Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Study and Evaluation Scheme

Of
Diploma (Engineering)
Diploma (Mining Engineering)
(Applicable w.e.f Academic Session 2015-18, till revised)

AKS UNIVERSITY, SATNA

Study and Evaluation Scheme

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 Department of Mining Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering & Technology,
Diploma (Mining Engg.)
(Session-2015)
Teaching and Examination Scheme Diploma-III
S. N. Subject Code Subject Name L T P Credit
1 10EE301 Mine Electrical Engineering 04 04
2 10GE302 Mining Geology-I 04 04
3 10MI303 Mine Development- Drilling & Blasting 04 04
4 10MI304 Mine Environmental Engineering 04 04
5 10CE305 Mine Surveying – I 04 04
6 10GE351 Mining Geology-I - LAB 02 01
7 10EE355 Mine Electrical Engineering -LAB 02 01
8 10MI352 Mine Development- Drilling & Blasting- LAB 02 01
9 10MI353 Mine Surveying - I - LAB 02 01
10 10MI353
10MI354 Mine Environmental Engineering-LAB 02 01
20 10 25
Total Credit=25

Teaching and Examination Scheme Diploma-IV

S. N. Subject Code Subject Name L T P Credit
1 10MI401 Method of Work Coal 03 02 04
2 10MI402 Surface Mining 04 04
3 10MI403 Mining Legislation and General Safety 04 04
4 10MI404 Mine Environment-II 03 01 04
5 10GE405 Geology-II 03 01 04
6 10MI451 Method of Work Coal LAB 02 01
7 10MI452 Mine Environment-II LAB 02 01
8 10GE453 Geology-II LAB 02 01
17 04 06
Total Credit=23
9 10MI454 Practical Training and Assessment During IV and V semester
break for 45 days marks
to be awarded in V
Semester
Total Credit=23
 Department of Mining Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering & Technology,
Diploma (Mining Engg.)
(Session-2015)
Teaching and Examination Scheme Diploma-V
S. N. Subject Code Subject Name L T P Credit
1 10MI501 Metal Mining 03 01 04
2 10MI502 Mining Machinery I 03 01 04
3 10MI503 Advanced Mine Surveying 03 01 04
4 10GE504 Rock Mechanics & Strata Control 03 01 04
5 10MI505 Mining Hazard & Safety I 03 01 04
6 10MI551 Semester break Training Report submission 04
7 10GE552 Rock Mechanics (Lab) 02 01
8 10MI553 Mining Machinery (Lab) 02 01
9 10MI554 Mine Surveying (Lab) 02 01
10 10MI555 Metal Mining (Lab) 02 01
15 05 08 28
Total Credit=28

Teaching and Examination Scheme Diploma-VI

S. N. Subject Code Subject Name L T P Credit
1 10MI601 Mine Hazard Safety and legislation 03 01 04
2 Elective (Choose any one)
10MI602-A Mine Management and Mineral Economic
10MI602-B Mine Electrical Engineering, Energy Resources and 03 01 04
saving in mining
3 10MI603 Mine Machinery-II 03 01 04
4 10MI604 Mine Sampling Assaying Coal/ Mineral Processing 03 01 04
5 Project Work (any one from A or B) 08
10MI651-A Surface/open Cast Mine
10MI651-B Under Ground Coal Mine
6 10MI652 Mine Machinery-II LAB 02 01
7 10MI653 Mine Sampling Assaying Coal/ Mineral Processing 02 01
LAB
8 10MI654 Mine Hazard and Safety-II LAB 02 01
12 04 06 27
Total Credit=27
 Diploma (Engg.)
Mining Engineering
Semester-III
Mine Electrical Engineering
Unit-I: Introduction -Basic electrical engineering, Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction, D.C.
Generator, emf equation, type of generator, A.C. fundamental, basic idea of alternators (type, equation of
emf), power factor, power triangles, method improving p. f. Resistance/ Capacitor/Inductance, RLC
circuit,
Fundamental of transformer 1-Ø,3-Ø emf equation, transformation ratio ( K = = = ) numerical on
it. KVA rating and calculation. Open/short circuit test of transformer. Maximum efficiency, all day
ʎ
efficiency looses in transformer, concept of , ʎ . Connection of transformer.

Unit-II: Single plane induction motor/working principles 3- Ø. Induction motor (sq. cage/slip-ring).
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Double revolving theory, method of starting. starter, auto transformer starter, Rotor resistance starter,
slip, torque, losses, efficiency.
Synchronous Motors: Methods of starting, operation of synchronizing motor as a condenser and as a
reactor, Application in Industries and Mines

Unit-III: Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Power in Mines concept of EHT, HT, LT voltages:
Performance of short transmission lines; radial and ring–main distribution systems, line diagram from
generation to load centre. Substation arrangements for opencast and underground mines, distribution of
electrical power in mines, cables used in mines.

Unit IV : Mining type switchgears and protective devices: Types of circuit breakers, Gate end box, Drill
panel, and Tran switch, Field Switch. Symmetrical faults and circuit breaker rating calculation. Protective
relays: Thermal and induction disc type overload relays; mining type earth fault relay. Signaling and
communication: Haulage and Coal face signaling systems for underground coal mines, basic concept of
underground mine communication

Unit-V:Electrical Safety in Mines: Neutral Grounding and Equipment earthing practice in mines,
principles of flameproof enclosure, intrinsic safety, Indian Electricity Rules as applied to mines –
mainprovisions. Mine lighting system. Concept of neutral and earth.

Practical:
1. To study constructional detail of DC Machine.
2. To obtain Magnetization Characteristics of DC Generator.
3. To study Constructional Detail of Transformer.
4. To obtain load Characteristics and Voltage Regulation of Transformer.
5. No load test of a transformer.
6. Short circuit test of a transformer.
7. No load/load test of a 3-Ø. Induction motor, slip calculation.
8. Study and operation of a single phase motor.
9. Measurement of insulation resistance.
10. Measurement of earth resistance by earth tester.

Text Books
1. Nagrath and Kothari. Electrical Machines
2. Ashfaq Hussain. Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
3. Practical Guide to Energy Conservation : PCRA Publications (Unit V)
4. Electrical Engineering in Mines, by N.K.Datta
 Diploma (Engg.)
Mining Engineering
Semester-III
MINING GEOLOGY-I

Unit-I : Geology - Exploration and Prospecting

Prospecting & Exploration: Reconnaissance, Principles and methods, Trenching & Pitting.
Boring: Principles of boring; surface layout; Chief uses of boreholes, percussive method by rigid
rods, rope drilling, boring tools used in percussive method.
Rotary Boring-various systems, different types of bits, water flushing &drilling mud, mud flushing,
core recovery, single tube & double tube core barrel, wire line core barrel, diamond drilling.
Borehole logging.
Trouble during boring operations- caving of wall of bore hole, loss ofwater, deviation of bore
hole. survey of bore holes, loss of bit, rod damage or disengagement inside the hole, excessive wear
of bit,breakage or loss of diamond.

Unit-II : Physical Geology

Erosion & weathering - Weathering: Physical Weathering and chemical Weathering. Exfoliation
and Spheroidal weathering.
River- Erosion, transport and deposition; Waterfalls, meanders, oxbow lakes, alluvial fans, flood
plains, delta.
Wind: Erosion, Transport and Deposition ; Vent facts, Pedestal rocks, sand dunes, and loess.
Earthquake - Seismographs, Earthquake waves, Classification of earthquakes, Elastic rebound
theory, Richter scale of earthquake intensity, Distribution of Earthquakes in India.
Volcano - Types of volcanoes, volcanic products volcanic cones, Distribution of volcanoes.

Unit-III: Mineralogy
Minerals – definition, formation and occurrences. Identification – physical, chemical and
optical. Classification of minerals. Identification of common rock forming minerals Orthoclase,
Plagioclase, Augite, Hornblende, Biotite, Muscovite, Olivine, Quartz, Asbestos, Calcite,
dolomite, corundum, Gypsum Talc.

