A

Major Project Report

On

“CONTINUOUS MINER TECHNOLOGY”

Submitted in partial fulfilment of

B.TECH IN MINING ENGINEERING

(SESSION 2018-22)
Submitted by :-
ANCHAL SHRIVASTAVA
B1855R10108003
Under the esteemed guidance of
Er. A.K. Mittal
DIRECTOR ( TRAINING)

(Department Of Mining)
Faculty of Engineering & Technology

AKS UNIVERSITY, SATNA (M.P.)

Academic session:2018-2022

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 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that this project work entitled “CONTINUOUS MINER

TECHNOLOGY” is the Bonafide work of ANCHAL SHRIVASTAVA
bearing student code B1855R10108003 in partial fulfilment of the requirements
for the award of Bachelor of Technology in Mining Engineering at AKS
University, Satna isan authentic work carried out by him under my supervision
and guidance. To the best of my knowledge, the matter embodied in the thesis
has not been submitted to any other University/Institute for the award of any
Degree or Diploma.

Approved By Under the Guidance of

(Head of Department (Mining Engineering Department)

Mining Engineering)

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 DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the work reported in the present project entitled “CONTINUOUS
MINER TECHNOLOGY” is a record of work done by me in the department of Mining
Engineering, AKS University. The reports are based on the project work carried out
under the guidance of Er. A.K. MITTAL

SUBMITTED BY

MR.ANCHAL SHRIVASTAVA

(B1855R10108003)

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

We are highly indebted to our esteemed project guide Er. A.K Mittal, Department
of Mining Engineering, AKS University Satna; for his inspiring guidance,
constructive criticisms and valuable directions throughout this project work. His able
knowledge and expert supervision with unswerving patience fathered our work at
every stage.

We wish to express our deep sense of gratitude and indebtedness to Dr. G.K.
Pradhan, Professor, Dean F E&T , AKS University, Satna ; for allowing us to
carry on the present topic and for his valuable suggestions throughout this work
without his warm affection and encouragement, the fulfilment of the task would
have been very difficult.

We would also like to convey our sincere thanks to Dr.B. K Mishra, Head of the
department, and other faculty ; Department of Mining Engineering for their help
at different times.

Apart from these we feel grateful and obliged to all those family members who
have patiently extended all sorts of help for accomplishing this project.

SUBMITTED BY
MR.ANCHAL SHRIVASTAVA

(B1855R10108003)

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 INDEX
CONTENT PAGE NO’S
1.ABSTRACT 07-08

2. INTRODUCTION 09

3.CONDITION & MAINTENANCE 11

4. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 12

➢ GAS DETECTION EQUIPMENT

5. BANGWAR U/G MINE 13

➢ DETAILS OF THE MINE

➢ PRODUCTION AND TARGET

6.BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MINE 16-18

➢ SAILENT INFORMATION OF THE MINE

➢ DETAILS OF SEAMS/SECTION
7.MINE PLAN OF BURHAR V1 & V11 SEAMS 19-20
➢ DEGREE OF GASSINESS
➢ COAL RESERVES
➢ DETAILS OF OUTLETS-SHAFTS
➢ DETAILS OF MAIN SUMP/PUMP
➢ DETAILS OF MAIN MECHANICAL VENTILATOR
➢ DETAILS OF CONTINUOUS MINER PACKAGE
➢ DETAILS OF MAN RIDING CHAIRLIFT SYSTEM

PERFORMANCE FOR APPLICATION TO EXTRACT OR REDUCE

PILLARS 28-40

➢ PARTICULAR OF THE SEAM

➢ PROPOSED METHOD OF EXTRACTION
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 ➢ SURFACE FEATURES
➢ DANGER OF INUNDATION
➢ DANGER OF FIRE
➢ DANGER OF PERMATURE COLLAPSE
➢ INCUBATION PERIOD
8.MANNER OF EXTRACTION BY C.M 41-51
➢ SYSTEMATIC SUPPORT RULES
➢ CODE OF PRACTICE
➢ DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
9..WORKING OF C.M. IN MINE 52
10.STRATA MANAGEMENT PLAN 53-61
11.EXTRACTION OF PILLAR BY C.M 62-65

(a) S.S.R. OF BANGWAR

(b) MINE PLAN OF BANGWAR MINE

12.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF C.M. 66-68

13.IMAGE SHOWING REPARING OF C.M. 69-70

14.OTHER MACHINERY 70-72

➢ TWIN ROOF BOLTER
➢ RAM CAR

15.SAFETY FEATURES & MERITS 73

16.CONCLUSION 74

19.REFERENCES 75-76

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 ABSTRACT
While natural resources are abundant, the productivity of india is low
compared to other leading countries. The overall productivity of coal,
particularly of u/g mines is again perhaps the lowest. The importance of
coal in the energy sector and the ambitious target set for coal production
is very high. To achieve higher production and safe mining condition
requires high mechanization in underground coal mines. As such the use
of continuous miner is increasing periodically, resulting in higher
productivity and safe mining conditions.
In Indian u/g mines by conventional mining the loss of coal is more and
the safety also less so the many underground mines planning to
introduction of the use of the continuous miner in bord & pillar mining
method. The continuous miner technology helps in achieving high
production and faster rate of extraction with safety.
The term "continuous" as applied to development machines has been one
of the biggest misnomers used for mining equipment because, on
development, they are usually anything but continuously cutting. The
main delays mostly occur while roof support is installed and often waiting
for shuttle cars to return from their discharge point for reloading. Many of
the difficulties have been overcome and most modern continuous miners
are "full face" machines. They also have roof bolting equipment mounted
on the miner in locations allowing roof bolts to be installed reasonably
close to the face.
The continuous miner use the shuttle car to transfer the coal from face to
feed breaker, quad bolter for bolting operations by using the automobiles
and remote controlled continuous miner hence the manpower is less and
productivity will increase and safety is more. The present study has been

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aimed for optimizing continuous miner operations and optimizing the
continuous miner utilization under different conditions

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 INTRODUCTION
Operating large mobile equipment like a continuous miner machine in a
room and pillar operation is one of the most preferable techniques in
underground coal mining.
The room and pillar method of mining leave behind rooms (empty space)
and pillar of coal to help support the mines roof and allow passage of fresh
air.
The first fully mechanized room & pillar system in India, using continuous
miner technology, started operation in May 2002 at Anjan Hill Mine Chirimiri
Area, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL). The complete package has
been supplied by Joy Mining Machinery Ltd. This includes J2CM15
Continuous Miner, two shuttle car, a feeder breaker, a mobile Roof bolting
machine and electrical distribution system.

Since start up, the system has averaged over 40,000 tonnes per month in the
development stage driving number of galleries in Bord and Pillar system. This
mine has archived over 50,000 tonnes in a month with depillaring. This
technique is very safe as the Continuous Miner is being operated by Remote
control system where operator stands at a very safe place.

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Fig.1-Continuous miner.

