Mine Hazards, Rescue and Recovery
Course Name:
Mine Hazards, Rescue and Recovery (MI 302)
Programme:
B.Tech (Mining Engg)
Semester:
Fifth
Category:
Programme Core (PC)
Credits (L-T-P):
04 (3-1-0)
Content:
Spontaneous combustion. Surface and underground fires. Fire extinguishers. Isolation/Explosion proof stopping. Reopening of sealed off areas. Mine explosions. Inundation. Approaching water logged areas and old workings. Water dams and design. Rescue & recovery equipment’s for use in mines. Rescue organization. Examples of major mine disasters in India & abroad.
References:
Ramlu, M.A. – Mine fires, explosions, rescue, recovery & inundations; Oxford & IBH Publishing Co.
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1991.
Rakesh & Lele, M.G. – Inundation in Mines; Mrs. Asha Lata, Varanasi, 1970.
Department:
Mining Engineering
