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Credits Allocation Table (L-T-P Structure)

Course TitleCodeLTPCredits
Basic Surface Mining1134013003
Underground Coal Mining1134023104
Mine Ventilation Engineering1134033104
Drilling and Blasting1134043003
Mining Machinery1134052103
Energy, Environment and Sustainability1134063000
Indian Knowledge System1134073000
Mine Ventilation Engineering Lab113403P0021
Drilling and Blasting Lab113404P0021
Mining Machinery Lab113405P0021
TOTAL----20

Basic Surface Mining

113401
Theory Course • 6 Units
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Unit-1.0 - Introduction

  • Status of Surface Mining in India
  • Selection Between Surface Mining and Underground Mining
  • Preliminary Evaluation of Surface Mining Prospects
  • Different Stripping Ratios - Concepts and Significance
  • Surface Mining Equipment Systems - Classification
  • Applicability
  • Advantages and Disadvantages

Unit-2.0 - Unit Operations of Surface

  • Drill and Blast Operations - Concept
  • Application
  • Selection
  • Limitation
  • Types of Loading Equipment
  • Their Selection and Limitations Such as - Shovels
  • Draglines
  • Bucket Wheel Excavators
  • Continuous Surface Miners
  • Front End Loaders
  • Scrappers
  • Etc

Unit-3.0 - Mode of Transport

  • Type and Mode of Transport and Their Selection Criteria - Dumpers
  • Conveyors
  • Pipe Line Transport System
  • Operation
  • Application
  • Limitations
  • Types of Dumps and Their Formation - Internal and External Dumps
  • Design of Dumps

Unit-4.0 - Mine Development and Mine Expansion

  • Opening up of Mine - Ore Access and Box Cut Operation (Location, Geometry, Design etc of Box Cut)
  • Pit Expansion and Push Back Operation
  • Types of Push Back Operation and Factors Affecting the Push Back Operation

Unit-5.0 - Production Benches

  • Geometrical Parameters of the Benches
  • Bench Height
  • Bench Slope
  • Bench Width etc With Regard to the Geometry of the Deposits and Overlying Rocks
  • Formation Parameters and Factors Affecting Their Selection

Unit-6.0 - Selective Mining Technique

  • Application of Continuous Surface Miner
  • Economics of Surface Miner Technology
  • Mining Methods and Equipment System for Nonstratified Deposit
  • High-Wall Mining Operations in Surface Mine
  • Mining of Dimension Stones - Mining Methods and Equipment System

Underground Coal Mining

113402
Theory Course • 6 Units
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Unit-1.0 - Applicability of Mining Method

  • Introduction - Coal and Characteristics of Coal Deposits
  • Choice of Methods of Mining Coal Seams
  • Factors Affecting Choice of Mining Methods
  • In-Seam and Horizon Mining
  • Underground Coal Mining Methods
  • Comparison of Underground Mining Methods

Unit-2.0 - Opening of Coal Seams

  • Types of Mine Entries (Shaft, Incline, Adit)
  • Relative Advantages and Disadvantages
  • Location of Entries

Unit-3.0 - Operations of Shaft Sinking

  • Shaft Sinking Operations: Ground Breaking and Muck Disposal Tools and Equipment
  • Lining
  • Ventilation
  • Sinking in Difficult and Water-Bearing Ground
  • An Overview of Mechanized Shaft Sinking

Unit-4.0 - Bord & Pillar Development

  • General Principle of Bord & Pillar Development
  • Their Choice
  • Suitability
  • Advantages and Disadvantages
  • Open and Panel Systems
  • Layout of Bord & Pillar Panel
  • Size of Panel and Statutory Provisions
  • Concurrent Development Activities Like Support
  • Track Laying
  • Lighting
  • Transportation of Materials and Minerals in and out of the Mine etc

