units

MNE3030

Faculty of Engineering

18 September 2017 24 December 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Engineering
OfferedClayton Second semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Professor Jerry Tien

Synopsis

This unit provides the fundamentals of mine ventilation, including properties of air, principles of airflow, ventilation network theory and mine ventilation system design, with the emphasis on analysis, systems design and practical application.

Outcomes

At the conclusion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Comprehend and explain the principles and control of air-moisture behavior in underground airways
  2. Apply the principles of fluid flow in an underground mine ventilation system
  3. Comprehend and analyse the occurrence of mine gases, dusts and methane drainage and be able to develop and explain control strategies
  4. Comprehend the principles of mine fan selection in order to critique selection and produce improved solutions
  5. Comprehend natural ventilation and explain its application underground
  6. Design a basic underground mine ventilation system
  7. Comprehend and be able to apply the legislative requirements that apply to the provision of ventilation in a mine

Assessment

Assignment/Laboratory/Project work (continuous assessment): 50%
Closed Book Examination (3 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Jeffrey Walker

Workload requirements

3 hours lectures, 2 hours practice/laboratory and 7 hours private study per week.

Prerequisites

CIV2263