Name of the University : Annamalai University
Department : Mining Engineering
Degree : Diploma
Subject Name : Mining Equipments
Website : annamalaiuniversity.ac.in
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Annamalai University Mining Equipments Question Paper
Diploma In Mining Engineering Examination :
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
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December 2013
Answer any FIVE questions. : (5 * 20 = 100)
All questions carry equal marks. :
1. Explain any (2) of the following (2 * 10 = 20)
(a) Side dump loaders.
(b) Interlocks.
(c) Mine blasting.
2. State and explain the types of mine surveying in detail. (20)
3. Enumerate the mine pumping system analysis. (20)
4. Discuss any (2) of the following (2 * 10 = 20)
(a) Mine communication
(b) Need of drainage in mines.
(c) Suspension gears.
5. What are the safety device used in mines? Explain in detail. (20)
6. Explain any two types of winding system in detail. (2 * 10 = 20)
7. Write short note on (4) of the following (4 * 5 = 20)
(a) Shuttle cars.
(b) Shaft fittings.
(c) Head sheare skips.
(d) Diesel locomotives in mines.
(e) Intrinsically safe apparatus.
8. (a) Explain how electrical power is distributed in mines. (10)
(b) State the advantages and uses of compressed air power. (10)
May 2014
Diploma Examination :
(Mining Engineering)
Mining Equipments :
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 marks
Answer any FIVE questions : (5?20 = 100)
1. a) Explain in detail the technique of blasting.
b) Explain in detail about mine communication.
2. a) Explain about Interlocks.
b) Explain in detail the technique of mine surveying
3. a) Enumerate the process behind electrical layout in mines.
b) State the advantages and uses of compressed air power.
4. Enumerate the mine pumping system analysis.
5. Write notes on:
a) Diesel locomotives in mines
b) Battery locomotives in mines
6. Explain any two types of winding systems in detail.
7. Write notes on
a) Suspension gears
b) Shaft fittings
8. a) Explain the need for drainage systems in mines.
b) Explain the power calculation requirements in mines.
May 2013
Diploma Examination – 2013
(Mining Engineering)
(Paper-III)
Mining Equipments :
Maximum: 100 Marks (Time: 3 Hours
Answer ALL Questions :
All questions carry equal marks :
1. What are the basic mining techniques? Explain in detail. (20)
2. Explain the techniques by which surface survey and underground survey are carried out. (20)
3. Explain the various source of power available at mines. Discuss in detail. (20)
4. State the different types of pumps used for drainage in mining. Explain any two in detail. (20)
5. State and explain the various types of motive power used in mines. Explain in detail. (20)
6. Explain in detail the various types of winding system in mining. (20)
7. State and explain the various locomotives in mining. (20)
8. Write short notes:
a) Blasting Techniques
b) Side drum loader (2×10 = 20)
May 2012
Diploma Examination – 2012 :
(Mining Engineering)
(Paper –III)
130. Mininig Equipments :
(Time: 3 Hours)
Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer any FIVE of the following : (5×20=100)
1. Write short notes : (10+10)
a) Mine Surveying.
b) Mine Blasting.
2. What are the various sources of power available at mines? Explain in detail. (20)
3. a) What are the safety apparatus that has to be used in mines? (12)
b) Write a brief note on mine communication. (8)
4. Enumerate the process behind electrical layout in mines. (20)
5. State and explain the various locomotives used in mining. (20)
6. Explain the necessity of :
a) Calculation of power requirements in mines. (10)
b) Drainage in mines. (10)
7. Explain with a short note on friction and drum windows. (20)
8. Write a short note on:
a) Head gear (8)
b) Shaft fittings in mine equipment. (12)
December 2011
Diploma Examination, :
Mining Engineering : PAPER-III
130. Mining Equipments :
Answer any FIVE questions (5×20=100)
All questions carry equal marks
1. What are the basic techniques in mine surveying? Explain in detail. (20)
2. State and explain the different types of motive power used. (20)
3. How Electrical power is distributed in mines? Explain in detail. (20)
4. Discuss the a) Safety apparatus used in mines. (12)
b) Compressed air power in mines. (8)
5. Discuss the diesel, battery and trolley wire locomotives in detail. (20)
6. Discuss the drainage system that is equipped in mining. (20)
7. What is meant by pumping system analysis in mining? Explain in detail. (20)
8. Write short notes on
a) Head sheave skips (12)
b) Suspension gears (8)