Centre of Excellence for Innovation in Mining Engineering (CEIME), IIT
Kharagpur, India
Under the MOU between the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry of Ontario, Canada and the Ministry of Mines, Republic of India
2nd Collaborative workshopNew Delhi 25th July, 2012
Dr. K.U.M. RaoProfessor & HeadDept. of Mining EngineeringIIT Kharagpur, India
Dr. Debasis DebProfessorDept. of Mining EngineeringIIT Kharagpur, India
Earlier History of the Department
• Started in the year 1956.
• First batch of B. Tech. students graduated in 1960.
• First batch of M. Tech. students graduated in 1968.
• First Doctoral degree awarded in 1969.
• Technology Mining Engg Society (TMES) established
in 1957.
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Academic Programs B.Tech. (Hons) in Mining Engg.
Five year integrated Dual Degree B.Tech. (Hons) in Mining Engg. & M.Tech. in Mining Engg. B.Tech. (Hons) in Mining Engg. & M.Tech. in Mine Safety
Engg.
M.Tech. - M.Tech. in Mining Engineering. MS ( by research) , and Ph.D.
Highest number of Doctoral degrees offered (45) compared to any other Mining Department in India
Ongoing Research and Development Works(2009 to 2012)
• Number of research projects : 37• Total funding : Rs. 12.5 crores
o Sponsored Projects: Rs. 10.4 croreso Research Consultancy: Rs. 2.1 crores
• No. of Technical papers published: 109o Journals : 78o Conferences: 31
• No. of Books Published: 14 (Total)• Technology Transfer: 3 (Total)
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Laboratory facilities of the Dept
• Rock Mechanics• Aerodynmics • Geomatics & Remote sensing• Geo- environment • Fire & Explosion • Mineral Processing• Mine planning & Design• Safety & Human factors • Rock excavation• Workshop
Achievements of the Department Faculty members received awards namely National Mineral Award,
awards offered by the MGMI and The Institution of Engineers (India), Young Engineer Fast-track award and fellowship to Indian Academy of Engineering
International collaboration with INSERM, France and KIGAM, S.Korea and SHELL Technologies, Netherlands
Technology transfer to ECL/CMPDIL for abandoned mine backfilling
Conducted EMP/EIA studies for several coal mining blocks in Eastern Coalfields Limited
Received DST funding under the FIST Program;
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Vision of Centre of Excellence, IIT Kharagpur
Human Resource
Development
Academic and R&D Exchange
Research and Development
Vision of CEIME IIT Kharagpur
Vision of CEIME IIT Kharagpur
Governance and Structure of CEIME
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
CEIME
Advisory Council
from India
Advisory Council
from Canada
Honorary Board of Executive Members
(Board)
Chief Scientist (CS),
R&D
Chief Scientist (CS),
EDP
Scientists, R&D Scientists, EDP
Consortium of researchers from both the countries
Participation of Universities, Industries and Ministry of Ontario Province, Canada The Executive Board The Advisory Council Faculty exchange program Joint workshops, symposiums and conferences Resource personnel in EDP
Direct Involvement
Arranging visits to Canadian mines and industries Generating funds for the CoEs in Canada and India
Arranging visits to Canadian mines and industries Generating funds for the CoEs in Canada and India
Other Involvement
Modalities of Involvement
A workable model for engaging Canadian scientists and industry champions will be formulated
Availability, structure of payments, and type of engagement need to be determined
A workable model for engaging Canadian scientists and industry champions will be formulated
Availability, structure of payments, and type of engagement need to be determined
Executive Development Program (EDP)
Executives of industry working as managerial and other capacity Faculty staffs of other academic institutions Research personnel form R&D laboratories
Target Audience
IIT Kharagpur Company sites Mutually agreeable location
IIT Kharagpur Company sites Mutually agreeable location
Locations
Resource Personnel
Scientists of the Centre Domain expert from other academia or R&D labs, industry,
etc.
Scientists of the Centre Domain expert from other academia or R&D labs, industry,
etc.
Proposed Activities of CEIME <cont.>
Executive Development Program Continuing Education Program
Workshops, or Short term courses – priority-1
SUBJECT: TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS IN DEEP MINING
Mining today is a capital intensive, high technology and Productive equipment industry.
Objective of the short term course
Readily available and abundant mineral resources have provided both fuel and raw materials for the country’s economic growth. Unfortunately, it is now becoming increasingly apparent that there are serious challenges in front of the mineral sector today
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QUERIES BEFORE US
• Is the current technology adequate to meet the country’s demand for minerals
• What is the focus of R&D. Are the results of R&D being utilized by the industry ? If No where are we going wrong?
• How will the Ministry of Mines , academia and the industry come together to develop mining technology in the country
• What new technology is required to (1). Increase the recovery from mineral deposits(2). Mine low grade and deep seated deposits.
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Research areas to focus – deep underground mines
• Large diameter blasting• Back filling methods to enhance ore recovery and
for the proper disposal of waste rock and tailings ( with a focus on paste back filling technology)
• Stability of large underground openings• In situ leaching- not a new concept but still has to
find its place in Indian hardrock mining.• Prediction and assessment of fluid flow
characteristics in fractured rock masses
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Open pit mining
• Materials handling growing necessity of moving large tonnages of
ore to long distances, in view of increasing depth of the open pit mines.
• Environmentally acceptable miningthere is a strong need for research that will lead to the practical development of mining methods having a minimum disturbance to the surface
Longterm Sustainability
Establish strong working relationship with core mining companies, PSUs and Private
Identify a few core companies as industry partners of CEIME Work on the principle “Mines to Mill” providing total mining solutions Setup infrastructures and laboratory facilities Engage in fundamental research for developing innovative and unique
solutions, e.g. numerical modelling, support design, mine instrumentations , etc.
Above all, bring out a “Brand Name” of CEIME that “it delivers”
Research and Development
Establish M.S. or equivalent degree course(s) for Industry personnel Provide “certificate of competency” in various fields of mining
technology Establish a conference theme for years to come, e.g. “Conference on
Ground Control” conducted at WVU, USA
Establish M.S. or equivalent degree course(s) for Industry personnel Provide “certificate of competency” in various fields of mining
technology Establish a conference theme for years to come, e.g. “Conference on
Ground Control” conducted at WVU, USA
Academics
Long term research <cont.> Fundamental Research
State funded research on cutting edge and innovative technologies for deep seated deposits
Research on rock dynamic fracture mechanics
Filling technologies including reclamation and rehabilitation
Sponsored and Consultancy Research Industry sponsored research for solving
specific problems Collaborative research for industries in
both countries Acclimatization of advanced
technology from Canada
Financial Estmate for First Five Years
SL No
Head/Topics
Tentative Budget Requirements
In INR (x107) in CAD (x106)
1 Setting up of Basic facilities for Centre of Excellence 0.50 0.10
2 Organizing faculty exchance program 1.00 0.20
3 Organizing workshops and meeting 0.50 0.10
4 Laboratory development and research in the thrust areas 15.00 3.00
5 Salary and Wages 0.75 0.15
6 Development of Building and required infrastructure 15.00 3.00
7 Contingency and miscellaneous expenditure 1.00 0.20
Total 30.50 6.10