Material Handling Diploma Question Paper : annamalaiuniversity.ac.in

Name of the University : Annamalai University
Department : Mining Engineering
Degree : Diploma
Subject Name : Material Handling
Year : MAY 2014
Website : annamalaiuniversity.ac.in
Document Type : Old Question Paper

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Annamalai Material Handling Question Paper

Diploma Examination – May 2014 : (Mining Engineering)
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 marks

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Answer any FIVE questions. : (5 * 20 = 100)
1. What is high angle belt conveyor? Explain it with neat sketch?
2. Explain the hoisting systems and their applications in Mines?

3. Explain any two of the following: (2 * 10 = 20)
a) Factor of safety and winding ropes
b) Koepe winder
c) Shuttle cars.

4. What are the various types of transport system using in underground mines? Explain any one type with a sketch?
5. What are the main factors need to be considered for the selection of haulage equipment’s?

6. Write short notes on any four of the following: : (4 * 5 = 20)
a) Sequence control of conveyors.
b) Armoured chain conveyors.
c) Underground man riding system.
d) Direct haulage.
e) Conveyor safety devices.

7. Compare the truck, rail, and conveyor transport system? Explain the limitations of belt conveyor system?
8. An iron ore of slurry condition need to be transported 50 KM through undulation area. Select the suitable method of transport and explain it?

December 2013

Diploma In Mining Engineering Examination . :
All questions carry equal marks. :
1. (a) What are the different types of material handling equipments? (10)
(b) Explain the classification of material handling equipments. (10)
2. Briefly explain types of Bucket Elevators. (20)

3. Write short notes on any FOUR of the following : (4 * 5 = 20)
(a) Vibrating or Oscillating conveyors
(b) Skip hoists with sketch
(c) Continuous – Flow conveyors
(d) Accelerating Belt conveyors
(e) Hold back or Anti Run Device.

4. Explain briefly any FOUR of the following : (4 * 5 = 20)
(a) Surface hanlage
(b) Scrapers
(c) Rope hanlage
(d) Screw conveyor
(e) Design of a belt conveyor.

5. Explain the basic hoisting systems and their special application in mines.
6. Explain any TWO of the following : (2 * 10 = 20)
(a) Hydraulic Transport
(b) Aerial ropeways
(c) Design and construction of Bunkers.

7. Explain any TWO of the following : (2 * 10 = 20)
(a) Rail mounted cranes
(b) Objectives and Functions of material handling
(c) Regenerative decline conveyors.

8. Explain the following : (2 * 10 = 20)
(a) Advantages of material handling system
(b) Prepare a checklist for large conveyor systems.

December 2012

Diploma Examination – 2012 :
(Mining Engineering)
(PAPER-I)
110. Material Handling December
Maximum : 100 Marks
Time : 3 Hours
Answer any FIVE questions (5×20=100)
All questions equal marks
1. What are the factors influencing selection of equipment in material handling?
2. Discuss with a neat sketch the construction of Steel Wire Rope.
3. Explain the application of Surface and Underground Haulage System in detail.

4. Describe Hoisting Equipment and Histing Calculations.
5. Explain how Pneumatic Transport System helps in mining industries and also discuss its limitations.
6. Describe the design and construction of a Silos with neat diagram.

7. Write short notes on :
a) Fork lift
b) Belt tension
c) Dope factor
d) Inter locuing
8. Describe :
a) Electromagnetic Shoe Brake
b) Portable air operated hoists

Diploma Examination – 2012 : (Mining Engineering)
(Paper –I)
110. Material Handling – May
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 100 Marks
Answer any FIVE of the following (5×20=100)
1. What are the objectives of material handling? Enumerate the basic principles of materials handling in detail. (2×10=20)
2. Write about haulage systems. Brief on application of surface and underground methods of haulages. (2×10=20)

3. Describe any two of the following :
a) Fleet angle and lead.
b) Stacking and Bleeding.
c) Aerial ropeways. (2×10=20)

4. Write short notes on any 2 of the following : (2×10=20)
a) Belt capacity and its calculation.
b) Hold back or antirun device.
c) Canter weight reaction-Accelerating and braking.

5. Write about any TWO of the following : (2×10=20)
a) Surface haulage.
b) Checklist for large conveyor systems.
c) Underground haulage.
6. a) Write about shuttle cars with respect to mines.
b) Elaborate power requirement calculation of belt (2×10=20)

7. What are the hoisting systems available and their special application to different mines. (20)
8. Write short notes on  (4×5=20)
a) Cranes.
b) Fork lifts.
c) Dope factor.
d) Inter locking.