Shaft depth measurement.

4 Orientation and alignment surveys for mine development, depillaring, stoping and tunnelling operations.

9 Monitoring of Open Pit Slopes and Subsidence through Advanced Surveying Techniques: Geodetic approaches in slope monitoring

3 Techniques and guidelines for dump slope, rock slope and subsidence monitoring.

10 Development and Stope Surveying: Control of direction and gradient in drifts, tunnels, raises, winzes, Methods of survey in moderatelyand steeply inclined ore bodies, flat and verticalore bodies/seams

3 Underground stope surveying techniques

Total 39

Text Books 1. Punmia, B. C. (2005), Surveying Vol. 1 and II2. Schofield, W. and Breach M. (2006), Engineering Surveying

Reference Books 1. Bannister, A. and Raymond S., Surveying2. Advances in Surveying Technology: Lecture Notes by faculty

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CompulsoryESO1

GLE 201 GEOLOGY FOR ENGINEERINGAND SCIENCES

3 0 0 9

Course Objective

1. Understand the basics of mineralogy and petrology and learn identification of some minerals and rocks.

2. Learn about the fundamentals of palaeontology and stratigraphy.

3. Understand physical and structural geology and solve some structural geological problems.

Learning Outcomes

The primary objective of the course is to introduce fundamental concepts, ideas and materials in geology tostudents of science and engineering

Unit Description No. ofClasses

1. Mineralogy: General properties; Bowen’s Reaction Series, Classification of mineralsand properties of common rock-forming minerals; Megascopic identification of somerock-forming minerals

8

2. Petrology: Rock cycle, Rock types, Classification and description of some commonrocks; Megascopic identification of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks

8

3. Stratigraphy and Palaeontology: Principles of stratigraphy; Geologic Time Scale;Broad stratigraphic subdivisions and associated rock types of important coal belts and oilfields of India; Concepts of palaeontology; Fossils and their mode of preservation;Concept of index fossils

4

4. Mineral and Energy Resources: Introduction and scope of economic geology(including coal and hydrocarbon resources); Ore and gangue minerals; Resource, reserveand grade; Distribution and mode of occurrence of some mineral deposits, coal andpetroleum deposits; Megascopic identification of some ore-forming minerals

7

5. Physical Geology: Evolution of the earth; Exogenous and endogenous processesshaping the earth; Important geomorphological features

4

6. Structural Geology: Interpretation of topographic and geological maps; Attitude ofplanar and linear structures; Effects of topography on outcrops; Unconformities, folds,faults and joints - their nomenclature, classification and recognition; Some structuralgeological problems and their solutions

8

Total Classes 39

Text Book:1. Hefferan, K. and O’Brien, J., 2010. Earth Materials, Wiley-Blackwell, Sussex; 670 p.

References:1. Jain, S., 2014. Fundamentals of Physical Geology, Springer, New Delhi; 494 p.

2. Van der Pluijm, B.A., Marshak, S., 2004. Earth Structure – An Introduction to Structural Geology and Tectonics, W.W. Norton & Company, New York; 656 p.

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CompulsoryESO2

MME 202 MINING MACHINERY 3 0 0 9

Course Objective

Students will understand basic features of equipment, selection, environmental issues and design features

Learning Outcomes

To features, operational detail, selection of different type of underground mining equipment. Impart conceptual knowledge on constructional features


1 Transportation - Haulage & Hoisting in Underground Mines:Mine winders: Drum, Friction, Blair winders; Rope attachments; Shaft fittings; Safetydevices; Hoisting cycle; Productivity calculation; Cages; Skips; Wire ropesRope haulages: Classifications; Operation; Productivity calculation; Mine cars; Ropefittings; Scope and applicationLocomotive haulages: Electric, Battery, Diesel locomotives; Tractive effort; Drawbar pull;Ideal gradient; Optimum gradient; Neutral gradient; Super elevation; Track layouts &safety devices; Locomotive calculations; Scope & applicationTrackless haulage system: LHD; Shuttle cars, LPDT, SDLMan riding systems

8

2 Ore Transporting Equipment in Surface Mines:Dumpers: Classifications; System components and functionsBelt conveyors: System components and functions; Maintenance, Capacity & powercalculations; Scope & applicationHigh Angle Conveyor: Constructional features; Operation; Scope & applicationCable belt conveyor: Constructional features; Operation; Scope & applicationPipe belt conveyor: System components and functions; Scope & applicationAerial ropeways: Classifications; Operation; Angle stations; Loading & dischargingstations; Buckets; Scope & application

6

3 Rock Drills: Types of rock drills, Constructional features and operation of electric andhydraulic coal drills; Jack hammers, Hydraulically operated drill machines, Electrohydraulic jumbo drills, Top hammer drills, DTH drills, Wagon drills, Blast hole drills, Drillbits, Drill rods, Flushing mechanisms, Dust collectors, Scope & application

5

4 Roof Supports: Friction supports; Hydraulic supports; Power supports; Nomenclatures;Hydraulic circuits: Hydraulic oil & properties; Power pack unit, Roof bolts, Scope &applications

5

5 Production Machines in Underground Mines :Construction and operation of shearer, plough, continuous miner; Scope & application;Cutting picks; Cutting heads; Dust control; AFC; Stage loader.

5

6 Excavating Equipment in Surface Mines :Construction and operation of Surface miners, Electric rope shovels, Hydraulic shovels,Draglines, Bucket wheel excavators; Scope & application

8

7 Ancillary Equipment: Road header; Dintheader; Dozers, Motor graders. 2

Total Classes = 39

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Text Books:1. De, A. (2015). Latest Development of Heavy Earth Moving Machineries, Lovely Prakashan.2. Tatiya, R. R. (2005). Surface and underground excavations: methods, techniques and equipment. CRC Press.

References1. Nichols, H. L. (1976). Moving the earth-the workbook of excavation.2. Chugh, C. P. (1977). Drilling technology handbook. Oxford & IBH Publishing Company.3. Peng, S. S., & Chiang, H. S. (1984). Longwall mining, Wiley Publisher.4. Deshmukh, D. J. (1982). Elements of mining technology. Vidyasewa Prakashan.5. Mukharjee, S. N. (1993), Longwall Machinery and Mechanisation, Lovely Prakashan.6. Kaku, L. C. (2000). The Coal Mines Regulations. 1957. Dhanbad: Lovely Prakashan.7. Kaku, L. C., (1961), Metalliferous Mines Regulations, Lovely Prakashan.8. Chakraborty, P. K., Mine Winder, CMPDI, Ranchi.9. Stathan, I C F, Coal Mining Practices, London Publisher.10. Das, S K., Modern Coal Mining Technology, Lovely Prakashan.


DP1 MNC 203 MINE SURVEYING LAB. 0 0 2 2

Sl. No. Aim of experimentNo. of

PracticalsLearning Outcome

1Study and sketch of linear measuringinstruments (Tapes and Distometer) and carryoutlinear measurement.

1Measurement of linear distancesusing direct and indirect methods

2Introduction to various angular measurementinstruments and measurement of angles usingtheodolite

1Measurement of horizontal andvertical angles

3Closed Traversing using theodolite anddistribution of closing errors

1Transferring coordinates fromknown baseline

4Introduction to various Levelling instrumentsand carryout profile leveling using auto level

1Transferring of RLs from knownbenchmark

5Study and sketch of Total Station anddetermination of coordinates using Total Station

2Usage of Total Station and itsapplication in data acquisition

6Preparation of digital mine plans using Totalstation data

1Processing of Total station dataand Preparing digital plans

7Study and sketch of electronic gyro- theodolite(Gyromat-3000) and determination of Gyro-north

1Obtaining Gyro-meridian and gyrobearing of a survey line usingdigital gyro theodolite

8Study and sketch of Nadir Plummet and LASERand demonstration for mine correlation survey

1Usages and procedure of themodern way of mine correlationsurvey.

9Study of GNSS system and carryout GNSSsurvey in relative point positioning.

1DGPS surveying for delineation ofsurface features

10Study of Terrestrial LIDAR (TLS) anddemonstration for Topographical Surveying

1Application of TLS for surfaceterrain mapping and modelling

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DP2 MNC 204 Rock Excavation Lab. 0 0 2 2

Sl.No.

Major TopicsNo. of


1 Sonic velocity in rocks 1 Dynamic elastic constants

2 Field seismic velocity 1Shallow seismic refraction for subsurfacecharacterization

3 Cerchar hardness index 1Resistance to indentation, drilling rateestimation

4 Punch penetration index 1 Rock toughness5 Cerchar abrasivity index 1 Wear of cutting tools6 Drilling rate index 1 Rock drillability and drill selection

7 Blast vibration measurement 1Seismic impacts on structures due to blastinduced ground and air vibrations

8 VOD measurement 1Explosive selection and performanceestimation

9 Burden velocity measurement 1Dynamic analysis of moving burden fordelay selection and fragmentation/vibrationcontrol

10Blast design and fragmentation analysis software

1Blast design simulation and fragmentationassessment through image analysis

11 Linear cutting rig tests 1 Specific energy estimation in rock cutting


DP3 GLE203 Geology for Engineering and Sciences, Practical

0 0 2 2

Course Objective

The primary objective of the course is to introduce students to rocks and minerals and interpretation ofgeological structure.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:1. Learn identification of minerals and rocks in hand specimen2. Learn about Structural Geological problems3. Learn interpretation of geological maps4. Learn projection of structural data in stereographic plots

UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

1Megascopic identification of rock-forming and ore-forming minerals

2 This unit will help the student inunderstanding rock-forming and ore-forming minerals.

2 Megascopic identification of igneous, 2 This unit will help the student in

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UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

sedimentary and metamorphic rock typeslearning identification of igneous,sedimentary and metamorphicrocks.

3 Megascopic identification of various types of coal

1 This unit will help the student inlearning identification of coal.

4 Interpretation of Topographic Maps; Interpretation of Geological Maps; Attitude and Cross sections

2 This unit will help the student inunderstanding interpretation ofmaps.

5Outcrop completion; One point problem and V-rule; Three point problem

2 This unit will help the student inunderstanding problems instructural geology.

6Unconformable beds; Folded beds; Faults and dykes;

1 This unit will help the student tounderstand many aspects ofstructural geology.

7 Stereographic projection; Planes and lines; Determination of angles and Bisectrix

2 This unit will help the student toapply stereographic projection toproblems in structural geology.

8 Practical Examination 1Total Classes 13

Text Books:1. Manual of Mineralogy (Revised) by Klein C., Hurlbut C. S. Jr., 1985, John Wiley & Sons.2. Lisle, R.J., 2004. Geological Structures and Maps, Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford; 106 p.

Reference Books:1. Rowland, S.M., Duebendorfer, E.M. and Schiefelbein, I.M., 2007. Structural Analysis and Synthesis – A Laboratory Course in Structural Geology, Blackwell Publishing, Malden; 304 p.2. Davis, G.H., Reynolds, S.J., 1996. Structural Geology of Rocks and Regions, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York; 776 p.3. Van der Pluijm, B.A., Marshak, S., 2004. Earth Structure – An Introduction to Structural Geology and Tectonics, W.W. Norton & Company, New York; 656 p.

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Semester IV

S.No.


Tutorial(T)

Practical(P)

CreditHours

ContactHours

1 ESO3 ESO/SO * 3 0 0 9 3

2 MNC 205 Rock Mechanics 3 0 0 9 4

3 MNC 206 Mine Ventilation 3 0 0 9 4

4 MNC 207 Underground Metal Mining

3 0 0 9 3

5 MNC 208 Underground Coal Mining

3 0 0 9 3

6 MNC 209 Rock Mechanics Lab.

0 0 2 2 2

7 MNC 210 Mine Ventilation Practical-I

0 0 2 2 2

Total Credit 49 21

* ESO/SO (recommended - Resource Geology)


ESO3 GLE 202 RESOURCE GEOLOGY 3 0 0 9

Course Objective

The primary objective of the course is to introduce the student to various natural mineral and energy resourcesavailable at our disposal.

Learning Outcomes

1. Learn about the various economic mineral, groundwater and energy resources. 2. Understand the present status of the country in the availability of these resources. 3. Learn about renewable resources.


1. Economic Geology: Introduction and scope of economic geology; Processes of oreformation; Major Indian mineral deposits

5

2. Sedimentology and Depositional Environments: Introduction to sedimentology andassociated mineral and hydrocarbon resources

8

3. Coal Geology: Rank, characteristics and important constituents of coal; Classification andorigin of coal; Chief characteristics of Indian coals; Geology of the principal coalfields ofIndia

7

4. Petroleum Geology: Concept of organic constituents of petroleum origin, migration,accumulation and trapping conditions; Important petroliferous basins of India;Introduction to micropaleontology in petroleum exploration

8

5. Other Energy Resources: Introduction to Coalbed Methane, Shale Gas, Gas Hydrate,Geothermal energy and Nuclear energy resources

6

6. Hydrogeology: Hydrological cycle, Groundwater occurrence, Aquifers and theirclassification, Groundwater quality assessment

5

Total Classes 39

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Text Books:

1. Ore Geology and Industrial Minerals: An Introduction, 3rd Edition (by Anthony M. Evans; Wiley-Blackwell, (2013).

References:1. Taylor, G.H., Teichmüller, M., Davis, A., Diessel, C.F.K., Littke, R., Robert, P., 1998. Organic Petrology,

Gerbrüder Borntraeger, Berlin.16, 704. 2. North F. K., Petroleum Geology. Allen & Unwin Inc., London. 3. Raghunath H.M., 2007. Groundwater, 3rd Edition. New Age International Publishers. 4. Ghosh, T.K., Perlas, M.A., 2011. Energy Resources and Systems: Volume 2: Renewable Resources. Springer

Science+Business Media B.V.


DC4 MNC 205 ROCK MECHANICS 3 0 0 11

Course Objective

To impart the basic concepts, principles and techniques for developing a deep understanding of theoretical andapplied rock mechanics in mining and rock engineering and to provide an overview of their application in groundcontrol, mine excavations and geo-engineering design.

Learning Outcomes

● Upon successful completion of this course, students will have an understanding of various engineering

properties of rocks and soil; engineering behavior of rocks and soil; concept of Stress, strain and failure ofrock; strength and deformability of rock mass; response of rock mass and soil to mine excavations;various strata control techniques in mining and rock engineering.

● Able to learn about the basics of theoretical and practical aspects of rock mechanics and its importance in

the design & operation of surface and underground excavations for safe & productive mining operations

UnitNo.

Topics to be Covered

Lecture&

TutorialHours

Learning Outcome

1 Geotechnical Investigations and Classification of rock mass and soil

• Engineering properties of intact rock –physico-mechanical

• Overview of requirements, methods andanalysis of engineering-geologicalinvestigation methods

• Rock mass classification methods and theirapplications

• Soil classification methods and theirapplications

8 Understanding of various engineeringproperties of rocks and soil; rock massclassification and soil classificationmethods and their application in thedesign of structures in rock and soil

2 Concept of Stress, strain and failure of rock• Analysis of stress, Analysis of strain,

Constitutive relations, Parameters influencingstrength/stress-strain behavior

• Failure Criteria for Rock and Rock MassClassical theories of rock failure: Coulomb’s

14 Understanding of concepts of stress andstrain and failure criteria for rock androck mass. Understanding of concepts of stress andstrain; engineering behaviour of rocks

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UnitNo.


