Underground Coal Mining Lab

After completion of the course student will be able to:

1. CO1Analyze and Differentiate Mining Layouts: Differentiate and analyze the various layouts employed in Board and Pillar mining, distinguishing between systems with and without panel development.
2. CO2Evaluate Longwall Mining Systems: Evaluate and compare the layouts and operational considerations of both Longwall Advancing and Longwall Retreating mining systems.
3. CO3Understand Pillar Extraction Techniques: Comprehend and identify various lines of extraction utilized for pillar recovery in underground mining.
4. CO4Propose Solutions for Challenging Roof Conditions: Propose and assess stook extraction methods specifically adapted for mining under difficult roof conditions.
5. CO5Describe Thick Seam Mining Methods: Describe and explain specialized methods for thick seam mining, such as sublevel caving.
6. CO6Recognize 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.
7. CO7Compare and Contrast Mining Methods: Compare and contrast the applicability, advantages, and disadvantages of various underground coal mining methods presented in the experiments.
8. CO8Identify Key Mining Parameters: Identify and explain the critical parameters influencing the design and operation of different underground mining layouts.