Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : MN2001 : Mine Development { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Dr. Ram Manohar Bishwal
Syllabus
a) Module1: Introduction - Distribution of mineral deposits in India and other countries, mining contributions to civilization, mining terminology. [4]
b) Module 2: Stages in the life of the mine - prospecting, exploration, development, exploitation and reclamation. [4]
c) Module 3: Access to mineral deposit- selection, location, size and shape (incline, shaft and adit), brief overview of underground and surface mining methods. [6]
d) Module 4: Drilling: Types of drills, drilling methods, electric, pneumatic and hydraulic drills, drill steels and bits, drilling rigs, and jumbos. [6]
e) Module 5: Explosives: Classification, composition, properties and tests, fuses, detonators, blasting devices and accessories, substitutes for explosives, handling and storage, transportation of explosives Rock blasting: Mechanism of rock blasting, blasting procedure, and pattern of shot holes. [8]
f) Module 6: Shaft sinking: Ordinary and special methods, problems, and precautions, shaft supports and lining. [4]
Course Objectives
- To understand the basic terminology og mining
- To acquire the knowledge of introduction to mining
Course Outcomes
1: To understand the distribution of mineral deposits, and mining terminology. <br />2: To introduce different types of mining methods available for exploitation of mineral deposits. <br />3: Analyze design requirement of approach to mineral deposits.
Essential Reading
- D. J. Deshmukh, Elements of mining technology, Vol. 1, Denett & Co., Nagpur
- R. P. Pal, Rock blasting effect and operation, A. A. Balkema
Supplementary Reading
- S. K. Das, Explosive and blasting practices in mines,, Lovely Prakashan, 1st Ed,
- C. P. Chugh, Drilling technology handbook, Oxford and IBH