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Mine Engineering and Equipment I - MIN1601

Diploma Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Co-requisite: EMH1501, EME1501
Purpose: This module focuses on mine engineering, technology, equipment, the interaction between various components and pieces of equipment, the interaction between technology and operators and designing systems to achieve objectives and specifications that can be evaluated in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, safety requirements, maintenance intensiveness, impact on the environment and the health of employees and other stakeholders. The learning in this module focuses on certain aspects of mine technology and systems. Theory and calculations will assist students to increase their understanding of underlying scientific and technological principles and their ability to design systems that meet required specifications