Subject Code: 2172208
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
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BE - SEMESTER-VII (NEW) EXAMINATION - WINTER 2018Subject Name: Mine Planning
Time: 10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM
Date: 29/11/2018
Total Marks: 70
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Instructions:
- Attempt all questions.
- Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
- Figures to the right indicate full marks.
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- Describe the role of planning in mining venture. [03]
- Define Reserve. Explain various types of reserve. [04]
- What is mine planning and design? Discuss the components of mine planning. [07]
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- Define the following term: Cut-off grade, Powder factor and Stripping ratio. [03]
- What is life of mine? Submit three common mathematical expressions to calculate the same. [04]
- Discuss the role of bench geometry and mine layouts in surface mine planning. [07]
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- Describe the role of feasibility study report for metallic minerals. [07]
- What is the importance of haul road in opencast mine? [03]
- Explain different techniques for reserve estimation. [04]
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- Explain how cut-off grade is determined. [07]
- Explain Taylor’s mine life rule. [03]
- Describe the parameters affecting haul road design. [04]
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- What do you mean by grade tonnage curve? Explain their computation. [07]
- What are the advantages and amendments in mine closure planning? [03]
- Differentiate between geological reserve and mineable reserve. [04]
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- List out different phases of planning process? Explain production planning. [07]
- Describe factors affecting to planning and designing of a surface mine. [03]
- Write a note on rate of production. [04]
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- Explain mining system and sub-system in underground mine planning. [07]
- Write a short note on ultimate pit configuration? [03]
- Discuss the various economic considerations for optimization of mine design. [04]
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- Discuss the various legal aspects of mine closure planning. [07]
- What do you mean by mining losses? Explain how it is affecting life of mine. [03]
- Describe the role of planning and scheduling of production in underground mining venture. [04]
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- Prepare a detailed project report of any mines you have visited. [07]
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