B.Tech (Mineral Engineering) Syllabus for Admission Batch 2015-16

3rd Semester

Second Year Engineering Third Semester Code

Course Name

Hours/ week L/T

Credit Theory

University Marks

Internal Evaluation

Hours/ Week L/T

Credit Practical

Marks

PC

3-0

3

100

50

2

1

50

PC

Introduction to Mineral Processing Geology

PC

Particulate Technology

100 100 100

50 50 50

1 1

50 50

Analytical Technology in Mineral Engg. Fluid Mechanics

3 3 3

2 2

PC

3-0 3-0 3-0 3-1 2-1

4 3

100 100

50 50

2

1

50

19

19

600

300

8

4

200

4

4

100

50

PC HS

Engineering Economics/ Organizational Behavior

Total Total Marks: 1100 Total Credits: 23 For Honours and Minor Specialization

8

Practical

Page

Theory

B.Tech (Mineral Engineering) Syllabus for Admission Batch 2015-16

3rd Semester

PMI3I104 FLUID MECHANICS (4-0-0)

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Module II (10 hours) Fluid kinematics: Introduction, description of fluid flow, classification of fluid flow. Reynold’s number, Acceleration of fluid particles, flow rate and continuity equation, differential equation of continuity, Mathematical definitions of irrotational and rotational motion. Circulation, potential function and stream function. Flow network. Module III (12 hours) Fluid dynamics : Introduction, Euler’s equation along a streamline, energy equation, Bernoulli’s equation and its application to siphon, venturimeter, orificemeter, pitot tube. Flow in pipes and ducts: Loss due to friction, Minor energy losses in pipes Hydraulic Gradient Line (HGL), Total Energy Line (TEL), Power transmission in the fluid flow in pipes, fluid flow in pipes in series and parallel. Flow through nozzles. Module IV (08 hours) Steady & Unsteady Flows; Overall mass, energy & momentum balance; Navier Stokes equation; Newton’s Law, Non-Newtonian Fluids; Laminar flow in falling film, flow through conduits etc; Inviscid fluid flow, Viscous flow, Laminar & Turbulent Boundary Layer Theory, Friction Factor; Flow past immersed objects, packed and fluidized bed. Text Books: 1. P. N. Modi and S. M. Seth, Hydraulic and Fluid Mechanics, Standard Book House, New Delhi, 2002. 2. R.K.Bansal, A Text Book of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Laxmi Publications 3. K. C. Patra, Engineering Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi, I st edition, 2008. Reference Books: 1. J. F. Douglas, J. M. Gasiorek, J. A. Swaffield, Fluid Mechanics, Pearson Education, Asia, 1st edition, 2002. 2. F. M. White, Fluid Mechanics, Tata McGraw-Hill, 5th Edition, New Delhi, 2003. 3. R. K. Bansal, Fluid Mechanics and Hyd. Machines, Laxmi publisher, New Delhi, 2008. 4. Som & Biswas, Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2004. 5. Subramanyam, Problems in Fluid Mechanics, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2004.

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Module I (10 hours) Introduction: Scope of fluid mechanics and its development as a science Physical property of Fluid: Density, specific gravity, specific weight, specific volume, surface tension and capillarity, viscosity, compressibility and bulk modulus, Fluid classification. Fluid statics: Pressure, Pascal’s Law, Pressure variation for incompressible fluid, atmospheric pressure, absolute pressure, gauge pressure and vacuum pressure, manometer. Hydrostatic process on submerged surface, force on a horizontal submerged plane surface, force on a vertical submerged plane surface. Buoyancy and floatation, Archimedes’ principle, stability of immersed and floating bodies, determination of Meta centric height.

B.Tech (Mineral Engineering) Syllabus for Admission Batch 2015-16

3rd Semester

FLUID MECHANICS AND MACHINES LABORATORY

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A. Flow Measurement 1. Calibration of Rotometer 2. Flow through Venturimeter 3. Flow through a circular Orifice 4. Determination of mean velocity by Pitot tube 5. Verification of Bernoulli’s Theorem B. Losses in Pipes 6. Determination of friction coefficient in pipes 7. Determination of losses due to bends, fittings and elbows C. Pumps 8. Characteristics of Centrifugal pumps 9. Characteristics of Gear pump 10. Characteristics of Submersible pump 11. Characteristics of Reciprocating pump D. Turbines 12. Characteristics of Pelton wheel turbine 13. Characteristics of Francis turbine E. Determination of Metacentric height 14. Determination of Metacentric height

B.Tech (Mineral Engineering) Syllabus for Admission Batch 2015-16

3rd Semester

PMI3I102 GEOLOGY (3-0-0) Module I (10 hours) Mineral resources: Brief idea about mineral resources of India: Geographical Distribution and reserves, Mining methods. Crystal systems- all normal classes. Petrology- Brief description of Igneous, Sedimentary & Metamorphic rocks, Genesis of common rocks and Minerals. Module II (12 hours) Crystallography – Axial relationship, symmetry elements and forms present in normal class of cubic, Tetragonal, Hexagonal, Orthorhombic, monoclinic and Triclinic systems. Mineralogy – Classification of minerals, Physical properties of minerals, Chemical physical and optical properties of silicate mineral groups: Olivine, Garnet, pyroxene, Amphibole, Mica, Felspar and Quartz. Module III (08 hours) Mineral Chemistry: Geochemical differentiation, geochemical classification of elements, isomorphism polymorphism, geochemical cycle. Mineral Economics: Sampling, assaying, elementary idea on drilling and mining methods.

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Text Books: 1. Text Book of Geology – P.K.Mukherjee 2. Text Book of Geology- G.B. Mahapatra 3. Parbin Singh. Geology for Engineers, IBH Publications, N. Delhi. 1991. 4. Arthur Holemess, Principles of Physical Geology, Thomas Nelson and Sons, USA, 1964. 5. Ford, W.E. Dana’s Textbook of Minerology (4th edition), Wiley Eastern Ltd., N. Delhi, 1989. 6. Winter, J.D. An Introduction to Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Prentice Hall, N. Delhi, 2001. 7. Billings, M.P. Structural Geology, Prentice Hall Ino., N. Jersey, USA, 1972. 8. Krishnan M.S. Geology of India and Burma, 3rd Edition, IBH Publishers, N. Delhi, 1984. Reference Books: 1. Element of Petrology-Tyrell 2. Structural Geology- Marland P. Billings 3. Ruffles Elements of Mineralogy- H.H.Reid 4. Physical Geology – Sainder Singh 5. Blyth F.G.H. and de Freitas M.H. Geology for Engineers, 7th edition, Elsevier Publications, 2006. 6. Bell F.G. Engineering Geology, Elsevier Publications, 2007

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Module IV (6 hours) Mineral Deposits: Classification of mineral deposits, Process of formation of mineral deposits- Magmatic concentration, Hydrothermal, Residual and Mechanical concentration, contact metasomatism, Oxidation and supergene sulphide enrichment, sublimation, Evaporation and Metamorphism. Uses Mineralogy, mode of occurrence, genesis and Indian distribution of ore deposits viz., Iron, Manganese, chromium, Aluminium, Copper, Lead and Zinc, Radioactive minerals.

