| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Mine Power and Services Technology |
| Unit ID: | ENGIN2501 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (ENMIN5100 and ETMIN2260) |
| ASCED: | 030303 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit introduces students to different electrical and hydraulic power systems for mines such as, compressed air and diesel generators and mine water and the different dewatering techniques used in surface and underground mines. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | |  | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
|
| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Demonstrate the principles and practice of mine utility supply and distribution. |
|
| K2. | Interpret the nature, occurrence and methods to deal with water. |
|
| K3. | Interpret the processes and appreciate the importance of mine de-watering. |
|
| Skills: |
| S1. | Select and evaluate drainage systems for a mine. |
|
| S2. | Select and evaluate power systems for a mine. |
|
| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Develop a detailed design in relation to mine power systems. |
|
| A2. | Develop a detailed design in relation to mine drainage systems. |
|
| Unit Content: |
•Mine Dewatering: - The occurrence of ground water, surface water and mine water - Quantitative and qualitative measurement of water - Mine dewatering systems for both surface and underground and - Prevention of inflow and mine flooding.
•Power Supply: - Electrical - Compressed air - Hydraulic and - Diesel. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1-K3, S1, S2, A1, A2 | A selection of tutorial and design problems will be used throughout the unit. | A combination of assessed tutorials and assignments. | 20 - 30% | | 2. | K1-K3, S1, S2, A1, A2 | Practical exercises undertaken in the field and/or laboratory. | A written report. | 20 - 30% | | 3. | K1-K3, S1, S2, A1, A2 | An examination or test on any or all of the material covered in the unit. | Examination/test | 40 - 60% |
|