Unit-IV: Petrology
Rock cycle and characteristics of various Rock types. Classification of Igneous Rocks; acid and basic
rocks, Plutonic, Hypobyssal and Volcanic rocks. Tabular Classification of Igneous rock. Texture of
Igneous rocks.
Sedimentary Rocks - Definition, Classification; Mechanically formed, Organically formed and
chemically formed rocks, Sedimentary Structures; Common sedimentary rocks-Conglomerate
sandstone, Shale, minestone and breccias.
Metamorphic Rocks - Definition; Agents of Metamorphism,. Structures and textures of metamorphic
rocks. Common metamorphic rocks; slate Schist, Gneiss, Quartzite, and marble .

Unit-V: Structural Geology

Strike & Dip, Folds- Elements of Folds, anticline and syncline, limbs, axial plane, Axis of fold.
Types of fold-symmetrical, Asymmetrical, Overturned, recumbent, Isoclinal, Plunging folds
,Anticlinorium, Synclinorium ,Open fold, close fold, Dome and Basin. Faults- Fault Terminology,
Fault-plane, Hade, Dip and strike, throw, Heave, Slip, Hanging wall and foot-wall. Classification of
faults-normal and reverse faults, Dip fault, strike-fault and oblique-faults, High and low angle faults,
parallel faults, step-faults, Graben, Horst, Radial faults, Peripheral faults. Unconformity; Definition,
Angular unconformity, Disconformity, Nonconformity. Joints and cleavages; Classification; Strike
Joints, dip Joints oblique Joints, bedding Joints, master Joints, sheet Joints and Columnar Joints.
Outlier and Inlier.
 PRACTICALS (LAB)
1. Megascopic Study and Physical Identification of Rock forming Minerals by their physical
properties.
2. Megascopic Study and Physical Identification of Igneous Rock by their physical properties.

3. Megascopic Study and Physical Identification of Sedimentaery Rock by their physical

properties.
4. Megascopic Study and Physical Identification of Metamorphic Rock by their physical
properties.
5. Microscopic Study and Identification of Rock forming Minerals by their Optical
properties
6. Microscopic Study and Identification of Igneous Rock by their Optical properties
7. Microscopic Study and Identification of Sedimentary Rock by their Optical properties.
8. Microscopic Study and Identification of Metamorphic Rock by their Optical properties.
9. Draw the outcrop, Dip Strike and profile Section on different kinds of geological structural
maps.
10. Study and Sketch of Geological Models showing different types of Faults, Folds
and their relations to photography.

Text Books:
1. Introduction to Geology : G.B.Mahapatra
2. A Text Book of Geology : P.K. Mukherjee
3. Engineering And General Geology : Parbin Singh
4. Physical And Engineering Geology : S.K. Garg

Reference Books:
1. Structural Geology : M.P. Billings
2. Geological Maps : G.W. Chiplonkar
3.Rutley’s Elements of Mineralogy : H.H. Read
5. Principles Of Petrolog y : G.W. Tyrell
4. Applied Geology : S. Banger
5. Applied Geology : D.V. Reddy
6. Engineering Geology : D.V. Reddy
7. Geology of India (Vol I&II) : R. Vaidyanadhan & M. Ramakrishnan
 Diploma (Engg.)
Mining Engineering
Semester-III
MINE DEVELOPMENT- DRILLING & BLASTING
Unit-I
General concepts of Mine Development (entry to the deposit both shallow and deep seated) Drills
& Drilling for quarrying, opencast and underground mining (coal and non-coal) : Types of drills,
drilling accessories, drillability of rocks, managing drilling in production mines, dust control during
drilling etc.

Unit-II: Explosives
Definations of explosives, constituents of explosives, Magazine - layout, construction & safety
features.- Handling of explosives. Classification of explosives (i) Low & High Explosives (ii)
Permitted & Non permitted explosives. Detonators & Accessories(i) Different types of detonators,
advantage of delay detonators. (ii) Safety fuse, detonating fuse.(iii) Simultaneous and delay action
firing, (iv) Shock tubes, (v) Electronic delay detonators. Exploders: Different types, construction and
safety features of exploders. Common causes of accidents from explosives, Misfired shots, blown
through & blown out shots, causes & Dangers, remedial measures required. Relevant provisions of
Coal / Metaliferous Mines. Alternative to explosives - Cordex, Hydrox, Hydraulic Splitter, Hydraulic
Breaker (Primary & secondary), Armstrong air breaker, their advantages & disadvantages.

Unit- III : Blasting practices in Mines

Shot-firing tools Preparation of charge Procedure for firing Direct & Indirect consideration of factors
Calculation of explosive quantity, powder factor, detonator factor, Solid blasting : Blasting of solids,
advantages and disadvantages, precautions and restrictions, pattern of shot holes

Unit- IV: Blasting

Surface Mine - Factors affecting blast design, selection of various blast parameters, Burden, Spacing,
Stemming distance, Sub grade drilling, depth of hole, bench height, diameter of hole, Different types
of explosives used in o/c mines, ANFO, Cartridges (Slurries & Emulsion), Site Mixed
Slurry/Emulsion Explosives (or Bulk Explosives) Deck charging and column loading, calculation of
charge per hole and powder factor, controlled blasting, special blasting technique. Secondary blasting
– Pop shooting and Plaster shooting
Underground Blasting: Various cuts, Burden, spacing, depth of hole, stemming of hole, precaution
during blasting. Solid blasting practice
Mechanism of rock fragmentation, Factors affecting rock fragmentation, Techniques to improve rock
fragmentation

Unit – V : Environmental impact of blasting

Back break, over break, fly rock, blast induced vibration. fumes etc. Ground vibration measurement of
other parameters, Prediction & control measures to reduce/check - air blast, noise

Practical
1. Sketch and describe mine inclines top lay out with direct haulage.
2. Sketch and describe about pit top layout.
3. Sketch and describe the different patterns of drilling holes in underground coal mines.
4. Sketch and describe the usual method of drivage of gallery in coal mine showing usual
arrangements of pumps, transport (direct rope haulage) and ventilation in dip faces.
5. Sketch and describe different type of exploder.
6. Sketch and describe about the subsitude of explosive such hydrox.
 7. Describe with Sketch different type accessories of blasting such as safety fuse,
detonecting fuse, circuit tester, nonel, ohm meter.
8. Sketch and describe about surface machgine along with its safety features.
9. Sketch and describe different type of electric detonator.
10. Sketch and describe about drilling machine use in open cast mine.

Text Books
1. D. J. Deshmukh, Elements of Mining Technology, Vol. I, Denett & Co., Nagpur
2. B.V. Gokhale, Blasthole drilling Technology, Multi Fields, Bombay
3. Dr G. K. Pradhan, Explosives & Blasting Techniques, Mintech Publications,
Bhubaneswar.
4. Dr. Sushil Bhandari, Engineering Rock Blasting Operations. Pub: A. A. Balkema
Publisher Old post Road, Brook field, TO5036, USA.
5. Dr S. K. Das, Explosive & Blasting Practices in Mines, Lovely Prakashan, Dhanbad.
6. Explosive manufacturers' technical literature
7. K. A. Pant, Visfotak - Ek Parichay, Anamika Publishers, (in Hindi)
8. DGMS Circulars
 Diploma (Engg.)
Mining Engineering
Semester-III
MINE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGG.

Unit I
Definition, scope and importance, need for public awareness, Natural resources and associated
problem. Forest resources: Use and over- exploitation, mining dams and their effects on forest. Water
resources: Use and over-utilization of surface and ground water, floods, drought conflicts over water,
dams-benefits and problems. Land resources: Land as a resource, land degradation, Soil erosion and
desertification.

Unit II
Definition: Cause, effects and control measures of: air pollution, Water Pollution, Marine Pollution,
Noise Pollution, Thermal pollution, nuclear hazards, and Solid waste management: Cause, affects
and control measures of urban and industrial wastes. Role of an individual in prevention of pollution.
Pollution Case studies, Disaster management: floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides.