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3rd Semester

GEOLOGY LAB The student will have to go for four weekends for geological tour besides sessional / rd

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practical classes in 3 semester. 1) Study of Physical properties of minerals. 2) Study of important igneous sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. 3) Interpretation of folds and faults from maps.

B.Tech (Mineral Engineering) Syllabus for Admission Batch 2015-16

3rd Semester

PMI3I103 PARTICULATE TECHNOLOGY (3-0-0) Module I (08 hours) Basic definitions, properties of particulates, storage & handling of Fine particulates. Sampling of solids and slurries- principle, methods, sampling theories, sampling for different application, Indian standards. Laboratory & industrial Sampling techniques. Module II (10 hours) Production of fine particles and their characterization, particle size distribution, shape, surface roughness, porosity; packing in heaps and sediments; particle charge; adsorbed material; interfacial tension; granule strength/attrition/deformation. Module III (12 hours) Powder Storage - Angle of repose, hopper storage, fines percolation. Mechanical transport – Belt, bucket and screw conveyors; flowability, dynamic weighing, power consumption, selection based on particle size/shape/strength of agglomeration. Convective transport – sedimentation rate, suspension in stirred tanks, rheology of slow-settling slurries. Module IV (06 hours) Bulk solids packing density and ratio, Bulk solids properties – bulk density, true density, abrasivity, voidage, friability and flowability. Fundamentals of blending – effects of component size, shape, and density on blend time. Text Books: 1. Introduction to Particle Technology by Martin Rhodes 2. J. K. Beddow, Particulate Science and Technology. 3. R. B. Bird, W. E. Stewart, and E. N. Lightfoot Transport phenomena, John Wiley & Sons; Revised 2nd Edition Edition, 2007 4. M. Leva, Fluidization.

PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY LAB

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Methods of sampling, accuracy and precision of sampling. Determination particle size distribution of powder by Dry sieving, Comparison of wet and dry sieving efficiencies for fine powders, Sieving by alpine air jet sieve sizer, Sub sieve sizing by: Warman cyclosizer, beaker decantation techniques, Andersen Pipette method. Surface area determination. Bulk density, true density and apparent, porosity, fariability determination

B.Tech (Mineral Engineering) Syllabus for Admission Batch 2015-16

3rd Semester

PMI3I001 ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGY IN MINERAL ENGINEERING (3-0-0) Module I (06 hours) Classification of various minerals such as Sulphides, oxides, Silicates, hydroxides etc by microscopic methods. Module II (06 hours) Classification of various minerals such as Sulphides, oxides, Silicates, hydroxides etc by spectroscopic methods. Module III (12 hours) Determination grade of ore such as iron, copper, Zinc, lead, limestone etc by using Volumetric, gravimetric and instrumental methods of analysis. Module IV (12 hours) Instrumentation methods of analysis, principles of AAS, IR, DTA, TGA etc and their application in mineral processing.

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Text Books: 1. Essential of polarized light microscopy by John Gustav Delly Scientific Advisor 2. Kauffmann: Characterization of Materials, John Wiley, 2003. 3. D.G.Brandon: Modern Techniques in Metallography, Butterworths, London, 1966. 4. F. Weinberg: Tools and Techniques in Physical Metallurgy, Vols. 1-2, Marcel and Dekkar, 1970. 5. ASM Metal Hand Book, Vol. 10: Materials Characterization, ASM International, 2004.

B.Tech (Mineral Engineering) Syllabus for Admission Batch 2015-16

3rd Semester

PMI3I101 INTRODUCTION TO MINERAL PROCESSING (3-0-0) Module I (10 hours) Definition of Minerals And Ore, Economics of mineral processing, grade-recovery curve, Liberation, degree of Liberation. Module II (10 hours) Important Unit operations-Comminution, physical separation, magnetic and electrostatic separation, chemical separation processes, mass balances(Two and three product system) Module III (10 hours) Size separation-laboratory and Industrial techniques, classification, dewatering, Module IV (06 hours) Waste disposal, Flow sheet development, environmental issue. Text Books: 1. Mineral Processing Technology by B.A. Wills and Tim Napier-Munn References: 1. Jain, S.K., Ore Processing, Oxford – IBH Publishing, 1984. 2. Gaudin, A.M., Principles of Mineral Dressing – McGraw Hill Book Company, 1971. 3. Taggart, A.F., Handbook of Mineral Dressing, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1990. 4. Wills, B.A. Mineral Processing Technology, Pergamon Press, 1985. 5. Vijayendra, H.G., Handbook on Mineral Dressing, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. 1995.

MINERAL PROCESSING LAB

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1. Crushing of the ore and finding the R.R. of the Jaws. 2. Determination of R.R. of the ball mill. 3. Determination of critical speed of the ball mill. 4. Determination of grindability index of ball mill 5. Laboratory screen analysis for finding average particle size.(Sieve analysis) 6. Roll crusher 7. Jigging. 8. Electromagnetic separation.

B.Tech (Mineral Engineering) Syllabus for Admission Batch 2015-16

3rd Semester

PMI3001 METALLURGY THERMODYNAMICS AND KINETICS (4-0-0) Module I (12 Hours) Importance of Thermodynamics, definition of thermodynamic terms; concept of states, simple equilibrium. Equation of states, extensive and intensive properties, homogeneous and heterogeneous systems. Phase diagram of a single component system. Internal energy, heat capacity, enthalpy, isothermal, and adiabatic processes. Module II (10 Hours) Second law of thermodynamics, entropy, degree of reversibility and irreversibility, criteria of equilibrium, auxiliary functions, combined statements, Maxwell’s relations, transformation formula, Gibbs-Helmoltz equation. Concept of Third law of thermodynamics, temperature dependence of entropy, statistical interpretation of entropy, Debye and Einstein concept of heat capacity, relation between Cp and Cv, consequences of third law.

