Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

310000 (v.1) WASM Surface Mining Systems 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 3 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

 1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

 309994 (v.1) WASM Mining Systems 331 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

 Develops an in-depth understanding and analysis of mining processes and systems and their key drivers. Core risk identification and mitigation. Method infrastructure requirements. The mining systems and issues to be considered include the following - dragline systems, shovel-truck systems, high wall mining, bucket wheel excavator systems, placer mining, large scale open pit, small scale mining, dilution and loss control, blending, mine to mill - reserve to customer. Design, placement, construction and maintenance of haul roads, waste dumps and stockpiles. Development strategies including prestrip, pushbacks / cutbacks. Dewatering, sumps. Students also complete a method selection / planning mini-project.
 
** 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:

 030303 Mining Engineering

Funding Cluster:

 08 - Engineering, Science, Surveying

SOLT (Online) Definitions*:

 Informational
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark

Availability
Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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