JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

Pre-Requisites

NIL

Course Objectives:

The student is expected to learn the fundamentals of mining engineering so as to encourage multi- disciplinary research and application of other branches of engineering to mining technology

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to understand various

stages in the life of the mine, drilling, blasting and shaft sinking.

UNIT - I

Introduction: Distribution of mineral deposits in India and other countries, mining contributions to civilization, mining terminology,

UNIT - II

Stages in the life of the mine - prospecting, exploration, development, exploitation and reclamation. Access to mineral deposit- selection, location, size and shape (incline, shaft and adit), brief overview of underground and surface mining methods.

UNIT - III

Drilling: Types of drills, drilling methods, electric, pneumatic and hydraulic drills, drill steels and bits, drilling rigs, and jumbos.

UNIT - IV

Explosives: Classification, composition, properties and tests, fuses, detonators, blasting devices and accessories, substitutes for explosives, handling and storage, transportation of explosives.; Rock blasting: Mechanism of rock blasting, blasting procedure, and pattern of shot holes.

UNIT - V

Shaft sinking: Ordinary and special methods, problems, and precautions, shaft supports and lining.

TEXT BOOKS:

• 1. R. P. Pal, Rock blasting effect and operation, A. A. Balkema, 1st Ed, 2005.
• 2. D. J. Deshmukh, Elements of mining technology, Vol. 1, Central techno, 7th Ed, 2001

REFERENCE BOOKS:

• 1. C. P. Chugh, Drilling technology handbook, Oxford and IBH, 1st Ed, 1977.
• 2. R. D. Singh, Principles and practices of modern coal mining, New age international, 1st Ed, 1997.