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Subject Code: 2172201/2172208
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
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BE - SEMESTER-VII (NEW) EXAMINATION — WINTER 2017
Subject Name: Mine Planning
Time: 10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM
Instructions:
- Attempt all questions.
- Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
- Figures to the right indicate full marks.
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Q.1
- (a) Define the following term: Bench Height, Bench Width and Stripping Ratio. (04 Marks)
- (b) What is the role of planning in mining venture? (07 Marks)
- (c) What is mine planning and design? What are the components of mine planning? Explain it in brief. (03 Marks)
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Q.2
- (a) Describe Taylor’s mine life rule. (04 Marks)
- (b) Describe parameter affecting design of haul road. (07 Marks)
- (c) What is cut off grade? How it is determine? Explain in brief. (07 Marks)
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OR
- (c) What do you mean by grade tonnage curve? Explain their computation. (07 Marks)
Q.3
- (a) Describe factors affecting to planning and designing of a surface mine. (03 Marks)
- (b) Define Reserve. Explain various types of reserve. (04 Marks)
- (c) Explain the role of planning and scheduling of production in underground mining. (07 Marks)
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- (a) Write a short note on ultimate pit configuration? (03 Marks)
- (b) Explain different techniques for reserve estimation. (04 Marks)
- (c) What is the role of bench geometry and mine layouts in surface mine planning? (07 Marks)
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Q.4
- (a) Write a short note on rate of production. (03 Marks)
- (b) Explain mining system and sub-system in underground mine planning. (04 Marks)
- (c) What is role of Feasibility study report for metallic minerals? (07 Marks)
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- (a) What do you mean by mining losses? How it is affecting life of mine? (03 Marks)
- (b) What are the various economic considerations for optimization of mine design? (04 Marks)
- (c) Prepare a detailed project report of any mines you have visited. (07 Marks)
Q.5
- (a) What do you mean by optimal geometric size of a mine? (03 Marks)
- (b) What are various economic considerations for optimization of mine design? (04 Marks)
- (c) List out different phases of planning process? Explain production planning. (07 Marks)
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OR
- (a) What are the advantages and amendments in mine closure planning? (03 Marks)
- (b) Differentiate between geological reserve and mineable reserve. (04 Marks)
- (c) Explain the various legal aspects of mine closure planning. (07 Marks)
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Date: 02/11/2017
Total Marks: 70
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