AP ECET 2020 is a Common Entrance Test for Diploma Holders and for B.Sc.(with Mathematics as one of the optional subjects) to get admission into B.Tech & Pharmacy. APECET 2020 will be conducted by JNTUA on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education for the academic year 2020-2021
The submission of online applications for ECET Andhra Pradesh started on February 2020
AP ECET 2020 Syllabus for Diploma Holders in Engineering, Diploma Holders in Pharmacy and B.Sc.(Mathematics) Graduates.
AP ECET 2020 Exam will be on 30th April 2020 (Thursday)
AP ECET 2020 Syllabus For Mining Engineering
AP ECET 2020 Syllabus in diploma holders in engineering, diploma holders in pharmacy, B.Sc.(Mathematics) graduates, Common Subjects given in detail.
Mining Engineering Syllabus is for Diploma Holders
1. ELEMENTS OF MINING: Definitions of Terms, Mineral based industries, Mining operations, modes of entry, shaft, incline, adit-applicable conditions, Mining Methods used in coal and Non coal mining, Classification of the mineral deposits based on various factors, classification of coal seams based on various factors. Classification of methods of working-U/G Coal, OCM & Metal Mining, , Bore(Drill) holes uses, classification and various tools used in boring(Drilling), feed mechanism, core recovery, deviation of boreholes. Explosives- Characteristics, classification, composition, properties, different explosives used in U/G, OCM, Metal and coal mines, selection of explosives and initiation of explosives, Detonators- types, Blasting practice in Mines- terms, tools, sequence of shot firing, drill patterns types, misfires, blown out shots, sockets, treatment of misfires, accidents due to explosives and shot firing, preventive measures, Mine Gases- types, physical and chemical properties, physiological effects and occurrence. Shaft sinking methods – sinking through normal strata, Special methods of shaft sinking pilling, drop shaft method, cementation, freezing method. Temporary, permanent lining of shafts, Support systems in Mining their applicability and withdrawal of supports.
2. MINING GEOLOGY: Definition of the term Geology, scope, uses of geology in Mining field, Branches of geology, Age of the earth, origin of the earth-Nebular hypothesis of kant and Laplace, Physical Geology, internal structure of earth, weathering, erosion, denudation, Attrition, Abrasion, Earthquakes, its propagation, intensity, causes and effects of earthquakes. Valcanoes and its classification,. Mineralogy-Physical characteristics of minerals, important mineral families, industrial uses of important minerals; Occurrence and distribution in A.P and India. Petrology – Classification of Rocks and its characteristics, structures and textures. Structural Geology, folds,.faults, joints, unconformities. Geological time scale, major stratigraphical divisions of India, Physio-graphic divisions of India, Economic Geology- Terms, processes of mineralization and important economic minerals formed by these processes. Geological prospecting- objectives, guide lines for location of mineral deposits in fields, methods of prospecting. GIS and Remote sensing concepts.
3. METHODS OF WORKING – COAL: Methods of working Bord and pillar and long wall – development, opening of districts ,different methods of development systems with machines and continuous miners, depillaring. Longwall mining-Long wall advancing, longwall retreating, applicabilities, merits, demerits, limitations. Special methods of working like inclined slicing, horizontal slicing, blasting gallery, horizon mining. Stowing practice in mines, manual and mechanized. modern trends of open cast coal methods.
4. METHODS OF WORKING METAL: Definitions: Development of mineral deposits, levels, sublevels, Winzes and Raises etc. Handling waste rock and mineral, Drilling and blasting, arrangement for loading, conventional and mechanized methods of raising , various stopping methods, Sampling, Problems associated with deep mining, rockmechanics and stratacontrol measures in deep mines.