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References 1. Introduction to the Thermodynamics of Materials by D.R.Gaskell; Taylor and Francis. 2. Physical Chemistry of Metals by L.S.Darken & R.W. Gurry; McGraw Hill Book Company Inc. 3. Problems in Applied Thermodynamics by C. Bodsworth & A.S. Appleton; Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd. 4. Introduction to Metallurgical Thermodynamics by R.H.Tupkary; tu publishers, Nagpur. 5. Problems in Metallurgical Thermodynamics & Kinetics by G.S. Upadhyay & R.K.Dube; Pergamon Press. 6. Chemical and Metallurgical Thermodynamics – Part I & II by M.L.Kapoor. 7. Kinetics of Metallurgical Reactions by H.S.Ray; Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. 8. Textbook of Materials and Metallurgical Thermodynamics by A. Ghosh; Prentice Hall of India

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Module III (08 Hours) Fugacity, activity, equilibrium constant, use of S-functions, controlled atmospheres, homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria. Ellingham – Richardson diagrams, phase stability diagrams. Solutions: partial molal quantities, ideal and non-ideal solutions, Henry’s law, Gibbs – Duhem equation, regular solution, quasi-chemical approach to solution, statistical treatment. One weight percentage standard state, chemical potential, phase relations and phase rule – its applications. Module IV (10 Hours) Free energy – composition diagrams for binary alloy systems, determination of liquidus, solidus and solvus lines. Effect of pressure on phase transformation and phase equilibria. Thermodynamics of electrochemical cells, solid electrolytes. Thermodynamics of point defects in solids. Introduction to metallurgical kinetics: heterogeneous reaction kinetics: gas-solid, solid – liquid, liquid – liquid and solid-solid systems. Empirical and semi-empirical kinetics, concept of Johnson – Mehl equation, thermal analysis.

B.Tech (Mineral Engineering) Syllabus for Admission Batch 2015-16

4th Semester

Fourth Semester Theory Hours/ week L/T

Credit Theory

University Marks

Internal Evaluation

HS

Applied Mathematics III

PC

Communication & Classification Bulk Material Handling System Physical Separation

3-0 3-0

3 3

100 100

3-0

3

3-0 3-0 2-1

PC PC PC HS

Advanced Fluid Mechanics Engineering Economics/ Organizational Behavior *Skill Project and Hands on

Total Total Marks: 1200 Total Credits: 25 For Honours and Minor Specialization

Hours/ Week L/T

Credit Practical

Marks

50 50

2

1

50

100

50

2

1

50

3 3

100 100

50 50

2 2

1 1

50 50

3

100

50 6

3

100

14

7

300

18

18

600

300

4

4

100

50

Page

Course Name

22

Practical

Code

B.Tech (Mineral Engineering) Syllabus for Admission Batch 2015-16

4th Semester

PMI4E001 APPLIED MATHEMATICS - III Module-I Complex Analysis: Analytic function, Cauchy-Riemann equations, Complex integration: Line integral in the complex plane, Cauchy’s integral theorem, Cauchy’s integral formula, Derivatives of analytic functions, Taylor’s series, Maclaurin’s series, Laurent’s series, Singularities and zeros. Module-II Complex Analysis: Residue integration method, evaluation of real integrals Numerical Methods: Errors of numerical results, error propagation,., Lagrange Interpolation, Newton divided difference interpolation, Newton’s forward and backward interpolation, Spline interpolation. Module-III Numerical Methods: Numerical integration: The trapezoidal rule, The Simpson’s rules, Gauss Integration formulas. Solution of ordinary differential equation: Euler’s method, Improvement of Euler’s method, Runge-Kutta methods, multi step methods, Methods for system and higher order ordinary differential equations. Module-IV Probability Theory and Its Applications: Probability, Random variables, Probability distributions, Mean and variance; Features of Probability Distribution: Binomial, Poisson, Uniform and Normal distribution, Distribution of several random variables. Statistical Techniques and Its Applications: Scope of Statistics, Random sampling, Sampling Distribution, Correlation analysis, Regression Analysis, Fitting Straight Lines, Estimation of Parameters, Statistical Hypothesis.

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Reference books: 1. E.B. Saff, A.D.Snider, “Fundamental of Complex Analysis”, Third Edition, Pearson Education, New Delhi 2. P. V. O’Neil, “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”, CENGAGE Learning, New Delhi

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Text books: 1. E. Kreyszig,” Advanced Engineering Mathematics:,Tenth Edition, Wiley India 2. S.Pal and S.C. Bhunia, “Engineering Mathematics” Oxford University Press 3. Jay L. Devore, “Probability and Statistics for Engineering and Sciences”, Seventh Edition, Thomson/CENGAGE Learning India Pvt. Ltd

B.Tech (Mineral Engineering) Syllabus for Admission Batch 2015-16

4th Semester

PMI4I101 COMMINUTION & CLASSIFICATION (3-0-0) Module I (10 Hours) Industrial screening: Fundamentals of screening, Dry and wet screening, Classification of screens, operation and maintenance of different types of industrial screens. Pre-scrubbing and other processes to improve screening efficiency. Module II (10 Hours) Crushing: Selection of crushers, Jaw, Gyratory, Cone, Roll crusher, Hammer mills., crushing circuits,optimization of crushing circuits, High compression rolls: their construction, operation maintenance and performance aspects. In-pit and portable crushers. Module III (16 Hours) Classification: Introducing to different types of classifiers used in mineral industry; Hydrocyclones; construction, operation, maintenance. Efficiency of classifiers, solid and water balance calculations. Module IV

(10 Hours)

Grinding:Mill selection, Grinding mills principles, construction and their operation, Mill liners, Feed entry, and product discharge mechanisms. Open and closed circuit grinding: Ball, Rod, Pebble, Autogenous and Fluid energy mills. Application of these mills for specific processing requirements: Effect of process parameters on mill performance.Closed& open circuit grinding optimigation. Comminution circuit design.

COMMUNICATION AND CLASSIFICATION LAB (0-0-2)

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Estimation of reduction ratios, capacities and efficiencies for various size reduction units such as Jaw crushers, Roll Crushers, Ball mills etc. Determination of Bond and HGI work index values for the given samples. Performance analysis of laboratory model continuous screen.Calculation of setting velocity of particle.

B.Tech (Mineral Engineering) Syllabus for Admission Batch 2015-16

4th Semester

PMI4I102 BULK MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEM (3-0-0) Module I (16 Hours) Properties of bulk material as a function of size distribution, Characterigation of bulk materials, Design of storage system : Silos, bins &hoppers,different modes of feeding and discharge systems,basic calculation on the selection of storage devices. Module II (10 Hours) Design, operation & maintenance aspect of various conveying systems, their selection &application.Process control & instrumentation for conveying systems. Module III (10 Hours) Loading& unloading systems, Stacking, blending & reclaiming of bulk materials. Automation & on-line monitoring of bulk material handling system. Module IV Rapid loading system. Merry-go-round systems,Designing of bulk material handling plants.