Unit III : Mine Atmosphere

Pollution of mine atmosphere; Mine gases.(CO, Methane); Origin and occurrence of mine gases.
Heat and humidity in mine atmosphere and their effects; Cooling power of mine air

Unit IV : Mine Ventilation system & Natural Ventilation

Object and standard of ventilation; Degree of gassiness of mines, composition of mine air;
Measurement of air quantity, pressure and velocity; Law of air flow in mines, flow of air in ducts and
mine roadways, resistance of air ways, Chezy’s and Atkinson’s equations; Equivalent resistance and
equivalent orifice of mine; Regulations related with above topics, ecological and environmental laws
related to mines.
Dust monitoring; Mechanical ventilation, different types of fans used in mines, theoretical
characteristics of centrifugal and axial flow fans, forcing and exhaust fans, relations between pressure
quantity and power of fan, numerical calculation, fan drift, their constructional feature, auxiliary and
booster fans, constructional feature, splitting of air current, advantage of splitting, reversal of air
current

Unit V : Natural ventilation and its measurements; Thermodynamics of natural ventilation,

Distribution and control of air current; Accessories of ventilation used in mines – Door, regulator,
stoppings, air lock, air crossing, brattice

Practical’s
1. Determination of relative humidity by whirling hygrometer
2. Determination of cooling power of the mine air by using kata thermometer.
3. Measurement of air velocity, quantity and pressure in a duct by using a pitot tube.
4. Design and Describe air crossing, regulator, Ventilating door, air lock at pit top etc
5. Different gases found in coalmines, metal mines and their permitted limits as per the
mining regulations. Effect of these gases when found in excess
6. Designing auxiliary ventilation system and their comparative performance
7. Calculation for the installation of main ventilation fan and its reversal arrangement.
8. Various air circuits with resistance in series and parallel.
9. Ventilation survey problem
10. Air conditioning problem
Text Books

1. Elements of Mining Technology Vol.2, D.J.Deshmukh

2. Mine Ventilation by Prof. S.P.Banerjee
3. Mine Ventilation by Prof G.B.Mishra
4. Paryavaran Addhyan: KL Tiwari and Jadhav
5. Standard of Lighting Circular. issued by DGMS
 Diploma (Engg.)
Mining Engineering
Semester-III
MINE SURVEYING- I

Unit I : Chain Survey

Linear Measurements; Types of chains; Tapes; Errors in chaining and corrections in linear
measurements; Direct and indirect Ranging; Principles of chain surveying. Offsets, Limiting length
of offsets; Booking field notes; Obstacles in chaining; Instruments for setting out right
angles.electronic distance measurement, total station.

Unit II : Theodolite-I
PARTS - Terms used - Temporary adjustments - Tachometers.Measurements - such as ranging,
stablishing new station,horizontal angle, vertical angle, bearings, permanent adjustment.

Theodolite-II
Purpose of traversing first, second and third order traverse, closed closed and open traverse. Included
and direct angles, Latitude, Departures, checks-corrections of the traverse- Bowdith rule and transit
rule.

Unit III: Dial Survey

Miners dial- Dial and telescopic – Miners dial construction -temporary and permanent
adjustment.Booking survey –Graphic Method. - Field & line Method. Setting out underground road
ways with the help of dial,Plotting by protactor, Test for Minersdial, precautions to be taken.
Methods used in dial surveying-Loose needle survey-Fast needle survey.

Unit IV: Use of level in underground mines

Measuring the depth of shaft and other working, underground bench mark - Datum - determining
throw of fault - gradient of underground road. - Measuring subsidence.

Unit V : Dip strike problems

Determining the true and apparent dip and strike from bore hole data, Determining the deviation in
the borehole drilling - Determining the throw of fault and length of drift to cross the fault, Finding
out the bearings and dip of various mine working.

Text Books

1. Mine Surveying by S. Ghatak

2. Surveying & Levelling by B. C. Punamia
3.Surveying & Levelling by Kanetkar & Kulkarni
 MINE SURVEYING-I PRACTICAL - 1

LABORATORY EXPERIENCES

1. Theodolite traverses survey.

2. Method of co-ordinates.
3. Close traversing by Theodolite & balansing by Bowdith rule & transit rule.
4. Study of Miners Dial its constructional features & adjustments
5. Study of measurement of Depth of a vertical shaft.
6. Determine the true apparent dip & strike from bore hole data.
A. Practices and projects in the field for
-Chain and tape survey -Chain and
compass survey -Leveling survey
-Plain table survey
-Use of theodolite in traverse and tachemetry -Use of
Total Station

B. For all Projects, there is compulsion in presence for Students

-Filling of appropriate tables -
Calculations,
-Finding errors
-Error resolving using
Graphical and Analytical methods -
Preparation of drawing
-Presentation -Binding of all
sheets

Efforts will be made to demonstrate the field use of surveying instruments in nearby mines.
 Diploma Mining Engineering
Semester IV
METHOD OF WORK (COAL)

Unit I:
Bord and pillar method Development: Bord & pillar system ,Applicabilities , Merits , Demerits
,Different terms ,stages of development , depillaring stages , Applicability of panel system ,
types of panels , factors influencing the size of panel system , General Considerations , factors
influencing the no. of openings of panel , merits and demerits of panel system , Factors
governing the selection of development method , factors governed while opening of a district ,
Panel development with three headings and , Different methods of development systems along
dip, strike, crosscuts, steeply dipping seams, loaders, belt conveyer load haul dumpers, belt
conveyers chain conveyors. Arrangements for ventilation of Road header.

Unit II:
Board and Pillar method– Depillaring: Important terms , classification ,planning preparation
arrangements , sequence of operations , Pillar extraction under weak roof condition , mechanized
method of Pillar extraction by LHDS, SDL, scraper chain, conveyor systems , size, shape of
pillars, ribs , local fall main fall, air blast, dangers, precautions , method of stowing conditions
required for adopting stowing , preparation arrangement for stowing , lay out of panel with
stowing , danger and precautions while working below goaved areas , contiguous seams
extraction , precautions against fire during and after depillaring.

Unit III:
Long Wall Advancing Method: Long wall, Terminology,Applicabilities, merits, demerits,
limitations, classification of long wall advancing indicating its applicabilities, comparison
between Long wall advancing and Long wall retreating, development of gate roads, machinery
employed on a mechanized Long wall facecontinuous mining method, different factors
governing the length of Long wall face, lay outs of mechanized long wall face advancing with
caving, layout of mechanized long wall face advancing with stowing.

Unit IV:
Long Wall Retreating Method: Long wall retreating and its applicabilities, layout of
mechanized long wall face retreating with Stowing, layout of mechanized long wall face
retreating with caving, lay out of long wall face equipped with shearer, single unit and double
unit layouts, cutting methods of the Shearer in longwall mining, methods of sumping in long
wall face extraction, method of push, sumping in longwall face extraction.

Unit V:
Thick seam working: Thick seam Working and associated difficulties different methods and
applicabilities , inclined slicing with caving/stowing , Horizontal slicing with caving / stowing ,
Blasting gallery method sub, level caving with mechanized long wall , Horizon mining , merits ,
demerits ,Applicabilities limitation of demerits. Applicable condition of a plough, method of
working by plough, unidirectional ploughing method, bi,directional ploughing method,
overpassing, hydraulic mining, merits and demerits, applicable conditions of underground
gasification of coal. Merits, demerits of gasification of coal, method of extraction of gasification
and contiguous seam
Practical:

1) Know the Drawing of layouts of under ground mine

Draw a pit,top & pit Bottom layouts of shaft, layout of Board and pillar showing
development work and ventilation network, transport network, layout of Board and pillar
showing method depillaring and ventilation network, transport network, layout of
longwall mining method locate important areas of working and ventilation network and
transportation network, layout of BG panel.

2) Know the calculation of output for under ground mine

Calculate out put for 3 heading, 5 heading faces,Calculate percentage of extraction for
Bord and pillar development work assuming the gallery dimensions,Calculate the
percentage of extraction for depillaring work,Calculate the percentage of extraction in
longwall mining method.,Calculate percentage of extraction in Blasting Gallery method ,
Calculation of Quantity of Explosive require for given out put with reference Bord &
Pillar and Blasting Gallery Method.

