MINING

TS ECET – 2023
SYLLABUS FOR MINING ENGINEERING

MATHEMATICS (50 Marks)

Unit-I: Matrices
Matrices: Definition of Matrix, Types of matrices-Algebra of matrices-Transpose of a matrix-
Symmetric, skew symmetric matrices-Minor, cofactor of an element-Determinant of a square
matrix-Properties-Laplace‘s expansion-singular and non-singular matrices-Adjoint and
multiplicative inverse of a square matrix-System of linear equations in 3 variables-Solutions by
Cramer‘s rule, Matrix inversion method-Gauss-Jordan method.-Partial Fractions: Resolving a given
rational function into partial fractions. Logarithms: Definition of logarithm and its properties,
meaning of ‘e’, exponential function and logarithmic function.
Unit–II: Trigonometry
Properties of Trigonometric functions– Ratios of Compound angles, multiple angles, sub multiple
angles – Transformations of Products into sum or difference and vice versa. Properties of triangles:
sine rule, cosine rule, tangent rule and projection rule. Solution of a triangle when (i) three sides
(SSS), (ii) two sides and an included angle (SAS), (iii) one side and two angles are given(SAA).
Inverse Trigonometric functions, Hyperbolic functions.
Complex Numbers: Definition of a complex number, Modulus, amplitude and conjugate of complex
number, arithmetic operations on complex numbers - Modulus-Amplitude form (Polar form) - Euler
form (exponential form).
Unit–III: Analytical Geometry
Straight Lines–different forms of Straight Lines, distance of a point from a line, angle between two
lines, intersection of two non-parallel lines and distance between two parallel lines. Circles-
Equation of circle given center and radius, given ends of diameter-General equation- finding center
and radius, center and a point on the circumference, 3 non-collinear points, center and tangent,
equation of tangent and normal at a point on the circle. Conic Section – Properties of parabola,
ellipse and hyperbola – Standard forms with vertex at origin.
Unit–IV: Differentiation and its Applications
Functions and limits – Standard limits – Differentiation of sum, product, quotient of functions,
function of function, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, Hyperbolic
functions, implicit, explicit and parametric functions–Derivative of a function with respect to
another function-Second order derivatives – Geometrical applications of the derivative (angle
between curves, tangent and normal)–Increasing and decreasing functions–Maxima and Minima
(single variable functions) using second order derivative only physical application – Rate Measure -
Partial Differentiation–Partial derivatives up to second order–Euler‘s theorem.
Unit–V: Integration and its Applications
Indefinite Integral – Standard forms – Integration by decomposition of the integrand, integration of
trigonometric, algebraic, exponential, logarithmic and Hyperbolic functions– Integration by
substitution –Integration of reducible and irreducible quadratic factors – Integration by parts–
Definite Integrals and properties, Definite Integral as the limit of a sum – Application of Integration
to find areas under plane curves and volumes of Solids of revolution– Mean and RMS values,
Trapezoidal rule and Simpson’s 1/3 Rule for approximation integrals.

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Unit–VI: Differential Equations
Definition of a differential equation-order and degree of a differential equation- formation of
differential equations-solution of differential equation of the type first order, first degree, variable-
separable, homogeneous equations, exact, linear differential equation of the form dy/dx+Py=Q,
Bernoulli‘s equation, 2nd order linear differential equation with constant coefficients both
homogeneous and non-homogeneous and finding the Particular Integrals for the functions eax, sin
ax, cos ax, ax2 +bx+c (a,b,c are real numbers).
Unit–VII: Laplace Transforms
Laplace Transforms (LT) of elementary functions-Linearity property, first shifting property, change
of scale property, multiplication and division by t - LT of derivatives and integrals, Unit step
function, LT of unit step function, second shifting property, evaluation of improper integrals,
Inverse Laplace transform (ILT)-shifting theorems, change of scale property, multiplication and
division by s, ILT by using partial fractions and convolution theorem. Applications of LT to solve
linear ordinary differential equations up to second order with initial conditions.
Unit–VIII: Fourier Series
Fourier series, Euler’s formulae over the interval (C, C+2π) for determining the Fourier coefficients.
Fourier series of simple functions in (0, 2π) and (–π, π). Fourier series for even and odd functions in
the interval (–π, π) – Half range Fourier series – sine and cosine series over the interval (0, π).

