11897 (v.2) WASM Mine Power and Plant 432


Area:

WASM Mining Engineering Teaching Area

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Lecture:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

11572 (v.2) WASM Electrical Engineering 231 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

Mechanical drives and power transmission. Power train components - belts, gears, shafts, clutches and brakes. Air compressors and air distribution. Power hydraulics. Diesel engines and emission controls. Electric power distribution in mines - systems andcomponents. Grounding. Certification of equipment for mining use. Mine plant - layout and components. Maintenance of mining equipment and facilities. Mining automation.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

30303 Mining Engineering

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 2 Y Y  
Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area