310885 (v.1) WASM Mining Systems 531
Area: |
Western Australian School of Mines |
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 |
Tutorial: |
1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: |
The principles and application of the major underground and surface mining methods. The design of materials handling and transport systems including - Conveyor systems, in pit crushing, hoisting systems; wire rope and regulations; hoisting calculations, hydraulic transport, pumping and drainage, Draglines, Rail transport, underground bins, flasks, crushers, skips, bunkers, stockpiles, separation ore/waste. Systems infrastructure and site requirements including - Mine development, access (shaft, declines), surface infrastructure (offices, fuel storage bays), mine services (water, air, rail, roads, electrical and hydraulics). Maintenance. |
| ** 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*: | Supplemental *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability |
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| 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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