Lecture&

TutorialHours

Learning Outcome

criterion, Mohr’s criterion, Griffith’s theory,Empirical failure criteria. Behaviour ofjointed rock mass.

• Pre-mining state of Stress Stresses in rockmass, Factors influencing the in situ state ofstress, Estimating in situ stresses; Methods ofStress determination- Hydro fracturing, stressrelief methods.

• Overview of shear strength andcompressibility of soil

and failure criteria for rock and rockmass. Understanding of pre-mining stresses inrock and various methods of rock stressdetermination; its importance in miningapplications and design of varioussurface and underground structures inrock.

3 Rock mass properties• Strength and Deformability of Rock Mass In

situ shear tests; Evaluation of shear strength;In situ bearing strength test; In situdeformability tests- Plate Loading Test, PlateJacking Test and Borehole Jack Tests

• Field measurement of soil properties

2 Understanding of various strengthproperties and deformability of rocks;various in-situ methods of rockdeformability; basic concepts of soilproperties and their applications inmining

4 Response of rock mass and soil to excavation • Response of rock mass to Excavations

Underground, Induced stresses anddisplacements around single opening in rockmass;

• Design of excavations in massive elastic rock• Design of mine pillars • Ground support interaction analysis and

reinforcement of ground (rock mass and soil),selection and design of support systems.

• Slope Engineering: Slope failure and causes;Basic approaches to slope stability analysisand stabilisation

• Monitoring of Excavation Stability: Purposeand nature of monitoring, Instrumentationand monitoring systems - Load; Stress andDeformation measuring devices;Interpretation of monitoring data; Practicalaspects of monitoring.

7 The students will learn about theresponse of rock mass and soil to mineexcavations; design principles in rockexcavation, selection of miningmethods, mine pillar design, selectionand design of support systems and rockslope stability analysis and design forvarious mining applications. Understanding of instrumentation andmonitoring systems used in surface andunderground mine excavation stability.

5 • Groundwater flow: Permeability andpressure Groundwater flow within soil androck masses; Permeability conditions;Influence of groundwater soil and rock massbehaviour; Measurement of groundwaterpressure and permeability

2 Understanding of groundwater flowwithin soil and rock and its influence onsoil and rock mass behavior;Measurement of groundwater pressureand permeability for design of miningexcavations.

6• Ground improvement; grouting, fore polling,

pre-reinforcement, shotcreteing and other

2 Understanding of various groundimprovement techniques and methodsfor safe mining operations

7• Subsidence: Types, causes and impacts of

subsidence; Factors influencing subsidence;subsidence prediction and control

2 Understanding of basic mechanics ofmine subsidence, various types ofsubsidence and its prediction andcontrol in mining operations.

8 Numerical methods : basics of FEM, FD andBE methods

2 Basic understanding of variousnumerical methods in simulation andmodelling of geo-engineering problems;

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UnitNo.


Lecture&

TutorialHours

Learning Outcome

the students will be able to learn aboutthe design of structures in rock forvarious mining and geo-engineeringapplications.

Total 39

Text Books1. Fundamental of Rock Mechanics by Jaeger, J.C. and Cook, NGW2. Underground Excavation in Rock, Hoek, E and Brown, ET3. Rock Mechanics for Underground Mining, Brady, BHG and Brown, ET4. Introduction to Rock Mechanics, Goodman, RE.

References:1. Comprehensive Rock Mechanics, Ed. Hudson2. Coal Mine Ground Control: Syed Peng3. Engineering Rock Mechanics-An Introduction and Principles: Pergamon, Hudson, J.P. and Harrison,J.P4. Principal of Geotechnical Engineering, BM Das5. Finite Element method: Concepts and Applications in Geomechanics by D. Deb6. Computational Geomechanics by Zienkiewicz, Chan, A. H. C. M. Pastor, B. A. Schrefler, T. Shiomi - -Wiley

(1999)7. Concept and Application of Finite Element Analysis by RD Cook8. Finite element procedures by (1996) K. J. Bathe


DC MNC 206 MINE VENTILATION 3 0 0 9

Course Objective

Several million tons of major minerals and coal are being extracted every year for sustaining the requirement ofworld population and as a result, the mining operations are shifting towards deeper horizons of the earth. Thesemines are required to be ventilated for providing the required quantity and quality of air for working men,operations of machines and maintaining comfortable workplace environment in mines. Therefore, this coursedraws the importance now and also will be of high demand in the future. The course objective is to lay the foundation for the students to conceptualize and design mine ventilation systemsfor working both coal and metal, mechanized and semi-mechanized sub-surface mines.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will learn:● Different mine gases and their methods of monitoring in mines.

● The methods for measurement of various ventilation parameters, viz. psychrometric properties of air, air velocity and ventilation pressure.

● The economic design of the ventilation system, which will provide comfortable and safe working conditions in the mine.

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UnitNo.

Topics to be CoveredLecture &TutorialHours

Learning Outcome

1 Composition of mine atmosphere: Mine gases - production, properties, physiologicaleffects and detection; Sampling and analysis of mine air; Methane content of coal seams; Methane emission; Methane layering; Methane drainage; Radon gas and its daughter products; Monitoring of mine gases.

8 Students will know the sources of different gases present in mine atmosphere, their physiological effects on human beings and detection techniques in underground coal andnon-coal mines.

2 Heat and humidity: Sources of heat in mines; Effects of heat and humidity; Psychrometry, Air cooling power, Kata thermometer; Air-conditioning.

6 Students will know the sources of heat and humidity, and methods of improving climaticconditions in underground mines.

3 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; Ventilation flow control devices; Permissible air velocities in different types of workings/openings; Standards of ventilation.

7 Students will learn about the fundamentals offluid flow in mine openings, calculation of pressure loss in mine airways, different ventilation control devices used in underground mines and standards of ventilation stipulated by CMR, 2017 and MMR, 1961.

4 Natural ventilation: Causes, effect of seasonal variations, calculation of NVP from air densities, thermodynamic principles and other methods.

4 Students will learn about the causes of natural ventilation and how natural ventilation is affected by diurnal and seasonal variations. Also, they will know the methods of calculation of natural ventilation pressure based on density difference in air columns and other practical methods.

5 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 andopen pit.

8 Students will learn the constructional features and working of different types of fans used in mine ventilation. Also, they will learn how to select a mine fan based on head-quantity requirement of the mine.

6 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 minehead; Ventilation network analysis principles and computer applications; Ventilation surveys.

6 Students will learn ● calculation of ventilation pressure and

quantity requirements on the basis of manpower, mine gas emission, production tonnage and air velocity statutory norms in underground mines

● ventilation system design and economics using ventilation network analysis principles and software.

● methods of pressure-quantity survey in underground mines.

Total 39

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Text Book: 1. Mine Environment and Ventilation by G. B. Misra. 2. Mine Ventilation by S. P. Banerjee.3. Mine Ventilation and Air Conditioning by H.L. Hartman, J. Mutmansky and Y.J. Wang.4. Subsurface Ventilation and Environmental Engineering by M.J. McPherson.


DC6 MNC 207 UNDERGROUND METAL MINING 3 0 0 9

Course Objective

To develop an indepth knowledge on various underground metal mining methods including development,extraction, evacuation and associated mechanization for productive and safe mining

Learning Outcomes

The students will be able to select a suitable method of metal mining and design its layout, equipment/manpowerdeployment for a given geomining condition and production requirement

Sl.No.

Major TopicsNo. of

LecturesLearning outcomes

1 Scenario of underground metal mines in India. Scope and Limitations of underground mining.

1 Understanding the recent developments and future of metal mining.

2 Development of underground metal mines entriesDecline Development, High Speed Shaft Sinking,Sinking in difficult formation, Shaft Equipping,choice of level interval, block length, shape, size,position, widening and deepening of shaft, station/ plat, grizzly, ore pass, waste pass, ore bin, mainore pass system, underground crushing system,loading station, underground chambers,underground maintenance bay, arrangement fordumping in to ore pass, underground crushing,loading and hoisting, special sinking method, pitbottom & pit top layout, railway siding.

10 Understanding of latest shaft sinking method as well as future high-speed shaft sinking

3 Development of entries to stope and ancillary facilitiesCrosscut and drifts, their shape, size, position.Ground excavation, drive drift, cross cut,mucking in different conditions, different type ofmucking and blasting, High speed developmentwith help of track less machinery Drill Jumbo,LHD. LPDT. Modern use of locomotive inunderground mine. use of modern drilling andloading arrangements, modern method of raising- Raise boring system, Alimac, Manual, , Joralift, long hole method, vertical crater retreatmethod of raising, and detail, modern method ofwinzing, Different method of secondary rockbreaking. Trackless mine Development

7 Understanding of fast mechanized drivedevelopment with automation.

4 StopingSelection of stoping methods, Cut & Fill method,

14 understanding the present stoping method, future trend of stoping with

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Sl.No.

Major TopicsNo. of


Room & Pillar, sublevel stoping, sublevel caving,block caving, shrinkage, vertical crater retreatmethod, Resuing, square set, other minor stopingmethods,

automation and reduced human exposure.

5 Mine SupportDifferent type of timber support, their propertiesand application, rock bolt, cable bolt, rocksupport, Mechanized Rock Bolting System,shotcrete,

Back fill support. Paste filling – basics and plantlayout, Preparation of filling material. Forepoling, piling, bulkhead. Steel support, Steel set - rigid and yielding type,tubing, wire mesh, improvised steel props,cement support

7 Understanding of present mine support, mechanization in mine support and redesigning mine support for higher productivity and low dilution.

Total no of Lectures 39

Text Books 1. Introduction to Mining Engineering by Ratan Raj Tatia.2. Introductory Mining Engineering by Howard L Hartman3. SME Mining Engineering Hand Book by Howard L Hartman.

Reference Book1. Underground Mining Methods by W.Hustrulid and Richard L. Bullock, SME 2001

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CourseType

CourseCode

Name of Course L T P Credit

DC7 MNC 208 UNDERGROUND COAL MINING 3 0 0 9

Course ObjectiveTo provide a deep knowledge on various underground coal mining methods including development, extraction, coal evacuation and associated mechanization for productive and safe miningLearning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to select a suitable method of coal mining and design its layout, equipment/manpower deployment for a given geo-mining condition and production requirement

Sl.No.

Major Topics No. ofLectures &Tutorials

Learning Outcome

1 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

5 Students will have an overview of different underground coal mining methods and factors affecting the choice ofmining method

2 a) Opening of coal seams:Types of mine entries (shaft, incline, adit), Relative advantages and disadvantages, Location of entriesb) Shaft Sinking Operations:Ground breaking and muck disposal tools and equipment, lining; ventilation, sinking indifficult and water-bearing ground; An overview of mechanized shaft sinking

2

6

Students will learn the mode of entries intocoal seams for underground mining.

Will get an overview of the process of sinking vertical shafts

5 Pillar mining methods:a) Layout of B&P / R&P mine,

sequence of pillar extraction;b) Formation and extraction of pillars

by B&P method using LHDs / SDLs

c) Formation and extraction of pillars by R&P method using Continuous Miner - Split and Fender method, Wongawilli method, Rib pillar extraction method

d) Statutory provisions regarding formation and extraction of pillars by B&P and R&P method

e) Air blast and measures to minimize its effects

f) Case studies of R&P mining in India

33

5

111

This unit will help the students to learn theprocess of pillar mining using different mining equipment.Students will also get an opportunity to know the actual operation of underground coal mining in India though case studies.This will help in designing underground coal mine by pillar mining method complying with the statutory requirements.

6 Longwall method of mining:a) Factors affecting longwall mining;

advancing and retreating faces; longwall face layouts, factors affecting length and width of longwall panel

b) Gate road development using road headers, continuous miner, single entry and multiple entry

c) Extraction of coal by longwall method, Longwall face equipment,

5

3

5412

This unit will help the students to learn about the modern method of longwall mining, its application condition, design issues, etc.Students will also learn about different machines to be used and their functions.Students will get an opportunity to know the status of application of longwall mining in India through case studies.

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Sl.No.

Major Topics No. ofLectures &Tutorials

Learning Outcome

Application of Shearer / Plough, Armoured Face Conveyor

d) Support system of longwall face and gate roads

e) Statutory provisions regarding longwall mining

f) Case studies longwall faces in India7 Pillar extraction by stowing; Conditions

requiring stowing in mines; types of stowing; suitable materials for hydraulic stowing

3 This unit deals with the process of mining with stowing

8 Introduction to Advanced Technologies 2 This unit will help the students to learn about the advanced technologies being practiced worldwide.

Total 52

Text Book:1. Principles and Practices of coal mining by R.D.Singh2. Underground Winning of Coal by T N Singh3. SME Mining Engineering Handbook

Reference Book:1. Longwall Mining: by Peng and Chiang2. Coal Mine Ground Control: Syed Peng


DP4 MNC 209 ROCK MECHANICS LAB. 0 0 2 2

Course Objective

The objective of this practical is to enable the learner to understand the determination of different physico-mechanical properties of the intact rocks and soil as per the suggested methods (ISRM, ASTM, BIS etc.) and alsoprovide an overview of their application in ground control, mine excavations and geo-engineering design.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will know determination of various physico-mechanicalproperties of rocks and soils and correlate their application in ground control, mine excavations and geo-engineering design

Sl.No.

Major TopicsNo. of


1Preparation of rock sample for testing inlaboratory

1Physico-mechanical properties for rock

characterization

2Determination of modulus of elasticity,Poisson’s ratio and compressive strengthof rock

1

Characterization and classification of rocksin design of structures, Strength anddeformability of rocks in unconfinedconditions and their relation to mine design

3 Determination of tensile strength of rock 1Tensile strength of rocks in unconfinedconditions and their relation to mine design;

4 Determination of tri-axial strength of rock 1 Strength and deformability (elasticproperties) of rock for design of underground

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Sl.No.

Major TopicsNo. of


structures such as mine excavations, minepillars, tunnels etc.

5 Determination of shear strength of rock 1Shear strength of rocks and rock joints fordesign of mine excavations and geo-engineering design.

6 Determination of slake durability of rock 1An index to alteration and relative ranking ofrock durability and weatherability of rocks.

7Determination of Point load StrengthIndex of rock

Strength index of rock for irregular rocksamples; Quick estimation of compressivestrength of rock for engineeringclassification and design

8 Determination of Atterberg’s limits of soil 1

Soil consistency, consolidation, compactionand deformation behaviour for designing anystructure in soil; Soil classification andcharacterization

9 Determination of shear strength of soil 1Shear strength of soil for design of mineslopes and geo-engineering design.

10Demonstration of in-situ stressmeasurement using hydraulic fracturingsetup

1In-situ stress measurement for design ofstructures (mine excavations, tunnels etc.) inrock

11Demonstration of strata controlinstrumentation

1Load, Stress and deformation measurement

in rock structures


DP5 MNC 210 MINE VENTILATIONPRACTICAL-I

0 0 2 2

Sl. No. Name of the practicalNo. of


1Constructional features and applications of

Flame Safety Lamp 1

Students will learn about the various types of flame safety lamp, their constructional features and applications in mines. Also, they will know the assembly and disassembly of flame safety lamp.

