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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| MINING ENGINEERING (PhD) | |
| Code | MD620 |
| Name | Open Pit Mining Equipments |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Abdulkadir ÜRÜNVEREN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
Open-pit mining operations are experiencing rapid technological advancements due to their superiority over underground mining in terms of production efficiency, grade control, economics, and safety. This course will introduce open-pit systems and methods capable of producing at low unit costs, and examine the latest technological developments. Details regarding the performance of different excavation and transportation equipment will also be provided.
Course Content
This course provides a technical and operational roadmap covering all stages of modern open-pit mining. Beginning with fundamental principles, the process deepens with equipment selection based on the geomechanical properties of rocks and excavability analyses. The course teaches capacity and efficiency calculations for a wide range of machinery, from excavators and rotary bucket systems to draglines and continuous conveying systems. Theoretical knowledge is reinforced with overburden removal systems and conveying methods, and through field trips and practical projects, the goal is for students to achieve the competence to plan a real mine site design from end to end.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
-Köse, H., Yalçın, E., Şimşir, F., Konak, G., Onargan, T., Kızıl, S., 1996, Açık İşletme Tekniği . Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Mühendislik ? Mimarlık Fakültesi Yayını, Yayın No: 256, 467 Sayfa, İzmir.
Notes
Goodman, R., E., 1989;? Rock Mechanics?, p562, New York. -Browner, C., O., Milligan, V., 1971;?Stability In Open Pit Mining?, SME Proceedings of the First International Conference on Stability in Open Pit Mining, New York.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | They will learn about open source terminology and general principles. |
| LO02 | They know the parameters that influence equipment selection. |
| LO03 | Learns the parameters that affect excavation capability. |
| LO04 | They lerns about excavator, loader equipment and excavation methods. |
| LO05 | They learn about hydraulic power applications, capacity and efficiency calculations in excavators. |
| LO06 | This course covers the operating methods, capacity, and efficiency calculations of rotary bucket excavators. |
| LO07 | Learns about Dragline, excavation methods, application areas, capacity calculations, and efficiency. |
| LO08 | Knows stripping excavation systems. |
| LO09 | Learn about transportation methods. |
| LO10 | Learns about discontinuous transportation systems. |
| LO11 | He learns about continuous transportation systems. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Based on master's qualifications, they develop their knowledge in the mining engineering field at the level of expertise. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field of mining engineering. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains a high level of proficiency in the methods and skills required for expertise with the new knowledge gained in a field. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | With the theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of mining engineering, they creates original designs that will bring innovation to science. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field of mining engineering in R&D studies. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Can design new systems with R&D studies in the field of expertise. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Be able to systematically approach new knowledge in the field of mining engineering. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applying a method related to the Mining Operations field to a different field or developing a unique method. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can use computer software on subjects related to mining engineering. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | They can apply the knowledge and problem solving skills they have internalized in the mining engineering specialties in interdisciplinary studies. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | It contributes to the science and technology literature by publishing the outputs of its academic studies in respected academic environments. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains problem solving ability in the field of mining engineering. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Can produce solutions to social, scientific and moral issues by using strategic decision making processes. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Can communicate effectively, demonstrating effectiveness in advocating original views within an expert community. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Contribute to scientific discussions by communicating in at least one foreign language, verbally or visually. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develop computer software on subjects related to mining engineering. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open pit terminology, general principals | source reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Anlatım |
| 2 | Parameters that influence equipment selection | source reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 3 | Parameters affecting excavation capability. Geological and geomechanical properties of rocks. | source reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 4 | Excavator, loader equipment and excavation methods | source reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 5 | Hydraulic power applications in excavators, capacity and efficiency calculations. | source reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 6 | Rotary bucket excavators: working methods, capacity and efficiency calculations. | source reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 7 | Dragline excavation methods, application areas, capacity calculations, efficiency. | source reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | source reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 9 | Excavation systems for stripping | source reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 10 | Transportation methods and selection | source reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 11 | Intermittent conveying systems | source reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 12 | Continuous transportation systems | source reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 13 | Open pit mining site tour | source reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Örnek Olay |
| 14 | Preparing a sample application project I | source reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Preparing a sample application project II | source reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 16 | Term Exams | source reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 17 | Term Exams | source reading and research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 152 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,08 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||