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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| MINING ENGINEERING (PhD) | |
| Code | MD625 |
| Name | Gas, Dust, and Noise Control in Mining |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. İlknur EROL |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to identify problems caused by gases, dust, and noise that occur during mining operations, which negatively affect the working environment and reduce productivity, and to investigate possible solutions to these problems.
Course Content
The characteristics and effects of gases that may be encountered in underground mines, the preventive measures to be taken, and approaches for improving the working environment, as well as gas measurement methods; dust control in mines, including dust formation and sources of dust, factors affecting dust concentration, dust measurement techniques, and dust control methods; noise control in mines, noise levels of various underground machinery (loaders and different types and specifications of drilling machines), noise levels of various types of surface mining equipment (drilling machines, bulldozers, haul trucks, various types of excavators, loaders, scrapers, and graders), and noise control in both underground and surface mining operations.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Didari, V., BEÜ Mining Engineering Department, Zonguldak.
Notes
Saltoğlu, S. Mine Ventilation, İstanbul.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | To know the types of gases that may be encountered in underground mines, their characteristics, their effects on human health and the working environment, as well as the necessary safety precautions and how working conditions should be improved. |
| LO02 | To understand and explain how dust is generated during the production process, its main sources, and the factors affecting dust concentration. |
| LO03 | To know the physical and chemical properties of dust, its measurement methods, and the potential risks and hazards it may cause. |
| LO04 | To know and explain the methods used for dust control and mitigation. |
| LO05 | To learn the definition and significance of sound and noise, as well as their effects on human health. |
| LO06 | To learn the noise levels generated by equipment used in underground and surface mining, as well as noise control methods. |
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. | |
| 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. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field of mining engineering in R&D studies. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Can design new systems with R&D studies in the field of expertise. | |
| 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. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can use computer software on subjects related to mining engineering. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 | The types of gases that may be encountered in mines, their formation processes and characteristics, their effects on human health and the working environment, as well as the necessary safety measures and methods for improving working conditions. | GRADE COURSE READINGS | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Techniques and methods used for detecting gases and determining their concentrations. | GRADE COURSE READINGS | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Methane and methane drainage. | GRADE COURSE READINGS | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Investigation of the effects observed in underground workers, analysis of the underlying causes, identification of risk factors, and development of appropriate preventive measures to address and resolve the problem. | GRADE COURSE READINGS | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Methods and practices for managing, controlling, and reducing dust generated in mines. | GRADE COURSE READINGS | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | The processes of dust generation, the main sources of dust, and the environmental and operational factors affecting dust concentration. | GRADE COURSE READINGS | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | The physical and chemical properties of dust, along with the measurement techniques and methods used to determine dust levels. | GRADE COURSE READINGS | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 9 | The harmful effects of dust on human health and the working environment, as well as the causes, mechanisms, and consequences of coal dust explosions. | GRADE COURSE READINGS | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Dust control and mitigation methods. | GRADE COURSE READINGS | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Noise control in mines. | GRADE COURSE READINGS | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | An examination of the noise levels generated by different types of loaders and drilling machines with various specifications used in underground mining. | GRADE COURSE READINGS | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 13 | An evaluation of the noise levels generated by various equipment used in surface mining, including drilling machines, bulldozers, haul trucks, different types of excavators, loaders, scrapers, and graders. | GRADE COURSE READINGS | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 14 | Methods and practices for reducing and controlling noise in underground mining. | GRADE COURSE READINGS | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Noise control methods, practices, and preventive approaches in both underground and surface mining operations. | GRADE COURSE READINGS | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||