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Mining 410


 
Modulekode PMY 410
Kwalifikasie Undergraduate
Fakulteit Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Module-inhoud

Specific mining techniques. Shafts: Types, methods and equipment for sinking; economic considerations. Tunneling: Design, development techniques and equipment. Design and construction of large excavation. Design, construction, reinforcing and repair of ore passes. Fires in gold and coal mines: Causes, prevention, detection, combating and insurance. Flooding: Water sources, results, dangers, sealing and control.

Modulekrediete 16.00
NQF Level 08
Prerequisites PRX 321, PME 320, PMY 320, Finalists only
Contact time 1 tutorial per week, 2 practicals per week, 3 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Mining Engineering
Period of presentation Semester 1

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