PHYSICS (25 Marks)

Unit-I: UNITS, DIMENSIONS AND FRICTION

Physical quantity - Fundamental and derived quantities – Unit –definitions - S.I units - Advantages
of S.I. units - Dimensions and dimensional formula - definitions-units and dimensional formula for
physical quantities - Principle of homogeneity - Applications of dimensional analysis–Friction –
causes - types of friction - Normal reaction - Laws of static friction - coefficients of friction -
expression-rough horizontal surface - expressions for Acceleration, Displacement, Time taken to
come to rest and Work done - Advantages and disadvantages of friction - Methods to reduce friction
– Problems on friction only.
Unit-II: ELEMENTS OF VECTORS
Scalar and vector quantities – definitions and examples –Graphical representation of a vector -
Classification of vectors (Proper vector, Unit vector, Equal vector, Negative vector, Collinear vector
and Position vector) Resolution of a vector - Triangle law of vector addition – Parallelogram law of
vectors – statement- expression for magnitude and direction of resultant vector –derivation-
illustrations (working of sling and flying bird) - Representation of a vector in unit vectors i, j and
k– Scalar product of vectors-definition- application to work done by force – properties of scalar
product - Vector product of vectors –definition – Right hand thumb rule and right hand screw rule -
application to moment of force - properties of vector product - area of parallelogram and triangle in
terms of vector product - related problems
Unit-III: MECHANICS
Projectile motion – definition - examples - Horizontal projection – Time of flight and Horizontal
range – derivations - Oblique projection – Expression for path of a projectile in oblique projection -
derivation– Maximum height, Time of ascent, Time of descent, Time of flight, Horizontal range and
maximum horizontal range - derivations – Circular motion, angular velocity, time period and

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frequency of revolutions–Definitions– Relation between linear velocity and angular velocity -
derivation–centripetal force – centrifugal force – definitions and expressions only- application
(banking of curved path) - angle of banking- expression only - related problems
Unit-IV: PROPERTIES OF MATTER
Elasticity and plasticity- definitions – examples - Stress and Strain – definitions and expressions -
elastic limit - Hooke’s law – statement - modulus of elasticity - Young’s modulus – Derivation –
Cohesive and adhesive forces - Surface tension - Illustrations - Capillarity –angle of contact –
definition- examples for capillarity- Formula for Surface tension based on capillarity (no derivation)
– Viscosity - Illustrations of viscosity - Newton’s formula for viscous force – derivation -
Coefficient of viscosity - Poiseuille’s equation - Effect of temperature on viscosity of liquids and
gases– streamlines - laminar flow - turbulent flow - Reynold’s number - equation of continuity –
statement - related problems.
Unit-V: HEAT AND THERMODYNAMICS
Heat – expansion of gases - Boyle’s law –concept of absolute zero - Absolute scale of temperature –
Charles’ laws - Ideal gas equation – derivation - value of universal gas constant ‘R’ –Isothermal
and Adiabatic processes - Differences between isothermal and adiabatic processes - Internal energy
and external work done – Expression for work done – derivation – first law of thermodynamics –
application of first law to isothermal and adiabatic processes - second law of thermodynamics –
specific heat of a gas – molar specific heat of a gas – definitions – derive relation between CP and Cv
- related problems.
Unit-VI: CONSERVATION LAWS AND ENERGY SOURCES
Work and Energy - Potential Energy and kinetic energy–examples – expressions for PE and KE -
derivations - Work-Energy theorem – derivation – Law of conservation of energy – examples - Law
of conservation of energy in the case of freely falling body – proof – Illustration of conservation of
energy in the case of simple pendulum– Non renewable and renewable energy sources - related
problems
Unit-VII: WAVES AND SOUND
Wave motion – definition and characteristics – audible range – infrasonic and ultrasonic –
longitudinal and transverse waves – examples – Relation between wavelength, frequency and
velocity of a wave – derivation –stationary waves- beats - applications of beats - Doppler effect –
list the applications – ultrasound and radar in medicine and engineering as special emphasis- echo –
definition - applications - relation between time of echo and distance of obstacle –derivation-
Reverberation and time of reverberation - Sabine’s formula - Free and forced vibrations - Resonance
- Conditions of good auditorium - noise pollution – definition – causes, effects and methods to
minimize noise pollution - problems
Unit-VIII: SIMPLE HARMONIC MOTION
Periodic motion - Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)– definition - examples - Conditions for SHM –
Projection of circular motion on any diameter of a circle is SHM - Expressions for Displacement,
Velocity and Acceleration of a particle executing SHM – derivations - Time period, frequency,
amplitude and phase of a particle in SHM - Ideal simple pendulum – time period of simple
pendulum –derivation - laws of simple pendulum-Seconds pendulum- problems
Unit-IX: MODERN PHYSICS
Photo electric effect - Einstein’s photo electric equation – Work function and threshold frequency -
laws of photo electric effect - applications of photo electric effect – photo cell - concept of

