SECTION BR Atempt all questions 4 Write explanatory notes on the following: 103330) (@) Joint Stock Company (b) Shares and Debentures. (©) Methods of computing depreciation and depletion allowances. Write short notes on the following (x 4-20) (2) Standard Cost and Forecast. (b) Mineral Consumption and Substitution. (©) Pricing and Price index (2) Market Structure, Market Conduct and Performance 6 What do you understand by- (Sx 2=10) (a) Mineral Information System (b) International Investment and Trade in Mineral Materials. © Mailerdaemon | For latest info about the college visit vww.mailerdaemon.inVil Semester, B.Tech. (Mining Engg.) Examination Monsoon Semester Session: 2006-2007 Subject: MINE AND MINERAL ECONOMICS Time + 3 hours MEec- 17103 iE 7 ) Max. Marks: 100 structions, if any: Attempt Seotiens A & B. SECTION A Attempt any two questions (a) What are the purposes of exarnination of a mineral property? Give ‘an oulline of the types of examination. ©) (b) Explain the different methods of computing “Present Value” 6) (c) On a gold mine with an estimated life of 12 yrs, itis estimated that better sorting arrangements al (he mill, would improve the gold yield by 0.08 gmitonne milled, Also, other changes in the reduction plant would elect a saving of 12 paise per tonne milled, the whole scheme Costing R50 crores. If the milling sale is 2 million tonnes per ‘annum, will it pay to ombark on the alteration Accept a discount ale of 8% compound interest and revenue received for gold as Rs.400/- per gram, (10) (a) What are the different methods of investment appraisal? Explain with the help of an example. the most commonly used method. Out fine the merits and demerits of this method a2 (b) The owner of a mining company expects the average cost per tonne lof ore 10 be Rs.20/-, however, the cost may vary within a minimum ‘of RsIS/- and a maximum of Rs25/- per tonne, The expected average sale price 1s Rs.4iV/- per tonne, which may vary from Rs.35/- to Rs.45/- per tonne. With the expected value for the price of Rs 40/- and for the cost of Rs.20/-, the expected value of profit is Rs 20/- per tonne. Calculate the expected value of the profit if there are variations in the values of the two variables of cost and price me your own values for the probabilities of the price and enst @) lis proposed to develop a deposit for an annuial production of one Lakh tonnes per year of finished product over an expected life time of 10 years of operation. The estimated sale price of the finished product and the operating costs ae Rs50.000/- ond _Rs.20,D00/- per tonne respectively. Proposed initial investment at the beginning of the project igs Rs 500 crores, with the working capital (Tully recoverable at the end fof year 10) of R550 crores. Assuming straight fine method of depreciation, annual depletion allowance at 10% of working, interest (not to exceed 50% of balance obtained before deduction of depletion allowance) and tax burden of 50% on taxable income, compute the cash. flow for yeats 0 10 10 and the *Net’ Present Value” at 12% discount rate. If the project is not viable at 12%, what is the discount rate at which the project shall become viable?” 20) © Mailerdaemon | For latest info about the college visit vww.mailerdzemon.inR: MONSOON (WINTER LON: 2006-07 stion & Semester: B.Tech. & Semester VIL ME (mec F104) AL {Block Letters): MINE ENVIRONMENT ENGINEERING Time: 3 Hours fons, If Any: Answer all Questions from Part — I and Part— I Max. Marks: 100 USE SEPARATE ANSWER BOOKS FOR PaRT-2 ont PARTIE ‘Questions [ Marks Partl ees 6D Marks What is meant by re-opening a scaled-off area by direct Ventilation | (15) Method? When is this method applicable? Briefly explain this method. or Desctibe briefly the diéferent methods used for fighting coal refuse fires. Explain with the help of e schematic sketch the different components of] (15) personal dust sampler CIP 10 and explain its working AS a manager of « mine what precautions would you like to take against | danger of coal dust explosion while extracting developed pillars by open cast method? Write short note end explain the signilicence of the following (5x3=15) | | (i) Pressure balancing using pressure compensating duct, | Gi) Coward's diagram. (ii) Triggered barriers. q Parti 40 Marks Jain with @ suitable layout the method of carrying out the: Rescue and (15) | Recovery operations from a fresh air base. or | Explain with suitable sketches the different borehole pattems adopted while approaching old water logged workings. Explain the working process of a Filer Type Self Rescuers (MSA. as Model: 1W-65). Identify the typical chemcals used in these self rescuers | and state their functions, Discuss the design principles of flat and arched dams (10) © Mailerdaemon | For latest info about the college visit vww.mailerdzemon.inpte | ji. The design basis of the Primary Crushing Plant treating hard ofe Is as given below: | Annual Throughput 1,250,000 TPA No. of working days per year 300 days No. of working hours per day 10 hours S% Availablity 75% Max. lump size 1200 mm | Ore Bulk density 2.0T/Ci M On the basis of above information select the Primary crusher With suitable design capacity. exvected product size dstriution | i. Describe different applications of ‘Screens usedin Coal Industry with neat sketch along with the governing equation Explain in brief the various factors affecting the screening operation The average size di siribution of Iron ore, rich in clay from Secondary ctushing plant of 300 STPH is given below. Considering the Screen efficiency to be 95% select the suitable sizing screer’ for dry screening at 14" Assume suitable data if necessary and justify the same. Bulk density of the crusted cre to be considered as 2.8 Tim? | Size (inches) | 1%" | Cumm. Wie, Passing © Mailerdaemon | For latest info about the college visit www.mailerdaemon.inSEMESTER: MONSOON SESSION 2006-2007 ination & Seméter B.Tech (ME) VIT Semester lect: MSC L7ISI Industrial Psychology & Industrial Relations Timo: 3 Hours suctions. Attemptany Two Questions from Section A & all questions from Sccti Marks: 100 ‘Section A *A happy worker is a produetive worker’. Discuss the various responses of Employee te) Jab Satisfaction, What is “Group Think”? Cutline ils effect on the quality of de, taken by the group. Explain the five stages of Group Development Discuss the major problems of Lubour of Mining Industry in India 20 What remedies will you suggest to remove them. ions| 20 Section B Trace the evolution of the concept of “Leadership” 10 Discuss the specific influences of World War’ & World War IF on | 10 | the development of the discipline of Psychology | Discuss the various methods, which can fe used in increasing’) 10 | “Morale” | Conmment on the strikes and lockouts im Indian organizations before| 10 | and afier Liberalization. | | ‘Workers Participation in Management has not been a sucesss*: Build | 10 | | your argument for this statement Differentiate between a Leader and a Manager. | 10 | © Mailerdaemon | For latest info about the college visit vww.mailerdaemon.inVI Semester, B. Tech (Mining Engg.) Examination Monsoon Semester Session : 2006 - 07 Subject: ADVANCED MINING METHODS (MEC 17012) Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 100 Instruction, if any: 1. Attempt Sections A, B & C 2. Use separate answer book for each section. Section A (Underground Coal Mining) Attempted All questions QI. A 9m thick virgin coal seam, dipping at 1 in 8, lies at an average depth of 250m. The overlying scams have already been extracted with caving Name the different methods that may be technically feasible and economically viable to work this seam for a high level of production. Which method would you choose and why? Describe in brief, the method of your choice giving brief details of the equipment to be used and the level of production you would expect to achieve. OR An 8m thick coal seam has been developed in two sections, on the bord & pillar system by driving galleries 2.4 m high along the roof and along the floor of the seam leaving a parting of 3.2 m between the two sections. Describe how you would extract the full thickness of the seam with hydraulic sand stowing. Assume your own conditions where necessary, 1s ‘What problems are encountered in mining thin coal seams? 5 Despite the numerous merits claimed for hydraulic mining, the technology accounts for less than 1% of the global underground coal production. What, in your view, are the reasons for this? 5 Describe briefly the method of mining thick coal seams by horizontal slicing in ascending order. . What are the different methods used for establishing linkage between the to 3 boreholes in the UCG technology? © Mailerdaemon | For latest info about the college visit www.mailerdaemon inSEMES =R: MONSOON xamination: VIE B.TECH (MINING ENGINEERING) uubject: 1T APPLICATIONS IN MINING SLON: 2006-07 Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 100 truction: Answer ANY TWO questions from section A and ALL questions from section B SECTION A 1 ‘Questions = Marks | Describe with suitable ples the major applications of | 20 Informarion Technology in Mineral Industries. List he widely wused GUI Software packages along with their applications in mining industries. | a) What are the various components of DBMS? Explain them in| 8 | details. , b) Describe in detail the scheme of de- slopment of Human Resource | 49 |__ Information Systems (HRIS) for mining industries. | How does ANN work? What are the different approaches to train} 20 | ANN? What the areas of applications of Artificiai Neural | Networks in mining industries? SECTION B - Questions Marks Describe in details different modules of an ERP available for mining! 