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 CONDITIONS

Checking Manual
Before starting of the Continuous Miner following points were considered.
A. Geological and Strata
• Geological condition changes.
• Sometimes roof is soft and floor is hard
• Has usually hard top or soft bottom been encountered
• Has the seam pinched or started to slope
• Have the ribs becomes unstable
• Sulfur and other irregularities in the coal
• The section unusually wet
• There been more dust than usual
• high methane presence
MAINTENANCE

• Have any repairs been made to the continuous mining machines

• Are there any indications that repairs are going to be needed in the near
future
• What is the condition of cutting bits
• Have any breaker been tripping
• Check any spices made in the power cable.
• Check the charge on the battery in the miners remote control units
(a) Pre shift inspections
• Inspect the cable for wear or cuts.
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• Empty the dust bin
• Inspect the cutting bits
(b) Obtains supplies and equipment
• Before starting the shift gather your personal protective equipment and
any other safety devices you will need.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Self contained self rescuer (SCSR)

• Steel toed shoes with metatarsal protection
• Mine belt
• Safety gasses
• Hard hat
• Respirator
• Hearing protection
• Reflective clothing as required
• Gloves with finger protection (optional)
• Coveralls (optional)
• Personal dust monitor (optional)

GAS DETECTION EQUIPMENT :

• Methane , carbon , monoxide , oxygen , nitrogen dioxide detector
• Anemometer
Our project team was gone to Pinoura mines in Johilla
area SECL for success of our project. I seen continuous miner and much
other machinery like shuttle car and collected the data of continuous
miner, mines and other machine, etc.

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 BANGWAR U/G MINE

1. Name of the Mine : Bangwar UG Mine

2. Name of nominated Owner : Shri M. K. Prasad
3. Name of Area General Manager : Shri S. Nagachari
4. Name of the Agent : Shri Vinay Kumar Sinha
5. Name of Sub-Area Engineer : Shri R.P singh
6. Name of the Manager : Shri R.P. Mishra
7. Name of the Colliery Engineer : Shri Vikas Fageria
8. Name of Safety Officer : Shri Ankush Tiwari

LIST OF OFFICERS

SUB-AREA ESTABLISHMENT

1. Shri Vinay Kumar Sinha : Dy. General Manager (Min.)/Sub

Area Manager
2. Shri R.P. Singh : Sr. Manager (E&M)/Sub Area
Engineer (E&M)
3. Shri Arvind Choudhary : Dy. Manager (Min.)/ Nodal Officer
(Explosive & MCP)
4. Shri Aman Namdev : Dy. Manager (Per.)/ Group Personnel
Manager

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 DETAILS OF THE MINE

1.Shri R.P. Mishra : Chief Manager (Min.)/Colliery Manager

2.Shri Ankush Tiwari : Manager(Min.)/Safety Officer
3.Shri P.K. Jha : Dy. Manager (Min.)/ Ventilation Officer
4.Dr. V.N.Thakur : Medical Officer/Dispensary In-charge
5.Shri Pankaj Bani : Dy.Manager (Min.)/Pannel In-charge, CM-
2B
6.Shri Vikas Fageria : Manager (E&M)/ Colliery Engineer
7.Shri Vikas Singh : Management Trainee (E &M)
8.Shri Anirudh Choudhary : Dy.Manager (Min.)/ Shift Incharge-
Relay "A"
9.Shri Pawan Meena : Asstt. Manager (Min.)/ Shift Incharge-
Relay "B"
10.Shri Puneet Yadav : Asstt. Manager (Min.)/ Shift Incharge
11.Shri Divyanshu Nagar : Management Trainee (E &M)
12.Shri Diwakar Gupta : Dy. Manager (Survey)
13.Shri Ashok Kumar Verma: Dy. Manager (P&A)

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 PRODUCTION &TARGET

Month Target Production

APR-21 55000 60040

MAY-21 57000 62000

JUN-21 52000 60700

JUL-21 55000 60800

AUG-21 53000 61400

SEP-21 52000 55550

OCT-21 57000 57000

NOV-21 53000 60350

DEC-21 56000 66300

JAN-21 55000 78075

FEB-21 50000 27785

MAR-21 55000 0

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 TOTAL 650000 650000

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MINE

Bangwar UG Mine is under administrative control of Sohagpur area

of South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. block area being 4.33sq.Km.The mine is
located 10KM away from Amlai Railway Station and about 3.0 KM from
the Amarkantak- Rewa state highway.
The mine is operating since April, 1989. At present, Bangwar UG Mine
is operating with
"Scheme for introduction of Continuous Miner package on hiring basis”
approved by the SECL Board in 235th meeting on 25.07.2015.
Accordingly, a CM package was deployed in the mine on hiring basis on
7.8.2019 with existing capacity 0.65MTY.
This mining plan/ proposal is being prepared to considering potential of
the mine and Mass
Production Technology for a production capacity up to 1.0 MTY within
same lease hold area of 487.860 Ha by utilization of existing resources
and infrastructure of the mine without additional capital investment.
Presently mine is operated on the basis of EC and renewal of consent to
operate for 0.65
MTY.

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 SALIENT INFORMATION OF THE MINE
1. Date of Opening
2. Coal production started in
3. Life of the Mine
4. Area of the Mine
5. Max. & Min. surface
temperature
6. Coal reserve (Extractable)
7. Elevation above MSL
8.Name of the seam to be
worked
9. Gradeof coal
10. Thickness of working seam
11. Rate of dip
12. Degree of gassiness
13. Depth of mine
14. Neighbouring Mines
15. Manpower
16. Present working:
a) Method of Mining
: September-1987
: November-1989
: 25 years (@ 0.65 MT/year, Current EC)
: 4.93 Sq.Km
: 46 C (summer), 2.50C (winter)
0
: 16.7 MT
: 464.76 to 509.7
: i) Burhar VII
Worked seam
ii) Burhar VI Top
seam iii) Burhar
VI Bottom seam
: Non coking, G-9
: Max. 4.87 M
: 1 in 15 due North
: First Degree.
: 15M to 100M
: Dhanpuri OC &Dhanpuri UG
: 519
: 1. Heightening and Widening by CM
2. Depillaringby Modified Nevid
Angle Method by
CM
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 b) Average size of pillar : 25M X 25M
c) No. of development district : NIL
d) No. of depillaring district : 01No.(By CM)

e) Average monthly production : 55000Te

f) Loading Machines : BH- 2 Nos.
17. Magazine capacity(used to supply explosives to other ug mines): -
a) Explosive : 1750 Kg
b) Detonator : 44,000 Nos.
18. U/G Environment : Dry bulb-290C, Wet
(Faces) bulb-27.50C
19.Total area of leasehold : 487.585 Hect.

