Department of Mining Engineering, University of Missouri-Rolla
MIN 217 - MINE POWER, DRAINAGE AND TRANSPORTATION
Fall Semester 2001
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Upon completion of this course you will be familiar with the selected aspects of mine drainage, mine
power distribution and use, and mine transport. This knowledge will assist you in interfacing with the
related professions (electrical, mechanical, other engineers) and in optimization of mine performance.
Note: Refer to http://blackboard.umr.edu for full details of the course. Use your UMR’s UserID and
Password to log in.
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Lectures: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 am to 12:20 PM in Rm. 211 McNutt
Laboratories: Tuesdays at 4:30 PM in Rm. 206 McNutt (see below for more detail)
Instructor: Professor Tad S. Golosinski, Room 280 McNutt, Golosins@umr.edu
COURSE CONTENTS
1. Mine Drainage
Approx. 6 lecture hours
 Basics of mine hydrology and mine dewatering systems
 Review of mine hydrology: aquifers and their properties, groundwater flow networks,
piezometers, other.
 Active mine dewatering systems; types, selection and sizing.
 Passive dewatering: water diversion, collection, pumping
 Pumps and pumping: types of pumps and appurtenances, pump characteristics, pipelines.
Pumping system and its selection.
2. Electric power distribution and use.
Approx. 6 lecture hours
Three phase vs. one phase power. Power factor and its control. AC/DC conversion and DC
power. Mine power distribution systems. Electric motors: DC, AC, controlled frequency.
Energy management and control of power charges.
3. Other power sources in mines
Approx. 4 lecture hours
 Hydraulic power: pumps, motors, and hydraulic systems.
 Compressed air: compressors, air distribution, air motors.
4. Mine Transportation
Approx. 12 lecture hrs
 Conveying in mines. Armored conveyors, belt conveyors. Types, performance characteristics,
transportation rates, and conveyor selection
 Mine hoisting. Types of hoists and their applications. Hoist dynamics and kinetics. Hoisting
rates.
 Basics of mine rail transport: Equipment and applications train sizes, transportation rate.
Note: off-highway haulage in mines is covered in the Mining Methods class (MIN 325)
MARKING
Laboratories (six @ 5% each)
30% of your mark
Home assignments
30% of your mark
Expect six assignments, one each two weeks, each counting for 5%
Mid-term examination
20% of your mark
Final examination
20% of your mark
Note: Individual marks will be assigned based on the following distribution: about 40% of A’s, about
40% of B’s, the rest consisting of C’s, D’s, F’s, etc.
REFERENCES (there is no textbook for this course but you need an access to the following
references)
1. Bise, C. J. 1986. Mining Engineering Analysis. Society of Mining Engineers Inc.
2. Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association. 1997. Belt Conveyors for Bulk Materials, 5th ed.
3. Hartman H. L (ed.). 1992. SME Mining Engineering Handbook. Society of Mining Engineers.:
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Ch. 12.1. Design and management of water and Sediment Control Systems
Ch. 12.5: Compressed Air Power.
3. Hustrulid W.A.(ed). 1982. Underground Mining Methods Handbook. Society of Mining Engineers:
Ch. 5.2.8. Rail Haulage Systems
Ch. 5.2.9. Underground Belt Conveyors
Ch. 5.4. Ancillary Equipment
5. Morley, L.A. 1987. Mine Power Systems. US Bureau of Mines Information Circular 9258
6. Stefanko, R. 1983. Coal Mining Technology - Theory and Practice. Society of Mining Engineers.
Ch. 9. Mine Electrical Power
Ch. 11. Mine Drainage, Communications and Lighting
LABORATORIES
Lab format: Six laboratories are scheduled for this course. Each lab will include a one hour lecture
followed by physical experiments conducted by groups of five to six students. Note that most groups
will have to conduct the experiments at a time different from that given in the timetable. Think whom
do you want to join with in a group. Individual lab report is required for each lab (see below).
The labs will begin early in September and run till the end of November. Details of timing, student
assignment to a specific group and other related matters will be announced during the lectures.
Lab Report: The report is to be typed with a minimum of five pages and a maximum of eight pages
including title page, plots, drawings and appendix. Following format is to be used:
A. Cover page: Institution, student name & ID, Lab title and an executive summary
B. Body of the report:
1. Objective
2. Theory and background information
3. Laboratory procedures used
4. Recorded data, its analysis and results; use graphs if applicable
5. Discussion and recommendations
6. References
C. Appendix (if applicable)
Check the course Blackboard site for a sample
Report due date: All reports are due one week after the lab took place. Penalty of 30% will apply if the
report is submitted up to one week late, 50% during the second week and 100% for reports more
than two weeks late. Yes, you must submit the report even with the penalty is 100%, if you want to
earn a credit for this course.
Lab marking: Each lab report will be worth 5% (for the total of 30 % considering that there are six labs
in this course). In addition to lab content and organization, lab report will also be marked on format
and writing (up to one-fifth of the mark).
Attendance: Attendance is mandatory, except for unusual circumstances brought to the attention of
the instructor in advance and approved.
COMMENTS
 Attend the lectures, as some of the material may not be well covered in the references. Take
notes. Listen to the announcements and stick by the deadlines.
 Secure access to the listed references and make sure that you review those when appropriate.
 If you experience problems with this course contact the instructor without delay.
 Talk to your friendly lecturer if in trouble, if you experience difficulties or if you have any other
problems. The sooner you talk the better the chance that the problem will be solved.
YOU ARE HERE TO LEARN, WE ARE HERE TO FACILITATE YOUR LEARNING
Good luck
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