10 industry and their applications with suitable examples. ‘What are the most common types of computer systems? State the 10 unique features and the major applications of Supercomputers. How does differential GPS work? What factors would you consider + 10 before buying a GPS? What are the major applications of GPS in mining area? What are the major impacts of robotics in mining? State briefly the | 10 various robotics operations which are possible in mining activities, | What are the major elements of project management? What is| 10 « | resource balancing? Mention the steps required to balance the resource manually in project management software Write Short notes on : = 2) Importance of wireless communication in mines 5 b) Virtual reality in mining industry ie as ae © Mailerdzemon | For latest info about the college visit wnw.mailerdaemon in[Section-B (40 Marks)] Qa) Estimate the delay of an a-input AMOS NAND gate in terms of 1,.,, where % the celay in nMOS inverter. (b) Derive the expression for the output voliage of the CMOS inverte: when Vas = < Voo!2. i¢., when the p-device and n-device are in nonsaturated and satu n, respectively. (c) Design Baugh-Wooley multiplies for multiplying two a-bit numbers in 4 complement for. OS(a) iDvaw a typical memory-chip architecture and a generic RAM cirexsit () Design a six-transistor static RAM cell and a four-transistor dynamic RAM Explain the read/write operation on static RAM cell (©) Design a one+transistor dynamic memory cell and explain the read/ operations. ¢ Q9 White short note on the following: (10+ {i) Driving of large capacitive toads {il) + Lambda-based design rules © Mailerdaemon | For latest info about the college visit vww.mailerdaemon.inake Examination: Vil B. Tech (ME) Session: 2006-2007 Semester: Subject: ADVANCED MINE VENTILATION (MEE-17102) Time 3 hrs. Max. Mark 100 Instruction : Answer any TWO questions from Section — A and ALL questions from Section—B Section -A Qt What are the different methods employed for ventilation network (20) analysis ? Briefly explain each of these methods with suitable examples. Q2 A ventilation circuit and resistance of branches in Ns’/m® are shown in (20) the figure. Determine the distribution of air flow in different branches upto three iterations. x qy Pf=2000Pa = R=OS Q.3 The following data were obtained from pressure survey of amine 1000 m (20) deep, consisting of downcast shaft, workings and upcast shaft. Readings were taken at 200 m interval. Calculate frictional energy requirement for downcast, working and upcast, separately and total frictional energy requirement considering the variation in moisture content. Depth WBT DBT Barometric Apparent specific Apparent specific (m) °c) (cy pressure volume ‘humidity (Pa) (mtg) (akg) Downeast ~ 0 10 15 85.0 0.98412 7.08 200 «12 13 86.67 0.96266 9.81 400 14 14 88.395, 0.94863 11.45 600 16 16 90.17 0.93941 12.79 800 18 18 = 91.995 0.92929 14.27 1000.20.20 93.875 0.91926 15.88 ‘Workings follow straight line relationship with respect to thermodynamic properties, Upcast 1000 30 30 92.375 0.98733 29.93 800 28 28 90.205 1.00019 27.19 600 26 26 88.075 1.01362 24.67 400 24 8924 85.985 1.02762 22.35 200 «22 22 83.935 1.04218 20.22 oO 20-20 _—81.925 1.05729 18.27 © Mailerdaemon | For latest info about the college visit www.mailerdaemon inContinued from page 1 Pago No. 02 (e) What is Fugacity? What is lis importance? Write an | equation relating Fugacity to Chemical Potential. | (f) What is diffusion? Why does it occur? What is its role | in mass transfer operations? (g) Explain the concept of Boundary Layer. With the help of a neat sketch, show laminar, transit and turbulent boundary layer for flow on a flat surface. (h) What are cascades? What is their advantage in mass transfer operations? What is fractional overall slage efficiency of a cascade? (i) What are mejor types of packing? Give example of each. Which one is more efficient and why. | () What is gas hold up? How is it related to slip velocity | |__for a gas liquid system? Explain moisture content, wet basis. A wet solid is to be dried from 80 to 5% moisture, wet basis. Compute the moisture to be evaporated, per 1000 kg of dried product a ‘Under what condition does operating Tine lies:- 6 a) Above equilibrium line ) Below equiliorium line Amonia is to be scrubbed from a gas containing 4% ammonia and 96% air by volume, in @ counter current plate absorber. For working, water containing 0.003 mole NHz per mole of HzO is to be used at rate of 1.1 mole HzO per mole of air of the ammonia entering in the gas 90% is to be absorbed. At the temperature of the operation, 20°C, K factor of ammonia is — K= 0.80 mol NH3/Mol air mol NH3/mol H2O | 1) What is the exit concentration of ammonia in the liquid? il) How many ideal plates are required? L, I 5 Represent operating characieristics of sieve trays for|/4 g@s liquid operation on a liquid rate v/s gas rate graph. Indicate tho areas of satisfactory operation, weeping, flooding, priming, excessive entrainment, coning and dumping. Draw a sketch of the sieve tray indicating active area, disengagement and distribution zones { downspouts and man ways. 6. For absorption and fractionating columns, what are the [5 various kinds of plate efficiencies? Snow by means of equations, how are they related to concentration of vapour equilibrium. With the help of a neat labeled sketch, describe the [5 operation of spray drier with parallel flow. © Mailerdaemon | For latest info