Course Objectives

• Different machineries that are used in mines for carrying out heavy operations.
  

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to have knowledge on the design construction and operation applications of different machineries that are used in mines.
  

Course Syllabus

MODULE I
Introduction to drilling systems; Mechanics of percussive, rotary and rotary-percussive
drilling; Different types of drills – compressed & hydraulic, diesel and electric drills;
Selection of drills; Jack hammers, sinkers, stoppers, drill; jumbos, wagon drills and other
blast hole drills; Drill accessories and their working; Types of drill steels, Drill Bits and
their uses, maintenance for better drilling bit life etc.

MODULE II
HEMM required for production method- shovels (rope or hydraulic), draglines,
BWE(Bucket Wheel Excavators), Dumpers, Coal haulers, Surface Miners, Spreaders,
Reclaimers, Back hoes; Rock breakers. In-pit crushing and conveying system.

MODULE III
Machinery for underground mining: Loaders: SDL, LHD, LPDT; Cutter loaders: SERDS, DERDS, Coal Plough, Continuous miner, Road headers, Cable bolting machine - Transport: Track and trackless; Mine cars; Haulage track-its laying and maintenance; Gauge selection; Mine tubs and cars-their constructional details and attachment. Low profile dumpers and shuttle cars, their construction, operation and maintenance.
Underground Mine Locomotives: Diesel, battery and electric trolley wire types their construction, operation and application; Calculations for locomotive haulage;Man riding systems in underground coal and metal mines; Mono rails;Underground loco shed layout.

Reference Books
1 Elements of Mining Technology Vol iii, by D J Deshmukh, Danett Publishers, Nagpur.