2 Gas testing using Flame Safety Lamp 1

Students will learn the methods of conducting accumulation and percentage tests used for detecting the occurrence of methane in underground coal mines.

3 Detection of methane using Methanometer 1

Students will learn the construction and working of methanometer, and method of measurement of methane concentration in underground coal mines using it.

4Detection of mine gases, viz. CO, CO2, O2,

CH4 using Multi-gas Detector 1

Students will learn the construction and working of sensor based multi-gas detector, and method of measurement ofdifferent mine gases using it.

5 Analysis of mine gases using Gas

Chromatograph

1 Students will learn the constructional features, principle of working of gas chromatograph and analysis of mine

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Sl. No. Name of the practicalNo. of


gases using it.

6Measurement of airflow using Velometer and

Vane Anemometer 1

Students will learn the constructional features of anemometer and velometer, and the methods of measurement of air velocity using them.

7Measurement of ventilation pressure andairflow using Pitot Tube

1

Students will learn how to measure the static pressure, velocity pressure, total pressure and airflow rate using pitot tube.

8Determination of psychrometric properties of

air. 1

Students will learn about the psychrometric properties of mine air and their method of determination usingpsychrometer.

9Estimation of air cooling power using Kata

Thermometer 1Students will learn the methods of estimation of wet and dry Kata cooling powers using Kata thermometer.

10 Plotting of fan characteristic curves 1

Students will learn about fan characteristic curves of single fan, combination of fans in series and parallel, and the method of plotting theircharacteristic curves using experimentalset up.

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Semester V

S.No.

Subject ID Subject NameLecture

(L)Tutorial

(T)Practical

(P)CreditHours

ContactHours

1 MNC 300 Surface Mining 3 0 0 9 3

2 MNC 301Mine Planning and Economics

3 0 0 9 3

3 OE1 Open Elective 3 0 0 9 3

4 HSS/MS1 HSS 3 0 0 9 3

5 ESO4 ESO/SO 3 0 0 9 3

6 MNC 302

Computer Aided Mine Planning and Design

0 0 3 3 3

7 MNC 303Mine VentilationPractical-II

0 0 2 2 2

Total Credit 50 20

CourseType

CourseCode


DC8 MNC 300 SURFACE MINING 3 0 0 9

Course Objective

The objective of the course is to provide an in-depth and comprehensive understanding ofvarious types of surface mine operations, their operating principles to establish an efficient andcost effective surface mine design and operation.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:· have an understanding of surface mining principles of various types of deposits such

as stratified and non-stratified deposit in terms of its geological setting and miningmethods.

· have an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of various types of equipmentsystems, continuous and non-continuous, used in Surface mining operations and theircorresponding operating methods, such as Shovel-Dumper System, Dragline System,Bucket Wheel Excavator System, Surface Miner System, Dozer System, ScrapperSystem, Ripper Operation etc. .

· have an in-depth understanding about the Economic aspects of various types of surfacemining operations such as Shovel-Dumper Operation, Dragline Operation and SurfaceMiner Operation etc.

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· have an in-depth understanding about the operational planning aspects of surfacemining equipment systems and their implementations.

· be able to learn about the management of surface mining operation including theapplication of digital technology to establish an efficient and productive operation.

UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

1 IntroductionSurface mining - Basic concepts, Applicability,Advantages and Disadvantages. Role of surfacemining in total mineral production. Depositsamenable to surface mining vis-à-vis excavationcharacteristics, Surface mining unit operations;Surface mining equipment systems –classification, applicability, advantages anddisadvantages.

4 The students will be exposed to theprinciples of surface mining operationin terms of geological settings, units ofmining operations, surface equipmentsystem etc.

22.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

UNIT OPERATIONS OF SURFACEMININGGround Breaking OperationDrill and Blast Operations – Concept,Application, Selection, and limitation.Aspects of Drilling – Size, type, productivity etc.Aspects of blast design and Explosive Selection.Economics of drill and blast operations.Ripping operation – Applicability, Selection,Productivity and limitation. etc.Loading / Excavating operationsTypes of loading equipment, their selection andlimitations such as - Shovels, Draglines, BucketWheel Excavators, Continuous Surface Miners.Front End Loaders, Scrappers, etc.Transport / Haulage operationsType and mode of transport and their selectioncriteria - Dumpers, Conveyors, and pipe LineTransport System. Operation, Application,Limitations.Dumping operationsTypes of dumps and their formation - Internaland external dumps. Design of Dumps.Auxiliary operations of surface minePower System, In-pit water management,pumping system, lighting, and communicationinfrastructure, Slope Stability Monitoring,Production planning, Quality control,Environment management and mine closure,Truck Dispatch system (TDS), EnterpriseResource Planning System (ERP).

4

2 4 2

4

The students will learn about groundbreaking operation of surface mining.Here, the students will be exposed tothe basic planning and design of drilland blast operation, the detailed blastdesign, modelling and simulation etc.will be taught in a separate course ofAdvance Drilling and Blasting The students will be exposed to varioustypes of loading and Excavatingequipment, and their principles andeconomics. The students will be exposed to varioustypes of loading and Excavatingequipment, their principles andeconomics. The students will learn about thedetails of dumping operation in asurface mine. The students will learn about variousauxiliary operations of surface mine toestablish smooth and efficientoperation. They will also be exposed tomine execution technologies such asTDS and ERP for management ofsurface mining operations.

3 Mine Development and Mine ExpansionOpening up of mine – Ore access and box cutoperation (location, geometry, design etc. of box

3 The students will learn to start asurface mining operation and developthem efficiently.

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UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

cut).Pit expansion and push back operation, types ofpush back operation and factors affecting thepush back operation.

4

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.5

4.6

4.7

SURFACE MINING METHODS ANDCORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT SYSTEMShovel-Dumper System: Mining methods forgently dipping stratified deposit such as Coaland Phosphate.Mining Methods and steeply dipping stratifieddeposits.Mining methods for extraction of UG developedcoal seams.

Mining methods for high bench surface miningoperation - (Dragline, Bucket Wheel Excavatorsetc.)Dragline mining methods: Simple Side casting,Extended Bench including the concepts of dozerpush and cast blast. Concept of optimization ofDragline mining methods and digging sequence– Introduction of excavator simulation software. Bucket wheel excavator mining methods andoperations. Selective mining technique - Application ofContinuous Surface Miner. Economics ofSurface Miner Technology Mining methods and equipment system for non-stratified deposit.

High-wall mining operations in surface mine. Mining of Dimension Stones - Mining methodsand Equipment System.

4

4

2 2 2

1

1

The students will learn about designingthe mining methods of stratifieddeposits under various geo-miningconditions. The students will learn about designingthe mining methods for high benchsurface mining operations withDraglines and

Bucket Wheel Excavators. The students will learn about designingand executing selective miningmethods in a surface mine. . The students will learn about thesurface mining methods of non-stratified deposits.The students will learn about thedesign and application of high-wallmining methods in an open cast coalmine. And Mining of DimensionStones

Total 39

Text Books1. Surface mining [edited by] Eugene P. Pfleider.American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum

Engineers, 1968, New York 2. Surface mining by Bruce A Kennedy; Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (U.S.), Publisher:

Littleton, Colo. : Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, 1990.3. Surface Mining Equipment Hardcover –1982 by James W. Martin 4. Surface Mining by G B Mishra5. Introductory Mining Engineering – Howard L. Hartman and Jan M. Mutamansky, 20026. SME Mining Engineering Hand Book (Third Edition) – Peter Darling, 2011

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Reference Books:1. Open Pit Mine Planning & Design – W.Hustrulid and M. Kuchta2. Surface Mining (Second Edition) – Bruce A. kennedy.3. South African Colliery Manager’s Association (SCMA) Hand book – 2005.4. Technical literatures of various mining software deployed in global surface mining operation Technical

research papers on subject.5. SME Handbook by H L Hartman


DC9 MNC 301 MINE PLANNING ANDECONOMICS

3 0 0 9

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to impart comprehensive understanding about the mine planning and designprocess, underlying principles, methodologies including mine economics for Underground and Surface MiningOperations.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the students will have an in-depth and comprehensive understandingof mine planning and design process for surface and underground mining applicable to coal and metalliferousdeposits. In the practical associated with this course, the students will be introduced to application of industrystandard software for mine planning and design. Students will develop knowledge on estimation and valuation ofmineral deposits and also they will be able to possess about project appraisal and finance.

UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

1 General: Mine planning and its importance; Components ofmine planning, technical and economic information for planning, exploratory drills and interpretation of bore hole data

1

The students will understandthe importance of mineplanning and its components.

2 Planning and Design of Surface Mine Concepts of stripping ratios – Types of stripping ratiosand their significance. Geometrical considerations for design of surface mines:Pit geometry, Pit layouts – Mine access, pit expansion andpush back operation. Pit Planning and Design: Pit design and reserveestimation, Development of economic block model, cut-offgrade and its estimation; Ultimate pit configuration and itsdetermination – hand method, floating cone technique,Lerchs-Grossmann algorithm, and computer assisted handmethod.

Production scheduling and equipment system selection –Production scheduling concepts, optimum mine size andTaylor’s mine life rule, selection of equipment system andscheduling

Design of haul roads- Geometrical, Structural, Functionaland Safety features.

1

3

3

3

2

The students will understandthe surface mine planningconcepts

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UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

3Underground Mine Planning (12, 4 lectures, tutorials)Stope planning: Evaluate stope boundaries, selection of a stoping methods, application of computer in stope design, economics of each stope Production planning: Stope reserve, development, manpower, ore/waste handling, equipment, essential services, production scheduling, time and work study for improvement of production, Optimization of mine size (mine production capacity) based on techno-economic considerations; Underground Coal Mine Planning: Sizing of mine; Optimization of mine size (mine production capacity) based on techno-economic considerations; Equipment and face scheduling against targeted production using suitable software.

4

4

3

The students will understandthe underground metal mineplanning concepts, stopeplanning and productionplanning.

The students will understandthe underground coal mineplanning concepts, size ofmine and productionplanning.

4 Mine closure planning : Initial, Progressive and Final Mineclosure Planning and its components; Auditing; Legal and Financial Aspects.

1

The students will understandthe mine closure planning

5Clearances and Approvals for Mining Projects for mine plan– FC, EC, LA and others

1The students will know thevarious clearances requiredin mining project

6 Mine Economics (13, 4 lectures, tutorials)

Introduction: Economic importance of the mineralindustry; mining economy, risky nature of the miningindustry, Demand and Supply, Elasticity of Demand,national mineral policy.Mineral price and pricing: International monetary system,Factors affecting mineral price, kinds of price quotation,Mineral price index, Mineral prices.

Evaluation of Mineral Deposits: Mineral resource concept,classification and estimation of ore reserves, applications ofGeostatistics and different Kriging methods.

Mine sampling: Mine sampling: Definition, purpose andscope, methods: groove/channel sampling; Chip sampling;grab sampling; Bulk sampling; Application of statisticalmethods in samplingConservation of mineral resources and Loss of mineralin mining: Means of conservation and limitations in thescope of Conservation. Classification and incorporation oflosses; coefficient of completeness of mineral extraction;dilution and recovery.Cost of mining: Capital and operating costs; Factors

1

1

3

2

1

Students will understandeconomic analysis requiredfor mining project.This unit will help students tounderstand the concepts ofMineral price and differenttypes of price quotation.

Students will understand thebasic concepts of mineralresources. They will be ableto calculate variograms andalso able to formulate andsolve kriging equations.

Students will be able tounderstand the differentsampling methods

Students will be able tounderstand the conservationof mineral resources and lossof mineral in mining.

This unit will help students to

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UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

affecting operating cost; Methods of estimating future costs;standard cost and forecast.

Mine valuation: Basic concept, Earlier approaches to minevaluation, recent approaches to valuation; Time value ofmoney, Price information – revenue estimates, annuity,Accounting profits and cash flows.

Investment Appraisal: Elements of investment appraisal,Static methods of investment appraisal, Dynamic methods ofappraisal, discounted cash flow analysis

1

2

2

understand the concepts ofdifferent costs related tomining

Students will understand thetime value of money, rate ofinterest, and annuity. Theywill be able to apply thetechniques and methods ofvaluation

Students will understand theidentify the various types ofinvestment function analysisand understand the elementsof cost benefit analysis.

15 Total 39

Text Books1. Open Pit Mine Planning and Design-W. Hustrulid and M. Kuchta2. Mineral economics: Development and management of natural resources by Oded Rudawsky3. SME Mining Engineering Hand book-H.L. Hartman

Reference Books1. Surface and underground excavations – R. R. Tatiya2. Deshmukh, R.T., Mineral and Mine Economics, Mira Publications, Nagpur, 1986.3. The Economics of Mining by T. J. Hoover 4. Mineral Deposit Evaluation: A practical approach by Alwyn E. Annels


DP7 MNC 302 COMPUTER AIDED MINEPLANNING AND DESIGN

0 0 3 3

Course Objective

The objective of the course is to provide an in-depth and comprehensive understanding and learning of mine planning and design process with the help of state of the art computer software technologies.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:· have an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of mine planning and design process with

application of computer technology across the mining value chain.· be able to analyze geological data and develop geological model of their own in SURPAC software

and accelerate learning of geological modeling concept of stratified deposit using Minex software.· be able to do mine planning and design metallic-ferrous deposit in Surpac software and accelerate

learning planning and design of stratified deposit in Minex software.· be able to successfully work in any global mining organization such as Rio-Tinto, BHP- Billiton etc.

and add value.

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UnitNo.

Topics to be Covered Practical Hours

Learning Outcome

1 Introduction to MinePlanning Process andApplication of ComputerTechnology in MinePlanning

2 The students will be introduced to the mineplanning process and application of computertechnology in the mine planning process fromgeological modeling through to mine design,mine scheduling and Simulation.

2 Computer Aided MinePlanning and DesignProcess with SURPAC

1 The students will be introduced to SURPACMine Planning Software in terms of its variousfunctions and Applications.

3 String and DTM conceptin Surpac

2 The students will learn the concept of String andDTM files in SURPAC including practicing themanipulation of String and DTM files.

4 Geological database andGeological ModelingConcepts

1 The students will learn the concept of geologicaldatabase and Geological Modelling.

5 Creation of GeologicalDatabase in Surpac andImport of GeologicalData

2 The students will learn how to create ageological database in Surpac mine planningsoftware.

6 Drill Hole Visualizationand Data Presentation

2 The students will learn how to visualize andpresent the drill-hole data for analysis.

7 Compositing andStatistical Analysis ofGeological Data

2 The students will learn to create ore compositesfrom drill-hole data and undertake statisticalanalysis of geological database to enhance theunderstanding to distribution of grades etc.

8 Sectioning & Digitizationof drill hole data toidentify ore-body.

4 The students will learn how to cut a sectionplane across ore bearing area, demarcate anddigitize the ore-body.

9 Geo-Statistic Analysis &Variogram Modeling

4 The students will learn how to undertake geo-statistical analysis of mineral data to establishspatial relationship between the data (co-relation) through variogram modelling.

10 Block Modeling &Resource Estimation

4 The students will learn and practice blockmodelling concepts and mineral resourceestimation process in SURPAC software.

11 Pit Design and pit laylayout

5 The students will learn and practice pit designprocess and create pit layout in SURPACsoftware.

12 Design of haul road 4 The students will learn and practice the haul-road design process in Surpac software.

12 Production Scheduling 4 The students will learn how to create ageological database in Minex mine planning

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UnitNo.

