| Modulekode | PMY 701 |
| Kwalifikasie | Nagraads |
| Fakulteit | Fakulteit Ingenieurswese, Bou-omgewing en Inligtingtegnologie |
| Module-inhoud | *Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar. PMY 701 provides an overview of mining by covering the following subject matter: history of mining in South Africa, surface-mining methods, underground mining methods, and a brief overview of mine environmental control and mine strata control. Then the module covers general mine layouts, mine plan reading, mine surveying, electricity supply, transport systems, water management systems, and mine fires. 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 | 32.00 |
| Programme | |
| Voorvereistes | Geen voorvereistes. |
| Kontaktyd | 10 lesings per week |
| Onderrigtaal | Module word in Engels aangebied |
| Akademiese organisasie | Mynbou-ingenieurswese |
| Aanbiedingstydperk | Semester 1 of Semester 2 |
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