ELEMENTS OF MINING TECHNOLOGY Course Code : 331301

Programme Name/s : Mining & Mine Surveying/ Mining Engineering

Programme Code : MS/ MZ
Year : First
Course Title : ELEMENTS OF MINING TECHNOLOGY
Course Code : 331301

I. RATIONALE
Mining Engineering is the application of combined knowledge of various branches of engineering and technology
in extracting the minerals from the earth and making it useful . The purpose of "Elements of Mining Technology is
to provide understanding of fundamentals of mining and its terminology so as to gain access in to further
knowledge and skills related to mining engineering and technology .

II. INDUSTRY / EMPLOYER EXPECTED OUTCOME

Implement relevant Mining operations safely and economically

III. COURSE LEVEL LEARNING OUTCOMES (COS)

Students will be able to achieve & demonstrate the following COs on completion of course based learning

CO1 - Identify the role and responsibility of different industry involved in exploration, exploitation, sa
CO2 - Describe the terminologies in board and pillar and longwall mining.
CO3 - Recognize terminology of underground metal mining.
CO4 - Compare underground mining and surface mining.
CO5 - Recognize terminology used in short firing, support and ventilation in underground coal mines.

IV. TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESSMENT SCHEME

Learning Scheme Assessment Scheme
Actual
Based on LL &
Contact Based on
Theory TL
Course Course Hrs./Week SL
Course Title Abbr Credits Paper Total
Code Category/s SLH NLH Practical
Duration Marks
FA- SA-
CL TL LL Total FA-PR SA-PR SLA
TH TH
Max Max Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
ELEMENTS OF
331301 MINING EMT DSC 3 - 2 1 6 6 03 30 70 100 40 50 20 25# 10 25 10 200
TECHNOLOGY

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ELEMENTS OF MINING TECHNOLOGY Course Code : 331301

Total IKS Hrs for Sem. : Hrs

Abbreviations: CL- ClassRoom Learning , TL- Tutorial Learning, LL-Laboratory Learning, SLH-Self Learning
Hours, NLH-Notional Learning Hours, FA - Formative Assessment, SA -Summative assessment, IKS - Indian
Knowledge System, SLA - Self Learning Assessment
Legends: @ Internal Assessment, # External Assessment, *# On Line Examination , @$ Internal Online
Examination
Note :

1. FA-TH represents average of two class tests of 30 marks each conducted during the semester.
2. If candidate is not securing minimum passing marks in FA-PR of any course then the candidate shall be
declared as "Detained" in that semester.
3. If candidate is not securing minimum passing marks in SLA of any course then the candidate shall be
declared as fail and will have to repeat and resubmit SLA work.
4. Notional Learning hours for the semester are (CL+LL+TL+SL)hrs.* 30 Weeks
5. 1 credit is equivalent to 30 Notional hrs.
6. * Self learning hours shall not be reflected in the Time Table.
7. * Self learning includes micro project / assignment / other activities.

V. THEORY LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ALIGNED COURSE CONTENT

Theory Learning Suggested
Learning content mapped with Theory Learning
Sr.No Outcomes (TLO's)aligned Learning
Outcomes (TLO's) and CO's.
to CO's. Pedagogies.
Unit - I Mining & Mineral
1.1 Historical Development in Mining Industry along with
TLO 1.1 Explain the use
Ancient practices used in India , Uses of important minerals
of given minerals in
mined Coal, and lignite, iron ore, copper, zinc, gold,
industry.
manganese Limestone, bauxite, mica etc.
TLO 1.2 Describe the role Model
1.2 Role of Mining Industry in Indian Economy ,Important
and functions of given Demonstration
1 Organizations involved in Mining like CIL, DGMS, IBM,
organizations engaged in Case Study
CIMFR - Their role and functions. Long forms of
coal and non-coal mining. Presentations
SCCL,NLC, HCL,MOIL,HZL,
TLO 1.3 Identify the role
BALCO,VEDANTA,BGML, MECL, GSI , CMPDI.
of Education institutions
1.3 Important institutions imparting education on mining
in Mining industry
engineering ISM, IIT Kharagpur, VNIT, BHU,NIT
SURTKAL,NIT ROURKELA
TLO 2.1 Describe given
Unit - II Underground coal mining
geological terms, used in
2.1 2.1 Geological Terms: • Bed, Bedding Plane, Bed
underground Coal mining.
Separation, • Formation of coal seam , • Dip of coal seam,
TLO 2.2 Illustrate given
strike of coal seam, • Thickness of coal seam, depth of coal
modes of entries for Model
seam.
underground Mining. Demonstration
2 2.2 2.2 Types of entries: Shaft, Incline, and Adit.
TLO 2.3 Interpret different Case Study
2.3 2.3 Bord and pillar method, • Definition of - Bord,
terms in board and pillar Presentations
Pillar, face, heading, Development, Depillaring.
method.
2.4 2.4 Longwall Mining • Definitions of Main Gate,
TLO 2.4 Illustrate
TailGate, Face length, barrier, longwall advancing, longwall
different terms used in
retreating.
Longwall method.