BULK MATERIAL HANDLING LAB (0-0-2)

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Model study of different silos, bins and hoppers. Model study of different feeding and discharge system. Model study of Belt conveyor, Chain conveyor, Shaker conveyor. Model study of stacking and reclaiming system Laboratory classes related to various material handling systems and industrial visits

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B.Tech (Mineral Engineering) Syllabus for Admission Batch 2015-16

4th Semester

PMI4I103 PHYSICAL SEPARATION (3-0-0) Module I(12 Hours) Separation of particles using Wilfley Table. Performance analysis of a laboratory size mineralJig, laboratory concentration table treating synthetic mixture samples Module II(13 Hours) Effect of irrigation water, inclination, angle on the performance of a Mozely Mineral Separator treating various minerals.Demonstration on Multi-gravity separator. Module III Role of flocculation and dispersion,SelectiveFlocculation,Factors affecting flocculation and dispersion. Module IV(20 Hours) Determination of magnetic content of a given sample using Davis tube magnetic separator, Effect of feed rate, current intensity on separation of magnetic and non-magnetic particles with Low and high intensity magnetic separators. Recovery of minerals by using Electrostatic separator. Books: 1. Mineral Processing Technology by B.A. Wills and Tim Napier-Munn

PHYSICAL SEPARATION LAB (0-0-2) 1. Performance analysis of Wilfley tableand effect of operating parameters 2. Performance analysis of mineral jig and effect of operating parameters 3. Performance analysis ofMozely Mineral Separator 4. Davis tube magnetic separation 5. Dry magnetic separator(roll type)

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Electrostatic separator

B.Tech (Mineral Engineering) Syllabus for Admission Batch 2015-16

4th Semester

PMI4I104 ADVANCED FLUID MECHANICS (3-0-0) Module I(8Hours) Movement of solids in fluids, suspension & their behavior, slurry rheology. Module II(14Hours) Centrifugal pumps-various types, design&efficiency, evaluation criterion, Slurry & Dredge pumps- various types, design&efficiency, evaluation criterion, Slurry Flow through pipelines-concept of critical velocity, roughnessfactor, moody’sdiagram, pipediameter& capacity correlation. Module III(14Hours) Pump & pipeline design-short distance & long distance slurry pipelines, practical issues. Feed solid preparation & effects of feed solid quality variation on transport efficiency. Module IV Dewatering of slurry at the discharge end. Recycling of process water &pipeline design. Numerical Problems in All Modules.

PMI4001 BIO- MINERAL PROCESSING (4-0-0) (Honours Subject)

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Module I (10 Hours)Concept and scope of biomineral processing. Module II Utility of Microbes for beneficiation andselective dissolution of minerals/metals. Module III (10 Hours) Types of microbes & their genesis, Culturing and identification of microbes with reference to bio-processing. Acid mine drainage its impact and control. Module IV (16 Hours) Bio-flotation and flocculation.Application of Bio-processing and dissolution.

B.Tech (Mineral Engineering) Syllabus for Admission Batch 2015-16

5th Semester

Fifth Semester Theory

Practical

Code

Course Name

Hours/week L/T

Credit Theory

University Marks

Internal Evaluation

Hours/week L/T

Credit Practical

Marks

PC

Coal Preparation

3-0

3

100

50

2

1

50

PC

Surface Phenomenon & Froth Flotation

3-0

3

100

50

2

1

50

PC

Process Equipment Selection & Design

3-0

3

100

50

2

1

50

PE

Mineral Legislation & Safety/Industrial Waste Treatment & Management

3-1

4

100

50

OE

Extractive Metallurgy/Mining Machinery

3-1

4

100

50

PC

Advance Lab-I

8

4

200

14

7

350

Total

17

17

500

250

4

4

100

50

Total Marks: 1100

Page

For Honours and Minor Specialization

32

Total Credits: 24

B.Tech (Mineral Engineering) Syllabus for Admission Batch 2015-16

5th Semester

PMI5I101 COAL PREPARATION (3-1) (Professional Core Paper) Module I (08 Hours) Coal characteristics, Necessity, scope and application of coal preparation, washability characteristics of coal, effect of mining methods on size, quality and washability. Module II (08 Hours) Crushing of coal: Various types of coal size reduction process and their significance. Screening of coal: Classification of coal using various screens and their efficiency. Module III (10 Hours) Coarse coal cleaning: Jigs, heavy media baths and heavy media cyclones. Use of Spirals and tables for coal processing.Performance analysis of different coal cleaning unit operations (Partition curves, misplacement, Meyers curve) and their merits and demerits. Module IV (10 Hours) Fine coal cleaning: Challenges in fine coal cleaning, Froth-Flotation, water-only cyclone, Vorsyl separators, oil – agglomeration. Product disposal and miscellaneous methods, coal preparation economics, coal preparation flowsheets, modern developments.

COAL PREPARATION LAB

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1. Comparative crushing characteristics of coal in a conventional high speed rollcrusher and a slow speed roll-crusher (sizer). 2. Sink –float test including ash analysis and plotting of washability curves. 3. Bench scale washing of coal in a static bath and calculation of probable error and imperfection in separation. 4. Effect of frother dosage on collector less flotation of coking coal. 5. Effect of frother dosage on collector aided flotation of a coking coal at a fixed diesel oil dosage. 6. Effect of diesel dosage on collector aided flotation of a coking coal at a fixed frother dosage. 7. Determination of size and density profile of stratified jig bed. 8. Demonstration of centrifugal separators such as Water-only cyclone, Heavy media Cyclone/Separator, Vorsyl separator.

