MINE302 MINE POWER AND MACHINERY
| Course Code: | 5650302 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 2 (2.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 3.0 |
| Department: | Mining Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ONUR GÖLBAŞI |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
By the end of this course the students will be able to:
Know the variety of power systems and related machinery used in modern mines Apply concepts to the problems of power distribution systems Interpret design alternatives Analyze the systems and the system changes.
Course Content
Engineering principles and applications of electrical power, compressed air, hydraulic systems as utilized in mining, with design of systems.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
1.1 Identify fundamental electrical quantities, power and energy, circuit elements, sources, Kirchhoff’s Laws.
1.2 Use network simplifications with nodal analysis, mesh analysis and Thevenin’s Theorem approach.
1.3 Understand the principles of AC Circuits and AC Power, electrical generation, AC generators, motors, reactances, phasors, three-phase connections, power factor, three-phase power, and transformers.
2.1 Perform applications related to measurement systems with Wheatstone Bridge, strain gages, and mine trolley haulage systems.
3.1 Practice mine electrical power systems design including mine power cables and cable selection, mine power centers and substations, power distribution systems, load factor, demand, billing schedules and power costs.
3.2 Choose air compressors, capacity and horsepower requirements, altitude operation and air requirements of compressed air powered mining machinery.
4.1 Propose compressed air distribution networks, pipes, hoses, couplings, valves considering line losses.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||