Department of Mining Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Directorate-General of Mines Safety

Mandated

Short Term Course

On

“Safe Mining: Methods, Design and Technology”

Continuous Education is the touchstone of employee productivity. Mr.B.P.Singh, Director of Mines Safety ( S&T),DGMS, Dhanbad writes ,” This is very essential to impart theoretical as well as practical knowledge and information about mining methods and technology including safety and productivity to every practicing mining professional from time to time”

As both underground and surface mining goes dipper and dipper into difficult deposits it is now important once again to reiterate that the principles of safe mining methods remain of great importance. With this in mind the Department of Mining Engineering, IIT, Kharagpur in co-operation with Directorate General of Mines Safety, Dhanbad has designed a short term course for the executives of the mining industry “Safe Mining: Methods, Designs and Technology” to be held at the Department of Mining Engineering, IIT, Kharagpur on 2nd to 4 thDec’2008.

Topics:

1.Safe Mine Design: Pillar, slope, structure, embankments design principles and safety factor calculation.

2.Mine Safety: Operational safety, assessment, safe practices etc.

3.Mining Methods: Surface and Underground methods Design, operation, performance, safety assessment.

4.Mine Climate: Influence of air, dust, rain and water on safety.

5.Mining Technology: Mine Supports, safety devices, automatic alarm systems.

6.Equipment Management: Maintenance and service assessment methods and technology.

7.Mine Legislations and Safety

Course Fee:

Fees paid on or before 4th Dec,2008

•Individual : Rs.10,000=00 ( Rs. Ten Thousands Only)

•Group ( not less than 5 individuals) : Rs.8000=00 per individual ( Rs. Eight Thousands only )

Fees paid after 4th Dec,2008

•Individual : Rs.12,000=00 ( Rs. Twelve Thousands Only)

•Group ( not less than 5 individuals) : Rs.10,000=00 per individual ( Rs. Ten Thousands only )

The course is non-residential in nature. Guest House booking will be done by IIT, Kharagpur on request. To avoid disappointment, please book early.

Sponsorship and Fees:

•Platinum Sponsor: Rs. 50,000.00 ( 3 complimentary delegates from the sponsor for free).Sponsors get all sessions premium showcasing.

•Gold Sponsor: Rs, 40,000.00 ( 2 complimentary delegates from the sponsor for free) .Sponsors get selective sessions premium showcasing.

Souvenir:

The course material comprising notes of the speakers will be made in the form of a souvenir for the participants. The souvenir copies will be sent to all the mining companies. The advertisements are being requested for the souvenir at the following rate:

•Back full page advertisement : Rs.6000.00

•Full page advertisement: Rs.3000.00

•Half page advertisement : Rs. 1800.00

•Quarter page advertisement: Rs. 1000.

Payment Mode

All the payments has to be made in bank draft in favour of “CEP-STC, IIT, Kharagpur”, payable at Syndicate Bank, IIT, Campus, Kharagpur.

Faculty:

The eminent faculty of Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), IIT, Kharagpur, and personnel from the industry will conduct the lectures and demonstration.

About the convener:

Dr. Jayanta Bhattacharya, FNAE is a professor of standing in Mining Engineering. He has 6 books and more than 100 technical papers in many national and international journals.

Address for Communications:

Prof. Jayanta Bhattacharya

Head, Department of Mining Engineering and Convener

Department of Mining Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur-721302.INDIA

Phone: +3222 278159,+3222 283702,+3222 283703

Fax: +322255303/+3222 282282. Mobile: +9434034354

E-mail: jayantaism@gmail.com ■