Mining Engineering — 8th Semester Syllabus

Unit- 1.0: Introduction to Material Handling (8 hrs)

Definition • Objectives Of Material Handling In Mining And Importance In Productivity • Safety • And Cost Control • Role In Surface & Underground Mining • Classification Of Material Handling Systems • Characteristics Of Materials Handled In Mines- Lump Size • Bulk Density • Moisture Content And Flow Characteristics • Types Of Material Handling Systems- Continuous Systems (Belt Conveyors, Screw Conveyors, Bucket Elevators) • Discontinuous Systems (Mine Cars, Trucks, Loaders) And Hoisting Systems • Factors Affecting Selection Of Handling Systems- Production Rate • Mine Layout And Depth • Distance And Gradient • Operating Cost • Safety And Environmental Constraints

Unit- 2.0: Performance Analysis of Handling Systems (9 hrs)

Belt Conveyors: Components (Belt, Idlers, Pulleys, Drive Unit) • Belt Tensions And Power Calculations • Capacity Calculation And Belt Selection Criteria • Rope Haulage Systems: Direct Rope Haulage • Main And Tail Rope Haulage • Endless Rope Haulage And Power And Capacity Calculations • Mine Cars And Locomotives: Types • Track Systems • Haulage Resistance And Tractive Effort Calculations • Hoisting Systems: Drum & Friction Hoists • Skip & Cage Hoisting And Hoisting Cycle Time • Performance Parameters: Efficiency • Power Consumption • Downtime Analysis And Reliability

Unit- 3.0 Equipment Selection and System Optimisation (9 hrs)

Criteria For Equipment Selection: Technical Parameters • Geological Conditions • Production Targets And Economic Analysis • Selection Of Conveyors: Belt Width And Drive Arrangement Selection And Speed Optimisation • Selection Of Haulage Systems: Underground Mine Layout • Surface Mine Dump-truck System Selection And In-pit Crushing And Conveying (IPCC) • Economic Comparison Of Handling Systems: Capital Cost Vs Operating Cost • Maintenance Cost Analysis And Break-even Analysis • Overview Of Material Handling In Large Opencast Coal Mine And Underground Metal Mine Transportation System

Unit- 4.0: System Design and Operational Aspects (9 hrs)

Layout Planning: Surface Mine Conveyor Layout • Underground Haulage Road Design • Transfer Points And Loading Arrangements And Storage Systems • Loading And Unloading Systems: Chutes And Hoppers • Crushers And Feeders • Wagon Loading Systems • Automation In Material Handling: PLC-controlled Conveyor Systems • Sensors And Interlocking Systems • Condition Monitoring Systems And SCADA Applications In Mines • Operational Procedures: Start-up And Shutdown Sequence • Inspections • Preventive Maintenance And Common Faults With Rectifications

Unit- 5.0: Safety and Environmental Aspects (3 hrs)

Safety In Material Handling: Guarding And Protective Devices • Emergency Stop Systems • Common Accidents In Conveyors And Haulage • Environmental Aspects: Dust Generation And Control Measures • Noise Pollution Control • Energy Efficiency In Handling Systems And Waste Minimisation

Unit- 6.0: Sustainability Aspects (4 hrs)

Sustainability Aspects: Electrification Of Haulage Systems • Energy-efficient Drives • Regenerative Braking Systems • Professional Responsibility: Role Of The Mining Engineer • Risk Assessment • Ethical Responsibility • Continuous Improvement Practices And Inclusion Of Green Mining Concepts • Statutory Provisions: Relevant Provisions Under Mines Act And CMR/MMR • Safety Regulations For Haulage And Conveyors And Compliance Requirements

Unit- 1.0: Principles of Management and Mine Organisation (8 hrs)

Concept • Nature • Evolution And Functions Of Management • Levels Of Management And Managerial Skills • Mine Organization Structure: Owner • Agent • Manager • Officials • Line And Staff Organization In Mines • Role And Responsibilities Of Mine Managers

Unit- 2.0: Human Resource Management in Mines (8 hrs)

Manpower Planning And Recruitment In The Mining Industry • Training • Skill Development And Competency Certification • Motivation Theories And Leadership Styles • Wage Systems: Time Wage • Piece Wage • Incentive Schemes • Performance Appraisal And Promotional Policies • Industrial Relations In Mines • Trade Unions

Unit- 3.0: Mine Economics and Financial Management (9 hrs)

Basic Concepts Of Mine Economics • Cost Of Production: Fixed • Variable • And Marginal Costs • Cost Control And Cost Reduction Techniques • Break-even Analysis And Profitability Assessment • Capital Budgeting And Investment Appraisal Methods • Financial Planning And Budgeting

Unit- 4.0: Production Management and Productivity (9 hrs)

Mine Production Planning And Scheduling • Work Study: Method Study And Work Measurement • Productivity Measurement And Improvement Techniques • Material Management And Inventory Control • Quality Control And Total Quality Management (TQM) • Use Of MIS And Digital Tools In Mine Management