Topics to be Covered Practical Hours

Learning Outcome

software for stratified deposit.

13 Overview of planning anddesign of stratifieddeposit.

2 The students will be introduced to the planningand design of stratified deposits such as coal,Phosphate etc. using Minex software.

TOTAL 39

Text books and reference materials:1. Open Pit Mine Planning & Design – W. Hustrulid and M. Kuchta2. SME Mining Engineering Hand book-H.L. Hartman3. Surface and underground excavations – R. R. Tatiya4. Tutorials on mine planning software SURPAC, Minex, Datamine.


DP8 MNC 303 MINE VENTILATION PRACTICAL-II 0 0 2 2

Sl. No. Name of the practical No. ofPracticals

Learning Outcome

1. Determination of susceptibility of coalto spontaneous combustion usingCrossing Point Temperature (CPT)method

1 Students will know the constructionalfeatures of CPT apparatus and method ofdetermination of susceptibility of coals tospontaneous combustion using it

2. Determination of Inflammability Indexof a given coal sample using Godbert–Greenwald apparatus

1 Students will know the constructionalfeatures of Godbert–Greenwald apparatusand method of determination ofinflammability of coal dust cloud using it

3. Determination of airborne respirabledust concentration using GravimetricDust Sampler and Konimeter

1 Students will learn the constructionalfeatures of Gravimetric Dust Sampler andKonimeter, and method of measurement ofairborne respirable duct concentration inmine atmosphere using them

4. Determination of airborne respirabledust concentration using Personal DustSampler

1 Students will learn the method ofassessment of personal exposure level ofairborne respirable duct concentration inmine atmosphere using Personal DustSampler

5. Determination of airborne respirabledust concentration using Real-timeAerosol Monitor

1 Students will learn the constructionalfeatures and method of measurement ofairborne respirable duct concentration inmine atmosphere using Real-time AerosolMonitor

6. Study and sketch of self-rescuers(Chemical oxygen type and othermodels)

1 Students will know the applications,constructional features and working ofdifferent types of self-rescuers used in

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Sl. No. Name of the practical No. ofPracticals

Learning Outcome

mines

7. Study and sketch of self-containedoxygen breathing apparatus

1 Students will know the applications,constructional features and working of self-contained oxygen breathing apparatus usedin mines

8. Study and sketch of reviving apparatus 1 Students will know the applications,constructional features and working ofreviving apparatus used in mines forartificial respiration of victims

9. Evaluation of performance of rescueequipment using Artificial LungMachine or Artificial Breathingsimulator

1 Students will know the constructionalfeatures, working of Artificial LungMachine and procedure for evaluating theperformance of closed-circuit breathingapparatus using it

Text Books: 1. Mine Disasters and Mine Rescue by M.A. Ramlu.2. Mine Environment and Ventilation by G. B. Misra. 3. Mine Ventilation by S. P. Banerjee.4. Subsurface Ventilation and Environmental Engineering by M.J. McPherson.

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Semester VI


Tutorial (T) Practical(P)

CreditHours

ContactHours

1 MNC 304 Mine Legislation and Safety

3 0 0 9 3

2 MNC 305 Mine Automation and Data Analytics

3 0 0 9 3

3 MS1 * MS 3 0 0 9 3

4 OE2 # OE 3 0 0 9 3

5 OE3 OE 3 0 0 9 3

6 MNC 306 Mine Data Analytics Lab. 0 0 2 2 2

7 MNC 307 Numerical Modelling / Remote Sensing & GIS Lab. (Modular)

0 0 2 2 2

Total Credit 49 19

*MS1 (recommended - Mgt. course consisting of Project Management)# OE2 (recommended – course on mineral beneficiation from Mineral Engineering Department)


DC10 MNC 304 MINE LEGISLATION ANDSAFETY

3 0 0 9

Course Objective

To provide knowledge on various mining legislations to conduct safe mining operations

Learning Outcomes

The students will be able to appreciate the role of mining legislations in planning and operating surface andunderground mines safely and productively to implement in practice.

Sl. No. Course contents No. of Lectures Learning outcomeMine LegislationSalient features of following Safety Legislations

1. The Mines Act, 1952 8 The students will learn about the salient features of various mine safetylegislation applicable to Indian mines.

2. The Coal Mines Regulations, 2017The Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961 (Being amended as the MMR, 2018)

163.

4. The Mine Rules, 1955 55. The Mines Rescue Rules, 1985 46. Provisions of Central Electricity Authority

(Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2010 applicable to mines

3

7. The Mine Vocational Training Rules, 2

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Sl. No. Course contents No. of Lectures Learning outcome1966 (Being amended as The Mine Vocational Training Rules, 2018)

Safety8. An introduction to occupational hazards of

mining 2 the students will have an idea of

various mining hazards.

the students will also learn about different types of mining accidents and their causes.

the students will also be imparted the basic concept of risk-based safety management system.

9. Accidents and their classification 210. Accident statistics; frequency rate and

severity rates; cause-wise analysis, basic causes of accident occurrence

2

11. Introduction to risk based safety management system in mines

4

12. Introductory concept on risk assessment 4

Total 52

Text Books:1. The Mines Act, 19512. The Coal Mines Regulation, 20173. The Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 19614. The Mine Rules, 19555. The Mines Rescue Rules, 19856. Provisions of Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations,

2010 applicable to mines7. The Mine Vocational Training Rules, 1966


DC11 MNC 305 MINE AUTOMATION AND DATA ANALYTICS (new)

3 0 0 9

Course Objective

This course will cover mine automation, as well as data analytics applicable to mining systems

Learning Outcomes

The students will gain a comprehensive overview of state of the art mining automation, as well as, practical skillsin artificial intelligence and other digital technologies used in the mining industries

Sl.No.

Major TopicsNo. of


1 Basic Elements of an Automated System, Automation inProduction System, Principles and Strategies ofAutomation, Advanced Automation Functions, Levels ofAutomations, Introduction to automation productivity.Autonomous mining systems - Operations Centre,Autonomous haulage systems , Automated drilling system,Fleet Management System: TDS, CMMS, ERP for MiningIndustry, Mining Remote Operations & Control: Robotics& Armchair Mining

6 The automation system in mine production and availablesystem.

2 Overview of Material Handling Systems - Principles and Design Consideration, Material Transport Systems, StorageSystems. (DCS - automation)

4 The automation system in material transport and handling.

3 Automated Communication and Tracking Technologies:Proximity Systems, GNSS/UPS, Vision Based Systems,

5 The sensors and automationtools for implementing

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Sl.No.

Major TopicsNo. of


Radar Systems, RFID and Geo-fencing, CCD camera, DataLogging Systems, SCADA, Image Processing etc.

automation in mine.

4 Virtual Reality Applications: Mining Equipment Conceptdevelopment, Mine Safety Applications, Mining operationsimulations

5 Visualisation of miningprocess for safe mineoperations.

5 Descriptive Statistics: Introduction to the course; Probability DistributionsInferential Statistics: Inferential Statistics through hypothesis tests, Regression & ANOVA, Machine Learning: Introduction and Concepts, Differentiating algorithmic and model based frameworks Regression : Ordinary Least Squares, Ridge Regression, Lasso Regression, K Nearest Neighbours Regression & ClassificationSupervised Learning with Regression and Classification techniques, Bias-Variance DichotomyModel Validation Approaches, Logistic Regression, Linear Discriminant Analysis, Quadratic Discriminant Analysis, Regression and Classification Trees, Support Vector Machines

6 Learning descriptive statistics and machine learning for implementing automation and analytics.

5 Supervised Learning with Regression and Classification techniques, Ensemble Methods: Random Forest, Neural Networks, Deep learning, Unsupervised Learning and Challenges for Big Data Analytics: Clustering, Associative Rule Mining, Challenges for big data analytics: Applications of ANN and other tools in Mine operation andmaintenance.

6 Develop understanding on supervised learning and deep learning algorithm to analyze big data for decision making.

6 Application of Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Mining; Use Case studies on CognitiveMaintenance, Ore body modelling and Mine Design etc.

7 Application of Big Data and AI in Mining

Total 39

Reference Books1. Hastie, Trevor, et al. The elements of statistical learning. Vol. 2. No. 1. New York: springer, 2009.2. Montgomery, Douglas C., and George C. Runger.Applied statistics and probability for engineers. John

Wiley & Sons, 20103. G. Almgren, U. Kumar, N. Vagenas : Mine Mechanization & Automation 1st Edition4. J. O'Shea M. Polis : Automation in Mining, Mineral and Metal Processing (1st Edition), Proceedings of

The 3Rd Ifac Symposium, Montreal, Canada 18-20 August 19805. Peter V. Golde : Implementation of Drill Teleoperation in Mine Automation

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DP9 MNC 306 MINE DATA ANALYTICS LAB. 0 0 2 2

Course Objective

To develop soft computation skills applicable for mining industry

Learning Outcomes

The students will be given exposure to the use of advanced numerical methods in handling bigdata in mining operation and management. The large data generated and or collected in variousmining systems will be patterned to use for decision making process using the advancement ofmachine learning, artificial intelligence and various statistical regression techniques. Hands ontraining on using different tools will add skills to the students.

Sl No Topic ContactHour

Learning Outcome

1 Simulation – Part I 1 Use of Artificial Simulation Technique for any repetitive operation

2 Simulation – Part II 1 Use of Artificial Simulation Technique for any repetitive operation

3 Mine Simulation 1 Use of Various Mine Production SchedulingProgram and Management

4 Mini Project 1 Mini Project Using AI Simulation5 Mine Transport

Simulation 1 Use of automated haulage system and

performance appraisal6 Introduction to R 1 Installation and basics of R7 Modelling Using R –

Part I1 Hands on Practice on R

8 Mini Project 1 Mini Project Using R9 Modelling Using R –

Part II1 Use case study data and Process for

decision making10 Introduction to Python 1 Installation and Basics of Python11 Modelling using Python

– Part I1 Hands on Practice on Python

12 Modelling with Python – Part II

1 Use case study data and Process for decision making

13 Mini Project 1 Mini Project Using Python

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DP10 MNC 307 Numerical Modelling / Remote Sensing & GIS Lab. (Modular)

0 0 2 2

Course Objective

To provide skills in operating latest software in numerical modelling, remote sensing and GIS applications

Learning Outcomes

will be able to design various structures in rockwill be able to process various remote sensing dataapply GIS and SAR to predict mine subsidence

Sl.No.

Major TopicsNo. of

PracticalsLearning outcomes

Numerical Modelling

1To perform finite element analysis of stress around a circular tunnel

1 basics of applying 2D numerical modelling

2

Study effect of mesh size on stress distribution around the circular tunnel and comparing the numerical solution with closedform solution

1 influence of mesh size on results of numerical modelling

3Modelling of underground excavations in massive rockmass

1 understanding of 3D numerical modelling

4To perform finite element analysis of a rib pillars and Modelling of sequence of excavation and design of stopes/cavern

1 solving metal mining geotechnical problems

5Modelling of mechanical behaviour of pillars under different geo-mining conditions

1 modelling of coal mine pillars and understanding its strength behaviour

6Modelling of a hydroelectric cavern and gas oil storage cavern

1 solving problems w.r.t. large civil underground structure

Remote Sensing & GIS Lab.

7Introduction to different types of remote sensing data products

1 Remote sensing data products and theiruses in various applications

8Visual interpretation of various features and Analysis on a satellite data.

1 data processing of satellite data and interpretation of results

9Demonstration on various GIS software’s andtheir salient features

1 An overview of the capabilities of GIS platform for a series of mining applications

10Georeferencing of various maps and Satellite image & Digitisation for documentation of Mine Lease Boundaries

1 Geo-referencing and digitisation of cadastral map with lease boundary of mining areas

11Preparation of Land Use/ Land Cover Map from the satellite data

1 Land pattern usages and change detection within lease area of mine

12Mine subsidence modeling using Spaceborne SAR interferometry technique

1 Radar image processing to estimate subsidence.

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Semester VII


Tutorial(T)

Practical(P)

CreditHours

ContactHours



3 OE4 OE 3 0 0 9 3

4 OE5 OE 3 0 0 9 3

5 OE6 OE 3 0 0 9 3

6 DC12 UGP-1 (Zero-CreditCompulsory)

0 0 6 6# 0

7 DC13*S/X

Field Excursions, Survey Camp, Internship or Summer Training

0 0 0 S/X 0

Total Credit 51 15

Departmental electives (Any Two)MND 400 Rock Excavation EngineeringMND 401 Advanced Mine VentilationMND 402 Open Pit Slope Analysis and DesignMND 403 Geospatial Technology in MiningMND 404 Mine System EngineeringMND 405 Mine Safety EngineeringMND 406 Mine Environmental Engineering* DC14 shall comprise of two days of Field Excursions (III / V Sem), Internship or Summer Training of 15 days inmetal mine (IV Sem), one-week Survey Camp (V Sem) and Internship or Summer Training of 15 days in coal mine(VI Sem) on S/X basis.# Please note that there is no fixed time for carrying out the project work. So, it is not to be included in contact

hrs, neither to be in the time table. However, the student must carry out work for at least for 6 hrs every week, asper the convenience of student and guide. The respective guide is responsible for keeping the record.


DE1 MND 400 ROCK EXCAVATIONENGINEERING

3 0 0 9

Course Objective

To provide the advanced insights/concepts into various rock excavation processes applied to mining(surface andunderground) and Quarrying

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to design an excavation system (drilling, blasting and mechanical cutting) for meeting thegiven production requirements in a safe and cost-effective manner..

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UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

1 Introduction: Scope and importance ofrock excavation engineering in mining andconstruction industries; physico-mechanical and geotechnical properties ofrocks vis-à-vis excavation method;selection of excavation method. Rockbreaking processes: Primary, Secondaryand Tertiary, Energy consumptioncomputations

6 Scope of rock excavation and the role ofrock and rockmass properties in systemdesign and selection, Energyconsumption in different systems ofexcavation

2 Drilling: Advances in drilling equipment,pneumatic versus hydraulic, design andoperating parameters of surface andunderground drilling; evaluation of drillperformance(Penetration rate); DRI, Drillenergy utilisation index, mechanism of bitwear; BWI and CLI, bit selection;economics of drilling.

8 Design of drilling systems in varied rockconditions and estimating the drillperformance parameters.

3 Blasting: Mechanism of rock breakage,pre-splitting, Blast hole pressuremeasurement, Explosives and theirselection criteria (impedance matching);blast design for surface excavations andoptimisation; blast initiationsystems(timing design); blast performanceevaluation; cast blasting; techno-economicand safety aspects of surface andunderground blasting, Controlled blasting;advances in blast design for undergroundexcavations: contour blasting; computeraided blast designs. Under water drillingand blasting

10 Key factors governing the blast designand explosive/initiating system selection.Design of blasting system in varied rockconditions and estimating theperformance parameters applied tosurface and underground mining,Tunnelling and Quarrying.

