JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD B.Tech II DEVELOPMENT OF MINERAL DEPOSITS Previous Question Paper (May/June - 2019 - R13)

Define the term “Mineral Deposits”?

List the various pre-Mining Operations?

List the Classification of Rock penetration methods?

List the uses of Explosives in Mining Industry?

State the necessity of supports in mine?

Classify the types of supporting systems?

What are the different modes of entry to the mineral deposits for mining?

Write about Tunnel boring machine?

List the factors for Location of shaft, shape and size?

List the Surface arrangements for sinking shafts?

Explain the different types of entry to mineral deposits.

Give the comprehensive classification of methods of working coal.

State any Ten mining industries in India along with the type of mineral mined.

Explain the various stages in life of the mining operations.

Enumerate the various uses of boreholes in mining engineering.

Explain the Mechanics of blasting.

Distinguish between a single tube and double tube core barrel with a neat sketch.

State the composition of High explosives used in underground.

Explain the method of setting chocks at different situations.

Explain withdrawal of supports by safety prop withdrawer with sketches.

Explain the chock shield supports used in Long wall faces with shearers.

Explain the method of roof stitching.

What are the factors to be considered in choosing the mine Openings i.e., Shaft or Incline?

Describe the Procedure for Drivage of Tunnel of 6 m width and 4 m height in Hard rock?

Explain the methods of Opening steeply Inclined Coal seam.

Explain the mechanized development by Road Headers.

A shaft of 6 m diameter is being sunk through rocks consisting of shale and sandstone. Describe the method adopted for support of sides.

Write in detail about the following: i) Temporary Lining of shafts ii) Removal of Debris and water in shaft sinking.

Describe cementation method of a shaft sinking, including the surface plant, with the help of neat sketches.

Explain the permanent supporting of the shaft sides by brick walling?