Unit-5.0 - Pillar Extraction

  • Preparatory Arrangement for Depillaring Operation
  • Statutory Provision for Depillaring
  • Principle and Designing of Pillar Extraction
  • Size of a District
  • Factors Affecting Choice of Pillar Extraction
  • Depillaring with Caving
  • Stowing
  • Mechanized Depillaring Operation
  • Organization and Safety

Unit-6.0 - Longwall Method of Mining

  • Longwall Methods of Working
  • Their Choice
  • Suitability
  • Advantages and Disadvantages
  • Shape & Size of Development Roadways and Gate Roads and Their Maintenance
  • Support Systems of Longwall Face and Gate Roads
  • Layout of the Workings for the Required Output
  • Length and Orientation of Longwall Faces
  • Advancing and Retreating Longwall Faces
  • Longwall Face and Gate Road Machineries
  • Mechanized Longwall Faces with Shearers
  • AFC
  • Power Support and Gate Road Machineries

Mine Ventilation Engineering

113403
Theory Course • 6 Units
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Unit-1.0 - Composition of Mine Atmosphere

  • Composition of Mine Air
  • Its Variation
  • Origin
  • Occurrence
  • Physical, Chemical and Physiological Properties of Mine Gases
  • Sampling and Analysis of Mine Air
  • Methane Content and Pressure
  • Methane Drainage and Methane Layering
  • Monitoring of Gases

Unit-2.0 - Natural Ventilation

  • Causes
  • Effect of Seasonal Variations
  • Calculation of NVP From Air Densities
  • Thermodynamic Principles and Other Methods

Unit-3.0 - Air Flow Through Mine Openings

  • Laws of Fluid Flow
  • Resistance of Mine Airways
  • Equivalent Orifice
  • Losses in Airways
  • Splitting of Air Current
  • Economic Design of Airways

Unit-4.0 - Flow Control Devices

  • Ventilation Flow Control Devices
  • Permissible Air Velocities in Different Types of Workings/Openings
  • Standards of Ventilation

Unit-5.0 - Mechanical Ventilation

  • Types of Mine Fans
  • Theory, Characteristics and Suitability of Fans
  • Selection and Output Control of Fan
  • Fans in Series and Parallel
  • Forcing and Exhaust Configurations
  • Reversal of Airflow
  • Fan Drift
  • Diffuser
  • Evasee
  • Booster Fan and Auxiliary Ventilation
  • Venturi Blowers
  • Ventilation of Deep Mines, Underground and Open Pit

Unit-6.0 - Ventilation Planning

  • Planning of Ventilation Systems and Economic Considerations
  • Ventilation Layouts for Underground Coal and Metal Mines
  • Calculation of Air Quantity Required for Ventilating a Mine
  • Calculation of Total Mine Head
  • Ventilation Network Analysis Principles and Computer Applications
  • Ventilation Surveys

Drilling and Blasting

113404
Theory Course • 5 Units
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Unit-1.0 - Explosives and Initiating Systems

  • Types of Explosives
  • Their Composition and Properties
  • Classification
  • Selection of Explosives
  • Manufacture, Transport, Storage and Handling of Explosives
  • Testing of Explosives
  • Types of Initiating Systems - Electrical Detonators
  • Detonating Cord
  • Detonating Relays
  • NONEL
  • Electronic Detonators
  • Blasting Accessories
  • Exploders

Unit-2.0 - Drilling in Surface Mines

  • Blasthole Drills - Types
  • Classification
  • Applicability and Limitations
  • Mechanics of Drilling
  • Performance Parameters
  • Drilling Cost
  • Drilling Errors
  • Selection of Drilling Systems
  • Organization of Drilling

Unit-3.0 - Blasting in Surface Mines

  • Mechanics of Rock Fragmentation
  • Livingston Theory of Crater Formation
  • Factors Affecting Blast Design
  • Blast Design - Estimation of Burden and Spacing
  • Estimation of Charge Requirement
  • Initiation Patterns
  • Secondary Blasting Techniques
  • Problems Associated With Blasting and Remedies
  • Ground Vibration and Air Over Pressure
  • Blast Instrumentation
  • Cast Blasting