Unit- 5.0: Industrial Safety, Welfare and Contemporary Issues (5 hrs)

Safety Management And Accidental Prevention (Managerial Role) • Statutory Welfare Provision For Mine Workers • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) In Mining • Environmental Management And Sustainable Mining Practices

Unit- 6.0: Emerging trends IN Mining (3 hrs)

Emerging Trends: Automation • Mechanisation • Environmental Social • And Governance Criteria (ESG) • And Digital Mines

Unit-1.0: Introduction (7 hrs)

Introduction To Autonomation (or Jidoka) • Automation In Production Systems Used In Mining • Principles And Strategies Of Automation • Ways To Enhance Productivity And Levels Of Automation • Essential Elements Of An Automated System Used In Mining • Role Of Automation In The Mining Industry

Unit- 2.0: Autonomous Mining Systems (7 hrs)

Autonomous Haulage Systems • Automated Drilling And Drill Rig System • Automation In Tunnelling Projects Of Mining • Automation In The Monitoring Of Environments In Longwall And Continuous Mining Systems • Automation Of The Transportation System In Surface Mining

Unit- 3.0: Fleet Management System (FMS) (9 hrs)

FMS-Aim • Objectives • Operation • Setup • Workflow And Different Types Of FMS • TDS (Technical Data Sheet) • CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) For Mining Industry • Mining Supply Chain With A FMS • Robotics & Armchair Mining • Use Of Robotics In Mining For Production And Disaster Management Purpose • Advantages And Disadvantages Of FMS

Unit- 4.0: Automated Communication and Tracking Technologies (9 hrs)

Proximity Sensors And Control System • Radar Systems • RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) In Mining Engineering • SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) And Image Processing • Geo-fencing • CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) Camera • Data Logging Systems In Mining Engineering • GNSS/GPS (Global Navigation Satellite System)/Vision-Based Systems

Unit- 5.0: Virtual Reality Applications I (4 hrs)

VR-Principles • Types And 13 (Three I's) Of Virtual Reality • Mining Equipment Concept Development • Mine Safety Applications • Mining Operations Simulation

Unit- 6.0: Virtual Reality Applications II (3 hrs)

Importance Of Sensor Networking In Mining And Other Safety-critical Industries • Development Of Mining Operation Simulations Based On VR Technologies • Challenges For VR In The Mining Industry

Unit-1.0: Introduction to liberal Arts (7 hrs)

Definition And Significance Of Liberal Arts • Historical Development And Evolution Of Liberal Arts • Overview Of Interdisciplinary Approaches In Liberal Arts • Modern Interdisciplinary Innovators

Unit-2.0: Liberal arts education and its benefits (6 hrs)

Liberal Arts Education And Its Benefits: STEM To STEAM • Utilitarianism • Deontology • Virtue Ethics In Engineering Context

Unit-3.0: Critical Thinking I (8 hrs)

The Role Of Critical Thinking In Liberal Arts Education • Arguments In Liberal Arts Disciplines • Information Assumptions • And Biases • Formal Logic Principles And Applications

Unit- 4.0: Critical Thinking II (8 hrs)

Critical Thinking And Interpretation • Logical Conclusions From The Evidence • Fallacies In Engineering Decision-making • Media Literacy And Critical Thinking In The Digital Age

Unit- 5.0: Creativity I (8 hrs)

Creative Thinking Skills In Education • Ideation Techniques • Whole Brain Approach • Technology Lifecycle And Adoption Curves

Unit- 6.0: Creativity II (5 hrs)

Characteristics Of Creative And Innovative Individuals • Lifecycle And Adoption Curves

Unit- 1.0: Search Engine Marketing (9 hrs)

Search Engine Marketing (SEM): Introduction To SEM • Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising

Unit- 2.0: Social Media Advertising (12 hrs)

Social Media Advertising: Advertising On Facebook • Instagram • LinkedIn • And Twitter • Creating Effective Social Media Ads • Budgeting For Social Media Campaigns

Unit- 3.0: Content and Influencer Marketing (11 hrs)

Content And Influencer Marketing: Creating Engaging Content • Working With Influencers • Measuring Content Performance

Unit- 4.0: Email and Mobile Marketing (10 hrs)

Email And Mobile Marketing: Fundamentals Of Email Marketing • Building Email Lists • Mobile Marketing Strategies

Unit-1.0: Self-Discovery (5 hrs)

Discovering Personality Types And Traits • Emotional Intelligence And Empathy • Goal-setting And Visioning

Unit-2.0: Confidence, Resilience and Adaptability I (9 hrs)

Self-reflection: Identify Strengths And Accomplishments • Positive Self-talk: Encourage Yourself With Positive Affirmations • Set Achievable Goals: Celebrate Small Wins • Practice Mindfulness: Focus On The Present Moment • Seek Feedback: Learn From Constructive Criticism • Take Calculated Risks: Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone

Unit-3.0: Confidence, Resilience and Adaptability II (10 hrs)

Develop A Growth Mindset: Believe Abilities Can Be Developed • Develop Problem-solving Skills: Approach Challenges With A Solution-focused Mindset • Practice Self-care: Take Care Of Physical • Emotional • And Mental Well-being • Build A Support Network: Surround Yourself With Positive Relationships • Learn From Failures: Extract Lessons And Move Forward • Focus On The Present: Manage Stress And Anxiety • Develop Emotional Regulation: Recognize And Manage Emotions

Unit- 4.0: Confidence, Resilience and Adaptability II (10 hrs)

Practice Gratitude: Focus On The Positive Aspects Of Life • Stay Curious: Embrace Lifelong Learning • Be Open-minded: Consider Different Perspectives • Develop Flexibility: Adjust To Changing Circumstances • Practice Self-awareness: Recognize Your Emotions And Thoughts • Take Calculated Risks: Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone • Learn From Others: Seek Diverse Experiences And Knowledge • Stay Positive: Focus On Opportunities And Solutions

Unit- 5.0: Personal Growth (5 hrs)

Mindfulness And Stress Management • Time Management And Productivity

Unit- 6.0: Well-being (3 hrs)

Physical And Mental Well-being

Unit- 1.0: Values and Ethics in Day to Day Life I (7 hrs)

Introduction To Values And Ethics • Definition • Examples • Concept Of Attitude And Development Of Attitude • Importance Of Values And Ethics In Day To Day Activities And At Workplace

Unit- 2.0: Values and Ethics in Day to Day Life II (7 hrs)

Ethical Ways Of Communication • Ethical Ways To Demonstrate Environmental Considerations In Engineering Processes In The Context Of Carbon • Ethics At Workplace • Examples Of Situations Depicting Values- Based Decisions And Ethical Behaviour In Day To Day Life

Unit-3.0: Values and Ethics in Profession II (7 hrs)

Relevance Of Profession To Society • Ethical Principles Such As Respecting Others And Ourselves • Respecting The Rights Of Others • Keeping Promises • Avoiding Unnecessary Problems To Others • Avoiding Cheating And Dishonesty • Expressing Gratitude Towards Others And Encouraging Them To Work3

Unit-4.0: Values and Ethics in Profession II (7 hrs)

Identification Of Activities In One's Own Area Of Work And Related Ethical And Unethical Behavior • Identification Of Ethical And Unethical Behavior In Profession Related To One's Own Discipline • Examples / Cases Of Situations Depicting Values- Based Decisions And Ethical Behavior

Unit-5.0: Introduction to sustainability and 5R Approach I (7 hrs)

Sustainable Development: Concept And Environmental Ethics • Impact Of Development On Ecosystem: Panch-tatva - (पंच-तत्व)'

Unit-6.0: Introduction to sustainability and 5R Approach II (7 hrs)

Role Of 5Rs For Sustainable Development • National Guidelines On The Economic • Social And Environmental Responsibilities Of Business

Unit-1.0: Introduction to Value Education: (7 hrs)

Right Understanding • Relationship And Physical Facility (Holistic Development And The Role Of Education) • Understanding Value Education Sharing About Oneself • Self-exploration As The Process For Value Education • Continuous Happiness And Prosperity The Basic Human Aspirations • Exploring Human Consciousness • Happiness And Prosperity - Current Scenario • Method To Fulfill The Basic Human Aspirations

Unit-2.0: Harmony in the Human Being: (7 hrs)

Understanding Human Being As The Co-existence Of The Self And The Body • Distinguishing Between The Needs Of The Self And The Body • The Body As An Instrument Of The Self • Understanding Harmony In The Self • Harmony Of The Self With The Body • Programme To Ensure Self-regulation And Health

Unit-3.0: Harmony in the Family and Society: (7 hrs)

Harmony In The Family The Basic Unit Of Human Interaction • 'Trust' The Foundational Value In Relationship • 'Respect' - As The Right Evaluation • Other Feelings • Justice In Human-to-Human Relationship • Understanding Harmony In The Society • Vision For The Universal Human Order

Unit-4.0: Harmony in the Nature/Existence (7 hrs)

Understanding Harmony In The Nature • Interconnectedness • Self-regulation And Mutual Fulfilment Among The Four Orders Of Nature • Realizing Existence As Co-existence At All Levels • The Holistic Perception Of Harmony In Existence

Unit-5.0: Implications of the Holistic Understanding - a Look at Professional (7 hrs)

Natural Acceptance Of Human Values • Definitiveness Of (Ethical) Human Conduct • A Basis For Humanistic Education • Humanistic Constitution And Universal Human Order

Unit-6.0: (7 hrs)

Competence In Professional Ethics • Holistic Technologies • Production Systems And Management Models-Typical Case Studies • Strategies For Transition Towards Value-based Life And Profession