SHORT TERM COURSE ON ASSESSING SPONTANEOUS HEATING LIABILITY OF COALS USING NEURAL NETWORK AND CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY 27th - 30th October 2010

SHORT TERM COURSE ON ASSESSING SPONTANEOUS HEATING LIABILITY OF COALS USING NEURAL NETWORK AND CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY 27th - 30th October 2010

INTRODUCTION

Spontaneous Heating in coal mines and coal stacks is recognized as the major hazard in terms of safety and economy. Due to increasing demand of coals, it is becoming obvious to go for mining of thin coals lying under difficult geo-mining conditions which further welcomes the above problem. The proposed increase in coal production in our country would further increase immense problems in the mines and naturally the mine environment would be badly affected. It is therefore essential to study the spontaneous heating characteristics of coals considering the coal chemistry and also the geology of coal mass. Till date lots of researchers have made attempts to identify the reasons as well as for remedial measures but no concrete solution are established. There is enormous impact on mining and related activities including environmental problems leading to risk of doing work. The present course will focus on finding out the liability indices of coals using different methods to know the tendency towards to spontaneous heating for run-of-mine coals. These coals when are separated using clean coal technology not only their behavior changes but their susceptibility towards spontaneous heating also changes. These changes of behavior can be measured using Neural Network which will lead to safe storage and transportation of coals.

ABOUT NIT ROURKELA

National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela was founded as Regional Engineering College, Rourkela in 1961. It is a prestigious Institute with a reputation for excellence at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, fostering the spirit of national integration among the students, a close interaction with industry and a strong emphasis on research, both basic and applied.
The city of Rourkela is a bustling industrial town, cosmopolitan by nature and is well connected to all parts of the country by road and rail. It is en-route Howrah-Mumbai main line of South-Eastern Railway. Nesting amidst greenery on all sides, NIT campus is approximately 7km from Rourkela railway station. Rourkela is also connected by Air via Ranchi and Kolkata.

DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING

The Department has well qualified staff dedicated to applied research in the field of Mine Environmental Engineering, Coal Mining Technology, Clean Coal Technology, Mine Safety Engineering and Geo-mechanics. Laboratories are equipped with modern and sophisticated instruments in the areas of Mine Environmental Engineering, Solid Fuel Technology, Clean Coal Technology, Mineral Processing Technology, Rock Mechanics, Mining Machinery, Mine Safety Engineering and Mine Surveying, Mining Geology/Geophysics coupled with adequate computing facilities with the state-of-the-art software e.g. SURPAC, FLAC-2D, 3D, UDEC, LABVIEW etc. An all round development of student is aimed at with emphasis on the applied aspects of Mining Engineering through practical training, project seminars, camps and field work.

SCOPE OF THE COURSE

The course has been structured with the objectives of updating the conceptual and applied knowledge and skill of the participants in the field of Spontaneous Heating Susceptibility and Clean Coal Technology and use of Neural Network to solve mining problems.
It is expected that the participants from different industries, academic institutions, R&D organizations, as well as professional engineers will be highly benefited by the course.

COURSE CONTENTS

Concept, Mechanism and Theories of Spontaneous Heating
Mining, Geological and Seam Factors affecting Spontaneous Heating
Different Liability Indices used to Measure Spontaneous Heating
Measuring Spontaneous Heating Tendencies of Coals through Modern Methods like DTA/TGA and DSC
Concepts of Clean Coal Technology, Coal Behavior and Structures
Relation Between Spontaneous Heating and Clean Coal Technology
Use of Neural Network to Assess Spontaneous Heating Susceptibility
Measuring Liability Indices using Neural Network on Clean Coal Technology
Suggestion for Storage and Transportation of Coals based on Clean Coal Behavior
Environmental Modeling based on Results

FACULTY LIST

The course will be offered by the faculty members of NIT Rourkela. Experts from other academic institutions, R&D laboratories and industries may be invited to share their latest research findings with the participants.

REGISTRATION & FEE PARTICULARS

Applications in prescribed format and the course fee in the form of demand draft drawn in favor of “Continuing Education, NIT, Rourkela” payable at SBI, NIT Branch, Rourkela-8 (Code-2109) in Rourkela must reach the coordinator on or before 10th September, 2010.

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COURSE FEE

• Employees from Industry, R&D Organization & Faculties
from Academic Institution
Rs. 10,000/-
(Rupees Ten Thousand Only)

Boarding, lodging and travel expenses shall be borne by the participants. Accommodation will be provided in Institute Guest House/Visitor’s House on Twin-sharing basis on prior request. The selected participants will be informed by 30th September, 2010.

COURSE COORDINATORS

Prof. B. K. Pal
Prof. D. S. Nimaje

Department of Mining Engineering,
NIT, Rourkela -769008.
Electronic Contacts

Website: http://www.nitrkl.ac.in
Phone: 0661-2462604-05-00(O), 9437686106(M)
Fax No: 0661-2472926, 2462999

e-mail: drbkpal2001@yahoo.com