Unit-4.0 - Drilling & Blasting in Underground Mines Coalmines

  • Drilling Systems and Their Applicability
  • Blasting-Off-Solid
  • Different Blasting Cuts
  • Calculation of Specific Charge
  • Specific Drilling and Detonator Factor
  • Initiation Patterns
  • Metal Mines: Drilling Systems and Their Applicability
  • Blast Design for Horizontal Drives
  • Different Blasting Cuts
  • Long Hole Blasting
  • Vertical Crater Retreat Blasting

Unit-5.0 - Mechanised Cutting

  • Ripping
  • Cutting Using- Surface and Underground Machinery Rock Breakers
  • Blast Design and Analysis Software

Mining Machinery

113405
Theory Course • 6 Units
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Unit-1.0 - Prime Mover for Mining Machinery

  • I.C. Engine
  • Hydraulic Power
  • Pneumatic Power
  • Elements of Mechanical Power Transmission - Gear
  • Belt
  • Chain
  • Coupling
  • Clutch and Brake

Unit-2.0 - Rope Haulage

  • Construction of the Wire Ropes
  • Rope Haulages - Gravity
  • Direct
  • Balanced Direct
  • Main & Tail
  • Endless
  • Reversible Endless
  • Suitability of These Haulages and Their Limitations
  • Dimension of Ropes
  • Drums and Pulleys
  • Care and Maintenance of Ropes
  • Changing of Haulage Ropes
  • Rope Splicing
  • Safety Appliances in Haulage Road
  • Signaling
  • Statutory Requirements of Haulages

Unit-3.0 - Track Laying

  • Rail
  • Joints
  • Crossings
  • Plates
  • Turn Tables a Curve
  • Track Extension
  • Aerial Ropeways: Types
  • Construction
  • Application and Operation
  • Mine Locomotives: Types
  • Constructional Features of Compressed Air
  • Diesel
  • Battery and Electric Trolley - Wire Locomotives
  • Comparison of Various Locomotive Haulages
  • Comparison of Rope and Locomotive Haulages
  • Conveyors: Principle Types and Their Operations
  • Installation
  • Shifting
  • Maintenance and Applicability
  • Shuttle Cars
  • Stage Loaders
  • Bridge Conveyors
  • Capacity

Unit-4.0 - Mine Winders

  • Koepe and Drum Winders and Their Applications
  • Head Gear
  • Head Gear Pulley
  • Shaft Fitting - Keps
  • Rope Guides
  • Shaft Sinking and Bells
  • Capping and Recapping
  • Cage and Suspension Gear

Unit-5.0 - Types of Winding Drum

  • Winding Drum-Types and Construction
  • Safety Devices in Winders-Over Speed and Over Wind Preventers
  • Slow Breaking
  • Depth Indicator
  • Methods of Counter Balancing Rope
  • Duty Cycle
  • Mechanical and Electrical Braking
  • Winding From Different Levels in Shaft

Unit-6.0 - Man Riding System in Underground Mines

  • Face Machinery: SDL & LHD - Their Applications
  • Capacity
  • Operation
  • Fitting
  • Control and Maintenance
  • Cutter Loaders - Shearers
  • Coal Plough and Continuous Miners - Their Constructional Features
  • Applications
  • Capacity and Maintenance
  • Layout of Faces With Power Loader Working Under Varied Condition
  • Shuttle Cars
  • Pumps: Types
  • Construction
  • Operation
  • Characteristics and Application
  • Calculation of Size
  • Efficiencies and Capacities
  • Layout of Drainage System

Energy, Environment and Sustainability

113406
Theory Course • 5 Units
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Unit-1.0 - Ecosystem and Biodiversity

