MINE416 MINE DESIGN
| Course Code: | 5650416 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (1.00 - 4.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.0 |
| Department: | Mining Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ONUR GÖLBAŞI |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
1. Interpret the borehole data, estimate and evaluate the mineral deposit.
2. Justify surface mine versus underground mine selection, and propose development method, mining method and mine layout based on deposit characteristics.
3. Analyze, judge and formulate production scheduling, stability studies, and materials handling equipment.
4. Solve problems related to ventilation, mine drainage, mine wide monitoring, energy supply, mine infrastructure, etc.
5. Evaluate the feasibility of the project.
6. Work in a team on a design project and present the results.
Course Content
Each group of students will be given a metallic, nonmetallic or coal deposit and requested to characterize the deposit, estimate the reserves, select a mining method to operate the mine, determine the mining layout, schedule the production, select the equipment, design the support, blasting, transportation, ventilation, and water drainage systems, prepare a layout for surface plants and conduct a feasibility project from a technical, economical, environmental and social perspectives.
Course Learning Outcomes
1.1 Collect data on mineral and rock types, equipment, costs, etc..
Locate and describe the mineral deposit.
2.1 Compare and conclude on surface versus underground mine selection.
Develop a conceptual design for the development and the exploitation of the mineral deposit
3.1 Select the proper types and the sizes of major equipment required for unit mining operations.
3.2 Discuss, develop and design safe and stable excavations for underground or surface mine.
4.1 Assess and determine the mine ventilation and the mine drainage methods and the equipment.
4.2 Determine surface plant and/or underground plant, mine wide monitoring, mine closure and reclamation.
5.1 Estimate the investment and operating costs for the mine.
5.2 Run economic analysis of the project.
6.1 Produce a clear and concise written report for a group design project.
6.2 Make an oral presentation of the team’s findings using modern software tools.
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 | ✔ | |||