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

Department of Mining EngineeringIndian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

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

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Faculty members

5

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Faculty members

6

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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Centre of Excellence for Innovation in

Mining Engineering (CEIME),

IIT Kharagpur, India

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

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