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Theory Learning Suggested
Learning content mapped with Theory Learning
Sr.No Outcomes (TLO's)aligned Learning
Outcomes (TLO's) and CO's.
to CO's. Pedagogies.
TLO 3.1 Describe given Unit - III Underground metal mining
geological terms, used in 3.1 3.1 Geological terms: • Definitions of Rock, ore,
underground Metal minerals, Gangue, Host/Country Rock, Waste, Outcrop,
Video
3 mining. Footwall, Hanging Wall.
Demonstrations
TLO 3.2 Interpret given 3.2 3.2 Different types of deposits: Massive, Bedded or
types of deposits of Metal Tabular, Narrow Vein, Wide Vein, Lenticular or Pocket,
and Non Metal. Shoot, Placer, Outcrop, Float, Gossans.
TLO 4.1 Describe the
advantages and Unit - IV Surface Mining
Model
disadvantages of Surface 4.1 Introduction of Surface Mining: • Surface mining •
Demonstration
4 Mining. Advantages of surface mining. • Disadvantages of surface
Case Study
TLO 4.2 Compare surface mining.
Presentations
mining and underground 4.2 •Distinguish between surface & underground mining
mining
Unit - V Underground mine development
5.1 5.1 Shot firing: Common terminologies in short firing
TLO 5.1 Interpret the
Definition of Drilling, Charging, Exploder, Explosives,
given terms in short firing.
Detonator, Solid Blasting, powder factor and detonator
TLO 5.2 Identify given
factor.
terms used in mine
5.2 5.2 Mine Support: Common terminologies used in mine
5 support. Presentations
support- prop support, cog support, Cross bar, roof bolt
TLO 5.3 Illustrate given
(definition and sketches only)
terms used in mine
5.3 5.3 Mine Ventilation: Common terminologies used in
ventilation and
mine ventilation and environment. Definition and sketch/
environment.
abbreviations / symbols of Intake, Return, Air Crossing,
stopping, regulator, door

VI. LABORATORY LEARNING OUTCOME AND ALIGNED PRACTICAL / TUTORIAL EXPERIENCES.

Practical / Tutorial / Laboratory Sr Laboratory Experiment / Practical Titles / Number Relevant
Learning Outcome (LLO) No Tutorial Titles of hrs. COs
Use internet to find the Organizational
LLO 1.1 Select the website of mining
1 structure of any company producing coal in 2 CO1
organization
India
LLO 2.1 Develop data collection skills, Prepare Presentation on any company
2 2 CO1
team working and presentation skills producing coal in India
LLO 3.1 Prepare the organizational Use internet to find the Organizational
structure of a metal producing company 3 structure of any company producing Metal 2 CO1
in India. in India
LLO 4.1 Develop data collection skills, Prepare Presentation on any company
4 2 CO1
team working and presentation skills. producing Metal in India.
LLO 5.1 Construct the organisational
Draw a simple organisational structure of
structure of an underground coal/ metal 5 2 CO1
any underground coal/ metal mine in India.
mine in India.
LLO 6.1 Prepare the organisational
Prepare a simple organisational structure of
structure of a surface coal/ metal mine in 6 2 CO1
any surface coal/ metal mine in India.
India.