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Refraction of light - critical angle and total internal reflection - principle of Optical fiber -
Applications of optical fiber – LASER – definition and characteristics – principle of LASER -
spontaneous emission and stimulated emission - population inversion - examples of LASER – Uses.
Unit-X: MAGNETISM
Magnetic field - magnetic lines of force -properties - Uniform and Non-uniform magnetic field –
Magnetic length, pole strength – magnetic induction field strength- definition - Coulomb’s inverse
square law of magnetism - expression for moment of couple on a bar magnet placed in a uniform
magnetic field – derivation - expression for magnetic induction field strength at a point on the axial
line of a bar magnet –derivation - Dia, Para and Ferro magnetic materials – examples - related
problems.
Unit-XI: ELECTRICITY AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
Ohm’s law – Ohmic and non ohmic conductors – examples - Temperature dependence of resistance
– coefficients of resistance with examples - Specific resistance – units – conductance- series and
parallel combination of resistors - moving coil galvanometer - conversion of galvanometer into
ammeter and voltmeter with diagram (qualitatively) – Kirchhoff’s current and voltage laws in
electricity – Expression for balancing condition of Wheatstone’s bridge – derivation – Meter bridge
–working with neat diagram –Superconductivity-definition-superconductors - definition and
examples – applications - related problems.
Unit-XII: ELECTRONICS
Solids – definition – energy bands in solids- valence band, conduction band and forbidden band –
Energy band diagram of conductors, insulators and semiconductors – concept of Fermi level -
Intrinsic semiconductors - examples - Concept of holes in semiconductors - Doping - Extrinsic
semiconductor - P-type and N-type semiconductors - PN Junction diode – Forward Bias and
Reverse Bias - Applications of PN diode - Diode as rectifier – principle – principle of Light
Emitting Diode and solar cell.

CHEMISTRY (25 Marks)

Unit-I: Fundamentals of Chemistry

Atomic Structure: Introduction - Atomic number - Mass number- Bohr's Atomic theory - Aufbau
principle - Hund's rule - Pauli's exclusion Principle- Orbitals, shapes of s, p and d orbitals -
Electronic configuration of elements
Chemical Bonding: Introduction - Electronic theory of valency - Types of chemical bonds - Ionic,
covalent and co-ordinate covalent bond with examples - Properties of Ionic and Covalent
compounds
Oxidation-Reduction: Electronic Concepts of Oxidation-Reduction, Oxidation Number-
calculations.
Unit -II: Solutions and Colloids
Introduction-Classification of solutions based on physical state- Molecular weights, Equivalent
weights - Expression of concentration - Mole concept, Molarity, Normality, Numerical problems on
Mole, Molarity and Normality - Colloids- Types of colloids- Lyophilic and Lyophobic colloids -
Industrial applications of colloids.

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Unit -III: Acids and Bases
Introduction - theories of acids and bases and limitations - Arrhenius theory-Bronsted-Lowry theory
- Lewis acid base theory - Ionic product of water - pH and related numerical problems - Buffer
solutions- buffer action - applications of buffer solution.
Unit -IV: Environmental Studies-I
Introduction - environment -scope and importance of environmental studies- important terms -
renewable and non-renewable energy sources - Concept of ecosystem, producers, consumers and
decomposers - Biodiversity, definition and threats to Biodiversity- Forest resources- Over
exploitation-Deforestation.
Unit -V: Water Technology
Introduction -soft and hard water - causes of hardness – types of hardness -disadvantages of hard
water - degree of hardness (ppm) - softening methods - permutit process - ion exchange process -
drinking water - municipal treatment of water for drinking purpose - Osmosis, Reverse Osmosis -
advantages of Reverse Osmosis – Desalination by Electro dialysis - Defluoridation – Nalgonda
technique.
Unit -VI: Electrochemistry
Conductors, insulators, electrolytes –Types of electrolytes - Arrhenius theory of electrolytic
dissociation - electrolysis -electrolysis of fused NaCl and aqueous NaCl - applications of
electrolysis - Faraday's laws of electrolysis- numerical problems.
Unit -VI I: Metallurgy
Characteristics of Metals - distinguish between Metals and Non Metals- Ore, Gangue, Flux and Slag
- Concentration of Ore -Froth floatation - Methods of Extraction of crude Metal - Roasting,
Calcination and Smelting - Alloys-purpose of making alloys - Composition of Brass, German silver,
Nichrome, Stainless steel and Duralumin
Unit –VIII: Corrosion
Introduction - factors influencing the rate of corrosion - electrochemical theory of corrosion -
composition, stress and concentration cells- rusting of iron and its mechanism - prevention of
corrosion - coating methods, Paints-constituents and characteristics of paints-cathodic protection
Unit –IX: Polymers
Introduction - polymerization - types of polymerization - addition, condensation with examples -
plastics - types of plastics - advantages of plastics over traditional materials - Disadvantages of
using plastics - preparation and uses of the following plastics: 1. Polythene 2. PVC 3.Teflon
4.Polystyrene 5.Urea formaldehyde 6. Bakelite - Rubber - Elastomers –Preparation of Butyl rubber,
Buna-s rubber, Neoprene rubber and their uses-Fibres-Preparation and uses of fibres-Nylon 6,6-
Polyester
Unit –X: Fuels
Definition and classification of fuels- characteristics of good fuel - Calorific value-HCV and LCV-
Calculation of oxygen required for combustion of methane and ethane - composition and uses of
gaseous fuels - a) Water gas b) Producer gas, c) Natural gas, d) Coal gas, e) Bio gas and f)
Acetylene.

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Unit –XI: Electro Motive Force
Galvanic cell – standard electrode potential -electro chemical series -emf of cell – Batteries-Types
of batteries-Fuel cells.
Unit –XII: ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES-II
Introduction- classification of air pollutants based on origin and states of matter - Air pollution;
causes and effects - control methods - Water pollution; causes and effects - control measures.

MINING ENGINEERING (100 Marks)