5. MINE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING – 1 Ventilation, objectives/purposes of ventilation, systems of ventilation – natural ventilation and mechanical ventilation. Distribution of mine alr, ventilation devices, construction location and application. Auxiliary ventilation, Booster ventilation, Homotropal, anti-tropal systems, Gas detectors- types, uses, application, principles, determination percentage of gases using conventional methods and using detectors
6. MINE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING – 2 Mine fires, classification, causes preventive measures. spontaneous heating of coal, different methods of dealing with fires, Collection of air samples and interpretation of Mine air samples, , Ventilation survey , types, instruments, Mine Explosions – Types, Fire damp explosions-causes and preventive measures, Coal dust explosions- causes and preventive measures, treating coal dust, dust barriers, water barriers. Rescue and Recovery. Operations, objectives, classification of rescue apparatus, Resucitation apparatus, rescue organization. Inundation in mines, its causes, precautions, design of dams. Mine lighting, purpose, Terms, Places to be illuminated in the mines. Flame safety lamp- Different types, construction details. Miners diseases, causes and preventive measures.
7. MINE SURVEYING: Definitions, Principles, classifications, Measurement of distances. Various instruments used in Surveying, chain survey, Fundamentals of compass survey, limitation of various surveying methods, various methods of leveling, types of levels, instruments, adjustments, computations, theodolite types, adjustments, traversing and computations, setting out curves, types, correlation survey, tachometric survey and triangulation Survey.
8. MINING MACHINERY – 1 Wire ropes- usage, chemical composition, tests of wires, classification, applicability of different wire ropes, causes of deterioration and precautions, capping, recapping methods and rope splicing, Transportation in mines – classification different types of rope haulages, their applicability, merits and demerits limitations. Safety devices in different rope haulages, Locomotive haulages- types, applicability’s, Conveyors- types, tensioning arrangements, use and applicability in mines, Aerial ropeways, man riding applicability’s, Pumps their applicability in mines, construction details merits, demerits and limitations.
9. MINING MACHINERY – 2 Coal face machinery, different Drills, Power loaders, Longwall face machinery-AFC , lump breakers, stage loaders, power pack, SERDS,DERDS, safety devices, power support, Mine cables- types, constructional details, Flame proof apparatus and Intrinsically safe apparatusfield of applications, features, remote control principle, Signaling methods used in mines, telephones, Winding -purpose, equipment, types of headgear frames, shaft fittings, guides, Pit top and pit bottom arrangements, keps, suspension gear, types of drums, drum and skip winding, Cage winding and Friction (Keope Winding) speed control and safety contrivances.
10. MINING LEGISLATION AND MINE MANAGEMENT: Mines-Act, Mine-Rules and regulations provisions of Mine Act in respect of drinking water, Health, Hygiene, etc., Medical facilities. Limitations of employment, leave with wages, etc., Coal Mines/Metal Mines Regulations – Definitions duties of manager, over man, safety officer, under manager etc., Transport, Mine working ventilation etc., Precautions against dangers from fire, dust gas, water etc., Mine lighting and safety. Industrial Dispute Act, Causes disputes work committee, strikes, lock out. Mine Management-Organization structure, safety in mines and Mine accidents. Entrepreneurship, self employment scheme, market and demand survey, quality systems concepts, quality policy, quality control, quality assurance, ISO 9000, features, draw backs, recruitment, qualifications, training programmes, work-study
| Unit no | Topics | Marks |
| I | ELEMENTS OF MINING | 13 |
| II | MINING GEOLOGY | 12 |
| III | METHODS OF WORKING – COAL | 10 |
| IV | METHODS OF WORKING METAL | 10 |
| V | MINE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING – 1 | 7 |
| VI | MINE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING – 2 | 8 |
| VII | MINE SURVEYING | 15 |
| VIII | MINING MACHINERY – 1 | 7 |
| IX | MINING MACHINERY – 2 | 8 |
| X | MINING LEGISLATION AND MINE MANAGEMENT | 10 |
| _ | Total | 100 |
MODEL QUESTIONS FOR MINING ENGINEERING
In the following gases which one is Poisonous?
1) CH4
2) CO2
3) O2
4) CO
For steeply inclined road ways which type of rope haulage is used.
1) Direct rope haulage
2) Endless rope haulage
3) Gravity rope haulage
4) Main and Tail rope haulage
Fissure vein deposits are
1) Magmatic concentration deposits
2) Cavity filling deposits
3) Sublimation deposits
4) Residual concentration deposits
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