3) Know the organisations charts.

Draw the Organisations chart for a large Underground Mine,Organisations chart of a
Mining Industry.

4) 4.0. Know the method of drawing layouts with Auto Cad

Draw the following plans,a) District ventilation plan b) District working plan c) Pit top
and pit bottom layouts

Reference books:
1. Elements of Mining Technology Vol.I : D.J.Deshmukh
2. Wining and working coal : R.T. Deshmukh & D.J. Deshmukh, Vol. 1&
3. Longwall Mining : Samir Kumar Das
4. Modern coal Mining Technology : Samir Kumar Das
5. Principle &Practices of Coal Mining ; R.D. Singh
6. Coal Mining practice : Stathum
7. Surface Mining Technology : Samir Kumar Das.
8. Surface Mining : T.N.Singh
 Diploma Mining Engineering
Semester-IV
SURFACE MINING
Unit I :
Different basic concepts about surface mining: Define the term surface mining - basic concepts,
applicability, advantages and disadvantages; systems – classification, applicability, advantages and
disadvantages. List the different forms of surface mining, Define the following terms related to
surface mining with comprehensive sketches--Outcrop, overburden, face, bench, floor of bench,
depth of hole, spacing burden, toe, crust, back break, angle of repose, , stripping ratio, economic cut
of value, quarriable limit, placer mining, alluvial Mining, strip mining, slope stability, back filling.
Subgrade drilling, List the major surface coal mines in India, surface metal mines in India. Opening
up of deposits: Box cut – objective, types, parameters, methods; Factors affecting selection of box
cut site; Production benches – formation, parameters and factors affecting their selection. Statutory
provisions for benches, Ramp design. Overcasting, side casting, Pit top and pit bottom layouts,
Quality control, Haul Road- design & maintenance, sub grade soil stabilization, width of roadways
for various size of dumpers, contact pressures, Culverts, Dump design.

Unit II :
Drilling and blasting techniques in surface mines : Classification of the drill holes, based on
depth, diameter and Pattern. Applications of vertical and inclined drilling. Merits and demerits of
vertical and inclined drilling . Different parameters connected to drilling of blast holes. Patterns of
drill holes employed. Process of blasting, Explosives, Blast design, Bench blasting pattern, Delay
blasting (classification), NONEL/Shock tube blasting, Electronic delay use in Indian mines, Powder
factor, Calculating explosive requirement in blasting, Problems in blasting, Ground vibration, DGMS
norms for blast vibrations, noise, Fly rocks, blasting in hot holes. Explosive van, bulk explosives,
ANFO use mechanically, Handling of misfires etc. Different patterns of drill holes employed in
mines above. Blasting tools used in open cast mines. Explain the drilling, charging, methods of
giving connection and firing procedure in open cast mines. Deck charging or loading and its
applicability. Controlled blasting techniques (muffled blasting and cushion blasting) and their
applicability Secondary Blasting, methods of secondary blasting pop shooting, mud capping and
snake holing and their applicability. List the danger due to blasting practices. List the preventive
measures due to blasting practice in open cast mines.

Unit III:
Different Mining machinery (HEMM) employed in surface Mining: Machinery for preparing the
ground for mining operation, such as dozer, scraper, road grader, road roller, cranes, Main parts &
function of and the place application of Dozer. Main parts, functions, and place of application of road
scrapers. Main parts, functions, and place of application of road graders. Main parts, functions, and
place of application of excavators/shovels. Main parts, State the function ,and place application of
Dumper. Main parts, functions, and place of application of drag lines, BWE, Continuous mining
systems (Surface Miner, Highwall mining). Method of working of in-pit crushing technology with
case study Applicable conditions, merits and demerits of in-pit crushing technology Applications of
GPS in opencast mining.

Unit IV:
Various aspects of surface mining: Slope stability, angle of repose, highwall slope, slope failures
(different types), measures to be taken against slope failures, pumping & drainage system, acidic
mine drainage, slope mass rating, different techniques and statistical methods
Unit V:
Concepts of Environment & Ecology related to surface mining: Definition of the term
Environment - Ecology with particular reference to mining – Relationship between Environment &
Ecology Problems of Environmental and Ecology as a result of mining operations. Remedial
measures of the environmental problems met with in mining. Plantation, Reclamation, Waste
disposal etc. Necessity of Environment Management Plan - Essential features of EMP.

Text Books:
1. A Handbook on Surface Mining Technology : Dr. Samir K Das, Sagardeep Prakashan,
Kharagpur
2. Surface Mining : G.B. Misra
3. Mining Machinery : Dr. Khanindra Pathak, Cygnus publisher, 55B Mirza Galib Street,
8th Floor, Saberwal house, Kolkata.
4. Surface Mining : T N Singh, Lovely Prakashan, Dhanbad
5. Advanced Surface Mining : G.K.Pradhan & Manoj Pradhan, MINTECH Publications,
Bhubaneswar
Reference Books:
1. Surface Mining: Pfleider
2. Mining Equipment : Boki
3. SME handbook: Hartman
4. Surface mining equipment: Martin
 Diploma Mining Engineering
Semester-IV
MINING LEGISLATION AND GENERAL SAFETY
Unit I:
Mines Act 1952: Meaning of the terms, Mine Act, Regulations, Rules, Bye-laws, standing orders,
and situations under which act does not apply. Provisions of Mines Act in respect of Drinking water
health and hygicive conservancy, Medical Appliances, Hour and limitations of Employment - Leave
with wages.

Unit II :
Mines Rules 1955: Mine Rules related to drinking water, lavatories, urinals with on surface and in
underground first aid, - Ambulance, Hours, and limitations of Employment - leave with wages - with
wages and over time.

Unit III:
Coal Mines and Metalliferrous Mines Regulations:
Important definitions, regulations related to notice of accidents duties of managers, Asst/under
Managers, Overman, foreman and surveyor, Mine plans and sections. Means of Access and egress
ladder and Ladder ways under M.M.R.

Unit IV:
Transport of men and material by Haulage mine working precautions against dangers from gas and
water Mine ventilation, mine lighting and safety equipment and types of fences (Miscellaneous)

Unit V:
Safety Aspects in Mines:
Accidents classification and analysis-safe condition- unsafe condition- mine safety- safety
objectives- major factors to be considered for safety - safety week- pit safety committee- safety
organization and safety policy.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Mine Management, Legislation and Ground safety : S.Ghattak.
2. Mine Management : V.N.Singh
3. Mines act 1952
4. Mines rules 1955
5. CMR/MMR 1957 / 61
6. Critical Appraisal : Rakesh & Prasad
7. DGMS Circulars
 Diploma Mining Engineering
Semester-IV
Mine Environment II
Unit I :
Mine fires: Classification, causes, preventive measure, spontaneous heating- causes and
preventive measures. Different methods of dealing with fire Permanent sealing of Fire.
Collection of samples behind fire seals – Interpretation of samples – Coward’s diagram,
calculation of CO/C2 deficiency rations, reopening of sealed off areas Fire fighting equipment
and organization.

Unit II : ventilation plan & Continuous Monitoring of Ventilation System

Determination of the ventilation efficiency quotient (VEQ,. ventilation survey, ventilation plan
,crossing point temperature , Continuous recording and monitoring of Air velocity and Quantity-
Tele monitoring systems – Advantages – disadvantages of it. Important regulation related to
mine ventilation.

Unit III :
Mine Illumination/Lighting Lighting sources in mines, cap lamps, constructional feature of
lamps; Underground lighting Flameproof and intrinsically safe lighting; Lamp room layout, lamp
room organization, care and maintenance of cap lamps; Lighting in opencast as well as
ungrounded mines exactly as per statuary norms.