B.Tech (Mineral Engineering) Syllabus for Admission Batch 2015-16

5th Semester

PMI5I102 SURFACE PHENOMENON & FROTH FLOTATION (3-1) (Professional Core Paper) Module I (08 hours) Overview of the properties of solid-liquid, solid-gas and gas-liquid interfaces.Electro kinetic (zeta) potential. Module II (08 hours) Contact angle – its role in froth flotation. Different types of Frothers, Cationic, anionic and other collectors. Activators and depressants, pH regulators and modifiers.Interaction of the different reagents in froth flotation.Need and effects of conditioning. Module III (10 hours) Froth flotation machines – Bubble column, agitation froth and other types of flotation cells, Design of aeration devices, impellers, casings and air flow rates. Flotation Kinetics.The effects of the reagents, cell design and mode of operation on the flotation rates. Estimation of residence time and total cell volumes required. Module IV (10 hours) Design and operation of froth flotation circuits.Rougher, scavenger, cleaner and recleaner operations. Pulp densities and hence water requirements for different stages of froth flotation. Maintenance of pulp heights and froth depths in the cells for different stages.Estimation of the effects of the circulating load in the froth flotation circuits. Text Books: 1. Froth Flotation by A.M.Gaudin - McCraw-Hill, 1957 2. Mineral Processing Technology by Barty A. Wills and Tim Napier Munn - Elsevier 2006 References 1. Handbook of Mineral Dressing by A.F.Taggart - John Wiley and Sons, New York. 1956 2. Mineral Processing Design and Operation by A.Gupta and D.S.Yan - Elsevier 2006 3. Ore Dressing by R.H.Richards (4 volumes) – Engineering & Mining Journal 1909 4. Ore Dressing Principles and Practice by T.Simon – McGraw Hill Co., 1924 5. A Text Book of Ore Dressing by S.J.Truscott – London Macmillan. 1923 6. Handbook of Ore Dressing by A.F.Taggart - John Wiley and Sons, New York. 1956 7. Handbook of Ore Dressing by A.W.Allen – McGraw Hill Co., 1920 8. Complete Technology Book on Mineral Processing by NPSC Board – Asia Pacific Business Press 2008

SURFACE PHENOMENON & FROTH FLOTATION LAB

PMI5I103

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1. Selective flotation of complex sulphide ores: flotation of chalcopyrite, lead and zinc. 2. Flotation of lime stone / flotation of dolomite, Reverse flotation of silica. Effects of reagents dosages on flotation, effect of pH, effect of collection time etc.

B.Tech (Mineral Engineering) Syllabus for Admission Batch 2015-16

5th Semester

PMI5I103 PROCESS EQUIPMENT SELECTION & DESIGN (3-1) (Professional Core Paper) Module I

(10 hours)

Brief review of mineral engineering unit operations and the ranges of equipment ordinarily used for them. Introduction to various methodologies involved in the selection and sizing of various mineral processing units. Selection and sizing of reciprocating and non-reciprocating crushers. Selection and sizing of rod mills, different types ball mills, autogenous mills and semi autogenous mills Module II (08 hours) Selection and sizing of various size separators such as screens and hydraulic classifiers including limitations involved. Selection and sizing of High Tension Roll Separators and choices of configurations.Study of the effect of earlier operations. Module III (10 hours) Selection of size reduction equipment especially for coal beneficiation and coal handling plants.Partial deshaling in the size reduction circuit based on differences in breakage properties. Module IV (08 hours) Various mineral beneficiation equipments for treating coal and minerals such as jigs, flotation machines, and shakings tables. . Text Books 1. Mineral Processing Design & Operation by A.Gupta&D.S.Yan - Elsevier 2006 2. Recent Advances in Mineral Processing Plant Design by Malhotra et al - © 2009 Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME)

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References: 1. The Open Mineral Processing Journal, ISSN 1874-8414, http://www.benthamscience.com/open/tompj/ 2. Handbook of Mineral Dressing by A.F.Taggart - John Wiley and Sons, New York. 1956 3. Mineral Dressing by A.M.Gaudin - McCraw-Hill, 1957 4. Ore Dressing by R.H.Richards (4 volumes) – Engineering & Mining Journal 1909 5. Ore Dressing Principles and Practice by T.Simon – McGraw Hill Co., 1924 6. A Text Book of Ore Dressing by S.J.Truscott – London Macmillan. 1923 7. Handbook of Ore Dressing by A.F.Taggart - John Wiley and Sons, New York. 1956 8. Handbook of Ore Dressing by A.W.Allen – McGraw Hill Co., 1920 9. Complete Technology Book on Mineral Processing by NPSC Board – Asia Pacific Business Press 2008

B.Tech (Mineral Engineering) Syllabus for Admission Batch 2015-16

5th Semester

PROCESS EQUIPMENT SELECTION & DESIGN LAB ADVANCED LAB (0-4) (Professional Core Paper) Instrumental methods of investigation: X-ray, DTA/TGA, Spectroscopy – atomic absorption, flame photometry, UV and IR spectrophotometry and colorimetry Zeta potential measurement, SEM, TEM.

PMI5J001 MINERAL LEGISLATION AND SAFETY(4-0) (Professional Elective Paper)

PMI5J002

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Module III: Safety and Environment law (08 hours) Overview of safety and environment laws including Factories Act, Mines Act, Forest and Environment Act.Overview of rules and regulations for safety of persons in benefication plants. Module IV: Accident Analysis (08 hours) Standing orders and procedures laid down for prevention of accidents. Standard operating procedures in case of accidents including disasters.Responsibilies of officials for inspection and maintainance of safety equipment as well as periodic safety drills. Structures, equipoment and processes for prevention of environmental damage due to beneficiation. References: 1. Mineral Conservation: 1964: Bryon Nelson Cooper 2. Natural Resources Conservation and Environment Management: S A Quazi and NavaidShabirQuazi: isbn=8131304043 3. A P H Publishing Corporation, 4435-36/7, Ansari Road, Darya GanjNew Delhi 110002 4. Government of India publications including web sites of Ministry of Mines, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Forest and Environment

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Module I: Introduction (10 hours) Classifications of indicated, estimated, proved, minable and other types of mineral reserves. Relationships between cut off grade, average grade, run off mine, concentrate and reject grades. Role of beneficiation in conservation.Overview of evolution of legislation for conservation of minerals and collection of revenue on minerals and mineral products. Powers of the Parliament, Central Government and State Governments to make laws related to minerals and fossil fuels. Module II: Conservation law (10 hours) Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act. Mineral Concession Rules, Mining Lease Rules and other subordinate legislations under MM(RD) Act. Legal notices, returns, and reports for construction and operation of mineral and coal beneficiation plants.Roles of Ministries of Mines.Indian Bueau of Mines and other Government agencies. Indian laws related to off shore mining and beneficiation.

