Mining Machinery
Course Name:
Mining Machinery (MI254)
Programme:
B.Tech (Mining Engg)
Semester:
Third
Category:
Programme Core (PC)
Credits (L-T-P):
04 (3-1-0)
Content:
Basic principles of transport of men, materials and mineral in underground mines. Techno- economic indices of transportation systems. Pit top and pit bottom lay outs. Motive power used in mines. Types of compressors used in mines. Wire ropes: construction, classification, application, inspection, maintenance and calculations. Capping and slicing of ropes. Suspension gear for drum and Koepe winding. Rope haulages: Types, principle of operation, suitability, safety appliances, calculations. Winding: Drum winding and Koepe winding, Braking systems – mechanical and electrical. Man riding systems. Drainage and Pumping. Sumps.
References:
Deshmukh D.J. Elements of Mining Technology Vol. III; Vidyasewa Prakashan, Nagpur, 1994
Ramlu M.A. Mine Hoisting. Oxford & IBH. New Delhi 1996.
Walker S.C. Mine Winding and Transport. Elsevier, Amsterdam 1988.
Material Handling Systems: Designing for Safety and Health, CRC Press, 2000.
Department:
Mining Engineering