  • Ecosystem - Definition
  • Types - Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystem
  • Structure of a Basic Ecosystem
  • Food Chain and Food Web
  • Cycles in Ecosystem – Water
  • Carbon
  • Nitrogen
  • Sulphur and Phosphorus
  • Biodiversity – Definition
  • Types-Genetic
  • Species and Ecosystem Biodiversity
  • Threats -Habitat Loss
  • Poaching of Wild Life
  • Man-Wild Life Conflicts-Endangered and Endemic Species of India
  • Conservation of Biodiversity

Unit-2.0 - Sustainable Energy Sources

  • Sustainable/ Renewable Energy Sources – Solar Energy
  • Wind Energy
  • Small Hydro Energy
  • Bio Energy
  • Geothermal
  • New Energy Sources - Hydrogen Energy
  • Ocean Energy and Tidal Energy
  • Definition of Energy Audit
  • Energy Conservation
  • Energy Efficiency and Energy Management (Definition Only With One/Two Examples)
  • Solar Energy - (i) Solar Thermal Energy Conversion Principle and Applications - Solar Water Heater
  • Solar Dryers
  • Solar Stills Distillation
  • Solar Cooker
  • Solar Ponds
  • (ii) PV System Energy Conversion Principle
  • Solar Cell Technologies
  • Thin Film Generations
  • Solar Cell
  • Module
  • Array
  • Series Parallel Combinations and Operations
  • Applications – Standalone
  • SPV Water Pump
  • Wind Energy
  • Wind Plant and Its Parts
  • Types – Horizontal and Vertical Axis
  • Principle of Harnessing Wind Energy
  • Advantages and Challenges of Harnessing Wind Energy
  • Small Hydro Energy – Principle
  • Types-Mini
  • Micro and Pico
  • Advantages and Disadvantages
  • Biomass -Biomass Energy Sources and Their Energy Content
  • Biological Conversion Technologies -Thermo-Chemical Conversion
  • Bio-Chemical Conversion and Oil Extraction
  • Biogas Production
  • Types of Biogas Plant- Floating (Gobar Gas) and Fixed Type
  • New Energy Sources: Hydrogen Energy
  • Geothermal
  • Ocean – Tidal and Wave Energy

Unit-3.0 - Environmental Pollution

  • Environment Pollution -Air
  • Water
  • Noise and Soil
  • Air Pollution- Sources of Air Pollution-Chemical
  • Photochemical
  • Green House Effect
  • Ozone Layer Depletion and Acid Rain
  • Air Pollutants Classification-Primary and Secondary Pollutants
  • Adverse Effects of Air Pollution on Human
  • Plant and Animal
  • Air Monitoring System and Air Pollution Control
  • Water Pollution - Sources of Water Pollution
  • Adverse Effects of Water Pollution
  • Control of Water Pollution
  • Physical and Chemical Standard of Domestic Water as per Indian Standard
  • Sound Pollution - Causes
  • Controlling Measures
  • Measurement of Sound Pollution (Deciblage)
  • Industrial and Non – Industrial
  • Soil Pollution – Soil Profile
  • Pollutants in Soil
  • Their Adverse Effects
  • Controlling Measures

Unit-4.0 - Climate Change and Sustainable Development

  • Impact of Climate Change
  • Factor Contributing to Climate Change
  • Global Warming – Causes and Effect
  • Comparison of Climate Change With Global Warming
  • Action Plan on Climate Change- India
  • Concept of Sustainability
  • Social, Environmental and Economic Aspect of Sustainability
  • Origins of Sustainable Development: Definition
  • Evolution and Principles
  • Brundtland Report
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Strategies for Sustainable Development

Unit-5.0 - Sustainability Practices

  • Environment Management System and Planning
  • Environment Protection Acts
  • Legislation and Laws
  • Zero Waste and R Concept
  • Circular Economy Environmental Management Standards
  • ISO 14000 Series
  • Material Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)
  • Scope and Goal
  • Bio-Mimicking
  • Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)
  • Procedures of EIA in India
  • Energy Cycles- Carbon Cycle
  • Emission and Sequestration
  • Zero Carbon Foot-Print Building for Sustainable Construction
  • Green Engineering: Sustainable Urbanization-Socio- Economic and Technological Change
  • Sustainable Habitat-(i)Green Buildings
  • (ii) Green and Sustainable Materials -5R Concept
  • (iii) Sustainable/Green Transports

