MINE421 : Mine Ventilation

Department

Department of Mining Engineering

Academic Program

Bachelor in Mining Engineering

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

CHE301CHE311

Overview

General introduction. Mine air quality control. Mine gases, dust and radiation: Sources, detection, suppression, physiological effects and permissible limits. Mine air conditioning: Heat and moisture, Sources, Psychrometry, Physiological reactions to climatic conditions. Mine ventilation: Airflow network, Circuit laws, Natural ventilation. Health and safety standards codes. Mine accidents, Emergency response and rescue plan. Application of computer programs to ventilation system