DETAILS OF SEAMS/SECTIONS

01.SEAM THICKNESS & PARTING (As per Project Report of

the Mine)

Range of the seam Parting

Sequence of the Seam thickness thickness

Min. Max. Mean Min M

a
x
VII Seam 2.5 4.87 3.68 - -
VI Top Seam 2.0 2.80 2.40 8.73 2
0.
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VI Bottom Seam 2.0 4.5 3.25 1.00 27.30

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MINE PLAN OF BURHAR VI TOP SEAM

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MINE PLAN OF BURHAR VII BOTTOM SEAM

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 DEGREE OF GASSINESS

Seam Degree of gassiness Remark

Burhar VII Bottom Seam 1 Directorate’s letter
Burhar VI Top Seam 1 No.RI/1949 dated 09.10.1994
Burhar VI Bot.Seam 1 for solid blasting

COAL RESERVE AS ON 01.01.2022

Sl. Seam Total Reserve in MT as on 01.01.2022

No reserve Standing on Virgin Total
MT Pillars
1 Burhar VII Seam 4.40 2.40 1.70 4.10
2 Burhar VI Top 4.90 4.00 0.1 4.10
Seam
3 Burhar VI Bottom 8.88 5.8 2.7 8.5
Seam
TOTAL 18.18 12.20 4.50 16.70

DETAILS OF OUTLETS – INCLINES

Sl. Incline No Seam worked Size & Length Purpose Gradient

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01 MD1 Bottom 4.2 x 146.0 Traveling 1 in 4.5
2.6
02 MD2 Bottom 4.2 x 185.0 Belt Conveyor 1 in 5
2.6
03 MD3 Bottom 4.2 x 151.0 Haulage Road 1 in 4
2.6
04 MD1/5L VI Top 4.2 x 78.0 Traveling 1 in 5
2.6
05 MD3/5L VI Top 4.2 x 75.0 Haulage Road 1 in 4.5
2.6
06 MD1/14L VII Seam 4.2 x 78.0 Traveling 1 in 5
2.6
07 MD3/14L VII Seam 4.2 x 75.0 Haulage Road 1 in 4.5
2.6
08 MD1/30L VI Bottom 4.2 x 58.0 Haulage Road 1 in 4
2.6
09 MD2/30L VI Bottom 4.2 x 62.5 Belt Conveyor 1 in 4.5
2.6
10 MD1/30L Old VII Seam 4.2 x 42.0 Idle 1 in 3.5
2.4
11 MD3/30L Old VII Seam 4.2 x 42.0 Idle 1 in 3.5
2.4
12 MD1/34L Old VII Seam 4.2 x 78.0 Traveling Road 1 in 5
2.4
13 MD3/34L Old VII Seam 4.2 x 75.0 Haulage road 1 in 4.5
2.4

DETAILS OF OUTLETS – SHAFTS

Sl Type of Name/ Dia. Depth seam connected Purpose/

No outlet Location (m) (m) Status

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01 Air Shaft 6.0 30.0 VII Bottom - Return of Air
Surface
02 Staple 8L/ECD 4.0 17.0 VI Top - VI Return of Air
shaft Bottom
03 Staple 8L/WCD 4.0 17.0 VI Top - VI Return of Air
shaft Bottom
04 Staple 17L/ECD 4.0 10.5 VII Seam - VI Return of Air
shaft Top
05 Staple 17L/WCD 4.0 10.5 VII Seam- VI Return of Air
shaft Top
06 Staple 37L/ECD 4.0 17.0 VII Seam - VI Return of Air
shaft Top
07 Staple shaft 37L/WCD 4.0 17.0 VII Seam - VI Top Return of Air
08 Staple shaft 8L/ MD2 4.0 17.0 VI Top -VI Bottom Coal trans.
unused
09 Staple shaft 17L/MD2 4.0 10.5 VI Top - VI Bottom Coal trans.
unused
10 Staple shaft 29L/MD2 4.0 30.0 VII Seam - VI Coal transport
Bottom
11 Staple shaft 37L/ MD2 4.0 17.0 VII Seam - VI Top Coal trans.
unused

DETAILS OF MAIN SUMP/ PUMP

Monsoon Preparedness
Incline mouth R.L. 494.20 M
HFL of Ghughra Nullah 490.20
Danger Level 488.20
Withdrawal Level 489.20
Pumping details
Pump foundation R.L. 392.56 M
Make of water 1200 GPM
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Total Main sump Capacity 20,000 M3 (44 lakh gallons)
Pumping capacity 3000 GPM
Details of Pump 02 Nos. 1000 GPM/175M Head/ HT
248 HP
01 No. 1000 GPM/200M Head/ HT
315 KW
Make 02 AKGI, 01 Kirloskar Make

DETAILS OF MAIN MECHANICAL VENTILATOR

Manufacturer MAYA FAN

Type of fan Axial Flow fan
Fan Pulley diameter 900 mm
Motor pulley diameter 355 mm
Designed Capacity 150 cu. Meter/sec (9000 cu.
Meter/min.)
Fan motor 270KW/3300V/50Hz/1500 RPM
Water gauge 120 mm – 50 mm

DETAILS OF STAND-BY MAIN MECHANICAL

VENTILATOR

Manufacturer Mining Mechanical Machinery Corporation, Calcutta

Model AF-80
Type of fan Axial Flow fan
Fan diameter 1900 mm
Designed Capacity 3500-5500 m3/Min.
Fan motor 110 KW/550V/1482 RPM
Current 145 A
Water gauge 34 mm

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 DETAILS OF CONTINUOUS MINER PACKAGE

SL.No. Machines Make Model No. Qty

1. Continuous Miner Joy 12CM15 10D 1
2. Battery Hauler Joy B1764-BH20 2
3. Twin Bolter Fletcher CHDDR-AC 1
4. Feeder Breaker Joy UFB-14A-77- 1
105C
5. LHD Eimco Elecon 912 1
6. Load Centre B&F Type 2350 1

DETAILS OF MANRIDING CHAIRLIFT SYSTEM

• The system is of approved type by DGMS. This system covers a distance

of 1200 Mtrs i.e. from surface up to 36L.
SALIENT FEATURES

Drive type Electro Hydraulic.

Drive unit sheave dia. 1.5 Mtr.
Power of motor 75 KW, 550 V, 3 ph. AC.FLP.
Type - 6x7 Right Handed Lay
Rope Galvanised Wire rope.
Dia. 16 mm.
Wt. 915 gm/m.
Factor of safety 10
Speed 0 to 3 m/s (As per provision – 1.5 m/s).

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Capacity 150-200 persons per hour.

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 PERFORMANCE FOR APPLICATION TO EXTRACT OR
REDUCE PILLARS UNDER REGULATION 100(1)
1.0 Name of the Mine Bangwar Ug Mine

2.0 Name of Nominated Owner Shri M. K. Prasad

3.0 Name of Agent Shri Vinay Kumar Sinha
3.1 Name of Colliery Manager Shri R.P, MISHRA

3.0 PARTICULAR OF THE SEAM:

Name of the seam proposed to be L1B Seam
3.1
depillared
3.2 Total thickness of the seam 3.00 mtr to 4.29 mtr
Thickness of the seams/section(s) Full thickness.
proposed to be depillared (in a thick seam,
3.3 Indicate also the location of horizon in Developed along floor
relation to roof and floor)
3.4 Rate of dip 1 in 9

