Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering

Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET)

Level Term-l, Final Examination 2020
Course No: PME 411 Full Marks: 210 Time: 03 hours|
Course Title: Well Test Analysis Date: 02 /01/2022
The figures in the right margn indicate full marks. The questions are of equal value. There are 04
questions in each section. Answer any 03 questions from cach section. Use separate seript for each
section.

Section-A
Ilustrate and explain the major types of fnow regimes to describe the fluid flow behavior in 10
reservoir.

1b. List the possible assumptions and boundary conditions to develop the following model from 10
a
dittusivity equation for an infinite cylindrical reservoir

qB
P(r,t)= P+h -948pjuc,r
kt
An oil well 1s producing at a constant flow rate of 300 STB/day under unsteady state flow 5
conditions. Ihe reservoir has the following rock and fluid properties
bbl
Bo=1.25TRHo = 1.5 cp,c = 12 105psi,k, = 60mD,

h = 15ft, P, = 4000 psi, d = 15%, r = 0.25 ft.

aCalculate the time after which the Ei function solution is no longer valid.
Calculate the pressure at radii of500, and 1500 ft for 12 hrs, respectively.
2a. Explain the "Unit Slope Line" to investigate the wellbore storage effect through a log-log 07
plot.
. State the superposition theorem concept. List the effects on the transient flow solution 08
whereas it can be applied.

2c. Assume that the three wells (shown in figure below) are producing under a transient fiow 20
condition for 15 hours. The following additional data is available:
Bo bbl Ho=2.0 cp, c = 20* 10-6 psi,k = 40 mD,
1.20sTR

h = 20ft, Pi = 4000 psi, o = 0.15, = 0.25 ft, Swell#A = -0.5. Btohs1e

TONpeau

Well# A (qA = 100 STB/day)

Pat A a
0well A
Tac 700ft
TAB400ft
Well# C (c = 200 STB/day)

Wellt B (p = 160 STB/day)

Write down the fundamental objectives of drawdown testing 05

The following reservoir data and Table A are available for semi-log plot: 18
b.
bbl
Bo = 1.14TR Ho= 3.93 cp, c = 8.74* 106 psi, h = 130ft

STB
go = 3 4 8P = 1154 psi, d = 0.20,7u = 0.25 ft.

Table A: Pressure drawdown data

Time (hr) Flowing Pressure, Pwr (psi) Time (hr) Flowing Pressure, Pwr (psi)

1154 932
964 930
950 4 929
46 927
4 923
38 0 915
935 0 907
932.5 905

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 calculate
Assumingthat the wellbore storage effect is nof significant on

) the permeability, k
11) skin factor, S and
) the additional pressure drop due to the skin, APskin
Using Table A and same properties of part 3(6), Determine the well geometry and drainage 12
area of the test well for the pseudo-steady state flow period.
4a. Draw an actual buildup test graph with three time regions 05
b Table: B shows the pressure buildup data from an oil well with an estimated drainage radius 25
of2640ft. Before shut-in, the well had produced at a stabilized rate of 4900 STB/day for
310 hours. Known reservoir data.

Table B: Pressure buildup data

At (hr) tAt hr Pnpsig
At
00
2761
0.1
3101 3057
0.21 1477 3153
0.31
0.52
1001 3234
597 24
0.63 493 3256
0.73 426 3260
0.84 370 3263
1.05 296
3267
1.15 3268
1.99 157 3276
2.51 25
3280
.
7.01
62.6 3293
45.2 3300 o
10.00 31.8 3306
20.0 16.5 3317
34.9 9.9 3323
37.54 9.3 3323

bbl
B=1.55TR Ho = 0.20 cp,c = 22.6* 10-6 psi-,h = 482ft,

STB
4900DPwf(at=0) = 2761 psi,p = 0.09, = 0.354 ft, t, = 310 hours.

Calculate: i) the average permeability, ii) skin factor, and iii) flow efficiency.
C Write down at least five (05) major steps to calculate average pressure (P) using MBH
05
method.

