Code No: 157EV R18

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

B. Tech IV Year I Semester Examinations, July/August - 2022
MATERIAL HANDLING IN MINES
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks:75
Answer any five questions
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All questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain the basic principles involved in material handling that are exclusive to mining
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industry and its benefits. [15]

2.a) Give the classification of material handling equipment.

b) Explain the procedure of selection of suitable types of systems for various applications.
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[7+8]
3. Explain the following:
a) Bucket elevators b) Scraper haulage c) Conveyors in steep gradient. [5+5+5]
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4. Give a brief note on the following:
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a) Armoured face conveyor b) Off-highway Trucks c) Haul roads. [5+5+5]
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5. Explain the design and capacity calculations with respect to the size, speed, troughing of
belt conveyor systems. [15]
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6. Explain in detail the developments in the design of drums and pulleys, belting, and safety
gadgets of belt conveyor systems. [15]

7. Explain the following:

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a) Curved conveyors b) Cable belts c) Pipe conveyors. [5+5+5]

8. Give a brief note on the following:

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a) Locomotives b) Railways wagons c) Aerial ropeways. [5+5+5]

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