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4.0 PLANS:
a) Give the plan no. with date SECL/PIN/SUR/11/ 294
dt.31.3.11
b) Are the plans up to date and accurate?
(see Reg.65 regarding checking of plans)
Yes
c) When and by whom the area applied for Surveyed By Sri S.R.Mishra,
was surveyed Surveyor, Dec-94 to Sept-95.
5.0 PARTICULARS OF THE SEAM CM 1A
WORKINGS TO BE DEPILLARED:
Size: Along strike =
Name / No. and size of panel proposed for 470m.
extraction
Along dip rise =
175m.
5.1 Maximum and minimum height and width Height(m) Width(m)
of the workings
Max Min Max Min
3.0 2.50 6.00 4.20
5.2 Average height and width of workings Height: 2.80
Width: 4.80
5.3 Maximum and minimum size of pillars Maximum: 26m x 25 m
( center to center)
Minimum: 25m x 25 m
5.4 Average size of pillars ( center to center) 26M x 25M
5.5 In a thick seam, indicate also the location
of the horizon in relation to roof and floor
and the thickness of coal left in roof and N.A.
floor.
5.6 Age of workings 16 years
5.7 Nature of roof and floor (up to at least 5 Roof:- Shale – 2.5m, SST-
mtr thickness above and below) 18.5m

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 Floor:- 4.5m, shaly SST +
0.26m shale + MGSST 0.79m
5.8 Are the workings dry / damp / naturally Dry.
wet

a) Maximum and minimum thickness of Max: - 95m.

cover from the surface
5.9 Min: - 80m.
b) Percentage of sand stone in the cover over 56%
the proposed panel.
5.10
STATE
a) The rate of emission of inflammable gas NIL
per tonne of coal raised:
i) In the district
ii) In the seam
b) The maximum percentage of
inflammable gas detected at any time in the
general body of air: NIL

I. In the district
In the seam
5.11 Are there any geological disturbances in or NIL
within 180 m. of the area proposed to be
depillared
5.12 General condition of workings as actually
determined by a recent inspection, state in
particular:
NIL
* If there are any signs of spallings of coal
from pillar sides and / or
* Falls of roof, if any ( the nature and NIL
extent of such falls should also be clearly
indicated)

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5.13 Is there any history of fire in the seam in No
the same mine or the adjoining mines.
6.0 Section of the strata from surface showing
the overlying and underlying seams, their
Enclosed bore hole section of
Thickness and the thickness & nature of the J.P. 93 and J.P.12 in plan
parting between them. This strata section No.SECL/PIN/SUR/11/ 297
shall be drawn at a point either within the
panel or close to it (position of bore hole etc., dtd.31.3.11
section of which is reproduced shall be
clearly indicated on the plan)

7.0 PROPOSED METHOD OF Pillars Extraction by Fish-Tail

EXTRACTION : Depillaring Method by with
deployment of Continuous
a) (i) Conventional depillaring with Miner, flame proof Diesel
slicing / stooking method powered Rubber Tyred Coal
(ii) Splitting of pillars as final Haulers and Utility Vehicle.
operations.
b) With / without hydraulic / dry
stowing with sand / other
material or by any method like No
hydraulic mining.
If in conjunction with stowing; are all
preparatory arrangements for stowing ready,
7.1 If not, what time this will take. Not applicable

Give details & amount of existing void and

current rate of stowing / day

8.0 Manner of extraction / splitting of pillars to Manner of extraction includes

be also illustrated by suitable sketches thinning of pillars to facilitate
the movement of continues
miner & tyre mounted Ram cars.
Then taking out cut slices from
the remnant pillar in sequential
manner as mentioned in the
Annexure V & as shown in the
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 plan No.SECL/PIN/SUR/11/
294
dtd.31.3.11
9.0 Condition of the overlying or underlying -
seams / sections with respect to the area
applied for. Overlying ( JP 93)
JB 1.1m Thickness
Specific details for the area above / below
parting with
and within 90 mtrs. should be given.
L1B – 23.75m
Underlying
L-1C 0.33m Parting 8.81m
with L1B
seam
Overlying (JP 12)
JB 1.35m Parting 28.52
m with L1B
seam
Underlying
L-1C 0.88m Parting 2.63
m with L1B
seam
9.1 Are the seams free from water? If not give
details regarding position of water level.
All seams are free from water.
(Distance of water from the proposed panel
should be given)
9.2 Are the seams extracted / split / standing on With respect within 90M
pillars / virgin. (Above the proposed panel to area applied
and within 90m. thereof). Yes, All the over lying and
under lying seams are virgin.
9.3 If the seams have been extracted or split /
state if by caving method or hydraulic
stowing or dry stowing Not applicable

9.4 Is there any fire in any overlying or

underlying seams / sections or at the
surface?

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 If so, please give detailed history about the -NO-
same and the present condition of the fire.
Mention if ventilation of the mine is by
exhaust fan(s) or forcing fan(s).
9.5 a) The rate of emission of inflammable gas -Nil-
per tonne of coal raised
b) The percentage of inflammable gas in -Nil-
the general body of air
AIR BLAST:
10.0 a) Is the roof easily cavable? The roof is easily cavable.
0 What is your past experience?
b) Is there any danger of air blast? Give -No-
details of past experience in this seam either
in this mine or any nearby mine.
SURFACE FEATURES:
i) Railway -Nil-
ii) Public / Private Road Road on western boundary of
the panel belonging to SECL
iii) River, nullah or any other course, tank -Nil-
or reservoir
iv) Building / dwellings belonging to the -Nil-
owner (state whether kutcha, pucca, single
storey, double storey, etc.,)
v) Building / dwellings not belonging to 4 Kutcha hutments are above
the owner (state whether kutcha, pucca, the area of panel.
single
storey, double storey, etc.,)

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 vi) H.T Transmission line (state whether 3.3 KV lines belonging to
belonging to the owner or any other party) SECL is passing over western
side of panel which is under
process of shifting.
vii) Aerial rope way ( state whether -Nil-
belonging to the owner or any other party)
viii)Any other structures / features whether -Nil-
or not belonging to owner
12.0 HIGHEST FLOOD LEVEL:
0
a) Distance of the highest known flood level Distance = 1700 mtrs. from
of any river, nullah etc., from the edge of the Datilla nallah on the western
panel side of the panel.
b) State difference in level between HFL & 2.40 mtrs.
Point on surface over edge of panel ( details
of HFL / RLs, Surface RL at the edge of panel
–
contours, embankments shall be clearly
shown on the plan) 485.60
HFL - 483.20
13.0 DAMAGE TO THE SURFACE
0 STRUCTURES :
Do you apprehend any danger to the surface
building of structures mentioned in item 11 Shifting of those specified in
above or any Surface feature / structure 11(v) is under progress & will
beyond 45 mtrs. of the panel: be shifted from the said area
before commencement of
extraction.

Due to the proposed operations: If OH line belonging to owner will be

‘no’ - give reasons If you apprehend shifted out side the site of panel
danger, please give details of the before commencement of extraction.
proposed measures to prevent danger
to the same.