Unit-I: ELEMENTS OF MINING

Definitions: Mining Terms and its operations, Indian Mineral resources and world status, Mineral
based industries, Mining operations, modes of entry, shaft, incline, adit-applicable conditions,
Mining Methods used in coal and Non coal mining, Classification of the mineral deposits based on
various factors, classification of coal seams based on various factors. Classification of methods of
working-U/G Coal, OC Mining, Placer, horizon, hydraulicking, dredging, Leaching.
Drilling Methods: Uses, classification, principle of working and various tools used in drilling,
feed mechanism, core recovery, deviation of boreholes, flushing methods and bore hole survey.
Explosives: Characteristics, classification, composition, properties, different explosives used in
U/G, OCM, Metal and coal mines, selection of explosives and initiation of explosives, Detonators-
types, Blasting practice in Mines- terms, tools, sequence of shot firing, drill patterns types,
misfires, blown out shots, sockets, treatment of misfires dangers associated with underground
blasting, precautions to be taken before and after blasting – fuse – electric blasting.
Mine Gases: Composition of atmospheric air and mine air, reason for changes. Classification of
mine gases, types, physical and chemical properties, physiological effects and occurrence,
permissible limits and methods of detection. Flame safety lamp-purpose, principle constructional
details of bottom, top feed types- method of heat transfer, accumulation and percentage test,
different detectors.
Shaft sinking methods: Purpose, uses, factors for selection of site, sinking through normal strata,
Special methods of shaft sinking - pilling, drop shaft method, widening and deepening– modern
trends, cementation, freezing method. Temporary, permanent lining of shafts.
Unit-II: MINING GEOLOGY
Definitions: Geology, scope, uses of geology in Mining field, Branches of geology, Age of the
earth and its determination methods origin of the earth-Nebular hypothesis of Kant and Laplace.
Physical Geology: Internal structure of earth, weathering, erosion, denudation, Attrition, Abrasion,
Geological work of wind, river and their end products. Earthquakes, its propagation, intensity,
causes and effects of earthquakes. Volcanoes and its classification.
Mineralogy: Physical characteristics of minerals, important mineral families, industrial uses of
important minerals; Occurrence and distribution in Telangana and India.
Petrology & Structural Geology: Classification of Rocks and its characteristics, structures and
textures. Structural Geology, folds, faults, joints, unconformities. Geological time scale, major
stratigraphical divisions of India, Physio-graphic divisions of India, Economic minerals occurring
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Economic Geology: Terms, processes of mineralization and important economic minerals formed
by these processes, resources proved, probable & possible reserves.
Geological prospecting: Objectives, guidelines for location of mineral deposits in fields, methods
of prospecting, Geo physical methods.
Fuel Geology: Periods of coal formation, stages of coal formation, origin of coal seams, drift and
insitu theories, structural features of coal seams, distribution of coal seam in India, and Telangana
state. Petroleum origin, migrations, and accumulations, distribution of oil fields in world and India
Hydrology: Occurrence, source & distribution, water table & types of ground water, hydrological
cycle, rain fall measurements and records. Factors controlling evaporation. Factors effecting
infiltration. Zone of saturation and aeration. Water bearing properties of rocks.
Unit-III: METHODS OF WORKING COAL
Bord and Pillar: Applicability –merits – demerits – different terms – stages of development and
de pillaring – panel system –types –applicability- factors influencing this size of panel – general
considerations- number of opening of panel-merits, demerits – factors governing the selection of
the development method -opening of districts, different methods of development systems, along
dip along strike, cross cuts, steeply dipping seems loading machines and continuous miners,
blasting of solids, different conveyers, coal cutting machines LHD, SDL depillaring, terms –
classification-planning preparation arrangements – sequence of operations – pillar extraction under
week roof mechanized method of pillar extractions by LHD, SDL – conveyor systems – size, shape
of pillar, ribs– local fall – main fall-air blast, dangers precautions- stowing- methods conditions for
adoption of stowing - H/L ratio, preparatory arrangements for stowing- stowing panel- danger and
precautions while working below goafed areas- contiguous seams extractions precautions against
fire during and after depillaring.
Long wall mining: Drivage of road ways by manual method, road header, dint header. Long wall
advancing- applicability, merits, demerits, limitations comparison between long wall retreating and
advancing, machinery employed- factors governing length of long wall face, layout conventional
long wall face, advancing with caving and stowing – layouts of mechanized long wall face
advancing with caving and stowing comparison with bord and pillar- production calculation –
long wall retreating method – applicability –layout of mechanized /conventional long wall with
caving and stowing, layout of long wall face with shearer – methods of sumping – method of push-
salvaging-productions calculations. Coal plough and its operation.
Blasting gallery method: Applicability, merits, demerits, limitations – drilling – blasting pattern –
loading operations – supporting – spacers - precautionary measures at goaf edge line development
of BG panel - mechanized layout of BG panel-production calculations thick seem mining.
Thick seam mining by slicing: Difficulties-methods- applicability inclined slicing, horizontal
slicing, with caving and stowing, sublevel caving with mechanized long wall - horizon mining.
Merits - demerits applicability, limitations.
Hydraulic mining: Applicability-merits and demerits - Hydraulic breaking of coal-transport-
layout of Hydraulic mining in moderately thick and steep seems.
Gasification of coal: Applicability – merits –demerits – principle of Gasification-opening of coal
seems with gasification, linkages bore holes in gasification of coal, Stowing practice in mines.
Unit-IV: OPENCAST MINING
Surface mining-definitions: Different forms-geo mining situations, major coal and metal
Opencast - limitations-merits and demerits- different terminology with sketches-stages of surface

