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Transport in Underground and Surface Mines

Summary

Distribution, classification and mechanical properties of transported
materials. Introduction to theory and practical aplications of transport
equipment and technologies used in mining industry. Basic calculations of a
haulage capacity, resistance to motion, drive power etc.
Description of continuous mechanical handling equipment used in mining
industry.
Description of intermittent mining transport technologies, such as locomotive
haulage, free steered vehicles, wire rope haulage systems, mono and duo rails
tarnsport. Mine winding, winding systems, winding engines.

Literature

Handbook of Conveying and Handling of Particulate Solids, A. Levy, Elsevier, October 2001, ISBN: 978-0-444-50235-3 
Wohlbier, R., H.: Bulk Handling in Open Mines and Quarries, 1986, ISBN
0878490655.
Wohlbier, R., H.: Bulk Handling in Surface Mines, 1994, ISBN
0878490914.
Wohlbier,R.H.: Open mit Mine, 2000, ISBN 0878491201 .
Powder Handling and Processing. ISSN 0934-7348  Trans Tech Publications 1998 – 2003.

Advised literature

Walker,S.C.: Mine Winding and Transport. Elsevier 1988
Standard Shear Testing Technique for Particulate Solids Using the Jenike Shear Cell (SSTT), A Report of the EFCE Working Party on the Mechanics, UK (1989), ISBN 0-85295-232-5 .


Language of instruction čeština, čeština, angličtina
Code 342-0109
Abbreviation HGF
Course title Transport in Underground and Surface Mines
Coordinating department Institute of Transport
Course coordinator doc. Ing. Robert Brázda, Ph.D.