4 Rock Cutting: Theories of rock toolinteraction for surface excavationmachinery - rippers, dozers, scrapers,BWE, continuous surface miners, augerdrills; theories of rock tool interaction forunderground excavation machinery -ploughs, shearers, roadheaders, continuousminers and tunnel boring machines;selection criteria for cutting tools;

12 Design of cutting systems in varied rockconditions and estimating theperformance parameters, Mines, Tunnelsand Quarries

5 Recent Developments in rock excavationmachinery.advanced rock cuttingtechniques; high pressure water jet assistedcutting, PCF, Specific energycomputations; abrasive jets

3 Advanced rock excavation techniques

Text Books:1. Drilling and Blasting by C.L.Jimeno et al.2. Rock Explosives Engineering by Holmberg, Persson and Lee3. The Strength, Fracture, Workability of Coal, Evans and Pomeroy, Pergamon Press

Reference Books: 1. Rock blasting operations by Sushil Bhandari2. Tunnel Boring Machines by N. Barton

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DE2MND 401

ADVANCED MINEVENTILATION

3 0 0 9

Course Objective

This course will impart theoretical and practical knowledge for solving the real life ventilation problems bothin coal and hard rock underground mines. In addition, the students will be acquainted with a number of casestudies demonstrating the intricate ventilation problems faced in Indian underground mines and developmentof methods for solving those problems.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:· have a broad understanding of heat flow problems as existing in underground (UG) mines.· detailed understanding of all the methods of heat and mass transfer to ventilating air.

· be able to compute the resultant thermodynamic properties of ventilating air in bord and pillar, andlongwall panels.

· be in a position to take ameliorative measures for improvement of workplace environment in UG mines.

UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

1 Unit – 1 : Introduction and basics of MineThermodynamics: Overview and Importanceof Advanced Mine Ventilation; Basics of minethermodynamics, earth crust-infinite reservoirof heat and variation of strata temperature withdepth; Computation of thermodynamicproperties of mine air. Heat transfer in mineairways : Unsteady/Transient state, Quasi-steady state and Steady state heat transfer,Heat transfer due to conduction, logarithmicmean area approach and related problems,Heat transfer due to convection and radiationin mines and related problems, Heat transfer atwet surfaces, computation of rate ofcondensation and evaporation in mine airairways and conceptual problems;Computation of heat transfer in tunnelsdepending upon age factor with numericalproblems

9 Understanding the basics of heat flowinto mine air through conduction,convection, radiation and evaporationfrom dry and wet surfaces and resultantchange in thermodynamic properties ofventilation air.

2 Unit – 2 : Heat flow into bord and pillar,and longwall workings: Heat and masstransfer in bord and pillar panels,development of equations and calculationsfor designing climatic condition; Heat andmass transfer in longwall panels : Sources ofheat in longwall panels, Computation ofheat load and climatic conditions in mineworkings, Mitigative measures for hot andhumid workings, longwall ventilation

7 The students will understand the heatflow problems in bord and pillar, andlongwall workings and methods ofcomputing the same. They will beenriched by the case studies and also theglobal experience on the subject.

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UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

practices : Global experience, A case studyof a deep, hot and humid mine of thecountry

3 Unit – 3 : Incompressible flow ventilationnetwork analysis: Computation of volumeflow using equivalent resistance method andnumerical examples, Computation ofvolume flow using direct analysis :Application of Kirchoff’s first and secondlaws to solve field problems, Derivation ofHardy Cross Iterative method, Applicationof Hardy Cross Iterative method to solvecomplex mine ventilation networkproblems, Some typical case studies on thedesign of ventilation system throughventilation network analysis from Indiancoal and hard rock mines

9 The students will learn theincompressible flow ventilation networkanalysis with case studies from deep andgassy coal mines, and also from highlymechanized mines of the country.

4 Unit – 4 : Compressible flow mineventilation network analysis:Thermodynamic principles applied to mineventilation network analysis : Development ofequation considering no change of moisturecontent and application of these equations,Comparison of these equations with Bernauli’sequation and concept of pseudo-pressureequation, Application of these equations tocomplete mine circuit, Development ofequation considering change in moisturecontent, Application of these equations tocomplete mine circuit, Computation ofresistance of mine roadways with change inmoisture content using Atkinson’s equationand Darcy weisbach equation with relatednumerical problems

7 The students will know the details ofcompressible flow ventilation networkanalysis and its use in actual minecondition.

5 Unit – 5 : Mine air conditioning:Improvement of workplace environment inunderground : Basic vapour compressioncycle, pressure-enthalpy diagram and super-imposition of pressure-enthalpy diagram onvapour compression cycle, A case study ofdesign mine air-conditioning/cooling system

5 To understand the ameliorative measuresfor improving the workplaceenvironment in underground mines.

6 Unit – 6 : Automation and control:Advanced underground environmentmonitoring systems, automation and control

2 To understand the environmental monitoring and control systems used in UG mines

Reference Books:

1. Subsurface Ventilation and Environmental Engineering : Prof. M. J. McPherson2. Mine Ventilation and Air Conditioning : Prof. H. L. Hartman, Prof. Jan Mutmansky and Prof. Y. J. Wang

3. Mine Environmental Engineering, Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 : Prof. Mritunjoy Sengupta

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4. Environmental Engineering in Mines : Dr. V. S. Vutkuri and Dr. R. D. Lama5. Mine Ventilation : Prof. S. P. Banerjee6. Mine Environment and Ventilation : Prof. G. B. Mishra

7. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th International Mine Ventilation Congress Volumes


DE3MND 402

OPEN PIT SLOPE ANALYSISAND DESIGN

3 0 0 9

Course Objective

This course will impart knowledge to the students to analyse stability of slopes in open pit mines.

Learning Outcomes

The outcome of the course are as follows; Students will learn the various methods for analyzing stability of slope in mines Handling different numerical approaches to analyse stability of slope Designing various types of slope in open pit mine

Sl.No.

Course contents No. ofLectures

Outcomes

1 Introduction: Types and formation of slopes insurface mines, pit slope vis-à-vis mineeconomics, mechanism of common modes ofslope failure, factors influencing stability ofslopes, and planning of slope stabilityinvestigations.

3 Basic understanding aboutslope stability in mines.

2 Geotechnical Information: Site investigation andgeological data collection for highwall slope,Waste Overburden Dump, Tailings PondEmbankment and their interpretation for stabilitystudies. Physico-Mechanical Properties of rock,soil, tailings slime, fly-ash

4 Geotechnical data collectionand different characterisationtechnique will be understoodfor different types mine slopes

3 Fundamentals of Stress and Strength: Conceptand Analysis of Stress and Strain, Mohr Circle,Shear strength of intact rock, discontinuitysurfaces, filled discontinuities and rock-massestimation and determination; Surface roughness,joint roughness coefficient –estimation anddetermination. Shear strength of weathered rockmasses, Failure Criteria for Rock and Soil :Mohr–Coulomb criterion, Hoek–Brown strengthcriterion, Rock mass strength

4 Basic stress and strengthconcept useful for slopestability analysis. Concept ofjoints and associated materialconstitutive criteria will beexplained.

4 Water Flow: Concepts of water flow through amaterial and its permeability; water flow throughrock-mass, water flow through soil type materialand broken spoil material; Estimation andmeasurement of permeability and water pressure;Graphical solution of seepage problems (flownets), seepage forces and seepage patterns under

5 The role of groundwater inslope stability investigation willbe understood.

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Sl.No.


Outcomes

different conditions. Hydraulic conductivity of weathered rock,Measurement of water pressure, Fieldmeasurement of hydraulic conductivity: Variablehead tests and Pumping test

5 Slope Failure Analysis Methods: Plane Failure,Wedge Failure, Circular Failure and TopplingFailure. Analysis and Design of Pit Slope andWaste Dump Slope stability assessment methodsand techniques; Analysis and design criteria andmethodology for highwall slopes and backfill andwaste dumps; Probabilistic approaches of slopeanalysis and design.

6 Learning different types offailure in mine slope andassociated techniques toanalyse the same.

6 Tailing Pond Embankment Slope Stability,Analysis and DesignAsh Dyke Embankment Slope Stability, Analysisand Design

6 Special types of slope namelytailings pond embankment andash dyke embankment slopeslope stability concept will bedetailed.

7 Slope Stabilisation and Monitoring Methods 3 Methods of stabilisation andmonitoring instrumentation willbe learned.

8 Numerical Analysis for Slope Stability Analysis:Finite Element Method, Finite DifferenceMethod, Discrete Element Method and HybridMethod; Comparison of numerical and limitequilibrium analysis methods

4 Introduction of differentnumerical approaches used inslope stability analysis

9 Discussion on Case studies on Mine BenchSlope, Waste Dump Slope, Tailings PondEmbankment Slope and Ash Dyke EmbankmentSlope

4 4 case studies will be shared sothat students will get the ideahow to handle similar cases.

Text Books:1. Rock Slope Stability: Charles A. Kliche, Published By Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and

Exploration, Inc.2. Rock Slope Engineering Civil Applications, Fifth Edition, Duncan C. Wyllie, Crc Press, 2017

Reference Books:1. Rock Slope Engineering, 3rd Ed., Evert Hoek And John Bray, Taylor & Francis Routledge, 19812. Slope stability In Surface Mining, William A. Hustrulid, Michael K. Mccarter And Dirk J.A. Van

Zyl, Society For Mining, Metallurgy, And Exploration3. Slope Stability Analysis By The Limit Equilibrium Method, Yang H. Huang, Asce4. A Short Course In Soil And Rock Slope Engineering, Noel Simons, Bruce Menzies And Marcus

Matthews, Thomas Telford Publishing

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DE4MND 403

GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGYIN MINING

3 0 0 9

Course Objective

The course will give a detailed insight into applications of Geospatial Technologies mainly GNSS, GIS& Remote Sensing and LIDAR in mines.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will: Understand the working principle and possible applications of GNSS systems in mines Application of Remote Sensing & GIS in mine surveillance monitoring and resource utilization Learn the map projections and National GRID system Geo-referencing and digitization for feature extractions from raster images and updating old maps

UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

1Introduction to Geospatial Techniques andtools: concepts of Geodesy, Photogrammetry,Remote Sensing, GNSS and GIS.

4 An overview of geospatial tools

2Remote Sensing: Introduction to remotesensing, sensors, platforms and theircharacteristics.

5An understanding of RemoteSensing capabilities

3GIS: Introduction to GIS, components, rasterand vector data models, DBMS and Digitalmapping

5An overview of GIS and itsapplication in digital mapping

4 GNSS systems and their Applications 4Usages of GNSS in geo-fencing,delineation of surface features,leasehold documentation etc.

5Theory and principles of UAV systems:Types of drones, sensors, application insurveying and mapping

4

Principle and application ofDrones including sensordeployments on drones for digitalmapping

6

Map Projection and Connection toNational Grid: Classification of Mapprojections - Cassini, Conformal, Lambert’sPolyconic grids and UTM, Coal Grid,Connection of mines surveys with NationalGrid and its importance, Transformation ofCoordinates.

4Need of projection systems,application of various projectionsystems

7 Georeferencing and Digitization:Registering the scanned map/plan in therequired coordinate system. Extraction offeatures from the map/plan layer wise and its

6 Conversion of raster maps intovector format and updating oldscanned map including conversion

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UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

storage in digital format, generation of report,export and import the plan in various formats.

into digital maps

8

Remote Sensing, GIS and GNSS:Application of Remote Sensing, GIS andGNSS in Land use/land cover patternassessment of mine leasehold areas; mineenvironment monitoring and analysis.

5

Usages of RS, GIS and GNSS inland pattern assessment, mineclosure planning and compliancemonitoring

9

Monitoring of Open Pit Slopes and dumpslopes through Advanced SurveyingTechnology: Slope Stability Radar (SSR),LIDAR and Spaceborne SAR Interferometry.

5Advanced real-time slopemonitoring systems

Design guidelines

1. Ralph W. Kiefer and Thomas Lillesand: Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation2. Kang-tsung Chang: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems3. Rao: GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEMS


DE5 MND 404MINE SYSTEMENGINEERING

3 0 0 9

Course Objective

With the growth of engineering skills over time, the emphasis has shifted from “production and productat any cost” to conservation of resources through their optimal utilization resulting in minimum cost.Engineers and managers responsible for strategic as well as routine decision making must be armed withtools and techniques of quantitative decision making. The objective of this course is to empower thefuture managers with such tools and techniques.

Learning Outcomes

By completing the course the students will become fully conversant with the methods and applicationsof quantitative decision making tools prescribed in this course. Learning these tools will proveimmensely helpful to students in taking rational decisions in their professional life.

Sl.No.


Learning outcome

1 Introduction to Mine SystemsEngineering:Definition and concept of system, sub-systems and system environment;Classification of systems; Systems analysis;Mine as a system and its subsystems

2 students will know exactly what asystem is and its components,interrelation amongst subsystemsand the surrounding environment

2 Linear Programming:Linear Programming models; Assumptions oflinear programming, Concepts of Basicsolution, Basic feasible solution and optimalsolution. Generalized Linear Programming

12 given the problem description,students will learn formulation ofproblems, methods to solve andmaking interpretation of the results.Sensitivity analysis explains in

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Sl.No.


Learning outcome

model., Standard form of L.P model,Graphical and SIMPLEX methods of solvingLinear Programming Problems; Standard andmixed type of Linear programming and theirsolution methods. Interpretation ofcoefficients and parameters in SIMPLEXtable. Primal and Dual Problems and rules forconversion. Application of LinearProgramming for solution of mining orientedproblems on production planning,scheduling, blending etc.

much better way as to what changescan be expected in the results ifthere is any variation in theparameters.

3 Transportation and Assignment ModelsTransportation models, Stepping Stone andModified Distribution (MODI) Algorithmsfor solution of Transportation problems,Variations/ Aberrations in classicalTransportation models and their solutionmethods. Assignment model and solutionalgorithm, Variations/ aberrations inClassical Assignment models and methods totackle such aberrations. Application tomining oriented problems.

7 Transportation and Assignmentproblems are helpful in assigningmaterial/ personnel in mosteconomic manners. Though suchproblems can also be solved byLinear programming methods butdefinite and better algorithm areavailable for solving such problemsin minimum possible time.

4 Project Management with PERT & CPM:Assumption of PERT and CPM; Methods ofdrawing network; Redundancy andidentification of redundant jobs; Algorithmfor Critical path calculation, Criticality index;Statistics related to PERT; Probability ofcompleting a project by a due date, Lowestcost schedule using Critical PathMethod(CPM).

7 Students will learn to generate vitalinformation required for meaningfulutilisation of resources during theimplementation phase of projects.

5 Inventory management:Introduction, components, nature andclassification of inventory problems,; Staticand dynamic inventory problems, ClassicalEconomic Order Quantity (E.O.Q) model;Rounding off order cycle, EOQ model withquantity discount.

7 Maintenance of inventory causeslocking up of a vast capital.Students will learn how to optimisethe inventory resulting intominimum inventory cost. Itbecomes more important undercertain constraint such as space orbudgetary constraint.

6 Simulation:Introduction and concept of simulation;Scope and limitation; Monte-Carlosimulation; Simulation for equipmentselection and inventory systems in mines.

4 There are problems which are notamenable to solution by availableanalytical methods. Simulationprovides more rational answer tosuch problems. Student to come toknow the techniques of doingsimulations.