Unit IV:
Gas Detectors: Gas detectors, Uses,– principle on which designed, determination of percentage
of gas with them- Recent techniques of gas detection – remote sensing devices, continuous
recorders, monitors, infra-red spectrometers, sensors-Carbon Monoxide detection – Warm
blooded birds, chemical detectors, Multi gas detector

Unit V: Miners Diseases. Different types of miner’s diseases, diseases due to inhalation of dust
in mines causes and preventive measures of pneumoconiosis silicosis, siderosis, manages
poisoning, lead poisoning, Chromium poisoning. Harmful effects of ration active minerals-
causes and preventive measures of nystagmus and Anky-lostomiosias.
PRACTICALS

1. Identifies the parts of flame safety lamp - Tests for the presence of inflammable gas
accumulation - different types of flame safety lamps

2. Determination the percentage of methane using methanometers-Determines the

percentage of CO using Co Detectors (chemicals)- Determination the percentage of
other gases using multi-gas detectors

3. Draws the performance/characteristic curves of mine fans from the observations made
by conducting appropriate experiments-

4. Measurement of air velocity with the help of anemometer,velometer

5. Determination of the ventilation efficiency quotient (VEQ)

6. To prepare a mine ventilation plan & Determine the cooling power of mine air

7. Study and sketch fire fighting equipments for class A, B,C, D, E Fires.

8. Collection of mine air sample from different parts of the mine by using water
displacement methods, pipette and aspirator and vacuum bottles

9. Analysis of the air samples for the presence of various noxious gases- Graphs from
results of the analysis of mine air samples from behind the sealed off areas of CO
wards diagram.

10. Measurement of relative humidity with the help of various types of hygrometer
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Mine fires, Rescue, Recovery and Inundation M A. Ramulu
2. Mine ventilation S. Ghatak
3. Mines Rescue rules
4. Mine ventilation Hartmen
5. Mine ventilation G.B. Mishra
6. UMS Volumes
7. Statham series
8. Mine management, Legislation and General safety S.Ghatak
9. Mine environment and its control G B Mishra
10. Mine Management VN.Singh
11. Industrial Management O.P.Khanna
12.SME Mining Engineering Hand Book-vol –I & vol-II
 Diploma Mining Engineering
Semester-IV
MINING GEOLOGY-II
Unit I:
Stratigraphy: Definition: objectives of Stratigraphy, Geological time scale. Physical divisions
of India. major Stratigraphical divisions of India. Archeanns, Dharwar, Cuddapah, Vindyan,
Gondwana systems, Fossil: Definition, mode of occurrence, uses of fossils.

Unit II:
Economic Geology: Definition of forms of Ore, Gangue, Tenor, associated mineral resources,
proved, probable, possible reserves, different process of Mineralization, important Economic
minerals; Metallic and Non Metallic Minerals.

Unit III:
Prospecting Techniques:Objectives: Guide lines for location of mineral deposits, prospecting
methods principles, Applicability’s of pitting, trenching, Drill cutting, Boring, Geophysical
methods, Electrical, gravity, Seismic, Radiometric, G I S and Remote Sensing.

Unit IV:
Know about the coal geology: Objectives: State the Periods of coal Formation, Mention the
different Stages of Coal formation, Explain the Origin of Coal Seams-Explain the In situ Theory,
Explain the Drift Theory, Describe the Structural Features of Coal Seams-Give the Classification
of Coal- Name the world coal fields-Describe the coalfields of India

Unit V:
Know about the Petroleum Geology: Know the importance of Petroleum as Fuel- State the
Origin of Petroleum-State the Migration and Accumulation of Petroleum-State the distribution of
Oil fields in the world- State the distribution of Oil fields in India.

PRACTICALS
1. Megascopic Study and Physical Identification of Non-Metallic Minerals by their physical
properties.
2. Megascopic Study and Physical Identification of Metallic Minerals by their physical
properties.
3. Microscopic Study and Identification of Non-Metallic Minerals by their Optical
properties
4. Microscopic Study and Identification of Metallic Minerals by their Optical properties
5. Megascopic Study and Physical Identification of different kinds of Coals by their
physical properties.
6. Microscopic Study and Identification of different kinds of Coals by their Optical
properties
7. Estimation of Ore Reserve .
8. Estimation of Coal Reserve .
9. Estimation of Oil Reserve .
10. Locate and Distribute the various Economic Minerals in India On Indian Map.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Text Book of Geology ; P.K.Mukharjee
2. Mining Geology : Arogya Swami
3. Engineering Geology : Parbin Singh
4. Text Book of Coal Geology: R.S. Sharma
PRACTICAL TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT
Periods Required :One and half month during semester break of IVth & Vth
OBJECTIVES:
After the completion of these topics the student should be able to
1 Study of History of Mine – Note name of the Owner, Agent, Manager, Safety
Office
2 Study of Mine geological information
3 Study of Mine Plans and Sections
4 Study of Surface features related to Mine
5 Study of method of working
6 Study of method of blasting
7 Study of Transportation system and layouts
8 Study of Ventilation systems and layouts
9 Study of Drainage system
10 Study of Pit top and Pit bottom layouts.
11 Study of man Power plan
12 Develop the Lamp room layout and Magazine Layout
13 Draw the charts depicting instructional items related to Mining subjects
Note: Students will be sent for practical training to Coal/ Metal mines at the end of IVth &
Vth year i.e. during summer vacation to different Mining industries. The training
reports/records submitted by the students will be assessed at the end of Vth semester for award
of marks

Reference Books:
1.Peter, Francis. Soft Skills and Professional Communication. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill.
2. Singh, Prakash and Raman, Meenakshi. Business Communication. New Delhi: Oxford UP.
3. Bailey, Edward P. Writing and Speaking at Work: A Practical Guide for Business
Communication.
4. Pease, Allan and Peas, Barbara. The Definitive Book of Body Language.
5. Sherfield, R. M. ; Montgomery, R.J. and Moody, P, G. (2010). Developing Soft Skills. 4th ed.
New Delhi: Pearson.
6. Johnson, D.W. (1997). Reaching out – Interpersonal Effectiveness and Self Actualization. 6th
ed. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
7. Jain, Alok, Pravin S.R. Bhatia & A.M.,Sheikh Professional Communication Skills. S.Chand.
8. Krishnaswami,N and Sriraman, T., Creative Englishfor Communication,Macmillan.
9. Mohan Krishna & Meera Banerji. Developing Communication Skills. Macmillan.
10. Robbins, S. P. and Hunsaker, Phillip, L” Training in Interpersonal skills”
 Diploma (Engg.)
Mining Engineering
Semester-V

METAL MINING

Unit - I
Basic concept of Metal Mining and Development of Mineral Deposits Ore Mineral – Gangue –
Hanging wall – foot wall – Ore pass – Ore bin – Ore chute Raise – winze – Comparison between
coal, metal Mines. Dividing mineral ore body – levels – formation of blocks -Shaft Station -Levels
into sub levels - Winzes and raises - Positions of are drives – Footwall - Laying initial haulage –
haulage inclines - Ore passes – ore bin –chutes - Handling waste rock - Hand drills and air legs –
drifters and Jumbos – Tunnel Boring - Arrangements for loadings and hauling of broken rock
speeding up of winzing. Conventional and mechanized methods of raising, jora rise method.

Unit - II
Stooping Methods–Classification of stoping systems, Selecting stoping method Breast stoping,
under hand stopping, overhand stoping, open stope stoping. Shrinkage stoping, sub level stoping,
vertical crater retreating method. Sublevel slicing, Ring hole drilling, Caving methods.

Unit -III
Problems associated with Deep Mining- Deepening–difficulties associated remedial measures.
Heat and humidity and dust in deep mines – working remedial measures.

