Name of the University : Annamalai University
Department : Mining Engineering
Degree : Diploma
Subject Name : Mine Safety & Maintenance
Website : annamalaiuniversity.ac.in
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Annamalai Mine Safety & Maintenance Question Paper
Diploma In Mining Engineering Examination December 2013. :
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
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Answer any FIVE questions. : (5 * 20 = 100)
All questions carry equal marks. :
1. Write short notes on any Four of the following : (4 * 5 = 20)
(a) White damp
(b) Black damp
(c) Fire damp
(d) MSA D-6 methanometer
(e) BMI methanometer.
2. What are the sources of heat in mines? Explain their physiological effects in detail. (20)
3. Explain any Four of the following : (4 * 5 = 20)
(a) Natural ventilation
(b) Regulator in distribution of Air current in mines
(c) Descensional ventilation
(d) Antitropal ventilation
(e) Ventilation of deep mines and air conditioning.
4. Define incubation period and explain the stages of spontaneous heating in mines. (20)
5. Discuss about any Five of the following : (5 * 4 = 20)
(a) Velometer
(b) Pressure surveying
(c) General lighting in mines
(d) Axial Flow Fan
(e) Classification of fires
(f) Maintenance of stone dust barriers.
6. Explain the causes, effects, prevention and control of inundation in mines. (20)
7. Describe any Five of the following ones : (5 * 4 = 20)
(a) Prevention of coal dust explosions
(b) Fresh air base requirements
(c) Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguisher
(d) Self-rescuer
(e) Nystagmus
(f) Pneumoconiosis.
8. (a) Discuss about the mineral concession rule, 1960. (10)
(b) Brief about the General Provisions of Mines and Mineral Regulation and Development Act. (10)
Diploma Examination – 2013
Answer ALL Questions :
All questions carry equal marks :
1. What are the sources of heat mines? (20)
2. What are the ways, the Mine Environment was attended? Enumerate the different types of noxious and poisonous gases in a mine. (20)
3. What are the various sources of air borne dusts and its effects? Explain any one dust suppression system in detail. (20)
4. Explain the Explosions in mines along with their prevention and control procedure. (20)
5. List out the different types of fire fighting equipments and their usages in mines. (20)
6. Discuss the safety Audit and Mine Act. (20)
7. Explain: a) MSA D-6 Methano meter
b) Interference methano meter (2×10 = 20)
8. Write short notes on:
a) Air crossing
b) Mineral concession Rule – 1960
c) Mine diseases
d) Explosives Act (4×5 = 20)
Diploma Examination – 2012
Answer any FIVE of the following : (5×20=100)
1. a) Explain about black damp and fire damp. (10)
b) Draw and describe MSA D-6 Methanometer. (10)
2. Enumerate the sources of heat in mines. (20)
3. Write short notes on any TWO of the following: (2×10=20)
a) Noise pollution.
b) Water pollution.
c) Air pollution.
d) Spontaneous heating of coal.
4. What are the types of fans used in mines and explain their characteristics. (20)
5. Explain the causes , prevention and control of inundation in mines. (20)
6. List the various mine diseases and prevention procedures. (20)
7. Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
a) CO2 extinguisher.
b) Dry powder type extinguisher
c) Self rescuer. (2×10=20)
8. Write short notes on Mineral Concession Rule, 1960. (20)
Diploma Examination – 2011
Mining Engineering : Paper-III
Mining Equipment :
Maximum : 100 Marks
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)
Diploma Examination – 2010
1. Write short notes on
a) Methane Telemonitoring and Sensors. (10)
b) Infra Red gas analyser. (10)
2. What are the sources of heat in mines? Explain their physiological effects in detail.
3. Write notes on any four of the following :
a)Antitropal ventilation. (5)
b) Ascensional Ventilation (5)
c) Air crossing. (5)
d) Splitting. (5)
e)Regulator (5)
4. Define spontaneous combustion of coal and explain the factors governing it. (20)
5. Define incubation period and explain the stages of spontaneous heating in underground mines. (20)
6. What are the causes of inundation in mines? Explain the preventive and control measures. (20)