TEXT BOOKS;1. Operations Research, Principles and Application by G Srinivasan, 2. A Management Guide to PERT and CPM by Jerome D Wiest and Ferdinand K Levy

REFERENCE BOOKS:1. Introduction to operations Research by F S Hillier and G J Lieberman2. Principles of Operations Research for Management by F.S Budnich, D Mcleavey & R Mozena

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3. System Analysis and Project Management by D.I Cleland & William R King 4. Principles of Operations Research by H M Wagner 5. Optimization – Theory and Application by S S Rao 6. Introduction to Operations Research by Billy E Gillet 7. Quantitative Technique for Managerial Decision Making by U K Srivastava, G V Shenoy, S C

Sharma8. System Simulation with Digital Computers by Narsingh Deo9. Inventory – theory and practice by Star & Miller


DE6MND 405

MINE SAFETYENGINEERING

3 0 0 9

Course ObjectiveThe ‘Mine Safety Engineering’ as elective paper has been designed and aimed at comprehensiveunderstanding of philosophy of safety engineering approach at mines to achieve target production withno or insignificant accident cost which is very important for Indian mining industry to survive in thecompetitive global market . Hence, the course is designed to cover the general aspects of risk basedindustrial safety engineering applicable to mining.Learning OutcomesThe proposed syllabus will enable the students to have a comprehensive understanding of the safetyengineering approach and its application in mines through the hazards identification techniques,estimation & evaluation techniques of risk, controlling techniques, communication and reviewmethodologies. The latest and modern concepts of risk based safety management has been incorporatedin the syllabus with focus on accident prevention, which is the primary requirement of any workplace.Incorporation of Ergonomics and Work study is also very important workplace design in respect to thebody dimension and workload capacity of the mine workers/equipment operators. The curriculum willprovide the entire spectrum of industrial safety engineering to build confidence in the students toefficiently handle the safety issues at different domain within the mining system.

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Major TopicsNo. of


1 IntroductionHistorical Developments of Mine Safetyin India and Abroad; Need for ApprovingSafety Engineering Approach in MiningIndustry; Engineering Safety Goals; MineSafety Facts and Figures; WorldwideMajor Mine Disasters.

4This unit will help students tounderstand the historical developmentsof mine safety in India and abroad aswell as basics of safety engineeringapproach in mining supported withworldwide Safety Facts and Figures.

2 Risk ManagementRisk Management Related Terms andDefinitions; Basic Concept of Risk,Reliability and Hazard Potential; RiskComponents and Types; RiskManagement Objectives; RiskManagement Process; Functions of a RiskManager; Common Errors in RiskManagement; Risk Estimates for SelectiveEvents; Hazards Identification and RiskAssessment (HIRA) Methodology;Implementation of HIRA and its Controls& Review; Advantages of Risk

10This unit will help the students to learnin detail about risk management - themost important part of safetyengineering. This will help the studentsin understanding the hazards, riskassociated with hazards, assessmentand evaluation of risk due to thepresence of hazards and mitigation &control of risk associated with existinghazards.

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Management3 Statistical Methods of Risk analysis

Basic Risk Analysis Methods based onFrequency Rates and Severity ofAccidents Appraisal of advancedtechniques - Preliminary Hazards Analysis(PHA); Hazards and Operability Analysis(HAZOP); Failure Mode and EffectAnalysis (FMEA); Failure Mode Effectand Critical Analysis (FMECA); JobSafety Analysis (JSA); Fault TreeAnalysis (FTA); Markov Model (MM) –An Important Risk analysis Tool.

10This unit will help students inunderstanding the different qualitative,semi-quantitative, and quantitativemethods of risk analysis. Applicationsof bivariate and multivariate statisticalmethods in quantitative risk analysiswill be cleared in this unit.

4 System Safety Engineering Concept in Mine Safety An Introduction to Systems SafetyEngineering; Different School ofThoughts in Accident Causations -Domino Model; Behavioural AccidentModel based on the human perception;Epidemiological Accident Models,Normal Accident Theory; The SwissCheese Model; Systems-TheoreticAccident Modeling and Process(STAMP); In-depth Study of AccidentsDue to Various Causes; Application ofStructural Equation Modelling (SEM) andArtificial Neural Network (ANN) inDetermining the Accident Causation inMines.

7 Learning outcomes from this unit are as follows:

1. understanding the System2. different school of thought in

system safety engineering3. understanding different

statistical modeling in determining the accident causation in mines.

5 Safety audits and controlObjectives of safety audit in mines; Different steps in safety audit;Risk control procedures

2 This unit will help the students to learndifferent steps of safety audit which isimportant to find out the loofallsduring implementation of safetymanagement system. This unit alsohelps in understanding the differentrisk control procedures that isrequired to be applied to managethe risk in a system.

6 Mine ErgonomicsDomain, Philosophy and Objective ofMine Ergonomics; Ergonomics/ humanFactors fundamentals; Work physiologyand stress; Human body- structure andfunction, anthropometrics; Posture andmovement; Posture and Job Relation –Work Posture Analysis using OWASMethod; Oxygen Consumption andWorkload Analysis of Mine Workers.

6 This unit will help students inunderstanding the workplace design inrespect to the body dimension andworkload capacity of the mineworkers/equipment operators

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Text Book and Reference Books: 1. Engineering Safety: Fundamentals, Techniques and Applications by B. S. Dhillon; World Scientific Publisher2. Mine Health and Safety Management – Edited by Michael Karmis3. Safety Engineering by B. S. Dhillon, Springer4. Mine Safety by B. S. Dhillon, Springer

Journals 1. International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion, Taylor & Francis2. Safety Science, Elsevier 3. Journal of Safety Research, Elsevier4. Accident Analysis and Prevention, International Journal by Elsevier5. Ergonomics, International Journal by Taylor & Francis


DE7 MND 406MINE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

3 0 0 9

Course Objective

To familiarize the mining engineering students regarding major workplace environmental hazards occurring bothin underground and surface mines

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to critically analyse the mine hazards and suggest suitable mitigating measures for improvedsafety of workplace including the human employed

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Learning Outcome

1. Mine fires: Causes and classification ofmine fires; Spontaneous combustion ofcoal- mechanism, stages of spontaneouscombustion, susceptibility indices,factors affecting spontaneouscombustion; Detection and preventionof spontaneous heating and accidentalfires; Dealing with mine fires- directand indirect methods; Fire stoppings;Re-opening of sealed-off fire areas;Fires in quarries, coal stacks and wastedumps.

9 Students will have a thoroughunderstanding of

mechanism of spontaneouscombustion of coal and mine fires.

factors affecting the susceptibility ofcoal to spontaneous combustion.

methods of dealing with mine fires.

2. Mine explosions: Firedamp and coaldust explosions- causes and prevention,explosive limits; Explosion barriers;Explosion in quarries over developedpillars; Investigation after occurrence ofexplosion.

9 Students will learn: the causes and prevention of firedamp

and coal dust explosions in undergroundmines.

inflammability of methane and coal dust. methods of suppression of explosions in

mines.

3. Inundation: Causes and prevention;Design and construction of water dams;Precautions and techniques for

6 Students will learn: the causes and prevention of mine

inundation due to surface and

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Learning Outcome

approaching old workings; Dewateringof waterlogged workings- pattern ofholes, safety boring apparatus.

underground water sources. types of water dams and their design

aspects. constructional features of safety boring

apparatus and methods of dewatering oldwaterlogged mine workings.

4. Rescue and recovery: Rescueequipment and their uses, classificationof rescue apparatus; Resuscitation;Rescue stations and rescue rooms;Organisation of rescue work;Emergency preparedness and responsesystem.

6 Students will learn about the classification,constructional features and working ofrescue apparatus used in mines rescue.They will also learn the types andorganizational structure of mines rescuestations.

5. Airborne respirable dust: Dustgeneration and dispersion in mines;Physiological effects of dust, dust-related diseases; Maximum allowablerespirable dust concentration; Samplingof respirable dust; Dust suppression andcontrol.

5 Students will learn about the sources andcontrol measures of dust in mines. Theywill also learn about the dust relateddiseases, permissible dust concentrationsand different dust monitoring techniques inmines.

6. Illumination: Cap lamps; Layout andorganisation of lamp rooms; Standardsof illumination; Photometry andillumination survey in mines.

4 Students will learn about the sources oflight in mines, standard of illumination insurface and underground mines, andmodern cap lamp room layout.

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Text Books:1. Mine Disasters and Mine Rescue by M.A. Ramlu2. Mine Environment and Ventilation by G.B. Misra3. Mine Ventilation by S.P. Banerjee4. Subsurface Ventilation and Environmental Engineering by M.J. McPherson

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Semester VIII

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Tutorial(T)

Practical(P)

CreditHours

ContactHours



3 OE7 OE 3 0 0 9 3

4 OE8/HSS3

OE 3 0 0 9 3

5 DC14* UGP-2 0 0 0 6 0*

Total Credit 42 9

Departmental electives (Any two)MND 407 Underground Space TechnologyMND 408 Innovative Mining SystemsMND 409 Geographical Information SystemMND 410 Advanced Blasting TechniquesMND 411 Advanced Underground Mining Methods (Modular)MND 556 Computational Geo-mechanics* Please note that there is no fixed time for carrying out the project work. So, it is not to be included in contact hrs, neither to be in the time table. However, the student must carry out work for at least for 6 hrs every week, as per the convenience of student and guide. The respective guide is responsible for keeping the record.


DE8 MND 407 UNDERGROUND SPACE TECHNOLOGY

3 0 0 9

Course Objective

To provide an advanced insight/concept into various underground space applications in soil and rock for meetingthe space needs of the country for various engineering facilities/structures

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to plan and design underground facilities for meeting varied needs such as transportation,storage, waste disposal and defense.

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Course contents No. of Lectures Learning Outcomes

1 Introduction: Natural caves, archeological caves andtheir construction; Tunnels for various purposes likeroad, rail, and hydropower tunnels.

2 Tunnelling needs for various purposes

2 Need for underground space: Congestion in citiesand its impact on development of social infrastructurefor transport, water and power supply, separation ofpedestrian and motorized vehicles and its movements,storage of materials, defence facilities including civil

4 Factors governing tunneling needs and various applications for civil, mining, defence and other purposes

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Course contents No. of Lectures Learning Outcomes

shelters.

3 Engineering utilities: Hydropower tunnels andcaverns; Underground storage for LPG and crude oil.

4 Hydel and LPG storage cavern construction

4 Geo-engineering investigations: Topographic andgeological survey, auguring, drilling, soil and rocksampling, and testing; Preparing sub-surface geologicalcross section; Geo-radar use and data analysis forshallow tunnels; Geophysical investigations to provedeeper sub-surface features; Physico-mechanicalproperties and collection of rock mechanical data.

5 Knowledge on geo-investigation techniques for siting various underground facilities

5 Planning and design: Assessment of behaviour oftunnelling media, deformation modulus and rockpressure assessment; determination of appropriate sizeand shape; Design of openings in rocks with the help offield data; Instrumentation and monitoring; Numericalmodelling to assess the stability.

4 Planning and design inputs and methodologies for design

6 NATM/NTM/ Soft ground Tunnelling Methods 4 Modern techniques of tunneling in soft and hard grounds

6 Support design and stabilization techniques forunderground tunnels and caverns: Steel supports,rock bolts, shotcrete, wire mesh, chainlink fabric andfibre reinforced shotcrete and other groundconsolidation/grouting techniques.

4 Support types, design and stabilization techniques

7 Other storage: Grain storage, their advantages,disadvantages, underground cold storage and cellar forfoods and beverages.

4 Storage concepts for grains and food

8 Nuclear waste disposal: Conditions for wastedisposal, effect of radioactivity and heat onsurrounding rocks; Conceptual design of a nuclearwaste disposal facility.

4 Nuclear waste disposal strategies and design architectures

9 Modern developments: Underground ring roads/bye-passes in mega cities, metro, parking lots, shoppingcentres; Submerged and floating tunnels, undergroundlibraries, museums, dwelling units, and resorts.

4 Innovative underground space applications

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Text Books1. Planning, design and construction of tunnels: B.N.Whittaker & C.Frith2. Rock Mechanics Applied to Mining and Civil Engineering, Z.T.Bieniawsky 3. Underground Excavation of Rocks : Hoek and Brown

References:1. Comprehensive Rock Engineering Ed. by J.Hudson2. Tunneling and Underground Space Technology Journal

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DE9MND 408

INNOVATIVE MININGSYSTEMS

3 0 0 9

Course Objective

This course will deal with all the classical and new methods for stimulating the creativity in mining andother business organizations. A number of innovations, the world has witnessed, which have changed thelife of human beings in the society and also in the industry will be discussed in the class. Differenttechnology and management tools employed for triggering innovations in mining and other organizationswill be dealt, so that students will have the broad knowledge of the same for implementation in theorganizations for which they will be serving in future.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:· have a broad understanding of the need of innovation mining and allied industries.· have detailed understanding of all the methods for stimulating creativity in mining organizations.· be able to understand the current technological needs for improving organization performance.· be in a position to visualize the new frontiers of mining including automation and robotics.

UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

1 Unit – 1 : Technological innovations andtechnology development : Technology,invention, innovation, research and development- definitions, Types of Innovations and theirimpact on society. Technology life cycle curve,Long wave economic theory and its impact ondevelopment of technology. A case study onhierarchical process of innovation. Classicalmethods for stimulating creativity in anorganization.

6 Understanding different conceptualdefinitions related to research,development, innovations andtechnology development. Inaddition, the students will learn thedifferent classical methods ofstimulating creativity in theorganization.

2 Unit – 2 : System concepts for innovativemining, Current technological needs forimproving organization performance:Innovations and business organization; Newmethods for stimulating creativity in mining andother organizations with case studies: Need pulland technological push, Unexpected occurrences,Incongruities, Process needs, Industry marketchanges, Demographic changes, Change inperception, New knowledge. Possible applicationof System dynamics, Value engineering andvalue analysis, Just in time (JIT) and BalancedScore Card.

9 The students will learn advancedmethods for stimulating creativitywith case studies. In addition, theywill also learn different methodsfor improving the performance ofthe organization by application ofadvanced techniques.

3 Unit – 3 : Innovations in mining operations:Innovations in unit operations in surface andunderground mining; Developments in hard rockmining; New developments in longwall mining

5 The students will learn differentinnovations in mining operations,which have impacted for significantimprovement of performance ofmining industry.

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UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

and Developments in mine ventilation systems.

4 Unit – 4 : New frontiers of mining: Mining indeep sea, outer space and Antarctica; Oil mining;Extraction of coal bed methane.

5 The students will know the detailsof new frontiers of mining and alsoits need for global economy.

5 Unit – 5 : New challenges of mining andclimate change: Mining and its contribution toglobal warming, Alpine hot box experiment, theatmosphere as a dam built across a river, RoyalInstitution Laboratory and findings of John Tyndall,findings of Guy Callendar, Arrhenius etc., the ageof discovery: findings of Roger Rivelle, KeelingsCurve, Large scale geophysical experiments,Modeling of climate and road to Rio

6 To understand the new challengesof mining, global warming andclimate change and also the majorcontributions by differentresearchers.

6 Unit – 6 : Automation and robotics:Development of robotic systems, different typesand possible contributions.

2 The students will understand thedevelopment and application ofautomation and robotic systems inmining industry.

7 Unit – 6 : Case studies and critical analyses:Events that shook the world and producedmajor innovations, Gulf war and innovations,China- growth and anxiety, Case studies andcritical analyses, seminars and discussions.