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Practical / Tutorial / Laboratory Sr Laboratory Experiment / Practical Titles / Number Relevant
Learning Outcome (LLO) No Tutorial Titles of hrs. COs
LLO 7.1 Prepare the Organizational Use internet for finding the Organizational
structure of a Regulatory authority in 7 structure of any Regulatory authority in 2 CO1
Mining. Mining.
LLO 8.1 Develop data collection skills, Prepare Presentation on any Regulatory
8 2 CO1
team working and presentation skills. authority in Mining.
Use internet to find the Organizational
LLO 9.1 Prepare the organisational
9 structure of any Research institute in 2 CO1
structure of a research institute in mining.
Mining.
LLO 10.1 Develop data collection skills, Prepare Presentation on any Research
10 2 CO1
team working and presentation skills. institute in Mining.
LLO 11.1 Identify the geological features
Draw geological features showing Bed,
showing Bed, Bedding Plane, Bed
11 Bedding Plane, Bed Separation and Dip of 2 CO2
Separation and Dip of coal seam, strike
coal seam, strike of coal seam.
of coal seam.
LLO 12.1 Identify the geological features
Draw the geological features showing
showing Thickness of coal seam, depth of
12 Thickness of coal seam, depth of coal seam 2 CO2
coal seam and plan, sectional view of
and plan, sectional view of fault plane.
fault plane.
LLO 13.1 Determine the entries in
Draw entries in underground mining
underground mining showing Circular,
13 showing Circular, Elliptical, Rectangular and 2 CO2
Elliptical, Rectangular and Square shape
Square shape shafts.
shafts.
LLO 14.1 Determine the rectangular and
Draw entries in underground mining
arch shapes of incline in underground 14 2 CO2
showing rectangular and arch shape incline.
mining.
LLO 15.1 Determine the rectangular and
Draw entries in underground mining
arch shapes of adit in underground 15 2 CO2
showing rectangular and arch shape adit.
mining.
Draw a plan of Bord & Pillar development
LLO 16.1 Interpret the terminologies in
16 showing headings, face, barrier, bord and 2 CO2
Bord and Pillar development.
pillar.
LLO 17.1 Identify the width and height Draw a cross section of gallery showing
17 2 CO2
of gallery in coal mining. width of gallery, height of gallery.
LLO 18.1 Identify a coal pillar. 18 Sketch 3-D View of one coal pillar. 2 CO2
Draw a Longwall Advancing working
LLO 19.1 Interpret the terms in Longwall
19 Layout showing Main Gate, Tail Gate and 2 CO2
advancing layout.
Barrier.
LLO 20.1 Interpret the terms in Longwall Draw a Longwall Retreating working Layout
20 2 CO2
retreating layout. showing Main Gate, Tail Gate and Barrier.
Draw Massive, Bedded or Tabular, Narrow
LLO 21.1 Recognize the various types of Vein, Wide Vein, Lenticular or Pocket,
21 2 CO3
deposits in metal mines. Shoot, Placer, and Outcrop deposits in Metal
Mines.
LLO 22.1 Recognize a layout of an
22 Draw a simple layout of an opencast mine. 2 CO4
opencast mine.

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Practical / Tutorial / Laboratory Sr Laboratory Experiment / Practical Titles / Number Relevant
Learning Outcome (LLO) No Tutorial Titles of hrs. COs
Draw a Plan and Section showing the details
LLO 23.1 Identify prop support and cog of, Erecting of prop support at the face and
23 2 CO5
support in underground mining. incline Road Ways and Settings of cog
support at junctions.
Draw a Plan and Section showing the details
LLO 24.1 Identify cross bar support and
24 of, Setting of Cross Bar in the gallery and 2 CO5
roof bolt in underground mining.
setting of roof bolt any one type.
LLO 25.1 Interpret the abbreviations of Draw the abbreviations used in CMR 2017
Intake, Return, Air Crossing, stopping, 25 showing Intake, Return, Air Crossing, 2 CO5
regulator and door, as per CMR 2017. stopping, regulator and door.
Note : Out of above suggestive LLOs -
'*' Marked Practicals (LLOs) Are mandatory.
Minimum 80% of above list of lab experiment are to be performed.
Judicial mix of LLOs are to be performed to achieve desired outcomes.

VII. SUGGESTED MICRO PROJECT / ASSIGNMENT/ ACTIVITIES FOR SPECIFIC LEARNING /

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (SELF LEARNING)

Assignment

Give a seminar on the uses of various minerals.

