Study program:
Mining Engineering (IV semester -PhD) |
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Name of subject: Optimization of Surface Mining Systems |
Instructors:
Prof. Dejan Stevanović |
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Status: Optional |
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ECTS: 10 |
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Prerequisites: Completed course of Transport for Open pit Mines, Surface mining equipment and Surface mining technology |
Course Objectives:
The objective of this course is to teach the students about mining systems, principles of system selection and system optimization. |
Learning Outcomes:
Successful completion of the course should enable the students to:
-Successfully select equipment,
-Harmonize the technical and technological parameters of the equipment in the system,
-Implement methods for system optimization |
Content:
Theory teaching
In theory classes, students will learn about:
-Methods for modeling and analysis of continuous mining systems,
-Methods for modeling and analysis of discontinuous mining systems,
-Methods for modeling and analysis of IPC mining systems
-Evaluation of the economic life of equipment,
-System capital and operating costs,
-System optimization methods, and
-Sensitivity analysis. Practical teaching
Students solve problems related to Surface mining systems in form of individual and group mining project. |
Suggested Reading List:
- Božo Kolonja, Transport na površinskim kopovima, RGF, 2008
- Borović R., 2003: Ciklični i kombinovani transport na površinskim kopovima, Velarta Beograd
- Ian C.Runge, Mining economics and strategy, SME, 1998.
- Mining equipment and systems, J.M. Czaplicki, CRC Press, 2010.
- Pavlović V., 1989: Pouzdanost diskontinualnih sistema u površinskoj eksploataciji, RGF, Beograd
- Bruce Cavender, Mineral production costs – analyses and management, SME, 1999
- Crowford, J.T., and Hustrulid, W.A., " Open Pit Mine Planning and Design", 1979.
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Conduct of the Course:
Theoretical lectures and practical exercises, usage of modern mining software (Helix Delta_T, Talpac, Surpac, Minex, Whittle). |
Fund hours:
| Lectures |
Exercises |
Other forms of teaching |
Study research |
| 4 |
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0 |
0 |
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Assessment:
| Final Exam |
ECTS |
| Oral Exam | 35 | | Written exam | 25 |
| Classwork Assessment |
ECTS |
| Class Participationа | 20 | | Practical Classes | 20 |
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Additional Assessment Criteria: - |
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