6 The students will visualize theeffect of different major changes inthe world triggering innovationsand the relation between growthand anxiety of a nation.

Text Books1. Technological innovation and forces for change in the mineral industry, National Academy of

Sciences, Washington D. C. 1978.2. Technological policies in the Canadian Mineral Industry, Centre for Resources Studies, Queen’s

University; 1986.Reference Books:

1. Proceedings of 1st, 2nd and 3rd International Conferences on Innovative Mining Systems.2. Proceedings of 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th World Mining Congress.3. Proceedings of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th International Mine Congress.4. Twiss, B. C., Managing Technological Innovation, Longman, 1974.

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DE10MND 409

GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM

3 0 0 9

Course Objective

The course will provide a basic knowledge of GIS and engineering applications, followed by anin-depth examination of spatial data formats, spatial data analysis, and geoprocessing.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of GIS tools to create maps that are fit-for-purpose and

effectively convey the information they are intended to. Appreciate the potential uses of GIS in Mining Develop a strategy to implement an effective GIS Geo-referencing and digitization for feature extractions from raster images and updating old maps Explore mapped data Relate GIS with remote sensing technologies

UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

1 Introduction to GIS:Definition, Concepts and terminology,essential components.

3 An Overview of GIS and itsapplications

2 Input Sources to GIS,data acquisition, Georeferencing of raster data, raster and vector data Models

5 To get knowledge in variousinput sources to GIS,importance of Georeferencing,Raster and Vector data model

3 Topology and spatial relationships, data storage verification and editing techniques

2 Study on various editingtechniques and topologicalerrors.

4 GIS Database construction, database structure,hierarchical data, network systems, relational database

4 To get knowledge on variousdatabase structures in GISenvironment.

5 Spatial Analysis:data manipulation andanalysis. Spatial and mathematical operationsin GIS: overlay, query based, buffers, spatialanalysis, Symbolization techniques andVarious GIS packages and their salientfeatures.

10 In depth knowledge onmathematical operations,symbolization techniques andopen source packages in GIS.

7 Map Projections: Concept of map projections;Classification of map projections;

3 Need of projection systems,application of various projectionsystems

8 Types of Map Projections:Conical, Polyconic,Conformal, Mercator and UniversalTransverse Mercator projections (UTM),Scale factor

7 Knowledge on various types ofmap projections.

9 Calculations on projections, State plane 5 Understand the concepts of

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UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

coordinates (national grid), Coal grid formining areas, Transformation of coordinates.

national grid and coal gridmining areas.

Text Book1. Burrough, P.A. and Mc Donnel, R.A.(1998), “Principles of Geographic Information System”2. Kang-tsung Chang. (2002), “Introduction to Geographic Information System


DE11MND 410

ADVANCED BLASTING TECHNIQUES

3 0 0 9

Course ObjectiveDrilling and blasting is the predominant rock breaking technique. It is one of the first unit operation ina mine. The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of advancements in drillingtechniques, automation in drilling rigs, advancements in explosives materials, initiating systems, digitalsystems, blast design and controlled blasting techniques.Course OutcomesAfter going through this course the students will be able to know the advancements which have takenplace in drilling technology, explosives engineering, initiating systems and will be in a position todesign the blasting in surface and underground mines. They will be able to design the blast efficientlyin surface mines or excavations, tunnels, underground mines, and caverns. They will be able to controlthe blasting hazards such as air over-pressure, flyrock, blast induced ground vibration, dust and fumes.They will also be equipped to design controlled blasts while working near habitation or near sensitiveinfrastructure.

UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

1 Advancements in drilling techniques-Introduction; Types of drilling operations used inrock breakage; Applicability and limitations ofdifferent drilling methods vis-à-vis rock types andhole diameter Calculation of drilling costs.Percussive & Rotary percussive drilling:Introduction; Fundamentals of percussive & rotarypercussive drilling; Top hammer drilling; Down thehole hammer drilling; Advance systems; Drillingparameters and their estimation. Rotary drilling: Introduction; Fundamentals of rotary drilling; Drilling parametersand their estimation

5 This will help students tounderstand about the blasthole drilling mechanism andselection of a drill for surfaceexcavation.

2 Automation in drilling technology: Introduction,MWD technology and its application for rock masscharacterisation.

3 This will help students tounderstand about the MWDconcept

3 Advances in Explosives Engineering:Introduction, special types, their properties-:Strength, Detonation velocity, Density, Waterresistant, Fume characteristics, Oxygen balance,Completion of reaction, Detonation pressure,Borehole pressure and critical diameter,

5 This will help students tounderstand about theadvances in explosives andtheir uses.

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UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

Sensitivity, Safety in handling & storagequalities, Explosives selection for different rocktype, specific problems related to the use ofexplosives such as desensitization, sympatheticdetonation, performance and sensitivity ofexplosives. Advances in packaged and Bulkexplosives manufacturing and loading systems.

4 Digital initiation systems: Introduction, differentinitiation systems, electric, non-electric and digitalinitiation systems, Advances in remote firingsystems of digital detonators.

4 This will help students tounderstand about theadvances in initiatingsystems and their uses.

5 Blast design for surface mines & quarries :Introduction, rock mass strength properties, Elasticproperties, Wave velocity, Rock density, Porosity,Mineral composition, grain size and internalfriction, Structural discontinuities, Presence ofcavities, Variability of strata, Ground water andmoisture content, on blast performance. Designobjectives, Fragmentation, Bench geometry,Blasthole diameter, Blasthole inclination, burden,Spacing, Sub-grade drilling, Stemming, Powderfactor/specific charge, Energy factor.

4 The student will be able todesign the surface blastround as well as theoutcomes of the blast design.

6 Rock fragmentation by blasting: Theory ofblasting, laws of comminution, Rock fragmentationprocess and role of discontinuities and in-situstresses, explosives energy delivery andpartitioning, fragmentation prediction andmeasurement, Dust and Fines generation andcontrol, throw, dig ability, effects of geology

3 The students will understandthe various techniques to dofragmentation assessment.

7 Design of tunnel blasts: Introduction, Explosivesfor tunnel blasting, blast design for rapiddevelopment, performance assessment.

3 The students will understandthe tunnel blast round design

8 Rock Damage and over break control intunneling and cavern blasting: Advanced theoryand application of explosives in excavation.Damage and special blasting techniques used inControlled blasting and blast design methods-.Pre-splitting, profiling, cushion blasting, trace blasting,and post blasting techniques.

4 The students will understandthe controlled blastingtechniques

9 Secondary blasting: Design of Pop shooting andplaster shooting techniques for oversize boulderbreakage.

1 The students will understandthe secondary blastingtechniques

10 Environmental hazards ofblasting: Understanding the generation of Air Overpressure, blast induced ground vibration, and flyrock in blasting and their mitigation measures.

3 The students will understandthe problems generated dueto blasting and their remedialmeasures.

11 Blast Instrumentation: Blast instrumentation forblast performance evaluation and improvement.

2 The students will understandthe instruments used formeasuring the blast results

12 Application of digital tools in blast optimisationand analysis

2 The students will understandvarious software for blastdesign

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Text books:1. Rock Blasting and Overbreak Control- C.J. Konya2. Drilling and blasting of rocks – Jimeno, Carcedo, Jimeno

Reference books: 1. Blaster’s Handbook, International Society of Explosives Engineers 2. Blasting principles for open pit mining- William Hustrulid3. Rock Blasting and Explosives Engineering, Per Anders Persson, Roger Holmberg and Jaimin Lee,

CRC Press


DE12 MND 411 ADVANCED UNDERGROUND MININGMETHODS (Modular)

3 0 0 9

Course Objective

To provide knowledge on advanced underground mining methods for coal mining as well as mining ofmetalliferous deposits.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, the students will be able to understand the application ofdifferent advanced method of underground coal and non-coal miing, particularly the mass productiontechnologies and mining under difficult geo-mining conditions.

Sl.No.

Course Contents Lecturehours

Learning Outcome

Section A (Coal)1 Mining of thick and steep seams:

Problems of mining thick seams; Longwall based multi-slice methods:- Inclined slicing, horizontal slicing and cross-slicing in ascending and descending sequenceUnder winning methods:- sub-level caving, integral cavingLongwall Top Coal Caving

5Students will get an overview of different methods of thick coal seams and its problems.

2 Infrastructure for Underground Mass Production Technologies: Features of high capacity underground coal mining equipmentHigh Capacity Hoisting / Conveying of coal; Mass inertization plant; Pre-drainage of methane; Conveyance of man; Heavy material handling – Multi-utility vehicle, Air Chilling Plant Case studies of high capacity underground coal mines

8This unit will help he students tolearn about the infrastructure requirement for achieving high production and productivity in underground coal mining.

Students will be given examples of high production underground coal mines through case studies

4 Hydraulic Mining of Coal: Conditions suitable for hydraulic Mining of Coal, Hydraulic Mining Operation;

2 This unit deals some special method of mining and the students will have an overview

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Sl.No.


Learning Outcome

Layout of workings for hydraulic mining of moderately thick seams.

of the methods and its application.

5 Mining of thin seams: Problems in Mining thin seams; Equipment and methods for thin seam extraction.

2 the students will understand the problems of thin seam mining and the mining methods

6 Underground Coal Gasification: Conditions suitable for Underground Coal Gasification; Basic principle and technology of underground coal gasification, Advantage and disadvantage of UCG: Scope of application of UCG in Indian conditions.

2 the students will learn the non-conventional method of caol mining using the process of underground coal gassification and its relative merits and demerits.

7 Other variants of underground coal mining layout:Highwall Mining: Introduction, Applicability and Method Punch Longwall: Applicability condition, Layout, Advantages and Problems

1 the students will other variants of underground coal mining method

Section-B (Metal)8 Planning, design and execution of different

underground stopes for production:

General excavation design in mines, Designmethod of different stopes, input parameter forstope design, geological, rock mass, geo technicalconsideration, economic consideration,environmental considerations, safetyconsiderations, logistic parameters,

Sequence of stope development and peroration,stope layout, optimization of stope operation,development of complex method for achievinghigher return, design of stope ventilation, supply,power, communication, drainage, selection ofmachinery and tools and maintenance,consideration of multiple stopes design for betterproductivity, filling of stopes, design of drawpoint ore transfer arrangement, ore handlingarrangement, recovery, dilution problem, miningof multiple veins together, drilling, blasting,supporting, stope design for deep mines, rockburst prone area for following stopes

Open Room & Pillar, Shrinkage, Cut - fill,Sublevel Caving, Sublevel stoping, Block Caving,Top Slicing, Resuing, Rill Stope, Vertical CraterRetreat Method, Squire Set Method,

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Students shall learn differenttechniques for mine planning,designing, execution andcommissioning. Practicalproblem and possible solutioninfield. Example from real fieldproblem along with causes.

Stope planning and design withavailable information.Flexibility in stope design to optbest possible option. Designacceptability to adopt futurechange in technology.

Different method of working.Possible changes in stopingsystem in future. Effect oftechnology in other field instoping.

9 Mine Closure: Legal requirement for mine 5 Student will learn different

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Learning Outcome

closing, provision for mine closing in differentreports, commitments, provision of fund for mineclosing, Sealing and Abandonment, considerationof different feasible method of mines closing andselection of the best, monitoring after closure ofmine, provision for corrective action after closerof mines, arrangement for alternative source ofincome for the work force deployed in mines, bestpossible use of resources / infrastructure of mines,land use after closer of mines.

problem in mine closure alongwith different technical, politicaltechnical problem. Mine closureexample and problem faced inthe process. Learning of bestpossible way of clouser.

Text Books 1. Introduction to Mining Engineering by Ratan Raj Tatia.2. Introductory Mining Engineering by Howard L Hartman3. Principles and Practices of coal mining by R.D.Singh4. Underground Winning of Coal by T N Singh

Reference Book1. Underground Mining Methods by W.Hustrulid and Richard L. Bullock, SME 20012. SME Mining Engineering Hand Book by Howard L Hartman.3. Longwall Mining by Peng and Chiang4. Coal Mine Ground Control by Syed Peng


DE13MND 556

COMPUTATIONAL GEOMECHANICS

3 0 0 9

Course Objective

The objective of the course is to provide the fundamental concepts of the theory of the finite elementmethod and understand the basic functions of FE based software and its applications in Geomechanics(modeling, analysis, and interpretation of results).

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:● have a broad understanding of fundamentals of Finite element method● have a high-level understanding of Finite Element formulations for 1D, 2D and 3D problems.● be able to understand the basics concept of stress and strain in rock● have a broad understanding of failure criteria, Strength and Deformability of rock and rockmass be able to impart the knowledge and skill of analyzing physical problems with FE software

correctly and efficiently

Unit No.


Learning Outcome

1 Introduction and Concept of stressand strain in rock: Analysis of Stress,

6 This unit will help students tounderstand the concepts of stress at a

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Unit No.


Learning Outcome

Analysis of Strain, Transformation ofStresses and strains, Principal stressesand stress invariants, Mohr’s Circle ofstress, Stress-Strain Relationships,Relationship between Principal Stressesand Principal Strains, Plane StressConditions, Plane Strain Conditions,Axisymmetric Conditions, Equation ofEquilibrium, Compatibility condition.Exercises

point, strain at a point, and the stress-strain relationships for linear, elastic,homogeneous, isotropic materials.The students will solve practicalproblems through evaluating therelationship between stress and strain

2 Basics of Finite Element Method (FEM)with reference to Geomechanics, Global,local, and natural coordinates andPotential energy. Exercises.

4 Students will understand thefundamental basic theory of FEA(ideas of FEM). Introduce the generalprocedures that are necessary to carryout an analysis. Understand the needin Design for the Finite ElementMethod. They also understand theglobal, local, and natural coordinatesand Potential energy concept.

3 The Finite Element Method in OneDimensions: Two-Nodded LinearElement, Three-Nodded QuadraticElement, Discretization, Geometry andNodal Connectivity, Integration ofElement Matrices, MultielementAssembly, Boundary Conditions andSolution, Mathematical formulation andExercises.

6 Student will comprehend theformulation of one-dimensionalelements (truss and beam), andunderstand the role and significanceof shape functions in finite elementformulations and utility of linear,quadratic, and cubic shape functionsfor interpolation. They will performand verify FEA using FEA software.

4 The Finite Element Method in TwoDimensions: Three-Nodded LinearTriangle, Six-Nodded QuadraticTriangle, Four-Nodded BilinearQuadrilateral, Eight-Nodded QuadraticQuadrilateral, Discretization, Geometryand Nodal Connectivity, Integration ofElement Matrices, MultielementAssembly, Boundary Conditions andSolution, Mathematical formulation andExercises.

6 Students will understand theformulation of two-dimensionalelements (triangle and quadrilateralelements) ,and also understand therole and significance of shapefunctions in finite elementformulations. This will help indesigning the model and selectappropriate space (plane stress orplane strain), type of element, andmodelling techniques. Students canperform and verify FEA using FEAsoftware.

5 The Finite Element Method in ThreeDimensions: Eight-Nodded LinearBrick Element , Discretization,Geometry and Nodal Connectivity,Integration of Element Matrices,Multielement Assembly, Boundary

4 Students will understand theformulation of three-dimensionalelements (tetrahedral or brickelements) and they will able toperform and verify FEA using FEAsoftware.

