Mine Systems Optimization
Course Name:
Mine Systems Optimization (MI354)
Programme:
B.Tech (Mining Engg)
Semester:
Sixth
Category:
Programme Core (PC)
Credits (L-T-P):
04 (3-1-0)
Content:
Introduction to systems concept, analysis and systems engineering; models in system analysis; linear programming; integer programming; network techniques for mining projects; CPM and PERT techniques; dynamic programming; transportation and assignment models; decision theory; inventory control; queuing theory; simulation techniques for equipment selection and production scheduling; significance of management information systems in controlling and managing the mining activities.
References:
Sharma, J.K., Mathematical Models in Operations Research, Tata Mcgraw-Hill, New Delhi, 1989.
Cummins, A.B., Mining Engineers Handbook, Vol. II, SME, AIME, New York, 1973.
Taha, H.A., Operations Research: An Introduction, 8th Edition, Pearson, 2006.
Department:
Mining Engineering