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 ii) Due to the vicinity of a fault or a
dyke or other geological
disturbances as a result of the
proposed operations. -N.A.-
a) If you apprehend danger, please
give details of the proposed
measures to prevent danger to the
same.
SUBSIDENCE RECORDS ETC.
14.00
Give particulars of the subsidence Since this method is being adopted
experience in panels already first time in the mine, there is no
extracted in the same seam. experience of any subsidence.
(Attach also a copy of the subsidence
records and plans & sections).
Details of nature of intervening
strata shall be given.
15.00 ACQUISITION, FENCING OF
SURFACE AREA:
The acquisition of land is under
If surface is likely to be affected, has process
it been acquired for fencing as
required under Reg.112(1)(c).
If not, what alternative arrangement
has been made to prevent danger.
16.1 DANGER OF INUNDATION :
I) Is there any water logged / No
disused working within 60 mtrs. of
the proposed panel.
ii) Is there any danger of inundation -No-
as a result of the proposed
operations from:
a) Surface water

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 b) Underground workings
i) In any seam / section lying above No
or below the area applied for in the
same mine or
ii)Of the adjoining mines in the No
same seam or any other seam /
section, or
No
iii)From the same seam / section in
the same mine
16.2 What precautionary measures are Not applicable
suggested to prevent the danger of
inundation, if any
17.00 DANGER FROM FIRE:
Where there is fire either in the
overlying or underlying seam /
section, or on surface No

(Whether in the same mine or

adjoining mine), state the proposed
protective measures to prevent
danger from the same.
18.00 DETAILS OF VENTILATION:
a) Whether ventilation is exhaust or Exhaust fan
forcing type
b) Fan capacity and water gauge 10000 M3 / min
c) Quantity of air reaching the 2500 M3/min.
district
19.00 DANGER OF PREMATURE
COLLAPSE:
No
Do you apprehend any premature
collapse of the workings either in the
same seam / section(s) or in the

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 overlying or underlying seams /
section ) as a result of the proposed
operations, if so, what
are the measures proposed to prevent
the same.
20.00 INCUBATION PERIOD
20.1 What are the crossing and ignition Ignition Point:- 1580 C (with air)
point temperatures of the coal seam
to be depillared Crossing Point:- 1370 C

20.2 What is the known or expected Six months

incubation period of the seam?
20.3 What was the average rate of There is no other district with similar
monthly production from a conditions in this mine.
depillaring district under similar
conditions; also state the expected
monthly production in the proposed
panel

b) i) Percentage of extraction
achieved
No
earlier in similar panels
(excluding
barrier) 80%

ii) Expected percentage of

extraction in
the panel.
20.4 What is coal raised / sand stowed Not applicable
ratio by volume
20.5 What was average rate of daily sand
stowing achieved by volume under
similar conditions? Not applicable

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 The expected quantity of sand likely
to be stowed per day?
20.6 State the number of pillars in the
largest panel / sub panel and the
quantity of coal standing in pillars 116 nos of pillars, 1.90 lakh tonnes
(proposed for extraction)
DIVISION OF THE AREA INTO
PANELS AND PROVISION OF
21.0 ISOLATION STOPPINGS: \

21.1 Has the area applied for depillaring

been divided on the plan into suitable Yes
panels Consistent with the known or
expected incubation period of the
seam.

21.2 Please state the type (state whether 300 mm thick RCC stopping.
explosion proof or otherwise and
give the details of construction) of
isolation / preparatory stoppings to
be provided for the purpose of sub/
regulation (4) or Reg.100 read with
Reg.118A.
How long it will take you to
complete construction of isolation /
21.3 preparatory stoppings around the 3 months.
area proposed for depillaring?
22.0 Systematic Support Rules:
Have you submitted a draft of the
systematic support rules to the Draft copy of SSR is being submitted
concerned Director / Dy. Director for along with the application.
approval in accordance with
Regulation 108.
23.0 Working within disputed area:

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 Does the area proposed to be
depillared / split lie within or close to
the disputed
Boundary or area or encroached -N.A.-
workings with the neighboring
mines.
If so, please give details:
Not applicable.
Have you left adequate barrier
against the mine boundary as per
provisions
of Reg.107 ( as amended up to date
):
For Application Under Regulation
105(1):
24.0
Where the application has been made
under Reg.105(1), has a copy of the Not applicable.
same together with relevant plans
been sent, in the case of railway
administration concerned and in the
case of other public works to the
authorities, owning such works:
25.0 Reference to Previous Permissions:
Please state whether any permission for extraction of pillars was granted in
the past for any other area of the seam at the mine, if so:

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a) The reference number and date of
permission letters:
N.B: Where permission has been
granted in more than two areas in the
past,
Reference to only the last two
permission letters need be given.
b) Has the extraction been
completed in the said areas (if not
give the latest position in respect
of the same):
Permission was granted for
depillaring in L1B seam is as:
1. JR/COAL/PRM/85/2007/4028
DT.11/12/2007 For LP-1
Panel
1. JR/
COAL/PRM/85/2008/4139
DT:08/12/2008 for LP-2
Panel
2. JR/
COAL/PRM/86/2009/1486
DT:04/07/2009 for LP-3
Panel
3. JR/ COAL/010904/PERM-
57/2009/3039 DT:20/11/2009
for LP-4 Panel
4. JR/ COAL/010904/PERM-
57/2010/1057 DT:17/03/10
for LP-5 Panel
5. JR/ COAL/010904/PERM-
54/2010/4059 DT:24/12/10
for LP-6 Panel
1. Permission for depillaring
operation in L1-B seam has been
granted for LP-1, LP-2, LP-3, LP-
4, LP-5, LP6 Panels. Presently LP-
5 & LP-6 are in operation.
2. Permission was granted for
depillaring in Johilla bottom seam
at JB1andJB2 panel which
couldn’t
be started due to delay in land
agreement with the land owners

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 c) Give details of experience during No untoward incident has taken place
extraction of such panels mentioned in the above panels and extracted
above. successfully.
Mention about any untoward
incidence that might have occurred
in those panels:

MANNER OF EXTRACTION BY
CONTINUOUS MINER :-

1. Coal will be extracted mechanically with the help of remote

operated Continuous Miner and Diesel operated coal haulers
combination.
2. The manner of extraction shall be as indicated in the plan no SECL/
J / PIN / SUR / 11 / , dated: .03.2011 enclosed with application.
3. Bottom most level i.e., 31L shall be used for drainage purpose.
4. Each pillar shall be widened up to 6.5m along level and dip galleries.
5. Each pillar driving rise slices at an angle of about 45 degrees from
dip to rise with respect to the centre line of the level gallery.
6. While extracting the coal by slices from the pillar, a stump of coal
of 2.5 X 3.6m shall be left against the goaf after driving 4 slices. Out
of 4 slices, 3 slices shall be not more than 3.5m width and the last
slice shall be 1.7m width.
7. While extracting the coal from remnant pillars by slices alternatively
on dip and rise sides of upper level gallery at an angle of 45 degrees,
2 Nos triangle stumps of coal of 2.5 X 3.6m shall be left against the
goaf. Out of 8 slices, 6 slices shall be not more than 3.5m width and
the last 2 slices shall be 1.7m width and also the stumps of rhombus
shape will be left out in mid of pillar under extraction as shown in
plan.

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 8. From the left out of out bye stump against the original dip galleries
a pair of slices each 3.5m width shall be taken with respect to the
centre line of the original dip galleries.
9. The stumps left as above shall be judiciously reduced subject to the
condition.
10.The maximum cut out distance in slices shall not exceed 11.4m.
11. Extraction of pillars shall commence from the dip and proceed
systematically to the rise side maintaining a straight line of extraction as
shown in the enclosed plan.

