Syllabus - Innovative Mining Systems (MI604 (B))

Technological innovations

Technology, invention, innovation, research and development technology life cycle.

System concepts

System concepts for innovative mining, methods for stimulating creativity in an organisation and current technological needs; Basics of system dynamics, value engineering and just in possible applications.

Innovations in mining operations

Innovations in unit operations in surface and underground mining including high speed shaft sinking method; Developments in hard rock mining; New developments in longwall mining and Developments in mine ventilation systems.

New frontiers of mining

Mining in deep sea, outer space and Antarctica; Oil mining; Extraction of coal bed methane. Remote monitoring of longwall support performance using telemonitoring device.

Automation and robotic

Development of robotic systems, different types and possible contributions.