344 MINE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
TEXTBOOK:
H. Hartman, Mine Ventilation and Air Conditioning, 3rd edition, J. Wiley 1998
Two volumes of prepared notes on related material
COORDINATOR:
P. Mousset-Jones, Professor of Mining Engineering
GOALS:
A basic course for juniors in mine ventilation practice and other work
environment problems such as dust, noise, gases, lighting, and radon daughters.
PREREQUISITES:
Basic courses in thermodynamics and fluid flow.
TOPICS:
1. Introduction to mine environmental control (1 class)
2. Dust and gases (3 classes)
3. Radon daughters (1 class)
4. Noise and illumination (2 classes)
5. Flow and pressure measurements (2 classes)
6. Airflow in mines (3 classes)
7. Simple networks (2 classes)
8. Complex networks 3 classes)
9. Fans (6 classes)
10. Non-coal mine ventilation practices (1 class)
11. Mine ventilation survey (2 classes)
12. Ventilation economics (1 class)
13. Thermodynamics of mine ventilation (3 classes)
14. Regulations - State and Federal (2 classes)
LABORATORY PROJECTS:
Description of apparatus
Calibration of equipment
Static and total pressure gradients
Flow measurement
Measurement of pressure loss
Calculation of friction factor and Reynolds number
Fan Performance - Fixed and variable speed
Shock loss determination
Effect of regulators
Verification of Atkinson's equation
Ventilation survey of an operating mine
REPORT:
A paper is required on the use of diesel equipment in underground mines.
COMPUTER USAGE:
Demonstration and use of VNETPC network program. Major mine ventilation design
project.
ESTIMATED CONTENT:
Engineering Science: 2 credits or 67%
Engineering Design: 1 credit or 33%