Indian Knowledge System

113407
Theory Course • 2 Units
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Unit-1.0 - Introduction to Indian Knowledge Systems

  • Overview of IKS
  • Organization of IKS
  • Conception and Constitution of Knowledge in Indian Tradition
  • The Oral Tradition
  • Models and Strategies of IKS

Unit-2.0 - Overview of IKS Domains and Relevance in Current Technical Education System

  • The Vedas as the Basis of IKS
  • Overview of All the Six Vedangas
  • Relevance of Following IKS Domains in Present Technical Education System: Arthashastra (Indian Economics and Political Systems)
  • Ganita and Jyamiti (Indian Mathematics, Astronomy and Geometry)
  • Rasayana (Indian Chemical Sciences)
  • Ayurveda (Indian Biological Sciences / Diet & Nutrition)
  • Jyotish Vidya (Observational Astronomy and Calendar Systems)
  • Prakriti Vidya (Indian System of Terrestrial/ Material Sciences/Ecology and Atmospheric Sciences)
  • Vastu Vidya (Indian System of Aesthetics-Iconography and Built-Environment /Architecture)
  • Nyaya Shastra (Indian Systems of Social Ethics, Logic and Law)
  • Shilpa and Natya Shastra (Indian Classical Arts: Performing and Fine Arts)
  • Sankhya and Yoga Darshna (Indian Psychology, Yoga and Consciousness Studies)
  • Virkshayurveda (Plant Science/Sustainable Agriculture/Food Preservation Methods)

Mine Ventilation Engineering Lab

113403P
Laboratory Subject • 1 Units
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Topics Part 1

  • Study of Whirling and Fixed Hygrometer and Estimation of Relative Humidity
  • Study of Whirling and Fixed Hygrometer and Estimation of Relative Humidity
  • Study of Kata Thermometer and Determination of Cooling Power in Mine Air
  • Determination of Air Velocity and Air Quantity Measurement by Vane Anemometer
  • Determination of Effective Temperature Using Dry and Wet Bulb Temperature
  • Study of CO and H₂S Detectors and Determination of Their Percentage
  • Determination of Inflammable Gas Percentage by MSA D6 Methanometer
  • Study of Various Types of Flame Safety Lamps
  • Study of Various Types of Fans and Their Characteristic Curves and Their Use in Locating Efficient Operating Point
  • Determination of Parallel and Series Operation of Fan
  • Determination of Air Pressure by Inclined Tube Manometer

Prescribed Experiments

  1. Study of Whirling and Fixed Hygrometer and Estimation of Relative Humidity
  2. Study of Whirling and Fixed Hygrometer and Estimation of Relative Humidity
  3. Study of Kata Thermometer and Determination of Cooling Power in Mine Air
  4. Determination of Air Velocity and Air Quantity Measurement by Vane Anemometer
  5. Determination of Effective Temperature Using Dry and Wet Bulb Temperature
  6. Study of CO and H₂S Detectors and Determination of Their Percentage
  7. Determination of Inflammable Gas Percentage by MSA D6 Methanometer
  8. Study of Various Types of Flame Safety Lamps
  9. Study of Various Types of Fans and Their Characteristic Curves and Their Use in Locating Efficient Operating Point
  10. Determination of Parallel and Series Operation of Fan
  11. Determination of Air Pressure by Inclined Tube Manometer

Drilling and Blasting Lab

113404P
Laboratory Subject • 1 Units
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Topics Part 1

