Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : MN3104 : Surface Mining Technology { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Hrushikesh Naik
Syllabus
Module1: Introduction: Applicability and limitations of surface mining methods, Stripping Ratio, Preliminary evaluation of surface mining projects, pit limits, ultimate pit depth. [6 hours]
Module2: Surface Mining Methods: Development of Mineral deposits by opencast mining methods, design, and layout of opencast mines. [7 hours]
Module3: Methods of stripping, Bench geometry, Bench height, Bench slope angle, Bench Width, and Design of benches. [7 hours]
Module4: Slope stability study. Drilling, blasting, loading, and transportation in opencast mines. [4 hours]
Module5: Equipment used for different operations in surface mines, Choice and their application. [4 hours]
Module6: Placer Mining and Sea bed Mining: Ground sluicing, Hydraulicking, and Dredging. Exploitation systems of ocean mineral resources. (4 hours)
Module7: Relevant provisions of coal mines and metalliferous mines regulations. [1 hour]
Module8: Environmental problems due to surface mining and their remedial measures. [1 hour]
Module9: Recent developments in the deployment of heavy earth moving machinery in the surface mines. [1 hour]
Course Objectives
- To understand the economics of Surface Mining and safe means of mining mineral reserves and Mining deposits under various geo-mining conditions using various equipment combinations with layouts including in-pit-crushing technology.
- To Understand the viability of surface mining and Conversion of underground coal mines to surface mines.
- T understand the Opening of deposits under various geo-mining conditions and haul road design, Construction of external and internal dumps.
- To understand Blast design parameters under various geo-mining conditions and Reclamation and mine closure plan.
Course Outcomes
CO1: To understand the various methods of surface mining techniques <br />CO2: To apply design principles for stable benches and overall pit slopes <br />CO3: To familiarize with different equipment for surface mining <br />CO4: To understand impact of surface mining on environment
Essential Reading
- G. B Mishra, Surface Mining, Lovely Prakashan, Dhanbad, 2nd Edition , 2006
- K Raj. Singhal, Mine Planning and Equipment Selection, A. A. Balkema Rotterdam, 1st Edition , 1995
Supplementary Reading
- S. K. Das, Surface Mining Technology, Lovely Prakashan, Dhanbad, 1st Edition , 1994
- V. V. Rzhevsky, Opencast Mining Unit Operations, Mir Publishers, Mascow , 1985
Journal and Conferences
- Proceedings of the 4th National Seminar on Surface Mining held on 4th and 5th December, 1992 at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) ISM Dhanbad
- Proceedings of the International Conference on Opencast Mining Technology & Sustainability held on 14th and 15th December 2018 at NCL Singrauli, MP