SYSTEMATIC SUPPORT RULES TO BE

IMPLEMENTED IN PANEL No. CM 1A
These rules will be applied for the extraction of pillars in Panel No.CM
1A of
L1-B seam at PINOURA mine of M/s. S.E.C.L with Continuous miner
and
Diesel operated coal haulers combination Under Reg. 108 of CMR1957.

1. SUPPORT OF WIDENED GALLERIES:

The 4.8m existing gallery which shall be widened to 6.5m
shall be supported with 1.8 m long resin with full column
grouted steel bolts at the widened portion in such a manner that
the distance between 2 adjacent bolts is not more than 1 m and
that between the row is not more than 1.2m. The distance
between the side of pillar & the nearest bolt shall not be more
than 0.3 m.

2. GOAF EDGE (BREAKER LINE) SUPPORTS:

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a) All the goaf edges shall be supported by two rows of non retractable
2.1 m long resin with full column grouted steel roof bolts with
W straps.
The distance between the two adjacent rows of roof bolts and
that
between two adjacent bolts in a row shall not be more than
1.0m.
Such rows of roof bolts shall be installed in between the two
rows of roof bolts already installed in the gallery.
Such goaf edge supports shall be provided at all the sides of the
junction.
b) The breaker line bolts nearest to the pillar shall be installed at not more
than 0.75 m from it.
c) One police man prop shall be installed in between the every rows
of Breaker line supports.
3.ADDITIONAL SU[PPORT OF JUNCTIONS:
(a) Every junction shall be additionally supported with four Nos of
1.8 m with full column grouted resin bolts at spacing of 1 m
between bolts and rows as well.

4.SUPPORTS AT GEOLOGICALLY DISTURBED

PLACES:
At geologically disturbed places, the roof shall be additionally
supported by roof bolts of 2.1 m length with W-straps, if required.

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A row of 2.1m with full column grouted resin roof bolts will be installed,
on both sides of the slip or disturbance, positioned 0.6m from the slip and
spaced not more than 1.2m along the length of the slip

5. MONITORING PERFORMANCE OF ROOF BOLTS:

i. To check the efficacy of the support system in the workings,
SEPT (Short Encapsulation Pull Test) will be done for every new
batch of resin capsules, steel bolts & whenever change in litho
logy of the strata. Effective organization under the supervision
of a Rock bolting Engineer will be set up for SEPT (Short
Encapsulation Pull Test).
ii. Results of all such tests will be recorded in a bound paged book
kept for the purpose and signed by the Officer-in-charge. The
report will be scrutinized by the Manager and corrective action
will be taken whenever necessary.
6. All the provisions of Regulation 109 and 110 of the Coal Mines
Regulations, 1957 regarding setting and withdrawal of supports
a applicable herein will be complied with.

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Subject to Final Specification
 CODE OF PRACTICE TO BE FOLLOWED IN
CONTINUOUS MINER PANEL CM 1A OF BANGWAR
UG MINE

CODE OF PRACTICE ON CUT OUT DISTANCE:

The code of practice shall be applied in Continuous Miner Panel CM VI

& VII Seam.

PURPOSE:

i) To avoid the exposure of continuous miner operator to the

unsupported roof i.e., beyond the last line of the support / roof
bolt.

iii) To expose only that portion of roof that can be easily supported
within the time i.e. the time before bed separation takes place in
the immediate roof.

CUT OUT DISTANCE :

The distance beyond the last line of support, in which the cutting of
coal by continuous miner through remote control is supposed to be done
shall be kept at not more than 11.4 m in slices.

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SYSTEM OF MONITORING:-

A tag shall be hung from one of the roof bolts of last row and provide a
reflection band of red colour on the body of ram car in such a way that
both coincide when the face is 11.4 m from the last row of support.

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 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICIALS &
COMPETENT PERSONS:

1. DEPUTY MANAGER / UNDER MANAGER:

I. Shall ensure that continuous miner operator does not move the
machine beyond 11.4 m from the last row of roof bolts.
II. He has to ensure that reflection band is provided on the ram car
and maintained in good and visible condition.
III. Shall ensure adequate availability of roof bolts with shear pin,
resin capsules, dome plate and conical washer, drill rods and bits
in the section in his shift and shall ensure proper storage and
usage of all bolting consumables.

2. OVERMAN:

(a) Shall ensure that machine does not move or cut beyond 11.4 m
from the last line of roof bolt.
(b) Shall himself ensure himself that roof bolts are provided up to
face as per SSR before putting the continuous miner in operation.
(c)Shall ensure that the advance temporary roof supporter of the
roof bolter is set before commencing drilling operations by the
roof bolter.

3.MINING SIRDAR:

i) Shall personally ensure that temporary roof support must be set

before drilling of hole in the roof.
ii) Shall supervise the operation of the bolting and ensure that roof
bolting must start from the in-bye end of the last line of roof
bolt.

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 iii) Shall ensure that the installed roof bolts are vertical and proper
tightening torque has been applied.
iv) Shall ensure drilling of proper holes for roof bolting as well as
proper installation of the bolts.
v) Shall ensure support of the working area strictly as per SSR of
the mine.

4. CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR:

i) Shall not move the Continuous Miner beyond the specified distance
i.e., beyond 11.4 m away from the last row of roof bolts.
ii) Shall obey the instruction given to him by his superiors.
iii) Shall not cut any face unless and until proper support of roof bolts
as per SSR of the mine is provided.
iv) Shall not allow any person including himself to move in the face
beyond the last line of roof bolts.

5. ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR:

i) Shall support the working area strictly as per SSR.

ii) Shall set ATRS (Advanced temporary roof support) before start of
any roof bolting related work.
iii) Shall not allow any person including himself beyond the position of
ATRS.
iv) Shall follow the standard procedure of roof bolting installation.
v) Shall obey the instructions of his superiors.

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6. AGENT:

He shall ensure adequate supply of roof bolts and other consumables

at the surface store.

7.MANAGER:

i) Shall ensure that adequate supply of roof bolts and consumables are
available at the pit store / mine site.
ii) Shall distribute a copy of this standing order to each supervisor.
iii) Shall see that a copy of the standing order is displayed on the notice
board of the mine on surface.
iv) Shall see that a sketch showing the pictorial view is displayed in the
section at underground.

8. SAFETY OFFICER:

i) Shall ensure that each and every person deployed in the district has
complete knowledge of this standing order.
ii) Shall give safety talk regularly emphasizing the dangers associated
with unsupported roof.
iii) Shall arrange training time to time specially for roof bolter and
continuous miner operators make them aware of the associated danger.
iv) Shall ensure that proper authorization has been issued to every
person of the district.

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9. ROOF BOLTING ENGINEER / STRATA CONTROL
OFFICER:

i) Shall ensure that roof bolter operator has proper knowledge of SSR
of the district.
ii) Shall ensure that sub standard type of material is not used for roof
bolting.
iii) Shall see that consumable of roof bolts are of standard type &
quality. If any deviation in standard / quality come to his notice, shall
inform to the Manager in writing about the same.

10. CONTINUOUS MINER SECTION INCHARGE:

i) Shall ensure that the consumable for roof bolting is available in

adequate quantity in underground store.
ii) Shall himself ensure that all consumables sent to underground
store are of proper quality. If any deviation comes to his notice,
he shall inform the manager in writing to that effect.

