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Fourth Semester
Mining and Mine Surveying
Scheme July 2009
METHOD OF WORKING COAL
Time : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : i) Attempt total six questions. Question No. 1 (Objective type)
is compulsory. From the remaining questions attempt any five.
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ii) In case of any doubt or dispute, the English version question
should be treated as final.
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1. Choose the correct answer. 2 each

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i) More space is required to establish
(a) Run round circuit
(b) Back shunt circuit
(c) Turn table circuit
(d) Lofco circuit
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(g) Q>Z© Q>o~b g{H©$Q> (X) bmoâH$mo g{H©$Q>
ii) Thickest coal seam of India is in
(a) Singraini (b) Moonidih
(c) Korba (d) Singrauli
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iii) Type of explosives used in solid blasting

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(a) P1 (b) P2
(c) P3 (d) P5
iv) One of the main Criteria to decide the size of panel for depillaring
is
(a) Construction of artificial panels
(b) Incubation period of coal seam
(c) Depth of cover
(d) Systematic support rule of the panel
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v) Magnitude of subsidence does not depends on
(a) Thickness of seam (b) Depth of seam
(c) Gradient of seam (d) Method of working
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2. a) What are the suitable conditions for longwall mining? 8
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b) Explain with the help of neat diagram back shunt circuit at pit
top. 10
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H$m dU©Z H$s{OE&

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3. a) Describe the arrangement to be made before commencing

depillaring operations. 10
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H$s{OE&
b) Explain with suitable sketch various types of pillar extraction
method. 8
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4. Describe longwall caving method to produce 400 tones per shift and
indicate the following. 18
Panel layout, cycle of operation, machinery, support system, face
organization, transportation, OMS. Assume other conditions.
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5. a) As an overman of depillaring district, what precautions will you
take against danger from air blast due to sudden collapse of
overhanging roof in the goaf. 10
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b) Describe the advantages of developing a mine in panel system.
8
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6. a) What is the purpose of stowing? Explain different methods of
stowing in brief. 9
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b) Describe with suitable sketch hydraulic mining method. 9
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7. a) What is subsidence measurement? Explain any one method of its

in detail. 10
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b) Describe sub level caving method. 8
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8. Write short notes on any three of the following. 6 each
a) Theories of subsidence
b) Bumps
c) Systematic support rule
d) Precautions while working below water logged area
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