Unit -IV
Sampling - Objectives and principles, mining situations – classification of sampling methods basing
on collection. Stope sampling, channel sampling chip sampling, bulk sampling, drill sampling,
Salting, Assaying and Assay plan

PRACTICAL
1. Study of different types of methods adopted in metal mines.
2. Study and draw sketch showing shaft fittings and shaft lay out.
3. Pit bottom and pit top layout around a vertical shaft and inclines.
4. Direct and endless rope haulage study.
5. Study and draw sketches of Breast stoping,
6. Study and draw sketches of under hand stoping,
7. Study and draw sketches of overhand stoping,
8. Study and draw sketches of open stope stoping.
9. Study and draw sketches of Shrinkage stoping,
10. Study and draw sketches of sub level stoping,
11. Study and draw sketches of vertical crater retreating method.
12. Study and draw sketches of Sublevel slicing,
13. Study and draw sketches of Ring hole drilling
14. Study and draw sketches of air-leg drill used in metal mines.
15. Study of block caving
16. Study & sketch of different sampling methods
REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Elements of mining : LEWS

2. S.M.E Hand Book Vol 1,2,3
3. Mining Engineers Hand Book : Peele. Vol 1,2
4. Mining Geology : Arogyaswami
5. Mine Ventilation : G.B.Mishra
6. Rock Mechanics : B.S.Varma.
 Diploma (Engg.)
Mining Engineering
Semester-V
MINING MACHINERY – I
Unit I:
Wire Ropes - Usage, chemical composition, infield tests of wire, classification of wire ropes,
explicabilities of different ropes - causes of deterioration, precautions, selection parameters
computation of numerical problems on size - Weight and strength of wire ropes. Capping and
recapping of wire ropes, classification - description of capping methods - splicing methods,
description of splicing.

Unit II:
Winding- Winding in shafts – purpose, equipment, Types of had gear frames –Shaft fittings – guides
in the shafts – pit – top arrangement – keps and suspension gear – Types of drums. Head gear pulley,
care skip winging-pit-top and pit-bottom arrangements – Drum winding and skip winding, multi-
deck winding and friction winding – Drum and friction winding – Winding engine – depth indicator
slow banking arrangement – Methods of speed control – Breaking in winding – Types of breaks.

Unit III:
Transportation in Mines -Rope Haulages - Purpose of transportation, comprehensive classification
of transportation - ROPE HAULAGE - direct Rope Haulage System, merits, demerits and
applications - safety Devices in Direct Rope Haulage system-Endless Rope Haulage System, merits,
demerits and explicabilities safety devices - Laying and maintenance of track constructional details
of mine tub/car -factors of selection for rope haulage serial rope ways computation problems for
determination of H.P. rope size breaking strength, Tub capacity, number of tubs.

Unit IV:
Transportation in Mines -Conveyors Conveyor usage, classification - belt conveyor system,
different types of belt constructions, safety devices merits, demerits and limitations of Best
conveying system - compilation of numerical problems to find the material quantity H.P. length and
inclination of haulage, tensing strength breaking strength of belt amount of slip. Scraper chain
convey or system, protective devices-merits, demerits and limitation. Transportation in Mines -
Locomotives & Areal rope ways -Clarifies loco haulage systems, merits, demerits, explicabilities of
different system – clarifies aerial roper ways, the applicable conditions of aerial ropeways.

TEXT & REFERENCE BOOKS

1.Handbook of Metalliferous Mining Methods by Y.P.,Chacharkar, Lovely Prakashan, Dhanbad.
2. Elements of Mining Technology, D.J.Deshmukh Vol.3
3. Mine Transport by Kerlin
4. Introduction to Mining, G.K.Pradhan, Mintech Publications, Bhubaneswar
Practical:

1. To study of different types of wire rope its composition & uses in mining.
2. Process of changing of winding rope and its requirement as per regulation.
3. To study of Direct rope haulage system with figure.
4. Study of Endless rope haulage system & its designing aspect with figure.
5. Study of various types of safety devices in haulage system.
6. To study the different types of winding system and their comparative application.
7. Study of different types of locomotive & its application.
8. Study of different types of conveyors with their design parameters & uses in mines.
9. To study the different method of speed control in winding system.
10. Study of different types of Arial ropeway & its uses.

TEXT & REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Handbook of Metalliferous Mining Methods by Y.P.,Chacharkar, Lovely Prakashan, Dhanbad.
2. Elements of Mining Technology, D.J.Deshmukh Vol.3
3. Mine Transport by Kerlin
 Diploma (Engg.)
Mining Engineering
Semester-V
ADVANCED MINE SURVEYING

Unit I:
Theodolite:, magnetic bearing of lines. Traversing – continuous Azimuth, double fore sight methods
– computation of bearings of traverses check of accuracy in angular measurements – permissible
error – distribution – calculation of latitude and departure – problems on rectangular coordinates –
calculation of areas – Bowditch Rule

Unit II:
Triangulation: Definition – Principles – classification mine Triangulation – scheme of Triangulation
– Checks for measuring angles in Triangle – selection of stations – points considered for selection of
stations – Baseline measurement in catenary, on level ground – Connections applied on base line
determination of true north by astronomical observation method of extension of base line.

Unit III:
Setting Curves: Classification – Definitions – elements of simple curve – Method of setting out
curves – by chord and offset, chard and angle.
Correlation survey - Purpose – methods of correlation – Direct Traversing – Co – planning –
weisbach Triangle.

Unit IV:
Tachometry: Principles – systems – Constants Methods – Stadia method, subtence method,
Tangential method – merits and demerits of Tachometry – relation between stadia reading,
Horizontal distance, vertical distance, solves problems.

Unit V:
Stope Survey-Objectives – Methods – Tap Triangulation – Field of application – Typing method
Radial Ray method – prepare stope sheets – stope plans with details
Modern surveying Instruments :- Principle of working of - EDM – GPS – Total station Instrument
– applicability in Mines.

ADVANCED MINE SURVEYING PRACTICAL

1. Know the traversing - Conducts traverse survey by direct bearing method- traverse survey by
double foresight method-Plot the traverse by meridian method and rectangular- other types of
theodolites.
2. Know the Triangulation - Extension of the given base line.
3. Know the Curve Setting - Sets out curve by chord and offset-Sets out curve by Chord and
Angle.
4. Know the Tachometry survey - Determines the tachometric constants- R.L of points by fixed
hair method - R.L.s of points by tangential method.
5. Plotting of various surveying field results - Plotting of triangulation survey of the given area-
Carry out profile levelling survey of the given area and plot its cross section-Carry out
subsidence survey on a given area and plot the subsidence profile-Plot the contours of the given
area.
6. Study of the Modern Survey Equipment - Principle of working of GPS Instrument and draw
the diagram- Principle of working of EDM Instrument and draw the diagram- Principle of
 working of Total Station Instrument and draw the diagram-Carry out survey of a given area with
Total station
7. Survey Camp - Correlation survey-Subsidence survey-Triangulation-Traversing-Determination
gradient of a roadway-Setting out curves.

TEXT & REFERENCE BOOKS

1.Surveying : Kanetkar & Kulkarni Vol 1,2

2.Surveying Punmia Vol. 1,2,3

3.U.M.S. Volumes

4.Surveying : Ghatak Vol.1,2,3

 Diploma (Engg.)
Mining Engineering
Semester-V

ROCK MECHANICS AND STRATA CONTROL

Unit I:
Introduction: Definition of rock mechanics – scope of Rock mechanics Application of Rock
mechanics to mining field.

Unit II:
Ground Forces, Stress Analysis, Stress distribution in underground: Various forces acting on
block – types of Stress – Relation between vertical and lateral stresses – Stress field – Hydrostatic
and Litho static stage of rock. Induced stresses due to Mining – Stress distribution around narrow and
wide openings – Instruments used for measurement of stress – Stress distribution around road way.

Unit III:
Properties of rocks, rock indices, Classification of rocks and their failure: Rock properties – Physical
Mechanical, properties of rocks – compressive strength – Tensile strength shear strength – strength
indices of rocks – point load strength index protodyollous strength index – porosity – Anisotropy –
methods determining shear strength.Definition of Rock man, Moh’s scale of Hardening –
classification of rock stability – theories of rock failure – Bumps – rock burst – theories of Bumps
and rock bursts – Causes – Preventive measures.