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Unit No.


Learning Outcome

Conditions and Solution, Mathematicalformulation and Exercises.

6 Rock and Rock Mass Failure Criteria:Invariants of Deviatoric Stress, Mohr-Coulomb (MC) Criterion, Hoek-Brown(HB) Criterion, Drucker-PragerCriterion, Theory and mathematicalformulation, Exercises.

4 This unit will help students inunderstanding the concepts ofdifferent failure criteria of Rock andRock Mass.

7 Strength and Deformability of JointedRock Mass: Fracture Strength of JointedRock Mass, Shear Strength of RockJoint, Concept of Joint Compliance andExercises.

4 Students will able to understand thedeformability parameters of thejointed Rock mass with effects ofdiscontinuities on its strength. andthey will gain knowledge about theshear strength parameters of theJointed Rock Mass, and also able tounderstand the Joint Compliance

8 Non-Linear Solution Methods in FEMand Exercises

2 This will help the students tounderstand the non-linear solutiontechniques in FEM.

9 Applications of the Finite ElementMethod in Geomechanics

3 Students will able to understand thebasic functions of FE based softwareand its applications inGeomechanics ., and they will alsounderstand the appropriate elementand mesh for FE analysis for givenproblem and development of the FE-model, and also analyse the stressdistribution insitu and around anopening in competent rock.

Text Books: 1. Finite Element method: Concepts and Applications in Geomechanics by D. Deb

Reference Books:1. Finite element procedures by (1996) K. J. Bathe2. Concept and Application of Finite Element Analysis by RD Cook3. Computational Geomechanics by Zienkiewicz, Chan, A. H. C. M. Pastor, B. A. Schrefler, T. Shiomi -

-Wiley (1999)4. Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis, by David V. Hutton5. Introduction to Finite Element Analysis Using MATLABآ® and Abaqus 2013

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------- Engineering Science Option (ESO) Electives offered by Dept. of ME for Students of Other Departments-----

MNE 201 (ESO1) Introduction to Mining (3-0-0) (to be offered in Monsoon Semester)MNE 202 (ESO2) Introductory Rock Mechanics (3-0-0) (to be offered in Winter Semester)

---------------Open Electives to be offered by Department of Mining Engineering-----------------MNO 201 Mine Surveying (3 0 0) (to be offered in Monsoon Semester)MNO 202 Rock Mechanics (3 0 0) (to be offered in Winter Semester)

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CourseType

Course Code Name of Course L T P Credit

ESO MNE 201 Introduction to Mining 3 0 0 9

Course ObjectiveTo introduce the basic elements of mining engineering with a view to recognize the key aspects of opening of mineral deposits and different mining methods.Course OutcomesBasic understanding of different types of mine openings, mining methods and equipment, unit operations andancillary services. Ability to prepare some basic layouts of different mining methods.

UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

1 Mining: Definition and economic importance;Mine – definition, different types andclassification; Mine life cycle, ExploratoryDrilling; Mineral deposit – different types andtheir classification; Mineral resources of India;

8 General understanding on mininglifecycle and mineral resources.

2 Opening-up of Deposits: Choice of mode of entry- adit, shaft, incline, decline and combined mode,their applicability, number and disposition. Boxcut- types and location

5 Decision to choose a suitable location of amine entry.

3 Vertical/Inclined Shafts, Inclines/Declines:Location, shape, size, and organisation of shaftsinking, sinking methods, construction of shaftcollar, shaft inset, shaft fittings.Methods of incline/decline drivage.

10 Shaft sinking and drifting technology.

4 Overview of underground mining: Differentcoal mining methods and their applicability &limitations; Different metal mining methods andtheir applicability & limitations; Basic concepts oftransportation, ventilation, illumination andsupport in underground mines.

10 Underground mining unit operations andbasic layouts

5 Overview of surface mining: Types of surfacemines, applicability & limitations, unit operationsand equipment selection, pit geometry and layout.

6 Surface mine unit operations and basiclayouts.

Total 39

Text Books: 1. Introductory Mining by H L Hartman2. Elements of Mining Technology (Volume 1, 2 and 3) by D J Deshmukh

Reference Books: 1. Principles and Practices of Coal Mining by R D Singh2. SME Mining Engineering Handbook, 3rd Edition by Peter Darling

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ESO MNE 202 INTRODUCTORY ROCK MECHANICS

3 0 0 9

Course Objective

To impart the basic concepts, principles and techniques for developing a deep understanding of theoretical andapplied rock mechanics in mining and allied field and to provide an overview of their application in groundcontrol, and geo-engineering design.

Learning Outcomes

● Upon successful completion of this course, students will have an understanding of various engineering

properties of rocks and soil; engineering behavior of rocks and soil; concept of Stress, strain and failure ofrock; strength and deformability of rock mass; response of rock mass and soil to mine excavations;various strata control techniques in mining and rock engineering.

● Able to learn about the basics of theoretical and practical aspects of rock mechanics and its importance in

the design & operation of surface and underground excavations for safe & productive mining operations

Unit No.


Learning Outcome

1 Basic concept of stress, strain and failure of rock

• Analysis of stress, Analysis of strain, Constitutive relations, Parameters influencing strength/stress-strain behavior

• Failure Criteria for Rock and Rock Mass Classical theories of rock failure: Coulomb’s criterion, Mohr’s criterion,

• Pre-mining state of Stress Stresses in rock mass, Factors influencing the in situ state of stress, Estimating in situ stresses;

• Overview of shear strength and compressibility of soil

17 Understanding of concepts of stress and strain and failure criteria for rock and rock mass. Understanding of concepts of stress and strain; engineering behaviour of rocks and failure criteria for rock and rock mass. Understanding of pre-mining stresses in rock and various methods of rock stress determination; its importance in mining applications and design of various surface and underground structures in rock.

2 Rock mass Classification and soil characterisation

• Physico-mechanical properties of intact rock

• Rock mass classification methods and theirapplications

• Soil classification methods and their applications

10 Understanding of various engineering properties of rocks and soil; rock mass classification and soil classification methods and their application in the design of structures in rock and soil

3 Response of rock mass and soil to excavation

• Response of rock mass to Excavations Underground, Induced stresses and displacements around single opening in rock mass;

• Ground support interaction analysis and reinforcement of ground (rock mass and soil), selection and design of support

8 The students will learn about the response of rock mass and soil to mine excavations; design principles in rock excavation, selection of mining methods, mine pillar design, selection and design of support systems and rock slope stability analysis and design for various mining applications.

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Unit No.


Learning Outcome

systems.• Slope Engineering: Slope failure and

causes; Basic approaches to slope stability analysis and stabilisation

• Monitoring of Excavation Stability: Purpose and nature of monitoring, Instrumentation and monitoring systems - Load; Stress and Deformation measuring devices; Interpretation of monitoring data; Practical aspects of monitoring.

Understanding of instrumentation and monitoring systems used in surface and underground mine excavation stability.

4 • Ground improvement; grouting, fore polling, pre-reinforcement, shotcreteing and other

4 Understanding of various ground improvement techniques and methods for safe mining operations

Total 39


References:1. Comprehensive Rock Mechanics, Ed. Hudson2. Coal Mine Ground Control: Syed Peng3. Engineering Rock Mechanics-An Introduction and Principles: Pergamon, Hudson, J.P. and Harrison,J.P4. Principal of Geotechnical Engineering, BM Das


Open Elective MNO 201 Mine Surveying 3 0 0 9

Course Objective

The course will give a brief overview of basic surveying followed by application of the modern mappingtechniques in mine surveying. The course will also give an insight into the best surveying practices in minesincluding legislation requirements. The course has been designed taking into the need of capturing 3D data formine modelling, planning and visualization.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will: understand the basic requirements of mine surveying learn the different types of measurement (linear and angular) techniques be able to develop an in-depth understanding of modern surveying techniques and become ready for

various mine survey related applications in actual practice.

UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

1 Surveying: Definition, Objective, Classification and principles, Errors

3 Understanding of basic principles and need of surveying.

2 Conventional Surveying Methods: Linear Measurements, Angular Measurements,

9 Knowledge on measurement tools and techniques for mining applications

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UnitNo.


Learning Outcome

Levelling and Plane table surveying.

3 Contouring: Concepts, Characteristics, Contour Interval, Methods of contouring and uses of contours

3 Contouring requirements fortopographical surveying and mapping

4 Total Station: Principle of electronic measurement of distance and angles, Construction and working with Total Station, Applications and Recent Developments

4 An in-depth knowledge of working with Total stations and their application in mines.

5 GPS: Theory and principles of GPS & DGPS Surveying and its applications.

3 Principle and application of DGPS in various mining applications

6 Digital Mine Plans and Earthwork Estimations: Data Processing, Representation and Earthwork Calculations

4 Processing of Survey data for all statutory and planning requirements in mines including preparation of computer aided plans, sections, and earthwork calculations

7 Mine Surveying – Statutory Requirements: General requirements about mine plans and sections, Types of plans and sections, Specification of Limits of Error.

3 Plans and sections to be maintained as per statutory requirements, Accuracy assessment of surveying work including required accuracy of plans and sections

8 Correlation and Alignment: Principle, Methods, Determination of Gyro-north, ModernGyro-Laser combination Correlation; Shaft depth measurement.

4 Orientation and alignment surveys for mine development, depillaring, stoping and tunnelling operations.

9 Monitoring of Open Pit Slopes and Subsidence through Advanced Surveying Techniques: Geodetic approaches in slope monitoring

3 Techniques and guidelines for dump slope, rock slope and subsidence monitoring.

10 Development and Stope Surveying: Control of direction and gradient in drifts, tunnels, raises, winzes, Methods of survey in moderatelyand steeply inclined ore bodies, flat and verticalore bodies/seams

3 Underground stope surveying techniques

Total 39

Text Books 1. Punmia, B. C. (2005), Surveying Vol. 1 and II2. Schofield, W. and Breach M. (2006), Engineering Surveying

Reference Books 1. Bannister, A. and Raymond S., Surveying2. Advances in Surveying Technology: Lecture Notes by faculty

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CourseType

CourseCode


OpenElective

MNO 202 ROCK MECHANICS 3 0 0 11

Course Objective

To impart the basic concepts, principles and techniques for developing a deep understanding oftheoretical and applied rock mechanics in mining and rock engineering and to provide anoverview of their application in ground control, mine excavations and geo-engineering design.

Learning Outcomes

● Upon successful completion of this course, students will have an understanding of

various engineering properties of rocks and soil; engineering behavior of rocks and soil;concept of Stress, strain and failure of rock; strength and deformability of rock mass;response of rock mass and soil to mine excavations; various strata control techniques inmining and rock engineering.

● Able to learn about the basics of theoretical and practical aspects of rock mechanics and

its importance in the design & operation of surface and underground excavations forsafe & productive mining operations

UnitNo.


Lecture&

Tutorial Hours

Learning Outcome

1 Geotechnical Investigations and Classification of rock mass and soil

• Engineering properties of intact rock– physico-mechanical

• Overview of requirements, methodsand analysis of engineering-geological investigation methods

• Rock mass classification methodsand their applications

• Soil classification methods and theirapplications

8 Understanding of variousengineering properties of rocksand soil; rock mass classificationand soil classification methodsand their application in the designof structures in rock and soil

2 Concept of Stress, strain and failure of rock

• Analysis of stress, Analysis of strain,Constitutive relations, Parametersinfluencing strength/stress-strainbehavior

• Failure Criteria for Rock and RockMass Classical theories of rock

14 Understanding of concepts ofstress and strain and failurecriteria for rock and rock mass. Understanding of concepts ofstress and strain; engineeringbehaviour of rocks and failurecriteria for rock and rock mass.

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UnitNo.


Lecture&

Tutorial Hours

Learning Outcome

failure: Coulomb’s criterion, Mohr’scriterion, Griffith’s theory, Empiricalfailure criteria. Behaviour of jointedrock mass.

• Pre-mining state of Stress Stresses inrock mass, Factors influencing the insitu state of stress, Estimating in situstresses; Methods of Stressdetermination- Hydro fracturing,stress relief methods.

• Overview of shear strength andcompressibility of soil

Understanding of pre-miningstresses in rock and variousmethods of rock stressdetermination; its importance inmining applications and design ofvarious surface and undergroundstructures in rock.

3 Rock mass properties• Strength and Deformability of Rock

Mass In situ shear tests; Evaluationof shear strength; In situ bearingstrength test; In situ deformabilitytests- Plate Loading Test, PlateJacking Test and Borehole Jack Tests

• Field measurement of soil properties

2 Understanding of various strengthproperties and deformability ofrocks; various in-situ methods ofrock deformability; basic conceptsof soil properties and theirapplications in mining

4 Response of rock mass and soil toexcavation

• Response of rock mass toExcavations Underground, Inducedstresses and displacements aroundsingle opening in rock mass;

• Design of excavations in massiveelastic rock

• Design of mine pillars • Ground support interaction analysis

and reinforcement of ground (rockmass and soil), selection and designof support systems.

• Slope Engineering: Slope failure andcauses; Basic approaches to slopestability analysis and stabilisation

• Monitoring of Excavation Stability:Purpose and nature of monitoring,Instrumentation and monitoringsystems - Load; Stress andDeformation measuring devices;Interpretation of monitoring data;Practical aspects of monitoring.

7 The students will learn about theresponse of rock mass and soil tomine excavations; designprinciples in rock excavation,selection of mining methods, minepillar design, selection and designof support systems and rock slopestability analysis and design forvarious mining applications. Understanding of instrumentationand monitoring systems used insurface and underground mineexcavation stability.

5 • Groundwater flow: Permeabilityand pressure Groundwater flow

2 Understanding of groundwaterflow within soil and rock and its

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UnitNo.


Lecture&

Tutorial Hours

Learning Outcome

within soil and rock masses;Permeability conditions; Influence ofgroundwater soil and rock massbehaviour; Measurement ofgroundwater pressure andpermeability

influence on soil and rock massbehavior; Measurement ofgroundwater pressure andpermeability for design of miningexcavations.

6• Ground improvement; grouting, fore

polling, pre-reinforcement,shotcreteing and other

2 Understanding of various groundimprovement techniques andmethods for safe miningoperations

7 • Subsidence: Types, causes andimpacts of subsidence; Factorsinfluencing subsidence; subsidenceprediction and control

2 Understanding of basic mechanicsof mine subsidence, various typesof subsidence and its predictionand control in mining operations.

8

Numerical methods : basics of FEM,FD and BE methods

2 Basic understanding of variousnumerical methods in simulationand modelling of geo-engineeringproblems; the students will be able to learnabout the design of structures inrock for various mining and geo-engineering applications.

Total 39


References:1. Comprehensive Rock Mechanics, Ed. Hudson2. Coal Mine Ground Control: Syed Peng3. Engineering Rock Mechanics-An Introduction and Principles: Pergamon, Hudson, J.P. and Harrison,J.P4. Principal of Geotechnical Engineering, BM Das5. Finite Element method: Concepts and Applications in Geomechanics by D. Deb6. Computational Geomechanics by Zienkiewicz, Chan, A. H. C. M. Pastor, B. A. Schrefler, T. Shiomi - -Wiley

(1999)7. Concept and Application of Finite Element Analysis by RD Cook8. Finite element procedures by (1996) K. J. Bathe

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