about the college visit www.mailerdzemon.in‘VI. SEMESTER B.TECH (MINING ENGINEERING)- 2006 (Monsoon Semester) MEC-17104- MINE LEGISLATION AND SAFETY Time- 3 hours Maximum Marks- 100 Instruction: Answer ALL questions from SECTION-A and ANY TWO from SECTION-B SECTION-A. 1. Discuss the provisions of The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 and The Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 on followings:- (a) Conditions of prospecting licence. (b) Renewal of mining Jase. ($3271) . Write down the statutory provisions on initial and periodic medical examinations . (12) 3. Write short notes on: (a) First Aid Station (b) Flexible Cable (6x2 =12) 4. State briefly the statutory provisions on: (a) Notice of abandonment or discontinuance (b) Qualification and appointment of manager. (6x2 =12) m . What precautions swoatd! ake while working below railways and roads? State the Precautions required to be taken in multi-section or contiguous working. (12) SECTION-B 6. How are accidents classified for the purpose of reporting? When is a court of inquiry instituted and by whom? State the purpose and describe the method of carrying out statistical analysis of mine accidents. (20) 7. What precautions are required to be taken, under the provisions of CMR, 1957, while drilling, charging, stemming and firing shot-holes? Write down the provisions of CMR 1957 on Electric Shot-firing. | (20) 8. Write short notes on: (a) Vocational Training (b) Power of Central Government to make regulations (10x2=20) © Mailerdaemon | For latest info about the college visit www.mailerdaemon in‘Semester : Monsoon Session : 2006-07 Examination & Semester : VII Semester, ME Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100 Subject (Block letters) : ROCK EXCAVATION ENGINEERING (MEE 17101) Instructions, if any (1) Answer any two questions from Section A and all from Section-B. (2) All questions carry marks as indicate @) TDucicredit wil be siven 40 neamnens and asegunie Ganectiom (4) Assume suitable data wherever necessary (5) Illustrate your answers with the help ras tc scares) SECTION- A Q.No. “Question Marks L What are the various geo-engineering properties of rock mass influencing the excavation methods? State the | (20) procedure of evaluating three most important parameters. 2. Explain drillability of rocks, How drilling penetration rate can be used for a blast design? What are the | (20) problems faced in underground drilling? 3. Write notes on : (a) Emulsion explosives (20) (b) Non-electric initiation (c) Computer controlled jumbo drilling machine (a) Critical diameter of explosives SECTION-B 4. How tock fragmentation affects the mining cost? Explain with figures how drilling & blasting can be | (12) optimized considering the rock fragmentation. 5. ‘What are the environmental hazards in blasting? Prepare guidelines for safe blasting practice. (2) 6. (a) Explain the selection criteria of a tunnel boring machine. List the problems generally encountered | (12) during tunnel boring. 7. Prepare an overview of the recent developments in underground excavation machinery and the constraints | (12) in their application in Indian context. 8. Write short notes on: (a) Raise climber (2x6=12) (b) Cast blasting © Mailerdaemon | For latest info about the college visit www.mailerdaemon in2 Question PART- Tl: Answer any TWO questions (2x20) 2) Why heater treater is necessary for oil field application? Describe the various steps in determining size of a heater treater b) Design a complete horizontal electrostatic heater treater from the following given data Oil flow rate ~ 4000 BOPD Product water cut ~ 1% Inlet teraperature = 80° F | Treating temperature ~ 120° F Retention time = 20 minutes Oil viscosity = 9 ep Water viscosity = | ep Use equation dyin ~ 200 u."”* We?" for minimum water @) What is liquid fall back in an intermittent gas Ti operation? Discuss the various stages of liquid fall back and the factors which are responsible for it b)_ The following informations are given for an intermittent gas lift well Tubing pressure at the time of fift = 600 psi Tubing pressure ~ 50 psi Slippage loss factor ~ 0.07/1000 ft Tubing size =2°/sin. OD Valve depth = 5000 ft Tubing volume factor = 0.00387 bbI/ft Well fluid gradient = 0.4 psilft Calculate @_— Caloulate fluid recovery per eycle Gi) Maximum number of eycles per day and (il) Daily production rate | ee 2) Daebte-neat sketch sacs pump and explain the various parts of API RP-4{ L specified sucker rod pumping unit b) Space unbalanced gas lift valves for a continuous gas lift well using graphical method from the informations listed below Depth ~ 80001 Static BHP = 2900 psi Desired rate = 700 B/D Tubing size = 2"/, 9 oD "Salt water = 95% Oil = 40 °APT Gas specific gravity = 0.65 Flowing surface tubing pressure = 100 psi PI=7 Kick off pressure ~ 950 psi Surface operating pressure ~ 900 psi Point of gas injection= 3820 Jt —— © Mailerdaemon | For latest info about the college visit www.mailerdzemon.in Kill fluid gradient ~ 0.50 psv/ft | | droplet size OT | __ 10410, SH