Estb. 1882

University of the Punjab

Mine Safety

MCT-404: Mine Safety Marks

Theory 100, Practical --

Credit Hours

Theory 3, Practical --

1. Coal Mine Gases and Dust:

i. Sources, classification, properties, effects

ii. Monitoring and control

2. Mine Fires:

i. Causes of ignitions

ii. Open fires

iii. Spontaneous combustion

iv. Stoppings, seals and the use of inert gases in control procedures fire gases and the Interpretation

3. Explosions:

i. Initiation and mechanisms of explosion

ii. Suppression of explosions

4. Mine Rescue:

Application of various types of mine rescue and breathing apparatus.

5. Fire fighting equipment
Credit hours/ Marks:- 3

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