Unit IV:
Strata and ground movements: Strata conditions before and after mining operations – Theories of
mechanics of Strata behaviour – Strata pressure in and around Bord and pillar and long wall
workings.
Subsidence: Definition of various terms – Angle of draw positive or negative, factors influencing
angle of draw – factors affecting subsidence – damages – Protective measures – Subsidence
measurements – Subsidence Survey methods – Objectives. surface Movements and Deformation
during Longwall Mining

Unit V:
Strata control: Supports – Necessity – Materials used – Classification of supporting Systems –
Applicabilities of various types of supports – Size, Shape of supports – Principle of roof bolting,
stitching – Merits and demerits of bolting – Rigid and Yielding props – constructional details of
Friction, Hydraulic props – Method of setting various supports at different situations – Fore pollary
safari supporting- Junction Supports – Clearance of Heavy roof Collapse – Systematic Supporting –
withdrawal of supports.

Practical
1. Procedure for the determination of compressive strength and point load index of given rock
samples.
2. Measurement of Schmidt rebound hardness and its application.
3. Procedure for the determination of slake durability index of given rock samples.
4. Brazilian Test - determination of tensile strength of given rock samples of by
5. Procedure for the determination of shear strength and triaxial properties of rock
6. Measurement of core recovery and RQD.
7. Determination of RMR of given field data
8. Determination of Protodykonov Strength Index of given rocks
TEXT & REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Rock Mechanics, by Richard E. Goodman.

2. Rock mechanics and strata control, by B.S.Varma
3. Elements of Mining Technology, by D.J.Deshmukh & R.T.Deshmuk Vol 1,2,3
4. Wining and working Vol 1,2
5. Rock Mechanics & Ground Control, by D.Biswas, Lovely Prakashan, Dhanbad.
6. Rock Mechanics for Practicing Engineers, Eds: A.K.Verma, D.Dev & KUM Rao,
Published by Deptt. Of Mining, IIT, Kharagpur.
 Diploma (Engg.)
Mining Engineering
Semester-V
Mining Hazards & Safety I
Unit-I:
Methane layering: Definition of methane drainage, Different methods of methane drainage,
from working seam. Drainage of methane from virgin coal seam. Definition of outburst of coal
and gas. Causes of outburst of coal and gas. Prevention of outburst of coal and gas.

Unit-II: Mine-explosions:

Mine Explosions: Types of mine explosions-Causes and preventive measures, coal dust
explosion-causes and preventive measures, Treating coal dust by watering and stone dust barriers
– water barriers. Fire Damp Explosions: Limits of inflammability &statutory aspects.
Influencing the same, Causes of fire damp explosions, Preventive measures. Water gas
explosion.

Unit-III: Rescue and Recovery:

Rescue and recovery operations in mine, Objectives and classification of rescue apparatus, self
contained (Compressed oxygen) breathing apparatus. Smoke helmet & its construction details.
Gas mask, self rescuer, purpose of resuscitations apparatus, Tests before and after using rescue
apparatus, Rescue stations-equipment required, Rescue organization construction and function

Unit-IV: Inundation

Inundation in mines, Dangers different sources of water-precautions against surface and

underground water, precautions-while approaching water logged area, Burn side safety boring
apparatus, Accident due to Inundation in chasanala(Dhanbad) accident.

Unit-V: Regulations:

Regulation related to Mine inundation CMR-126,127. Regulation related to mine gas, fire and
self heating etc.

Text & Reference Books:

1. Elements of Mining Technology Vol-2, D. J. Deshmukh

2 Mine Disasters and Mine Rescue – M.A. Ramlu, Oxford & IBH, New Delhi.
3. Hand book on First Aid, Published by Multi Disciplinary Centre on Safety, Health &
Environment, Bhubaneswar
4 Mine Safety & Legislation, by S.K.Das, Lovely Prakashan, Dhanbad. 5
Mine Rescue Rules.
 Diploma (Engg.)
Mining Engineering
Semester VI
Mining hazard safety and legislation
Unit I

Preventive measures against dangers, mine boundary and barriers, panel barriers, water dams,
calculation of dam size and construction. Approaching water logged workings and its
precautions, long bore holes by burn side Boring apparatus and its safety and statutory aspects.
Standing order in the event of stoppage of MMV and occurrence of fire in u/g mine

Unit II

Mine rescue and recovery work- selection of rescue team, initial and refresher training,
emergency Organization, rescue procedure in different situation, recovery search for survivors
their rescue work Clearing dead bodies and re-establishing system connected with immediate
rescue operation

Unit III

Actual operation for survival technique, use of bore hole in rescue operation, rescue plan water
danger plan, conventional sign of schedule fifth of rescue rule, adjusting and test of breathing
apparatus, flow meter, bobbin meter oxygen etc.

Unit IV

Composition of safety committee, function of safety committee work men inspector, duty of
work- men inspector, provision of canteen, accident to mine rescue brigade member, Rescue
chamber, refuge station or refuge bay, barricades.

Unit V

A. Important regulation of CMR 1957 such as CMR

31A,32,32A,33,35,83,87,99,100,104,105,107,108,113, 136A,142, 143

B. Indian electricity rule

Practicals:
1. Study of constructional features & working of self contained breathing apparatus.
2. Study of various types of Fire Extinguishers used in Mines.
3. Study of constructional features & working of self Rescuer.
4. Study of constructional features & working of Gas Mask.
5. Study of constructional features & working of Reviving apparatus.
6. Study of working of Burn Side Safety Boring Machine.
7. Study of constructional features & working of Stone Dust Barriers.
8.First aid training to be explained and conducted.

9. Water barrier.

10. Emergency organization in underground mines.

Text & Reference Books:

P.Seshagiri Rao, Law of Mines & Minerals. Pub: Asia Law House, Hyderabad
Rakesh & Prasad, Legislation in Indian Mines Vol. I & II. Pub: Mrs. Asha Lata Varanasi
Classified Mine Circulars Issued by DGMS (Compiled)
Relevant Act, Rules and Regulations, Published by Govt. of India
Elements of Mining Technology Vol-2, D. J. Deshmukh
Mine Disasters and Mine Rescue – M.A. Ramlu, Oxford & IBH, New Delhi.
Hand book on First Aid, Published by Multi Disciplinary Centre on Safety, Health &
Environment, Bhubaneswar
Mine Safety & Legislation, by S.K.Das, Lovely Prakashan, Dhanbad.
 Diploma (Engg.)
Mining Engineering
Semester-VI
MINE MANAGEMENT AND MINERAL ECONOMIC
Unit I :
Mine management: Role of mining Industry in country’s economic development, ownerships of
Industries, Management, organisation, in the context of mining Industry.

Unit II :
Entrepreneurship: Motivating factors, Risks and Rewards, requirements self employment schemes,
products selection. site solution, plant layout, setting of a mine, Market survey. Feasibility report,
Man Power requirement, techno-economic and cost factors.

Unit III
Work Study - work study, principle of workstudy, scope and necessity of workstudy, Method study,
advantages of Method study, time study ,principle of time study.

Unit IV :
Industrial Dispute Act-1947: Industrial Dispute act-1947, causes f or Industrial Dispute adverse
effects for Industrial Dispute various provisions of ID act works committee, conciliation officer,
Bord of conciliation court of enquiry, industrial tribunal, voluntary organisation ,strike and
lockout.

Unit V :
Total Quality and Management: Concepts of Quality and its use in mine production.

Text & Reference Books

1. Mine Management, Legislation and Ground safety :S.Ghatak.
2. Mine Management : V.N.Singh
3. Industrial Management : O.P.Khanna
4. Industrial Management : Jain and Bhanu
5. Mines act 1952
6. Mines rules 1955
7. CMR/MMR 1957 / 61
8. Critical Appraisal : Rakesh & Prasad
9. Mineral Economics : D.J.Deshmuk
10. Encyclopaedia of Mining Laws
11. Mine safety and disaster : C.P.Singh
 Diploma Mining Engineering
Semester-VI
Mine Electrical Engineering & Energy & Savings in mining
Unit I :
Surface Sub-Station: Transmission lines from power company, their performances, Distribution on
surface - General surface substation for underground mine/quarries. Underground Power
Installation: - Distribution of power in quarries and mines – Underground distribution - Sub-station
planning.

