AKTU Underground Coal Mining Lab (BMN552) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech 3rd Year

List of Experiments

1. Study of layouts of Board and Pillar development working by without panel system.
2. Study of layouts of Board and Pillar development working by panel system.
3. Study of layout of long wall Advancing system.
4. Study of layout of Longwall Retreating system.
5. Study of various line of extraction used for pillar extraction.
6. Study of stook extraction methods under difficult roof conditions.
7. Study of sublevel caving method of thick seam mining.
8. Study of layout of Blasting Gallery method.
9. Study of layout of Hydraulic Mining.
10. Study of Coal Bed Methane extraction. Course outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
11. Analyze and Differentiate Mining Layouts: Differentiate and analyze the various layouts employed in Board and Pillar mining, distinguishing between systems with and without panel development.
12. Evaluate Longwall Mining Systems: Evaluate and compare the layouts and operational considerations of both Longwall Advancing and Longwall Retreating mining systems.
13. Understand Pillar Extraction Techniques: Comprehend and identify various lines of extraction utilized for pillar recovery in underground mining.
14. Propose Solutions for Challenging Roof Conditions: Propose and assess stook extraction methods specifically adapted for mining under difficult roof conditions.
15. Describe Thick Seam Mining Methods: Describe and explain specialized methods for thick seam mining, such as sublevel caving.
16. Recognize Advanced Mining Techniques: Recognize and describe the layouts and principles of advanced mining techniques including Blasting Gallery, Hydraulic Mining, and Coal Bed Methane (CBM) extraction.
17. Compare and Contrast Mining Methods: Compare and contrast the applicability, advantages, and disadvantages of various underground coal mining methods presented in the experiments.
18. Identify Key Mining Parameters: Identify and explain the critical parameters influencing the design and operation of different underground mining layouts.