Syllabus

Module1: Development of Stratified Deposits: Choice of mine size, methods of entry and primary development ( 5 Hours)
Module 2: Underground Coal Mining Methods: Classification and choice, Bord and Pillar mining, development and extraction, Long-wall mining, ( 4 Hours)
Module 3: Face mechanization: Production equipment and face machinery used, viz. coal cutting machines, drills, mechanical loaders, LHDS, shuttle car etc. – their performance and choice. Special coal mining methods Provision of CMR 1957 ( 6 Hours)
Module 4: Supports: Roadway and face supports, supports for junctions and special conditions, setting and withdrawal of supports, roof bolting, roof stitching, systematic supporting, protective of pillars. ( 10 Hours)
Module 5: Stowing and Filling Methods, gathering and transportation arrangements, stowing plants and layout. ( 8 Hours)

To introduce underground coal mining methods

To create awareness on recent UG technologies to the students

CO1: Evaluate the geological characteristics of stratified deposits to determine the optimal mine size, methods of entry, and primary development strategies.
CO2: Classify and select appropriate underground coal mining methods (Bord and Pillar, Long-wall, and special methods) based on geological conditions, safety regulations (CMR 1957), and economic considerations.
CO3: Evaluation of face mechanization equipment such as coal cutting machines, drills, mechanical loaders, LHDS, shuttle cars.
CO4: Design and implement suitable roadway and face support systems, including supports for junctions and special conditions, considering methods of setting, withdrawal, roof bolting, roof stitching, systematic supporting, and pillar protection.
CO5: Compare and contrast different stowing and filling methods, and design appropriate gathering and transportation arrangements and stowing plant layouts for efficient underground operations

T. N. Singh, Underground winning of Coal, Oxford and IBH New Delhi , 1992

S. P. Mathur,, Coal Mining in India, M. S. Enterprises Bilaspur , 1999

R. D. Singh, Principles & Practices of Modern Coal Mining, New age international New Delhi , 1997

S. S. Peng and H S Chiang, Longwall mining,, Wiley, New York , 708p.

Jayanthu, S., T. N. Singh and D. P. Singh, 2004, Stress distribution during extraction of pillars in a thick coal seam., Rock mechanics and rock engineering 37.3 171-192.

S.K. Singh, and S Jayanthu, 2011, Ground Control Technology for Mass Exploitation of Coal deposits with Continuous Miner: A Review of the Indian Scenario, 30thInternational Conference on Ground Control in Mining, July 26th-28th 2011, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA