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National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal Department of Mining Engineering

This document provides information about an introductory mining engineering course at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, including the course details, reference books, and an overview of surface mining methods. It lists the merits of surface mining such as full mineral extraction, quick returns, and mechanization possibilities. It also outlines the demerits, including impacts to the environment like deforestation, erosion, and alterations to land and water systems. Diagrams are included showing bench details, highwall details, a cross-section of an opencast mine, underground mining entry types, underground openings, and the opening of an adit.

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National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal Department of Mining Engineering

This document provides information about an introductory mining engineering course at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, including the course details, reference books, and an overview of surface mining methods. It lists the merits of surface mining such as full mineral extraction, quick returns, and mechanization possibilities. It also outlines the demerits, including impacts to the environment like deforestation, erosion, and alterations to land and water systems. Diagrams are included showing bench details, highwall details, a cross-section of an opencast mine, underground mining entry types, underground openings, and the opening of an adit.

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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KARNATAKA , SURATHKAL

DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING

MI 101 INTRODUTION TO MINING ENGINEERING


3-0-0

Dr. Mangalpady Aruna


Associate Professor

Reference Books:
1. D.J.Deshmukh, “Elements of Mining Engineering”, Vol. I & II
2. G.B.Mishra, “Surface Mining”
3. J.G.Singh, Underground Coal Mining Methods
4. H.L.Hartman, Introductory Mining Engineering
Merits of surface mining:

• No problem of roof control or ventilation


• Full extraction of mineral is possible
• No wastage of mineral
• Quick return on capital
• Early extraction is possible (unproductive work like shaft sinking is not involved)
• High productivity
• Easy supervision (because of concentrated work)
• Illumination required only during dark
• Dangers and hazards are less
• No risk of gas explosion
• Very few stringent mining regulations
• Less number of competent persons are to be appointed
• Less number of statutory inspections are necessary
• Better sanitary conditions can be maintained
• High efficiency of mine workers (OMS is high)
• Female labours can be employed
• Training of operators is easier
• Large scale mechanisation is possible (large size and high voltage machineries)
Demerits of surface mining:

• Work is affected by weather


• Uneconomic for deeper bedded deposits
• Overall quality available to the consumer is affected in earlier phases of mining
• Large waste dumps in the vicinity of surface mines
• Huge void left after excavation
• Deforestation
• Alternation in ground and surface water
• Rapid erosion of land, slope stability problems
• Silting of streams, water body by erosion of soil
• Decrease in land value
• Alternation in topography
• The overall OMS (or average output per person per annum) is low due to a large labour force engaged in OB removal in
manual quarrying
Fig. 22 Bench details

Fig. 23 Highwall details


Fig. 24 Cross-section of an opencast mine
UNDERGROUND MINING

Opened through – Incline


- Inclined shaft
- Vertical shaft
- Adit

Fig. 25 Different types of entry to underground mines


Fig. 26 Headframe Fig. 27 An underground mine
Fig. 28 Underground openings
Fig. 29 Opening of an Adit

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