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mining– Equipment-machinery for preparing ground, dozed scraper, ripper, road grader, road
rollers-classifications of dozer, components - functions, operations- classification of rippers - road
grader main components functions and operations classification of road roller, components
functions and operations.
Drilling and blasting in OC mines: Classification of drill holes – vertical and inclined drilling –
merits-demerits various parameters-drill parameters-application- estimation of charges for blasting
round of holes, blasting tools-shot firing procedure-patterns-blasting techniques –transportation-
storage –charging of bulk explosives- use of NONELS- electronic detonators, boosters firing
procedure –use of bulk explosives.
control blasting techniques –applicability-conditions for adopting sleeping hole – secondary
blasting techniques – dangers due blasting in OC mines preventive measures.
OC machinery: Selection-classification of HEMM - application –Excavators used in open cast
mines –all types of excavators-shovel-dragline – BWE-surface miner applicability’s merits-
demerits etc.-All types of transport system in opencast mines-dumpers, belt conveyors – rail-
pipeline-high angle conveyor – types -merits-demerits-applicable condition of inpit crusher
technology spreaders-working, operating parameters of shovel dragline swell factor, Bucket fill
factor, swing factor, cycle time, loading time, problems on HEMM.
Various layout of opencast mines: Design factors of layout- different combinations layout –
shovel dumper, drag line, surface miner, bucket wheel excavator.
Impact on environmental and ecology in OC mines: Terms- various pollutions (water, air and
land) –causes- preventive measures-relationship between ecology and environment, EIA, EMP,
land reclamation, slope stability.
Unit-V: ROCK MECHANICS AND STRATA CONTROL
Introduction: Definition of rock mechanics - Scope of Rock mechanics in mining- Application of
Rock mechanics to mining field Stress Strain-Modulus of elasticity-Relation between various
Modulus of elasticity-Terms Insitu stress -Induced stress -simple numerical problems
Stress Analysis, Stress distribution in underground: Various forces acting on block in Insitu
condition, Relation between vertical and lateral stresses -Induced stresses due to Mining - Principle
plane- Major Principal Stress, Minor principle stress-Diagram normal and shear stresses in a 2D
model stress distribution around a Mine workings , narrow and wider openings-Mohr's circle-
simple numerical problems on lateral strain- Mohr's circle
Physico Mechanical properties of Rocks and methods of determination Rock properties:
Physical Mechanical, properties of rocks uni-axial compressive strength – confined compressive
Strength (Tri axial test) -Tensile strength shear strength - strength indices of rocks - point load
strength index protodyakonov's strength index - porosity - Relation between them - methods
determining shear strength. Definition of rock mass, classification of rock stability - Give the RQD
(Rock Quality Designation) Classifies Rocks by Mohr's Hardness scale, Give the RMR (Rock
mass rating), factors consider for estimation of RMR, Estimation of RMR, simple numerical
problems for estimation of RQD, Classification of roof rock based on RMR-Tunnel Quality Index.
Stress measuring devices & subsidence: Instruments used for measurement of stress- Flat jack
method - Remote convergence recorder-Magnetic ring multipoint extensometer, tell – tale bore
hole extensometer. Subsidence- define terminology related to subsidence, types of subsidence,
measurements.
Strata control Supports: Necessity - Materials used - Classification of supporting Systems -
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stitching Merits and demerits of bolting - Rigid and Yielding props constructional details of
Friction, Hydraulic props - Method of setting Various supports at different situations - Fore poling.
safari supporting- Junction Supports - Clearance of Heavy roof Collapse - Systematic Supporting -
withdrawal of supports.
Unit-VI: MINE TRANSPORTATION & MINING MACHINERY
Wire ropes: Usage, chemical composition, tests of wires, classification, applicability of
different wire ropes, causes of deterioration and precautions, selection parameters- numerical
problems on size-weight and strength,
Capping, recapping: Methods and rope splicing, description Transportation in mines -
classification different types of rope haulages, their applicability, merits and demerits limitations.
Safety devices in different rope haulages, laying and maintenance of track. Factors of section of
rope haulage computation of problems for HP, rope size, breaking strength, tub capacity, number
of tubs, tensioning arrangement of endless rope haulage.
Conveyors: Classification different types of conveyors, construction safety devices merits-
demerits limitations, solves numerical problems on size, output motor HP.
Locomotive haulages & Arial rope ways: Types, applicability‘s, merits-demerits, classify aerial
rope ways, applications, simple problems.
Mine Pumps: Terms, classification types of pumps, fittings, merits-demerits, limitations,
