Mining I
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The official GTU curriculum for Mining I (subject code 4332201) as prescribed for Mining · Semester 3 divides the course into 5 units, covering 55 listed topics. This curriculum applies from the Aug-2022 intake. 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 (4332201)Unit 1 Drilling
- 1.1. Explain rock drilling, Purpose of rock drilling, Applications of drilling in mining industry.
- 1.2. Methods of drilling.
- 1.2.1. Percussive drilling
- 1.2.2. Rotary drilling
- 1.3. Drilling Tools
- 1.3.1. Drilling chisels
- 1.3.3. Types of Drill bits used in mining its constructional features and applicability
- 1.4. Core recovery- Single tube core barrel and Double tube core barrel
- 1.5. Problems associated with drilling
- 1.5.1. Bore hole deviation, factors affecting deviation, remedial measures
- 1.5.2. Water loss during drilling with remedial measures.
- 1.5.3. Flushing of bore holes
- 1.5.4. Removal of broken pieces of drill bits from bore hole - fishing tool. Mining-I Course Code: .4332201
Unit 2 Explosives
- 2.1. Definition of explosive
- 2.2. Properties of explosive
- 2.3. Classification and differentiation of explosive
- 2.3.1. Low Explosive
- 2.3.2. High Explosive
- 2.4. Composition of Commonly used high explosives
- 2.4.1. ANFO Explosive
- 2.4.2. Slurry Explosive
- 2.4.3. Emulsion Explosive
- 2.4.4. TNT and LOX
- 2.5. Permitted Explosive and non-permitted explosive
Unit 3 Blasting Accessories and Magazine
- 3.1. Accessories used during blasting Safety fuse, detonating fuse, nonel, raydet, detonating relays, cord relays, circuit tester, crimper, short firing cables 3.2Types of Detonators
- 3.2.1. Plain detonators
- 3.2.2. Electric detonators - Instantaneous detonators - Delay detonators
- 3.2.3. Advantages of delay detonators
- 3.3. Types of Exploders
- 3.3.1. Magneto Exploder
- 3.3.2. Battery condenser exploder
- 3.3.3. Dynamo exploder
- 3.4. Mine Explosive Magazine
- 3.4.1. Statutory requirements for storage and transportation of explosive
- 3.4.2. Criteria of selection of place for magazine
- 3.4.3. Types of magazines Large magazine, Service magazine, Portable magazine Mining-I Course Code: .4332201
Unit 4 Blasting Practices in Mines
- 4.1. Define Blasting, its purpose and advantages
- 4.2. Procedure of blasting in Mine
- 4.2.1. Preparation of charging the hole
- 4.2.2. Procedure for firing shots
- 4.2.3. Direct and indirect initiation
- 4.3. Solid blasting
- 4.4. Blast geometry - Calculation of blast geometry parameter
- 4.5. Secondary blasting
- 4.5.1. Purpose of secondary blasting
- 4.5.2. Types of secondary blasting Pop shooting, plaster shooting, snake shooting
- 4.6. Problems associated with blasting
- 4.6.1. Ground vibration, air blast, fly rock, misfired shot (Dealing with misfired shot)
- 4.6.2. Common causes of accidents due to blasting
Unit 5 Controlled Blasting
- 5.1. Purpose of controlled blasting
- 5.2. Controlled blasting techniques
- 5.2.1. Pre-splitting techniques
- 5.2.2. Muffled blasting
- 5.2.3. Cushion blasting
- 5.2.4. Deck blasting
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