Mine Automation - 2019 entry
MODULE TITLE | Mine Automation | CREDIT VALUE | 15 |
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MODULE CODE | CSMM418 | MODULE CONVENER | Dr Matthew Eyre (Coordinator) |
DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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DURATION: WEEKS | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) | 10 |
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Mine Automation has begun to revolutionise the ways in which we operate a mining project. This module gives you the opportunity to investigate the various levels of mine automation currently utilised within the industry, along with its rationale. Furthermore, it will examine the current research position of those companies and institutions involved in developing mine automation with the ultimate goal of a ‘personless’ mine.
The purpose of this module is to develop the understanding of Mine Automation and realise the importance of its implication in a mining context. It is designed to engage you in the research that is on-going in these areas in a mining, academic and international context.
This module covers Specific Learning Outcomes in Engineering, which apply to accredited programmes at Bachelors/MEng/Masters level. These contribute to the educational requirements for CEng registration (as defined under the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence – UK-SPEC).
On successful completion of this module you should be able to:
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge
2. Consider the selection of an appropriate Mine Automation method for a particular mining context
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge
4. Fully comprehend this rapidly advancing technological field and its social and economical implications
Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge
6. Reveal an insight into the role, importance and application Mine Automation in the professional mining engineering environment
Mining today and the future – Current challenges including: technical, economical, environment and safety. Deeper mining. Lower grade ore. Ventilation and cooling issues. Mechanised processes for improved safety and economical value.
Automation – General introduction. Case studies from other industries. Challenges in mining – technological barriers, legislation, safety (interaction between humans and machines).
Underlying technology – Telecommunications and IT, Navigation, Robotics, Surveying, Monitoring and control systems.
Current technology:
Open pit mining technology – GPS and precision navigation, mobile/wireless communications.
Underground mining (hardrock) – transport/haulage, tracking and communication
Mine planning and optimisation (open pit and u/g)
Future technology:
Advanced navigation
Fully automated production and development
Change management
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 31 | Guided Independent Study | 119 | Placement / Study Abroad | 0 |
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Category | Hours of study time | Description |
Scheduled learning & teaching activitie | 30 | Lectures with integrated tutorials |
Guided independent study | 119 | Private Study |
Form of Assessment | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Questions asked of students in lectures | Feedback provided on the spot in lectures |
Coursework | 30 | Written Exams | 70 | Practical Exams | 0 |
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Form of Assessment | % of Credit | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Examination | 70 | 2 hours | 1, 2, 3 and 6 | Examination Mark |
Mine Automation Assignment | 30 | 15 pages | 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 | Written |
Original Form of Assessment | Form of Re-assessment | ILOs Re-assessed | Time Scale for Re-assessment |
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Summative assignment | Additional Summative assignment | Weighting as above | August Ref/Def Period |
Examination | Additional Examination | Weighting as above | August Ref/Def Period |
As above 1 piece of CW 30% and/or 1 Exam 70%
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Basic reading:
30th International Symposium of Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining (ISARC 2013) Proceedings, ISBN: 978-1-926872-16-2
Web based and Electronic Resources:
http://www.mineautomationafrica.com/Default.aspx
http://www.mineautomation.com.au/wa/
Other Resources:
Reading list for this module:
CREDIT VALUE | 15 | ECTS VALUE | 7.5 |
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PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
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CO-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | 7 | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
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ORIGIN DATE | Thursday 6th July 2017 | LAST REVISION DATE | Monday 8th October 2018 |
KEY WORDS SEARCH | Mine automation, robotics |
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