Unit II :
Mining Switch Gears: Gate and box - Pillar switch - Drill panel. Mining Cables & Earthing
Practice: - Types of cables - Construction and applicability, safety features - Type of earthing
used in mines - Main features, applicability and construction.

Unit III :
Miscellaneous: - Flame proof enclosure - Intrinsic safety - Symmetrical faults and circuit breaker
equipment, Calculations - Principle of thyristors and their application to mines device – Load factor,
diversity factor . Indian Electricity Rules:- Terms and definitions - Voltage limits, etc. Role of
DGMS in electrical energy use in mines.

Unit IV:
Energy Resources & Savings in mining – Energy ,Types ,Occurrences, Classification , Use of
Energy in Mining , Use of electrical energy in underground mines, Cost of energy in mining ,Energy
saving in mining and other areas- Energy Audit. Energy Conservation Act, Bureau of Energy
Efficiency.

Text & Reference Books

1. UMS
2. Mine Electrical By N.K. Dutta
3. Practical Guide To Energy Conservation : PCRA Publication, New Delhi
 Diploma Mining Engineering
Semester-VI
MINING MACHINERY – II
Unit I :
Coal face machinery a) Hand held drills – classification Electronic Rotary drills: Hammer Drills,
Epicyclical gear Arrangement-b) Power Loader – Types of loaders, field of applications, working
operation-Principle, design and application of long wall face machinery shearer, AFC, Lump breaker
– stage loader, power pack self advancing chock shield supports- SERDS and DERDS- their
applications.

Unit II :
Principle of working of AFC (Armoured Face conveyor)- names the constituent parts of AFC-
application of Twin Bord AFC, bottom closed AFC- safety devices associated with AFC drive-
principle of lump breaker- purpose of power pack- Sequences of overburden Movements in a long
wall Panel- classification and capability of the immediate roof in long wall panel- Abutment
Pressures in long wall mining- classification of Powered supports in long wall mining- factors
governing the selection of power supports- purpose of the following in Power supports
a) Canopy
b) Caving Shield
c) Lamniscate Linksd)
Extension Canopy
e) Face Guard
f) Double acting Advancing Ram- composition of Hydraulic fluid- types of Hydraulic
control systems.

Unit III :
Flameproof and intrinsically safe apparatus- Outlines the necessity, FLP vs intrinsically safe
apparatus field of application, Frame proofing – constructional features methods of intrinsic
safety field or application Remote control principle. Principle of thyristors and their application
to mines device – Load factor, diversity factor . Indian Electricity Rules:- Terms and definitions -
Voltage limits, etc. Role of DGMS in electrical energy use in mines. Signalling-Method of
signalling in mines – electrical signalling, circuit indicators – Mining telephones operation.

Unit IV :
Surface Sub-Station: - Transmission lines from power company, their performances,
Distribution on surface - General surface substation for underground mine/quarries.Underground
Power Installation: - Distribution of power in quarries and mines – Underground distribution -
Sub-station planning. Mining Switch Gears: Gate and box - Pillar switch - Drill panel. Mining
Cables & Earthing, Practice: - Types of cables - Construction and applicability, safety features -
Type of earthing used in mines - Main features, applicability and construction.

Unit V :
Mine Pumps: Pumping - Various terms of pumping, classification of pumps - centrifugal pump
fittings - Turbine pump, fittings - Eudthrust - submersible pump - fittings Roto Pump, merits
limitation - Selection of pumps - computation of numerical problems on Head, Quantity, H.P.
Frictional losses.
 PRACTICAL

1. To study the different type of power support with its merit and demerits.
2. TO STUDY THE DIFFERENT TYPE OF SHEARER AND ITS CONSTRUCTIONAL
DETAIL.
3. TO STUDY ABOUT THE SILENT FEATURE OF COAL DRILLING MACHINE.
4. TO STUDY ABOUT THE CONSTRUCTION OF DIFFERENT TYPE OF CABLE.
5. TO STUDY ABOUT THE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP AND ITS PRINCIPLE OF WORKING.
6. TURBINE PUMP AND ITS PRINCIPLE OF WORKING
7. TO STUDY ABOUT THE SUBMERSIBLE PUMP AND ITS FITTING.
8. TO STUDY ABOUT THE DIFFERENT TYPE OF SIGNALLING SYSTEM USED IN
MINES.
9. TO STUDY ABOUT THE FLAMEPROOF APPARATUS AND ITS CONTRUCTION.
10. TO STUDY ABOUT THE LAYOUT OF SURFACE SUBSTATION.

Text & Reference Books

1. Elements of Mining : D.J.Deshmukh Vol.3
2. Science and Art of Mining Digest
3. U.M.S.Volumes
4. Statham series VOL III
5. Mine transport by : KERLIN
6 Introduction to mining engineering : HARTMEN
 Diploma Mining Engineering
Semester-VI
Mine Sampling Assaying coal/Mineral Processing
Unit I .
MINE SAMPLING: Definition, terms, purpose and various uses.Different Sampling
ethods.Salting-purpose,safety against salting.Reduction of sampling- Methods used.

Unit II :
ASSAYING: Introduction - assaymap, assay plan factor, assay values, grade value, tenar, type of
grade value. Calculations based on average assay value. Estimation of ore reserves.

Unit III.
MINERAL DRESSING: Scope, objectives & limitations of Mineral Dressing. Comminution. Size
separation. Gravity concentration methods. Introductory froth floatation. Simplified flow sheets of
coal, copper, Lead & zinc, iron, limestones (Briefly).

Unit IV :
COAL PROCESSING/BENEFICIATION : Characteristics of Indian Coal, WhyCoal processing is
needed ? Constituents of coal and their role – Specificiation of coal to be used in steel plants (for
coking coal) and other plants (power plants, cement plants etc).

Unit V :
Coal quality improvement while mining, Coal handling, Dry coal beneficiation, Wet coal
beneficiation, Natinal Mineral Policy.

PRACTICAL
1. Study of sampling methods.
2. Study of constructional features of jaw crusher.
3. Study of different types of tumbling mills.
4. Study of froth floatation.
5. Study of Gravity concentration methods.
6. Study of magnetic separation.
7. Study of various flow sheets.
8. Study of various coal processing methods (dry beneficiation)
9. Study of wet coal beneficiation process.

Reference Books:
1. Mineral dressing Gaudin
2. Mine economics Sinha & Sharma
3. Element of mining D.J.Deshmukh
4. U.M.S.
5. Mine economics A.Kumar
 Diploma Mining Engineering
Semester-VI
PROJECT WORK

COURSE CONTENTS
Identification of the Project- Collection of data- Organisation of the data- Design of Project elements,
Preparation of drawings- Schedules and sequence of operations- Preparation of charts and models
Preparation of report

Note : OBJECTIVES

Identify different works to be carried out in the project.

Collect data relevant to the project.
Arrive at efficient method from the available choices based on preliminary
investigation.
Design the required elements of the project as per standard practices.
Prepare working drawing for the project.
Prepare schedule of time and sequence of operations.
Prepare charts or models for each project.
Prepare project report.
Students shall be divided into groups of five and each group shall be assigned a problem
that calls for application of the knowledge. Project work will be allotted by the concerned
Head of Section and assign a staff member as guide at the beginning of VI semester. The
students are exposed to the U/G workings or Industries for collecting information or
relevant data from respective areas during the entire VI semester , to collect information
after the institutional working hours or during holidays – second Saturdays / Sundays/
Winter/ holidays and prepares project report under the supervision of guide. Project report
will be assessed at the end of VI Semester for final examination. Project may be selected
from among the following suggested topics.

Underground mining(coal )
• Bord and pillar mining method
• Longwall mining method.
• Blasting gallery method.
• Stoping methods for non-coal mining
• Mechanised stoping methods for non-coal mining

Opencast mining
• Pillars extracting by open cast method(coal)
• Mechanised opencast mining.
• In Pit crushing technology
• Surface mining technology
• Blasting technology