  • Study & Sketch of Hand Held Coal Drill, Drill Rods and Drag Bits
  • Study & Sketch of Air Leg Mounted Compressed Air Drill, Drill Rod With Bit
  • Study and Sketch of Rotary Drill With Diamond Coring Bit
  • Study and Sketch of Churn/Percussive Drilling Component Including Water Flushing System
  • Study and Sketch of Down the Hole (DTH) Drill for O/C Mines
  • Study and Sketch of P₃ and P₅ Explosives With Priming and Initiation (Direct and Reverse) Methods
  • Study and Sketch of Copper and Aluminium Tube Delay Detonators With Section Views
  • Study and Sketch of Non - Electric Delays, Detonation Cord With Sectional Views
  • Study and Sketch of Multi Shot Exploders With Internal Views
  • Exercise for Deciding Drilling Pattern, Number of Holes, Amount and Type Explosive, Stemming Material in Respect of a Given Coal Face With Desired Yield
  • Exercise for Deciding Drilling Pattern, Number of Holes, Amount and Explosive, Type of Stemming Material in Respect of a Given Stone Drift
  • Exercise for Deciding Drilling Pattern, Number of Holes, Amount and Explosive, Stemming Material in Respect of a Given Coal/ Overburden Bench

Prescribed Experiments

  1. Study & Sketch of Hand Held Coal Drill, Drill Rods and Drag Bits
  2. Study & Sketch of Air Leg Mounted Compressed Air Drill, Drill Rod With Bit
  3. Study and Sketch of Rotary Drill With Diamond Coring Bit
  4. Study and Sketch of Churn/Percussive Drilling Component Including Water Flushing System
  5. Study and Sketch of Down the Hole (DTH) Drill for O/C Mines
  6. Study and Sketch of P₃ and P₅ Explosives With Priming and Initiation (Direct and Reverse) Methods
  7. Study and Sketch of Copper and Aluminium Tube Delay Detonators With Section Views
  8. Study and Sketch of Non - Electric Delays, Detonation Cord With Sectional Views
  9. Study and Sketch of Multi Shot Exploders With Internal Views
  10. Exercise for Deciding Drilling Pattern, Number of Holes, Amount and Type Explosive, Stemming Material in Respect of a Given Coal Face With Desired Yield
  11. Exercise for Deciding Drilling Pattern, Number of Holes, Amount and Explosive, Type of Stemming Material in Respect of a Given Stone Drift
  12. Exercise for Deciding Drilling Pattern, Number of Holes, Amount and Explosive, Stemming Material in Respect of a Given Coal/ Overburden Bench

Mining Machinery Lab

113405P
Laboratory Subject • 1 Units
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Topics Part 1

  • Study and Sketch of Various Types of Wire Ropes Construction
  • Study of Friction Props
  • Study and Sketch of Hydraulic Props (Close and Open Circuit)
  • Study and Sketch of Safety Devices in Haulage Roads
  • Study and Sketch of Coal Drill and Bits
  • Study and Sketch of Jack Hammer Drill
  • Study and Sketch of Side Discharge Loader and Load Haul Dumper
  • Study and Sketch of Chain Conveyor & Belt Conveyor
  • Study and Sketch of Suspension Gear Arrangements in Friction and Drum Winders
  • Study and Sketch of Various Safety Hooks in Winding
  • Study and Sketch of Safety Devices Used in Winders
  • Study and Sketch of Face Pumps and Their Operations

Prescribed Experiments

  1. Study and Sketch of Various Types of Wire Ropes Construction
  2. Study of Friction Props
  3. Study and Sketch of Hydraulic Props (Close and Open Circuit)
  4. Study and Sketch of Safety Devices in Haulage Roads
  5. Study and Sketch of Coal Drill and Bits
  6. Study and Sketch of Jack Hammer Drill
  7. Study and Sketch of Side Discharge Loader and Load Haul Dumper
  8. Study and Sketch of Chain Conveyor & Belt Conveyor
  9. Study and Sketch of Suspension Gear Arrangements in Friction and Drum Winders
  10. Study and Sketch of Various Safety Hooks in Winding
  11. Study and Sketch of Safety Devices Used in Winders
  12. Study and Sketch of Face Pumps and Their Operations