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PMI5J002 INDUSTRIAL WASTE TREATMENT & MANAGEMENT (4-0) (Professional Elective Paper) Module I: INTRODUCTION (8) Types of industries and industrial pollution – Characteristics of industrial wastes – Population equivalent – Bioassay studies – effects of industrial effluents on streams, sewer, land, sewage treatment plants and human health – Environmental legislations related to prevention and control of industrial effluents and hazardous wastes Module:IICLEANER PRODUCTION (8)

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Waste management Approach – Waste Audit – Volume and strength reduction – Material and process modifications – Recycle, reuse and byproduct recovery – Applications. Module: III POLLUTION FROM MAJOR INDUSTRIES (9) Sources, Characteristics, waste treatment flow sheets for selected industries such as Textiles, Tanneries, Pharmaceuticals, Electroplating industries, Dairy, Sugar, Paper, distilleries, Steel plants, Refineries, fertilizer, thermal power plants – Wastewater reclamation concepts Module: IV TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES (11) Equalisation – Neutralisation – Removal of suspended and dissolved organic solids – Chemical oxidation – Adsorption – Removal of dissolved inorganics – Combined treatment of industrial and municipal wastes – Residue management – Dewatering – Disposal REFERENCES: 1. Shen T.T., “Industrial Pollution Prevention”, Springer, 1999. 2. Stephenson R.L. and Blackburn J.B., Jr., “Industrial Wastewater Systems Hand book”, Lewis Publisher, New York, 1998 3. Freeman H.M., “Industrial Pollution Prevention Hand Book”, McGraw Hill Inc., New Delhi, 1995. 4. Bishop, P.L., “Pollution Prevention: Fundamental & Practice”, McGraw Hill, 2000. 5. Pandey, “Environmental Management” Vikas Publications, 2010. 6. Industrial Wastewater Management, Treatment and Disposal”,(WEF – MOP – FD3) McGraw Hill, 2008

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5th Semester

PMI5H001 EXTRACTIVE METALLURGY (4-0) (Optional Elective Paper) Module I

(12 hours)

Unit processes in pyrometallurgy: Calcination and roasting, sintering, smelting, converting, reduction, smelting-reduction, metallothermic and hydrogen reduction; distillation and other physical and chemical refining methods – their thermodynamic and kinetic treatment with appropriate examples. Module- II (12 hours) Unit processes in hydrometallurgy: Leaching, purification of leach liquor, solvent extraction, ion-exchange process, potential-pH diagrams, different metal recovery processes from aqueous phase, bacteria leaching. Module-III (14 hours) Electrometallurgy: Faraday’s Laws of Electrolysis, concept of overvoltage, limiting current density, total cell voltage, series and parallel electrical circuits in refining, aqueous and fused salt electrolysis, electro refining of common metals like Cu, Zn, Ag, Au, Ni, Mn, Al, Mg etc Module-IV (14 hours) Numerical problems relevant to different pyro- , hydro- and electrometallurgical processes.

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Reference: 1. Principles of Extractive Metallurgy by AhindraGhosh and H. S. Ray 2. Fundamentals of Metallurgical Processes by L. Coudurier, D. W. Hopkins and I. Wilkomirsky 3. Metallurgical Problems by A. Butts 4. Electrochemical Engineering by C. L. Mantell

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PMI5H002 MINING MACHINERY (4-0) (Optional Elective Paper) Module 1

(12 hours)

Prime mover for mining machinery, I.C. Engine, Hydraulic power Pneumatic power, Element of mechanical power transmission gears, coupling, clutch and brake. Module II (18 hours) Wire rope and winding system, Mine hoist: Different types of winders, their constructional features, kinematics, torque and power calculation, speed control, safety devices, cage, skip head gear structure, cage guide, shaft fittings, Man riding system in mines. Module-III (15 hours) Belt conveyors, rope haulage, chain conveyor and locomotive their constructional features, power calculation and safety appliances. Module-IV (15 hours) Mine pump and drainage. Centrifugal Pump: constructional features, vane shape, velocity triangles, Efficiencies, Multi stage centrifugal pumps, Pump Characteristic, NPSH and Cavitation.Positive displacement pumps: Reciprocating Pump, Working principle, Discharge, work done and power requirement, Slip, Indicator diagram

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BOOKS : 1. Mine Transport by L. T. Kerelin 2. EMT Volume III by D. J. Desmukh 3. Fluid Mechanics, Y A Cengel, TMH 4. Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Modi& Seth 5. Fluid Mechanics, A.K. Mohanty, PHI 6. Fluid Mechanics and Machinery, Mohd. Kareem Khan, OXFORD

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PMI5001 COMBUSTION AND ENERGY ENGINEERING (4-0) (Honours Paper) Module I

(12 hours)

Principles, Stoichiometry and thermodynamics of combustion.Mechanism and Kinetics of coal combustion. Over view of coal combustion on fixed bed and grate firing. Pulverized fuel firing. Fluidization and fluidized bed combustion. Module II

(12 hours)

Effects of coal properties on the equipment and efficiency of combustion, such as the effects of volatile matter, ash content, ash composition and ash fusion temperatures on the combustion and power generation systems. Module III (08 hours) Economics of transportation coal to distant thermal power stations and high voltage D C transmission of electric power. Module IV (08 hours) Comparison of Thermal and Hydroelectric power. Alternative energy resources and energy uses, such as Solar power, Wind energy, Tidal energy, Geothermal enrgy. Current status of energy conversion and conservation technologies.

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Text Books 1. Clean Coal Engineering Technology by Miller – Elsevier 2010 2. Solid Fuel Blending, Principles, Practices & Problems by Tillman – Elsevier 2012 References: 1. Combustion and Energy Utilization: Proceedings of the 5th Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Combustion and Energy Utilization by Huang Zhaoxiang, Liu Xin – Amazon 2010

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Sixth Semester Theory

Practical

Code

Course Name

Hours/week L/T

Credit Theory

University Marks

Internal Evaluation

Hours/ week L/T

Credit Practical

Marks

PC

Flow Sheet Design & Plant Layout

3-0

3

100

50

2

1

50

PC

Dewatering & Drying

3-0

3

100

50

2

1

50

PE

Modelling & Simulation of Mineral Processing Unit Operation/Iron & Steel Making Agglomeration Technique/Beneficia tion Process Control

3-1

4

100

50

3-1

4

100

50

Environmental Science & Engineering Industrial Lecture #

3-0

3

100

50 3

1

50

HS

Business Communication & Skill for Interview # #

2-0

4

2

100

MC

Yoga

2

1

50

13

6

300

PE

MC & GS OE

Total

1

50

19

18

500

300

4

4

100

50

Total Marks: 1100 Computational technology in mineral processing

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1

Total Credits: 24

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6th Semester

PMI6I101 FLOW-SHEET DESIGN AND PLANT LAYOUT (3-1) (PROFESSIONAL CORE PAPER) Module I

(08 hours)

Solid and water balance calculations for the estimation of flow rates in beneficiation circuits. Module II

(08 hours)

General guidelines for plant design. Size selection for a mineral beneficiation plant and for a coal preparation plant: Broad criteria. Module III

(10 hours)

Flow sheet development for a coking coal and non-coking coal washery on individual and blended feed basis.Flow sheet development for Iron ore, copper and beach sand beneficiation plants. Module IV

(10 hours)

Rated capacity and peak load capacity of the plants.Material flow diagram, general equipment arrangement. General guidelines on plant layout for a coal, iron ore, copper, lead-zinc and beach sand beneficiation.

