ABOUT THE COURSE:The study of Mechanical and Electrical Systems of Mining Machines, as part of a core Mining Engineering curriculum in the third year of its BTech program, focuses on understanding the integration of mechanical and electrical components crucial for the operation of mining machinery. This subject covers the design, operation, and maintenance of heavy equipment such as excavators, dump trucks, loaders, drills, and crushers, emphasizing both their mechanical and electrical systems. Students explore the mechanical aspects, including power transmission, hydraulic systems, and machine dynamics, ensuring efficient material handling and excavation. The electrical systems aspect delves into power distribution, control systems, automation, and telemetry used to monitor machine performance, ensuring safety, energy efficiency, and remote operations. Practical knowledge of these systems is essential for students, as they learn to optimize machinery performance, troubleshoot issues, and apply modern technological advancements like IoT and AI in improving operational efficiency and safety within the mining industry.INTENDED AUDIENCE: UG and PG Level, Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical EngineeringPREREQUISITES: Solid Mechanics, Electrical TechnologyINDUSTRY SUPPORT: CIL and all its subsidiaries, NMDC, NLCIL, MOIL, SCCL, UCIL, NALCO, Caterpillar, Wirtgen and other public and private mining enterprises.

Syllabus

Week 1: • Overview to Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Mining Machines.
• Mechanical Systems Fundamentals Topic 1: Mechanism and Belt Drives in Machines
Week 2:• Mechanical Systems Fundamentals Topic 2: Gear and Gear Train for Power Transmission
Week 3:•Mechanical Systems Fundamentals Topic 3: Brakes and Dynamometer
•Mechanical Systems Fundamentals Topic 4: Basics of IC Engines and Locomotives
Week 4:•Mechanical Systems Fundamentals Topic 5: Power Transmission System: Dumpers, Tippers
•Electrical Systems Fundamentals Topic 1: Fundamentals of Power Systems, Basics of Transformers
Week 5:• Electrical Systems Fundamentals Topic 2: Basics of Cables.
• Electrical Systems Fundamentals Topic 3: Basics of Motors
Week 6:• Electrical Systems Fundamentals Topic 4: Power Converters and Controls
• Maintenance of Electrical Systems in Mining Machines: Signal Processing and Sensor technology
Week 7:• Maintenance of Electrical Systems in Mining Machines: Signal Processing and Sensor technology (Continued)
• Basics of Machine Learning for Mining Systems
Week 8:• Introduction to Data Analytics for Mining Operations
• Digital Systems and Communication for Mining Operations
Week 9:• Application of IoT to Mining Industry
• Mechanical Systems of HEMM Topic 1: Rope and Non-Rope Shovel and its Maintenance (Mechanical Electrical and Controls)
Week 10:• Electrical Systems of HEMM Topic 1: Rope and Non-Rope Shovel and its Maintenance (Mechanical Electrical and Controls), (Continued)
• Fleet Management System
Week 11:• Mechanical and Electrical Systems of HEMM Topic 2: Surface Miner, Dragline and Bucket Wheel Excavator
Week 12:• Mechanical and Electrical Systems of Underground Machines Topic 1: Continuous Miner, Shearers, Pumps, Mine Drainage System