Subject Code: 2162204
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
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SEMESTER-VI(NEW) — EXAMINATION — SUMMER 2019
Subject Name: Mine Hazards
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
- Write the causes of fire damp explosion. [03]
- Describe the precaution to be taken against coal dust explosion. [04]
- Write the essential conditions to start fire. Describe the classification of fires. [07]
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Q.2
- Describe the limits of inflammability of firedamp. [03]
- Write the difficulties and dangers faced during reopening of U/G mine. [04]
- What do you mean by explosion? Explain the mechanism of explosion. [07]
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OR
- Describe the main functions of coward’s diagram [07]
Q.3
- Explain the principle of stone dust barriers. [03]
- What do you mean by spontaneous combustion? Write the main causes of spontaneous combustion. [04]
- Write the construction and applications of dust sampling apparatus. [07]
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OR
- Name the types of stone dust barriers. Explain any one. [03]
- Write a short note on detection and preventive measures of spontaneous heating. [04]
- Write a note on formation, prevention and suppression of dust in mines. [07]
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Q.4
- Which factors are considered during the selection of method for reopening of area? [03]
- Write a short note on methane layering. [04]
- Describe the effects, causes and prevention of surface fires. [07]
OR
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- Describe the layers of gases in mine atmosphere with their specific gravity. [03]
- Explain the main functions of firefighting organization. [04]
- Describe the effects, causes and prevention of underground fires. [07]
Q.5
- Explain the firedamp with its chemical composition. [03]
- Write a short note on detection of U/G fires. [04]
- Write the different methods of reopening of U/G mines. [07]
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OR
- Write the sources of formation of CO2. [03]
- What do you mean by inflammability of coal dust? Write the factors affecting inflammability of coal dust. [04]
- Write a note on symptoms of spontaneous combustion and also describe the classification of fires due to spontaneous combustion. [07]
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Date: 14/05/2019
Total Marks: 70
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