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Flow sheet design of different minerals like coal, iron ore, copper, lead-zinc and beach sand etc, their details study and optimizing the circuit to get maximum yield and efficiency.

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PMI6I102 DEWATERING & DRYING (3-1) (Professional Core Paper) Module I

(10 hours)

Introduction to dewatering and drying Flocculation and Dispersion – Fundamental factors underlying flocculation and dispersion phenomena.Mechanism of reagent adsorption, factors affecting flocculation and dispersion, selective flocculation. Module II

(08 hours)

Dewatering by gravity sedimentation (thickening) principles and practices.Sizing and selection of thickeners, Different types of thickeners and their use in mineral industries. Module III

(08 hours)

Filtration: Principles of filtration, Flow through packed beds, factors affecting the Filtration. Different types of filters and their design features. Module IV (10 hours) Centrifuging & Drying: Different types of thermal dryers and their applications, Centrifugal sedimentation.Application and practice of dewatering processes in mineral industries.

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1. Comparison of pressure and vacuum filter using coal of same size. 2. Effect of coal particle size in vacuum filtration. 3. Effect of coal particle size in pressure filtration, comparison of pressure and vacuum filter using a mineral of same size. 4. Dewatering of coal fines using hydrocyclone. 5. Estimation of filtration rate constant for (coal and mineral) using vacuum filter. 6. Estimation of filtration rate constant (coal and mineral) using pressure filter. 7. Estimation of rate of sedimentation of solid from a suspension with or without flocculants, 8. Estimation of rate of sedimentation of solid from a suspension with or Without dispersants, 9. Estimation of rate of drying using a dryer.

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PMI6J001 MODELING & SIMULATION OF MINERAL PROCESSING UNIT OPERATION (4-0) (Professional Core Paper) Module – I

(08 hours)

Introduction to mathematical modeling, Stochastics and deterministic models, Modelling of size reduction, Matrix and Kinetic models for crushers and grinding mills. Module – II

(12 hours)

Application for the computation of size distribution of the products of crushers and grinding mills from the size distribution of the feeds to the units. Review of computer techniques for handling multidimensional arrays. Computation and representation of assay factor matrices by arrays of variables. Writing computer programmes incorporating the algorithms, Extension of the algorithms to incorporate assay values and mineralogical compositions. Evaluation of the performance of the comminution circuits. Module – III

(08 hours)

Introduction to computation of partition value equations.Use of partition value curvesand equations for the modeling of screening, classification and density separation processes.Modelling of electrical and magnetic separation processes using distribution factors. Module – IV

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Recycle calculation by iterative methods using direct substitution and Wegestein’s techniques. Writing of computer programs incorporating the use of partition values, Use of computer programs and packages for the modeling of separation processes and iterative recycle calculations. Simulation of stochastic and deterministic phenomena, Monte Carlo Simulation.Matrix form representation of beneficiation plant flow sheets. Mineral characterization files, feed composition files and other data bases required for the plant flow sheet, computations. Software for the development of the flow sheet matrices; simulation of unit operations and recycle calculations. Graphic display and error traps for computer program to simulate beneficiation plant flow sheets.

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PMI6J002 IRON & STEEL MAKING (4-0) (Professional Elective Paper) Module – I

(14 hours)

Introduction to the subject: Blast Furnace Route for Iron Making, The Blast Furnace and its accessories, The burden and its preparation, Physical – Thermal and Chemical process in a Blast Furnace, Blast Furnace slag and its control, Control of hot metal composition, Blast Furnace plant and Accessories, Modern trends in Blast Furnace practice, Control of irregularities in the blast furnace, Performance of Blast Furnace over the years. Module – II

(10 hours)

Alternative Methods: Need for alternative Methods, Sponge Iron production by using solid and gaseous reductants, Smelting Reduction Processes. Module – III (08 hours) Modern Steel Making: Different routes of steelmaking. Oxygen Steelmaking: Top and Bottom blown converter processes, Hybrid processes. Electric Steel making: Electric Arc furnaces, Induction furnaces. Module – IV (08 hours) Secondary Steel making, Casting of liquid steel: Ingot Casting of Steel, Continuous Casting of Steel ; Iron and Steel Scenario in India in the last decade. Test Books: 1. A.Ghosh and A.Chatterjee: Ironmaking and Steelmaking Theory and Practice, Prentice-Hall of India Private Limited, 2008. 2. G. R. Bashforth, The Manufacture of Iron and Steel, vol.I, Chapman, London, 1962. 3. C. Bodsworth:Physical Chemistry of Iron & Steel Manufacture,Longman Green & Co.

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Reference Books: 1. A.K. Biswas: Principles of Blast Furnace Iron making, SBA Publication,1999 2. D.H. Wakelin (ed.): The Making, Shaping and Treating of Steel (Iron making Volume), The AISE Steel Foundation, 2004. 3. R.J. Fruehan (ed.): The Making, Shaping and Treating of Steel (Steel making Volume), The AISE Steel Foundation, 2004.

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PMI6J003 AGGLOMERATION TECHNIQUES (4-0) (Professional Elective Paper) Module – I

(08 hours)

Necessity and scope of agglomeration, Raw material preparation, Green ball formation. Module – II

(10 hours)

Drying of green balls, Firing of pellets, Types of pellets, DISC & DRUM pelletizer, Module – III

(10 hours)

Constructional & operational features, Firing systems – Shaft furnace, Grate, Kiln & GrateKilncombination for pellet firing. Module – IV

(08 hours)

Mechanism of Sintering, types of Sinter and properties of Sinter. Briquetting

PMI6J004 BENEFICIATION PROCESS CONTROL (4-0) (Professional Elective Paper) Module – I

(08 hours)

Introduction: Importance of control systems, General layout of a coal/ mineral beneficiation Plants Module – II

(10 hours)

Types control systems adopted, basic principles, definition and description feed forward and back-ward control systems, Module – III

(10 hours)

Application and uses of different control systems for pressure control, level control, density measurements and controls used in coal and mineral processing plants with examples. Module – IV

(08 hours)

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Case studies of different coal/ mineral beneficiation Plants.

