ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS

Program- B.Tech (Mining Engineering)

Semester - IV

Subject- Mine Climate & Ventilation Subject Code - BT 55 D401

1. What are the primary sources of pollution in mine atmospheres?

2. Name two common mine gases and their origins.
3. How does methane drainage contribute to mine safety?
4. What methods are used for monitoring mine environments?
5. How do heat and humidity affect mine atmospheres, and what are their consequences?
6. Explain the concept of natural ventilation in mines.
7. What are some key components of mechanical ventilation systems in mines?
8. How is the selection of mine fans determined?
9. What is the purpose of ventilation surveys in mining operations?
10. Describe the Hardy-Cross method and its application in mine ventilation planning.
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Program- B.Tech (Mining Engineering)

Semester - IV

Subject- Engineering Materials Subject Code - BT 55D402

1. What are the primary classifications of engineering materials, and how do they differ in structure and
properties?
2. Explain the significance of the iron-carbon phase diagram in understanding the properties and behavior of
steels.
3. What are the different types of heat treatment techniques applied to iron and steel, and how are they
utilized in the mining industry?
4. Describe the construction and characteristics of wire ropes used in mining operations, including their
selection criteria.
5. How does the mass and strength of wire ropes vary with their construction and materials used?
6. Discuss the classification, properties, and applications of different types of cements in the mining industry.
7. Explain the process of shotcreting and its relevance in mining construction projects.
8. What are the key considerations in selecting materials for brick and stone masonry in mining structures?
9. How is fly ash utilized in mining applications, and what advantages does it offer in construction materials?
10. Describe the stress-strain curves of typical engineering materials and discuss the concepts of elastic and
plastic deformation, fracture, fatigue, and creep.
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Program- B.Tech (Mining Engineering)

Semester - IV

Subject- Basic Electrical Engineering Subject Code - BT 55D403

1. How is power measured in polyphase circuits using single and two wattmeter methods, and what are their
respective advantages?
2. Discuss the methods used for power factor correction in polyphase circuits, highlighting simple techniques.
3. Explain the differences between star and delta networks in polyphase circuits, including their applications.
4. What are the characteristics of DC two-wire and three-wire systems, and how do they differ from AC three-
wire and four-wire systems?
5. Describe the types of cables commonly used in underground distribution schemes in mines.
6. What are the key components and operating principles of transformers, and how are their efficiency and
regulation determined?
7. Discuss the construction and operation of DC generators, emphasizing their losses, efficiency, and industrial
applications.
8. Explain the characteristics and applications of different types of DC motors, including their starters and
methods of speed control.
9. Provide an overview of AC machines, including alternators, induction motors, and synchronous motors,
highlighting their construction and operational principles.
10. How are power transmission and distribution managed in mines, considering both DC and AC systems, and
what role does electrical signaling play in mine operations?
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Program- B.Tech (Mining Engineering)

Semester - IV

Subject- Mining Geology – II Subject Code - BT 55D404

1. What are the major geomorphic divisions of India, and how do they influence the country's geological
features?
2. Provide an overview of Indian stratigraphy, focusing on the Archeans, Cuddapahs, Vindhyans, Gondwanas,
and Tertiaries.
3. Define economic geology and discuss its scope, including the fundamental terms and definitions associated
with mineral deposits.
4. Describe the processes of mineral formation and classify mineral deposits based on their genesis.
5. Discuss the mode of occurrence, origin, distribution, and industrial uses of important metallic and non-
metallic minerals found in India.
6. Highlight the significance of petroleum deposits in India and their distribution across the country.
7. What are the definitions of prospecting and exploration in geological terms, and how are they classified?
8. Explain the elementary methods of geological, geophysical, and geochemical prospecting used in the
exploration of mineral resources.
9. Discuss the various guides to ores utilized in prospecting, including ringed targets, intersection loci, and
physiographical indicators.
10. How do mineralogical, stratigraphical, and structural guides aid in ore prospecting and exploration activities?
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Program- B.Tech (Mining Engineering)

Semester - IV

Subject- Underground Coal Mining Subject Code - BT 55D405

1. What are the theories of coal formation, and how is coal classified based on its characteristics?
2. Explain the structure of a coal seam and discuss abnormalities such as faults, joints, cleats, and folds
commonly encountered in coal mining.
3. Describe the characteristics of coal-measuring rocks and their significance in coal exploration and extraction.
4. What is the distribution of coal in India, and what factors influence the choice of coal mining methods in the
Indian coal mining industry?
5. Define the board and pillar method in coal mining, and discuss the terminology, development size, and
shape of pillars involved.
6. How does the cycle of operation in the board and pillar method proceed, and what are the challenges
associated with depillaring?
7. Compare the preparatory arrangements and depillaring techniques such as stowing and caving in the board
and pillar method.
8. What are the key terms and considerations in longwall mining, and what factors determine the choice
between advancing and retreating longwall methods?
9. Discuss the development and operation of longwall panels and faces, including the organization of face
material supply.
10. Describe the methods used in thick seam mining, including inclined slicing, sublevel caving, and blasting
gallery methods, and discuss the challenges associated with mining thick coal seams.
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Program- B.Tech (Mining Engineering)

Semester - IV

Subject- Basic Electronics and Instrumentation Subject Code - BT 55D406

1. Describe the construction of a junction transistor and explain the various current components inside it.
2. What are the circuit symbols for PNP and NPN transistors, and how do they differ? Discuss the
characteristics and applications of transistor amplifiers.
3. Explain the input and output characteristics of a transistor and the relationship between α and β.
4. Differentiate between the common base (CB), common emitter (CE), and common collector (CC)
configurations of transistors.
5. Discuss the construction, principle of operation, and characteristics of JFET (Junction Field Effect Transistor).
6. Describe the construction, principle of operation, and characteristics of enhancement and depletion type
MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor).
7. Differentiate between active and passive transducers and analog and digital transducers. Classify
transducers according to their applications and discuss the selection criteria for transducers.
8. Explain the construction, principle of operation, and applications of wire-wound potentiometers, strain
gauges, LVDT (Linear Variable Differential Transformer), thermistors, solar cells, and piezoelectric crystals.
9. Discuss the terminal and ideal characteristics of operational amplifiers (op-amps) and their use in various
configurations such as inverting amplifier, non-inverting amplifier, adder, difference amplifier, differentiator,
integrator, and comparator.
10. Briefly explain the concepts of passive filters (high pass, low pass, and band pass) using RC circuits and the
Wheatstone bridge.