VTU B.E Mining Question Papers June July 2015

VTU B.E Mine Environment Engineering II June July 2015 Question Paper

VTU Question Papers
Department of Mining
B.E. Degree Examination
Sixth Semester
Mine Environment Engineering II
June / July 2015 Question Paper
Max. Marks:100
Time: 3 Hours

Sixth Semester B.E. Degree Examination, June/July 2015
Mine Environmental Engineering - II
Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks: 100
Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, selecting atleast TWO questions from each part

PART-A
1. a. What are the different types offires occurring at surface and in underground? (10 Marks)
b. What are the various classes offires according to Indian standards specifications? (10 Marks)
2 a. Explain the symptoms of spontaneous heating. (12 Marks)
b. An air sample taken from the return airway of a district contains the following gases. Find
the Grahams Ratio for the district. Gas Concentration (%)
3 a. What are the applications of stone dust? (10 Marks)
b. What are the various measures taken to prevent coal dust explosions? Explain how the formation of coal dust can be reduced at the 1 face 2. During transport of coal. (10 Marks)
4 Define inundation in u/g mines. Explain its causes, measures to prevent inundations. (20 Marks)

PART-B
5. a. Explain the technical terms in lighting and photometry. (10 Marks)
b. An incandescent headlight of a mining vehicle is of spot beam type with a beam angle of 30°. Find spherical surface in m2 subtended by the lighted beam at a distance of 5m from the head light. (10 Marks)
6 Describe the DGMS standards for open cast lighting. (20 Marks)
7 With a neat sketch and label, explain the Drager self contained breathing apparatus (model BG174) and Enlist the special features of the apparatus. (20 Marks)
8 With a neat sketch, explain the re-opening a scaled off fire area in an mine by collecting samples
with the help of a suction pump. (20 Marks)
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VTU B.E Mine Legislation June July 2015 Question Paper

VTU Question Papers
Department of Mining
B.E. Degree Examination
Seventh Semester
Mine Legislation
June / July 2015 Question Paper
Max. Marks:100
Time: 3 Hours

Question Paper Code : 10MN82
Eighth Semester B.E. Degree Examination, June/July 2015
Mine Management
Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks: 100
Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, selecting atleast TWO questions from each part.
PART-A
1 a. Explain the function of management. (10 Marks)
b. Explain the duties and responsibilities of mine manager. (10 Marks)
2 a. Define the following: i) Single ownership ii) Partnership iii) Co-operative organisation.
b. Explain Mine ownership and dutie and responsibilities of mine owners. (10 Marks)
3 a. Explain the functions of Personnal Management. (10 Marks)
b. Explain the Mines Vocational training center as per V.T. Rule 1966. (10 Marks)
4 a. Explain the cope of Industrial Psychology. (10 Marks)
b. Explain the characteristics of motivation. (10 Marks)
PART-B
5 a. Explain the Industrial relationship between the trade unions. (10 Marks)
b. Explain the Wakmen's compensation Act. (10 Marks)
6 a. Explain the definition of productivity and work study. (10 Marks)
b. Explain the definition ofw?rk study man and study of the workers. (10 Marks)
7 Explain the definition of:
a. Uses of Time study.
b. Performance rating number of cycle to be timed. (20 Marks)
8 a. Explain the characteristics of good management information system. (10 Marks)
b. Explain the source of information in management system. (10 Marks)
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VTU B.E Mine Environment and Ecology June July 2015 Question Paper

VTU Question Papers
Department of Mining
B.E. Degree Examination
Eighth Semester
Mine Environment and Ecology
June / July 2015 Question Paper
Max. Marks:100
Time: 3 Hours

QP Code : 10MN842
Eighth Semester B.E. Degree Examination, June/July 2015
Mine Environment and Ecology
Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks:l00
Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, selecting atleast TWO questions from each part
PART-A
1 a. Define Environment and Ecology. Give the structural and functional components of Ecosystem. (10 Marks)
b. Explain how do you develop and preserve the Ecosystem and define soil erosion. (10 Marks)
2 a. What are the recent steps taken in mining industry to prevent environmental problems? (10 Marks)
b. Write short notes on :
i) Landscape Analysis ii) Landscape planning. (10 Marks)
3 a. Define Air Pollution. What are the different types of air pollution measurement and monitoring techniques? (10 Marks)
b. Define Green house effect. What is the impact of depletion of ozone layer? Discuss its effects? (10 Marks)
4 a. Define Water Pollution. What are the various causes of water pollutions in mining industry?
Discuss the remedial measures taken to prevent air pollution in upcoming mining industries. (10 Marks)
b. Write short notes on :
i) Eutrophication ii) De - oxygenation. (10 Marks)
PART-B
5 a. How do you dispose the collected samples of Air and Water pollutants? Explain. (10 Marks)
b. Describe Water Quality Standards table consisting of min 10 pollutants, its ISI standards. (10 Marks)
6 a. Define Noise pollution. What are the problems created due to noise? Explain noise levels standard in mining. (10 Marks)
b. Define Ground vibration. Which is the instrument used to measure ground vibration? Discuss the effects of ground vibrations. (10 Marks)
7 Define Airblast. Discuss the causes, effects and remedial measures taken for airblast. (20 Marks)
8 a. Explain Reclamation planning. Define Re - vegetation process.
b. What is the importance of Environmental Impact Assessment Management plan?
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