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PMG6M001 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3-0-0)

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Module II Ecosystems Concept of an ecosystem.  Structure and function of an ecosystem.  Producers, consumers and decomposers.  Energy flow in the ecosystem.  Ecological succession.  Food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids.  Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and function of the following ecosystem :a) Forest ecosystem b) Grassland ecosystem c) Desert ecosystem d) Aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries) Environmental Pollution Definition  Cause, effects and control measures of :a) Air pollution b) Water pollution c) Soil pollution d) Marine pollution e) Noise pollution f) Thermal pollution

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Module I Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies Definition, scope and importance, Need for public awareness. Natural Resources: Renewable and non-renewable resources: Natural resources and associated problems. a) Forest resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, case studies. Timber extraction, mining, dams and their effects on forest and tribal people. b) Water resources: Use and over-utilization of surface and ground water, floods, drought, conflicts over water, dams-benefits and problems. c) Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, environmental effects of extracting and using mineral resources, case studies. d) Food resources: World food problems, changes caused by agriculture and overgrazing, effects of modern agriculture, fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging, salinity, case studies. e) Energy resources: Growing energy needs, renewable and non renewable energy sources, use of alternate energy sources. Case studies. f) Land resources: Land as a resource, land degradation, man induced landslides, soil erosion and desertification.  Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources.  Equitable use of resoureces for sustainable lifestyles.

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g) Nuclear hazards  Solid waste Management: Causes, effects and control measures of urban and industrial wastes.  Role of an individual in prevention of pollution.  Pollution case studies.  Disaster management: floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides. Module III Social Issues and the Environment  From Unsustainable to Sustainable development  Urban problems related to energy  Water conservation, rain water harvesting, watershed management  Resettlement and rahabilitation of people; its problems and concerns. Case Studies  Environmental ethics : Issues and possible solutions.  Climate change, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents and holocaust. Case Studies.  Wasteland reclamation.  Consumerism and waste products.  Environment Protection Act.  Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act.  Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act  Wildlife Protection Act  Forest Conservation Act  Issues involved in enforcement of environmental legislation.  Public awareness.

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References 1. Agarwal, K.C. 2001 Environmental Biology, Nidi Publ. Ltd. Bikaner. 2. R. Rajagopalan, Environmental Studies, Oxford University Press. 3. Ajith Sankar, Environmental Management, Oxford University Press. 4. Bharucha Erach, The Biodiversity of India, Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad – 380 013, India, Email:[email protected] (R) 5. Brunner R.C., 1989, Hazardous Waste Incineration, McGraw Hill Inc. 480p

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Module IV Human Population and the Environment  Population growth, variation among nations.  Population explosion – Family Welfare Programme.  Environment and human health.  Human Rights.  Value Education.  HIV/AIDS.  Women and Child Welfare.  Role of Information Technology in Environment and human health.  Case Studies.

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6. Clark R.S., Marine Pollution, Clanderson Press Oxford (TB) 7. Cunningham, W.P. Cooper, T.H. Gorhani, E & Hepworth, M.T. 2001, Environmental Encyclopedia, Jaico Publ. House, Mumabai, 1196p 8. De A.K., Environmental Chemistry, Wiley Eastern Ltd. 9. Down to Earth, Centre for Science and Environment (R)

PEN6E101 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION AND SKILL FOR INTERVIEW Course Objectives  To develop communication competence in prospective engineers.  To enable them to convey thoughts and ideas with clarity and focus.  To develop report writing skills.  To equip them to face interview & Group Discussion.  To inculcate critical thinking process.  To prepare them on problem solving skills.  To provide symbolic, verbal, and graphical interpretations of statements in a problem description.  To understand team dynamics & effectiveness.  To create an awareness on Engineering Ethics and Human Values.  To install Moral and Social Values, Loyalty and also to learn to appreciate the rights of others.  To learn leadership qualities and practice them. MODULE I Communication Skill: Introduction to Communication, The Process of Communication, Barriers to Communication, Listening Skills, Writing Skills, Technical Writing, Letter Writing, Job Application, Report Writing, Non-verbal Communication and Body Language, Interview Skills, Group Discussion, Presentation Skills, Technology-based Communication. MODULE II Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Creativity, Lateral thinking, Critical thinking, Multiple Intelligence, Problem Solving, Six thinking hats, Mind Mapping & Analytical Thinking. Teamwork: Groups, Teams, Group Vs Teams, Team formation process, Stages of Group, Group Dynamics, Managing Team Performance & Team Conflicts.

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MODULE IV Leadership Skills: Leadership, Levels of Leadership, Making of a leader, Types of leadership, Transactions Vs Transformational Leadership, VUCA Leaders, DART Leadership, Leadership Grid & leadership Formulation.

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MODULE III Ethics, Moral & Professional Values: Human Values, Civic Rights, Engineering Ethics, Engineering as Social Experimentation, Environmental Ethics, Global Issues, Code of Ethics like ASME, ASCE, IEEE.

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Expected outcome: The students will be able to  Communicate effectively.  Make effective presentations.  Write different types of reports.  Face interview & group discussion.  Critically think on a particular problem.  Solve problems.  Work in Group & Teams  Handle Engineering Ethics and Human Values.  Become an effective leader. References: 1. Barun K. Mitra; (2011), “Personality Development & Soft Skills”, First Edition; Oxford Publishers. 2. Kalyana; (2015) “Soft Skill for Managers”; First Edition; Wiley Publishing Ltd. 3. Larry James (2016); “The First Book of Life Skills”; First Edition; Embassy Books. 4. Shalini Verma (2014); “Development of Life Skills and Professional Practice”; First Edition; Sultan Chand (G/L) & Company 5. John C. Maxwell (2014); “The 5 Levels of Leadership”, Centre Street, A division of Hachette Book Group Inc.

PMI6001 COMPUTATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN MINERAL PROCESSING (4-0)(Honours Paper) Module – I

(12 hours)

Application of mass balance techniques for various unit operations in mineral Engineering. Optimization of yield, recovery and grade of the product streams. Module – II

(10 hours)

Minimization of errors involved in size assay analysis. Computation of efficiencies of various separation processes in mineral processing operations. Module – III

(08 hours)

Calculations related to material balancing of simple and complex circuits. Estimation of grade and recovery values for two/three product separation systems.

Computation of recovery and grade of the products through kinetic behavior of the individual species for batch and continuous flotation operations. Use of RTD theorems: their applications and limitations.

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Module – IV