11. PERSONS EMPLOYED IN THE DISTRICT:

i) No unauthorized person shall drive the continuous minor and roof-

bolting
machine.
ii) No person shall cross the last line of roof bolts.

This standing order is provisional and subject to modification with the

experience gained during the working of CM 1A panel with Continuous
Miner and ram car combination.

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WORKING OF CM IN MINE

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 STRATA MANAGEMENT PLAN

CONTINUOUS MINER PANEL CM at Bangwar mine

[Prepared by the mine management in consultation with the CIMFR

Scientists]
1. OBJECTIVE
1. To monitor the bed separation in the roof.
2. To monitor the stresses coming on the pillars.

Parameters to be monitored:
1. Bed separation
2. Stress developed in pillars

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2. SYSTEM OF MONITORING
The strata monitoring will be carried out under the guidance of CIMFR
scientists. CIMFR will install the instruments, and train the local
engineers in the installation and monitoring.
(1) Data shall be recorded from the instruments by a competent person
duly authorized by the Manager in writing.
(2) The persons authorized by the manager for the purpose shall record
the inputs from the instruments shift wise / daily during de-pillaring.
(3) Strata control officer shall maintain the records of all data in a bound
paged book and analyze the same on daily basis.
(4) He shall inform the panel in-charge regarding the status of strata in
the panel.
(5) The results of the instrumentation or regular monitoring and
prediction of weighing shall be intimated to Director of Mines
Safety once in a month.

Within two-pillar distance from the pillar under extraction, the

readings of all the parameters monitored shall be recorded shift wise.
However the readings should be taken on hourly basis.
Quarterly meeting will be held between SECL engineers, SMSIL
engineers CIMFR Scientists and DGMS officials to review the strata
behavior in the panel during the working.

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2.1 LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS :

Bed separation and Stress shall be monitored by using geotechnical

instruments during the reduction of pillars in the Continuous Miner Panel
CM 1A . The list of the geotechnical instruments to be installed in the CM
1A panel is given in Table 1.
Table 1. List of instruments proposed in the CM 1A panel

Sn. Instrument No. of Anchor Parameter Monitored

instruments positions
1 Single-point Tell-Tales Every 7.0m
Junction
and In Bed separation in the
between immediate roof
junctions
along level.
2 Stress meters 06 3.0m Change in stress over
pillar/ Stump.

In addition to above the physical monitoring of roof dilation / movement

shall be done using police man prop provided at every breaker line
supports.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The strata monitoring cell shall be planned under the direct control of
the strata monitoring officer/Rock bolting Engineer (having 1 st Class
Mine Manager’s certificate of competency), who shall be assisted by a
team of persons duly authorised by the Manager in writing.

CIMFR Scientists stationed at the Site

During the extraction up to main fall in the panel, Scientists / staff of
CIMFR will be stationed at the mine (thereafter, one Project Fellow will
be stationed at the site). They shall be assisted by ACM. They will take
the readings of the installed instruments on hourly basis.
CIMFR senior Scientists will make periodic visits to check the readings,
analyze the data and monitor the strata response to the extraction. The
data related to all the instruments would be conveyed to CIMFR
Scientists at Nagpur by the Project Fellow stationed at the site on
regular basis (depending on the criticality), and CIMFR Scientists will
analise the data to understand the influence of the extraction by
continuous miner on the immediate roof strata and on the strength of
left out pillars/ stumps, and interact with SECL.
Summary of the strata behavior and the required course of action, if any,
will be conveyed by CIMFR to the mine management on daily basis,
Advance fore-warning of roof falls will not be possible based on the
strata monitoring alone.

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4.1 Strata control Officer/ Rock Bolting Engineer:

(1) He shall implement the Manager’s scheme for the routine

monitoring of the rock bolted roadways.
(2) He shall be responsible for the instruction of the actions to be taken
up when the excessive bolt loading and deterioration is discovered
in his inspection.
(3) He shall be responsible for the installation, replacement and reading
of all the routine strata monitoring devices used in the panel.
(4) He shall be responsible for the assessment of the suitability &
sufficiency of the Rock bolt consumables (i.e rock bolts, bearing
plate, nut, thread and

(5) resin etc.) by testing all aspects of the reinforcement system in the
laboratory.
(6) He shall be responsible for conducting the anchorage testing to
confirm the system performance.
(7) He shall be responsible for the maintenance of all the records related
to strata management cell in a bound-paged book and shall
countersign these records.
(8) He shall be responsible for maintaining a strata control plan of the
panel showing prominent planes of weaknesses or other geological
disturbances.
(9) He shall be responsible for setting of appropriate routine monitoring
action levels for each area of the panel.
(10) He shall be responsible for setting of appropriate corresponding
remedial action for action levels for each area of the panel.
(11) He shall be responsible for the follow-up on remedial actions to
secure stability.
(12) He shall be responsible for the formulation and updating of the
schedule of measurement zones and measuring frequency and
related measuring timetables.

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(13) He shall co-ordinate in withdrawal and redeployment of men &
machineries based on predetermined safe limits of withdrawal.
(14) He shall be responsible for taking immediate corrective action for
malfunctioning of the instruments as reported by Overman /
supervisor / input data records.
(15) He shall ensure that all the persons have safe refuge when the
withdrawal limit is reached and also ensure that redeployment of
men & machinery take place only after proper examination of the
area.
(16) He shall countersign all records related with withdrawal &
redeployment of the men & machinery’s and inform panel in-charge
regarding any strata movement in the panel.

4.2 Deputy Manager / Under Managers (Shifts) :

(1) He shall ensure that all the persons have safe refuge when the
withdrawal limits are reached.
(2) He shall ensure that redeployment of men & machineries take place
only after proper examination of the area.
(3) He shall countersign all records related with withdrawal &
redeployment of the men & machineries in his shift.
(4) He shall inform to strata control officer/Rock bolt Engineer and
panel in-charge regarding any strata movement in the panel.
(5) He shall be responsible for the instruction of the immediate actions
to be taken up when the excessive bolt loading and deterioration is
discovered in his inspection.

4.3 Overman, General Shift :

(1) He shall be responsible for the proper installation & maintenance of

the instruments in the panel.
(2) He shall maintain and sign all relevant records of the strata
management of the panel.
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(3) In case of malfunctioning of the instruments, he shall immediately
take action to rectify the defects in consultation with strata control
officer /Rock bolt Engineer.
(4) He shall be responsible for the instruction of the immediate actions
to be taken up when the excessive bolt loading and deterioration is
discovered in his inspection.

4.4 Overman / Mining Sirdar (Shifts) :

(1) He shall be responsible for safe withdrawal of men & machineries

in the panel whenever the readings crosses safe limit.
(2) He shall be responsible for redeployment of men & machineries
after every withdrawal as said in point No.1.
(3) He shall immediately inform the panel in-charge and strata control
officer after every withdrawal and also before every redeployment.
(4) He shall record and sign every incidence of withdrawal and also
every redeployment in a bound paged book kept for the purpose in
detail.
(5) He shall be responsible for the instruction of the immediate actions
to be taken up when the excessive bolt loading and deterioration is
discovered in his inspection.