Collect data regarding various minerals mined in your state with locations and companies engaged in their mining.
Prepare a chart to classify Mining Organizations.

Micro project

Prepare a report on industrial visit.

Develop models on various types of deposits in metal mine.

Term Work

Prepare journal and portfolio of practicals.

VIII. LABORATORY EQUIPMENT / INSTRUMENTS / TOOLS / SOFTWARE REQUIRED

Sr.No Equipment Name with Broad Specifications Relevant LLO Number
Well equipped computer centre with broadband connection,
1 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
required softwares, microsoft office suite and AutoCAD.
2 Laser Printer 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
3 Drawing tools and equipments 11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25
Models of different geological features showing Bed,
4 Bedding Plane, Bed Separation and Dip of coal seam, strike 11
of coal seam.
Chart and layout showing Thickness of coal seam, depth of
5 12
coal seam.
Models of various types of entries in underground mining-
6 13,14,15
Incline, Shaft & Adit.
7 Model of Bord & Pillar development. 16
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Sr.No Equipment Name with Broad Specifications Relevant LLO Number
Charts and models of a) Cross section of gallery showing
8 17,18
width and height of gallery b) 3-D view of one coal pillar.
Model of Longwall layouts a) Longwall Advancing, b)
9 19,20
Longwall retreating
Charts and models of various types of deposits in metal
10 21
mines.
11 Model of Opencast mining. 22
12 Model of prop support & cog support. 23
Specimen of roof bolt. Model of cross bar support and roof
13 24
bolt.
14 Chart showing various ventilation devices. 25

IX. SUGGESTED WEIGHTAGE TO LEARNING EFFORTS & ASSESSMENT PURPOSE (Specification

Table)
Aligned Learning R- U- A- Total
Sr.No Unit Unit Title
COs Hours Level Level Level Marks
1 I Mining & Mineral CO1 21 2 6 8 16
2 II Underground coal mining CO2 21 2 6 8 16
3 III Underground metal mining CO3 15 2 4 6 12
4 IV Surface Mining CO4 12 2 2 4 8
Underground mine
5 V CO5 21 4 6 8 18
development
Grand Total 90 12 24 34 70

X. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGIES/TOOLS

Formative assessment (Assessment for Learning)

Mid term tests

Rubrics for COs
Assignment, Self-learning and Term work
Seminar/ Presentation

Summative Assessment (Assessment of Learning)

Lab. performance
End of Term Examination
Viva-voce
Lab. performance

XI. SUGGESTED COS - POS MATRIX FORM

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Programme
Specific
Programme Outcomes (POs)
Outcomes*
(PSOs)
Course PO-5
Outcomes PO-1 Basic Engineering
(COs) PO-3 PO-7
and PO-2 PO-4 Practices for
Design/ PO-6 Project Life PSO- PSO- PSO-
Discipline Problem Engineering Society,
Development Management Long 1 2 3
Specific Analysis Tools Sustainability
of Solutions Learning
Knowledge and
Environment
CO1 3 3
CO2 3 3
CO3 3 3
CO4 3 3
CO5 3 1 3
Legends :- High:03, Medium:02,Low:01, No Mapping: -
*PSOs are to be formulated at institute level

XII. SUGGESTED LEARNING MATERIALS / BOOKS

Sr.No Author Title Publisher with ISBN Number
Deshmukh, D.
1 Elements of Mining Technology Denett, Central Techno Publications, Nagpur
J.
2 G. B. Mishra Winning & Working Lovely Prakashan, Dhanbad
3 S. K. Das Surface Mining Technology Lovely Prakashan, Dhanbad
4 Kaku, L.S. Mining Digest Lovely Prakashan, Dhanbad
Principles & Practices of Modern New Age International (P) Limited, Publishers, New
5 R. D. Singh
Coal Mining Delhi ISBN: 81-224-0974-1

XIII . LEARNING WEBSITES & PORTALS

Sr.No Link / Portal Description
1 https://youtu.be/haibcPlbAK4 Key learning
2 www.discoveryforengineers.com Learning
3 https://www.dgms.gov.in/ Key Learning
4 https://ibm.gov.in/IBMPortal/ Key Learning
5 https://www.coalindia.in/ Learning
6 https://youtu.be/umywCfTukIY Key learning

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