Code : 9MN-32

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III Semester Diploma Examination, Nov./Dec. 2015

SURFACE MINING
Time : 3 Hours ]
Note :

[ Max. Marks : 100

(i) Section I is compulsory.

(ii) Answer any six full questions choosing atleast two full questions from
remaining sections II, III & IV.

SECTION I
1.

(a)

Fill in the blanks :

(i)

The excavation at the lowest part of the pit to collect water is called
______.

(ii)

In ______ type of machine formers plough type steel shank mounted with
cutting teeth on a steel beam is arranged.

(iii) The over-size boulders produced during main blasting one handled by
______.
(iv) For efficient utilization of explosive energy and to prevent blown out
shots ______ must be done after charging of blast hole.
(v)
(b)

A flexible plastic tube having 3 mm and 1.5 mm external and internal dia
coated with explore having VOD about 1800 m/sec. are known as ______.

Write a note on how free faces are formed in open cast blasting face. Explain
how they effect the blasting efficiency.
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SECTION II

2.

3.

(a)

List the advantages of surface mining comparing with underground mining.

(b)

Explain the concept of quarriable limit for surface mining.

(a)

What are the factors which govern the height of bench in open cast mining ?

(b)

What are the advantages of larger height of benches ?

(c)

What are the disadvantages of larger height benches ?

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(a)

List the points to be kept in mind during the construction of haul road to drain
the water properly during designing of haul roads.
10

(b)

Write a note on mine sumps.

SECTION III
5.

6.

7.

(a)

How free faces are formed in the open cast blasting face ?

(b)

What are the main parameters of blasting which command the yield of blasting ? 5

(c)

What are the main merits of concentration of charge in a blast hole ? Discuss
briefly about the deck charging.
5

(a)

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of a shovel.

(b)

Explain a schematic line diagram of any rope shovel and label its parts.

(a)

Explain how a drag line is useful in surface mining.

(b)

Explain with a schematic line diagram, a drag line under operation and label its
parts.
10

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SECTION IV
8.

9.

10.

(a)

Explain how front end loaders are useful in surface mining.

(b)

Explain with a simple sketch wagon drill.

(a)

Explain a layout for a mechanized open cart quarry using dipper shovel,
dumpers and drill combination (Assume your own condition).
10

(b)

Explain what is reclamation in mining.

(a)

Explain a Bull Dozer.

(b)

List out different pumping systems adopted in mines.

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