Advanced Mining Technology
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The official GTU curriculum for Advanced Mining Technology (subject code DI05022081) as prescribed for CSE · Semester 5 divides the course into 5 units, covering 7 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (DI05022081)Unit 1 Advanced Blasting Technology
- 1.1 Objective of advanced blasting 1.2 Limitations of conventional blasting 1.3 Bulk explosive system: 1.3.1 Introduction 1.3.2 Types of bulk explosives 1.3.3 Bulk explosive delivery systems 1.3.4 Advantages of bulk explosive systems 1.4 Modern Initiation system: 1.4.1 NONEL (Non-Electric) Detonator: Construction and working 1.4.2 Electronic Detonator: Construction and working 1.5 Remote Blasting Technology: 1.5.1 Concept and need of remote blasting 1.5.2 Components of remote blasting system 1.5.3 Working procedure of remote blasting 1.5.4 Merits of remote initiation in surface mining 1.5.5 Merits of remote initiation in underground mining
Unit 2 Automation in mining machineries
- 2.1 Introduction to automation in mining 2.1.1 Concept of automation in mining 2.1.2 Limitations of conventional mining machinery 2.1.3 Objectives of automated system 2.2 Automated mining equipment Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Mining Engineering Subject Code: DI05022081 Subject Name: Advanced Mining Technology 2.2.1 Automated drill rigs (GPS-based drilling) 2.2.2 Autonomous haul trucks 2.2.3 Remote-controlled LHD machines 2.2.4 Overview of fleet management system (FMS)
Unit 3 Advanced digital Technology
- 3.1 Augmented Reality (AR) 3.1.1 Introduction 3.1.2 Components of AR system 3.1.3 Working principle 3.1.4 Application in mining 3.2 Virtual Reality (VR) 3.2.1 Introduction 3.2.2 Components of VR system 3.2.3 Working principle 3.2.4 Application in mining 3.3 Drone technology 3.3.1 Introduction 3.3.2 Types drone used in mining 3.3.3 Digital Elevation Model (DEM) 3.3.4 Applications in mining
Unit 4 Advanced Communication Systems
- 4.1 Importance of communication in mining 4.2 Convention Communication Systems: Wired telephone
- Bell Signaling
- Hand signals and Visual signals 4.3 Drawbacks of Conventional Communication Systems 4.4 Advance Communication System: 4.4.1 Leaky Feeder Communication System 4.4.2 Wireless Communication Systems 4.4.3 Fiber Optic Communication system 4.4.4 RFID-Based Miner Tracking System 4.5 Advantages of advanced communication Technology in Mining
Unit 5 Emerging Mining Technologies
- 5.1 Coal Bed Methane (CBM) 5.1.1 Introduction Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Mining Engineering Subject Code: DI05022081 Subject Name: Advanced Mining Technology 5.1.2 Occurrence of Coal Bed Methane 5.1.3 Exploration and Extraction of CBM 5.1.4 Applications 5.1.5 Major CBM producing regions in India 5.2 Deep Sea Mining 5.2.1 Introduction 5.2.2 International sea law 5.2.3 Occurrence of mineral deposits 5.2.4 Exploration: Equipment/Instruments used 5.2.5 Mining: Method and equipment used 5.2.6 Environmental impact 5.2.7 Technical Challenges in Deep Sea Mining 5.2.8 Sustainable deep sea mining practices 5.3 Rare Earth Elements (REE) 5.3.1 Introduction 5.3.2 Elements included in REE 5.3.3 Classification of REE 5.3.4 Occurrence in India and major REE Producing Countries 5.3.5 Mining and Processing of REE 5.3.6 Applications of REE