4.5 Competent Person / Input Data Recorder :

(1) He shall record all the data from the instruments and maintain them
in a proper format
(2) He shall be responsible for giving immediate warning to the persons
present in the panel and supervisors in case the readings crosses the
safe limit.

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(3) In the event of malfunctioning of the instruments, he shall
immediately inform the Overman general shift, every such incident
must be recorded in a bound paged book with his signature.
(4) He shall maintain a bound paged book and get it signed by the shift
in-charge / under manager / assistant manager at every withdrawal
of men and machineries and also before the redeployment of the
same in the panel.

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 EXTRACTION OF A PILLAR IN CM-4 Panel (i.e.,
SUB PANELS CM-2A, CM-2B and CM-3A & 3B ) OF
TOP SEAM AT BANGWAR MINE

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S.S.R OF BANGWAR

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The estimation of rock load from the strata and its distribution over the
underground mine workings is of prime importance. In Indian
coalmines, CMRI- RMR and NGI-Q Systems are mostly used for
formulating design of support in rock engineering. In this project work
their estimation is been done and design of support system done by
CMRI – RMR & Q system.

Support systems are also designed with the help of numerical modeling
by simulating the workings. Study and analysis of the stress distribution
around development workings in coal mines is conducted through
numerical model.

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MINE PLAN OF BANGWAR MINE

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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF C.M

The DBT 30M4-NP (Narrow Profile) type Continuous Miner has been
specifically designed for high performance in hard cutting conditions,
high seams and narrow roadway width.

The key technical specifications of the DBT30M4-NP Continuous Miner

offered to Singareni Collieries Company Limited are:

Operating Dimensions
Maximum Mining Height 4660 mm (With 350 mm Ground Clearance & 1168 mm
Drum
Zero Cutting Clearance 2074 mm (With 350 mm Ground Clearance & 1168 mm
Drum)
Ground Clearance 350 mm (Fixed)
Length Rear Bumper to 8146 mm (With 46" Cutting Drum & Single Exhaust)
Face
Transport Dimensions
Height 1836 mm (With 4.8 CU M/S Dust Collector & Dual
Inlet)
Overall Length 11286 mm (With 1168 mm Cutting Drum)
Main Frame Width 3175 mm (Without Cutter Head & Gathering Pan)
Weight (Total) 65 Tonnes
Cutting Unit
Cutting Drum Diameter 1168 mm
Cutting Drum Width 3505 mm
Cutting Head Power 2 X 186 kW Continuous Rating / 2 X 210 kW 1 hr
Rating
Loading Unit
Loading Method 3 Arm Replaceable Tip Circular Loading Arm (CLA )/
62 RPM
Conveyor / CLA Power 2 X 41 kW Continuous Rating / 2 X 48 kW 1 hr Rating

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Gathering Pan Width 3346 mm
Loading Capacity 15 to 27 tonnes per minute
Conveyor Speed 145 m/min
Conveyor Depth 305 mm
Conveyor Width 762 mm
Traction Units
Crawler Chain Width 560 mm
Ground Pressure 205 kPa
Traction Power 2 X 37 KW DC Continuous Rating / 2 X 56 KW DC 1
hr Rating
Crawler Speed 0 to 20 m/min
Electrical System
Machine Voltage 1140 VAC @ 50Hz - 10%
Electrical Permissibility DGMS Approved
Control System DBT Radio Remote Control System & Umbilical Cord
Backup

Hydraulic System
Horse Power on 1 X 41 kW Continuous Rating / 1 X 48 kW 1 hr Rating
Hydraulic Pump
Hydraulic Pump Unit Tandem Gear Pump / 172 Bar / Open Centre Valve Bank
Dust Suppression
Scrubber Type & Wet Bed / 4.8 cubic m/sec
Capacity
Scrubber Power 1 X 30 kW Continuous Rating / 1 X 35 kW 1 hr Rating

Total Installed Power 599 kW Continuous Rating/711 kW 1 hr Rating

Note: Information based on DBT 30M4-NP General Arrangement Drawing
No. 0802-001-022-30-00/SCCL DEH Jan 06

Other Features
Single Axial Fan, 4.8 m3/s Wet Bed Scrubber, Dual Inlet Support Frame Crossover
Hood, Single L/H Discharge
Hydraulic Oil Reservoir: Venturi type Auto-Fill

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DGMS Approved/MCI Quartz Halogen Machine Lighting System
Trailing Cable Entry, right rear of machine with Junction Box
Zoned Machine Lubrication System: (JIC Hoses and Fittings)
Motors: Button type Grease Zerc (Manual Fill)
Uni-Directional Dust Suppression Spray System (Right Hand Direction)
Dust Suppression System Piping (JIC Water Hoses and Fittings)
Hydraulic System Piping (JIC Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings)
3140mm Conveyor Overhang
230mm Weld on Conveyor Sideboards
Cincinnati Conveyor Chain, 69.85mm pitch, 279.4mm spacing, 2.45 m/s chain
speed
Hydraulic Auto-Tensioning system for conveyor chain take-up
Grease Cylinder with shim pack Crawler Chain Take-up
1168mm Diameter Cutting Drum (76mm Double Scroll, Balanced Lacing with J-
30mm Bit Blocks and Press Fit Sleeves)
2.29m Minimum Mining Height required (with 350mm Ground Clearance &
1168mm Diameter Drums)
Abrasive resistant plate (320 BNH) for conveyor deck
Abrasive resistant plate (320 BNH) for gathering head deck
DBT Standard Radio Remote Control with Display and Fault Logging
DGMS Approved Methane Monitor, Single Readout Display
Grouser Style : Chevrons ( \ / )

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IMAGE SHOWING REPARING OF CONTINUOUS
MINER

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OTHER MACHINERY :

FIG- TWIN BOOM ROOF BOLTER

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FIG- RAM CAR

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 SAFETY FEATURES :
• Remote operation facility

• Fire suppression water sprays

• Methane monitor

• Flooded dust collector

• Emergency stop switches

• Main isolations switch -removable.

MERITS OF CONTINUOUS MINER:

The Merits of Continuous miner using in bord & pillar method are

➢ Eliminates manual loading at face.

➢ Eliminates blasting operation.

➢ Remote operation from safe place.

➢ Higher production and productivity.

➢ Moderate capital investment.

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CONCLUSION:-
Many of these ideals have been achieved to varying degrees of satisfaction
but matching development rates with longwall retreat rates is still a major
problem for many mines. Increasing numbers of development units to
attain longwall continuity is expensive and provides extra strain on all
other service functions (personnel, ventilation, materials handling, power
and water supplies, gas drainage, etc, etc) and is not usually a satisfactory
solution. As such to increase the production from underground coal mines
Continuous Miner is the only option.
The "ideal" continuous miner would:
• Be able to cut the full face in one pass
• Be easily moveable between locations without dismantling parts
• Be able to excavate right angle turns with a minimum radius
• Have roof and rib bolters fixed to the machine in a location where
each row of the designed support pattern can be installed without
moving the miner and be installed close to the cut face if necessary
• Have adequate space alongside to allow good ventilation of the face
area for efficient removal of gas and dust.
• Allow strata supports to be safely installed while coal cutting
continues

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