selection-problem on head, quantity HP, frictional losses their applicability in mines, construction
details merits, demerits and limitations.
Coal face machinery: Different Drills, Power loaders, Long wall face machinery - AFC, lump
breakers, stage loaders, power pack, SERDS, DERDS, safety devices, power support, Flame proof
apparatus and Intrinsically safe apparatus- field of applications, features, remote control principle,
Signaling: Various methods of signaling in mines, telephones.
Winding: Purpose, equipment, types of headgear frames, shaft fittings, guides, Pit top and pit
bottom arrangements, keps, suspension gear, types of drums, drum and skip winding, Cage
winding and Friction (Keope Winding) speed control and safety contrivances. Breaks, types, speed
control methods, mining cables-classification, types, constructional details-cable jointing, care and
maintenance.
Unit-VII: MINE SURVEYING
Preliminaries of Surveying: Definition and objectives of surveying, primary divisions,
classifications, and principle of surveying. To know the difference between plan and map,
importance of scale and representative fraction, general requirements of mine plans, care and
maintenance of plans and sections according to mining laws.
Basics concepts linear measurements (chain and tape): Perform Different objectives of chain
surveying, Ranging, Cross staff survey, Plotting the chain triangulations for measuring the areas,
corrections in chain surveying and simple problems on it.
Concepts of angular measurements (compass surveying): Introducing the concepts of angular
measurements with the adoption of compass surveying, differences between angle and bearing,
terminologies and parts of prismatic compass, solving the problems of bearings, angles and also
introduced the concepts of traverse. Errors and its distribution of a closed traverse.
Levelling: Learning the concept of elevations and depressions of ground surface by introducing the
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dumpy level and inverted staff. Importance of reduced levels and problem on it by different
methods, definitions of curvature and refraction, problem solving on reciprocal levelling, and
importance of HFL and contouring.
Theodolite survey: Concepts of angular measurements with the adoption of theodolite surveying,
different terminologies used in theodolite and its parts, measurements of horizontal and vertical
angles and introducing the concepts of repetition and reiteration methods. Rectangular Co-
ordinates- latitude and departure – problems on Rectangular Coordinates –Areas – Bowditch Rule.
Setting out Curves: Classification – Definitions – elements of simple curve – Method of setting
out curves – by chord and offset –chard and angle – solves problem.
Correlation Survey: Purpose – methods of correlation – Direct Traversing – Co – planning –
Weisbach Triangle.
Tacheo meter: Purpose – methods of correlation – Direct Traversing – Co – planning – Weisbach
Triangle–Problems.
Dip, Strike, Fault problems: Definitions of Dip, Strike, Fault, True Dip, Apparent Dip-Relation
among them- Solving the problems relating to them – determines the rate and direction of true dip
or strike of a mineral bed- Solving the problems related to strike and fault – calculate the length of
drift, passing through the fault-Bore hole problems- cross measure drift problems.
Modern Surveying Equipment’s: Modern surveying Equipment- Principle of working of - EDM
– GPS –advantages of DGPS – Total station Instrument – applicability in Mines. – key components
of GIS – Remote sensing- Applicability.
Unit-VIII: MINE MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENURSHIP
Mine management & Entrepreneurship: Organisational structure Role of mining Industry in
country's economic development, ownerships of Industries, Management, organisation, in the
context of mining Industry. Motivating factors, Risks and Rewards, Requirements of entrepreneur,
products selection. Site solution. Setting of a Abraham-Maslavs theory of motivation, Leadership,
Decision making process-Communication process- Market survey. Demand survey techno-
economic-Break even analysis- Sellers and Buyers market- Feasibility study report.
Industrial Dispute Act-1947 and Total Quality Management: Industrial Dispute act-1947,
causes of Industrial Dispute, adverse effects for Industrial Dispute various provisions of ID act
works committee, conciliation officer, Bord of conciliation court of enquiry, industrial tribunal,
voluntary organisation, strike and lockout.
Recruitments and training Recruitment and training, Methods of recruitment - Essential Quality
of person different category training as per VTC Rules - Training programmes.
Network analysis and Total Quality Management: Definition and Objectives of network
analysis-construction of network diagrams-Definitions of various terms-Merits and demerits of
CPM-Simple problems on CPM- PERT-Definition, methodology, time estimates -Simple problems
on PERT Compression CPM Vs PERT. Total Quality Management Definition of TQM-
constituents of ISO 9000 series-Merits and drawbacks of ISO-Indian standards of Quality 6 sigma
system.

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