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MNGN309 - Mining Engineering Laboratory |
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Designation:
Required Catalog Description: Training in practical mine labor functions including: operation of jackleg drills, jumbo drills, muckers, and LHD machines. Training stresses safe operation of equipment and safe handling of explosives. Introduction to frontline management techniques. Prerequisites: MNGN 210, the Introduction to mining class and a concurrent enrollment in MNGN 309, the Mine Safety class. The introduction to mining class is important as a prerequisite to the Mine Safety Class. The students must have an adequate knowledge of the mining nomenclature and a basic concept of mining equipment and techniques in order to understand the application of MSHA safety laws. This they receive in the Introduction to Mining Class. The Mining Engineering Laboratory class must be taken concurrently with the Mine Safety Class. Principles of mine safety are applied and reinforced in the Mining Engineering Laboratory as unit operation training in that class is being performed. Textbook
and/or Other Required Materials: Mine Safety and Mine Operation Lab Course Notes, Compiled by David Mosch Federal
Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Training, Safety & Health Standards, 30 CFR
parts 46/47/48, 56/57/58 &26 Eleventh Edition, Mine Safety Associates
2003 Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to learn to safely participate in the basic techniques of underground excavation. The students learn concepts about the excavation techniques that are transferable to all types and scales of mining and underground construction projects. Topics
Covered – Laboratory Projects: Each class periods or unit is dedicated to the instruction and demonstration of a specific topic area. During the units of instruction the students are given detailed instruction in all of the subtopics of that topic and are given task requiring the use of those subtopics. The Units that are covered in this class are as follows:
Introduction to Mine Infrastructure: This involves the process of examining the work areas at the beginning of each working shift to identify potential safety hazards and the implementation of the appropriate corrective measures. In this section the general benefits of a clean and organized work site is presented. Also, methods and procedures of general infrastructure and equipment maintenance are presented. One 6 hour class period is allocated for this topic
Introduction to Mine Infrastructure: In this unit, the demonstration and use of various types of drills are presented. This includes the use of small hand held, carrier mounted jumbo drills, and core drills. This includes the maintenance, operation and utility installation required to operate the various drilling machines. Two 6 hour class periods are allocated for this topic Usage of Explosives for Fragmentation of Rock: This includes the introduction of the safe handling, storage, and transportation of explosive compounds. It also includes instruction of safe and correct methods of loading holes, placement of blast holes and selection of appropriate types and quantities of explosives for particular applications. Two 6 hour class periods are allocated for this topic
Excavation Techniques: Excavation Techniques include the training of the safe operation of underground rock loading equipment such as Load Haul Dump Machines. All students are required to learn all aspects of maintenance and operating techniques to safely and efficiently utilize excavation machines. One 6 hour class period is allocated for this topic Rock Stabilization and Support: In this unit the students are required to learn methods of stabilizing rock surfaces for both underground and surface applications. All students are required to install rock stabilizing bolts and are instructed on methods of removing loose rock including “scaling techniques.” Methods such as shotcrete application and steel structure support techniques are discussed. One 6 hour class period is allocated for this topic Haulage Systems and Techniques: Included in this unit is a presentation of methods of moving excavated rock to appropriate destinations and the haulage of supplies and personnel. It includes the introduction of methods to operate equipment and maintain infrastructure related to the haulage. Students are required to be trained in and operate both rail bound and rubber wheeled haulage equipment. Also, students are required to participate in the maintenance of rail systems and road ways. Instruction is given about conveyer systems. One 6 hour class period is allocated for this topic Ventilation Systems: A unit of this class is dedication to the instruction of ventilation systems and equipment. All students are instructed and are required to install and modify ventilation equipment. This equipment includes main fans, booster fans, auxiliary fans, and the setting of air regulators. Maintenance of fans and required electrical system equipment is included. One 6 hour class period is allocated for this topic Utility Systems: Students are required to understand the installation, operation, and maintenance of components of utility systems. This includes Compressed air, water distribution, electrical systems and communication systems. One 6 hour class period is allocated for this topic Mine Emergency Systems: A unit of this course is dedicated to the introduction of mine emergency systems. This includes a introduction to the required safety systems that might be utilized in the event of a mine emergency. This includes escape ways, refuge chambers, fire fighting equipment, and emergency communication systems. An introduction to mine rescue techniques is also presented in this unit. All students are required to participate in one simulated emergency where the students are required to evacuate the underground work environment. One 6 hour class period is allocated for this topic
Class/Laboratory Schedule: 2 semester hours, Laboratory. This class meets from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm each Friday during the semester. The MNGN 308, the Mine Safety class, meets immediately before this class must be taken concurrently with this class. The six hours are dedicated to laboratory exercises of mining and underground construction. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: This course contributes to the professional component of the Mining Engineering program. All mining techniques and safety procedures demonstrated in this class are classified as being completely general education in nature. [Other: 2 credit hours] Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This
course most closely contributes to the Program Outcomes “E” and
“G.” This course allows
the students to learn about operation techniques and topics that have a
major influence in the project management and supervision decision making
process. Person
who prepared this Description and Date of Preparation:
Prepared by: David Mosch Date:
March 21, 2006
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