Section-B
5a. A well test plot ofAP vs. t is matched with a type curve of tps . o n identical scale 17
Cp
log-log paper. A match point is marked and the determine values are:
Cpe2s=6.1 10°,AP" = 1500 psi,t* = 14 hours,
=100,
Cp
P= 110
Test information: B = 1.22 =0.80cp,c = 2.3 10 psi,
TB
h 60ft, q =
400 =0.30, =
0.32 ft.
Determine the i) permeability, i) wellbore storage co-etficient, and ii) skin value

5b. A three rate test is conducted at a flowing well test data are: 18
Time(hr)Flow rate (STB/D)Wellbore pressure (psia)
20 500 2000
30 400 2100
40 300 2250

Test information: B = 1.20 = 0.80cp,c = 2.4 10 psi

h = 60 ft, P = 2800 psia, o = 0.30, = 0.32 ft.

Determine the permeability,

ii) Why a shut down or long production rate is not desirable in this test?

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 down test data
of a well. 7
the draw
represents well test? Why?
Figure 6(a) such type of plot
in a
ha. When you will get
distance to the boundary.
Determine the
i) 2.6 103 psi", k = 400 mD,
cp,c7
=
= 0.80
Test data:
B 1.20 0.30, = 0.32 ft.
400STB/D, d
=

h = 60ft, q=
mathematical 18
with the
shul-1n period in a build-up test
during
Explain the
etfect of boundary
6b. of-
in c a s e
expression,
Flow restriction boundary.
)
Pressure support. The pressure (06
ii) tor 50 hours.
into well A +05
was injected shows the type curve
test, water 7.1
During an
interference
matched with type c u r v e . Figure +13
7a. ti away, is
response
in well B, 119 +08
test.
Determine:
+03
match of the reservoir
of the
The permeability
i) reservoir of the 35
Porosity of the and check the accuracy
i) vs. At on the matched curve

Make a plot of APat

ii) Calculate
first analysis. the Figure.
of the test data using
7.2 shows the semi-log plot
iv) Figure
the reservoir
the permeability and porosity of
Make a comment on your analysis.
v)
0.90
Match point data: (Pp)M
= 0.95 and M =

0 psi,
10 psi-l,P
=
= 9.0*
Reservoir properties: Bw
=
1.00Aw =1.00 cp, c
STB 45 =119ft.
H 2000 ft,h ft, d 0.30, r
=
=

The other data: (06

Horner plot of a two cycle drill-stem test. +16
Figure 8 shows the
Mud density= 10.1 lbm/gal, +07
Dril collar length= 240 ft, +06
Depth, H= 4100 ft, 0.01411 b/ft.
Drill collar capacity=
0.00607 bbl/ft, Drill pipe capacity=
145 ps, 35
2200 psi, Pr1 = 35 psi, Prra =

Pthm2300 psi, Pphm=

psii, Ù =
0.15, Ty = 0.32 ft.
Yo
= 0.806, C = 2.5 10
first shut-in period= 60 min,
First flowing period= 5 min;
shut-in period= 120 min.
Second flowing and
cut mud= 75 ft.
Reservoir oil 300 fi, reservoir oil and gas
=

Determine the initial reservoir pressure.

)
Calculate thefor both cycle.
ii)
of result at individual cycle? Which
What the reasons behind the variation
are
ii)
one is more appropriate and why?
Determine the skin value.
iv)

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 Department of Petroleum and Mining Enginccring
Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET)
Level-4, Term-1, Fina! Examination 2020

Full Marks: 210 Time: 03 hours

PME 413
Course No:
Course Title: Reservoir Modelingand Simulation Date:16 /01/2022
marks. he questions are of cqual value. There are 04
in the tight margin indicate full
The figures 0s questions irom cach section. Use separate script for each
questions in each section. Answer any
section
Section-A
for a commercial reservoir 15
simulatiOn? List the nput parameters
a What is reservoir
simulator.
show that
b. Using the
conservation ofmomentum,
Du do 0Tyx 2X + pgx
P pt dx dy Oz

What is the role of threshold capillary pressure in

10
What is threshold capillary pressure?
2a.
primary migration?
the model in terms of water
Derive the basic cquation of a black oil model. Express
2. saturation function, with necessary assumptions.
is as:
3a. The convection-diffusion cquation given

dc
+ar
OU OX

Convert the cquation to an ordinary differential equation (ODE).

for a fractured
condition and dimensionless fracture pressure
3b. The dimensionless interface

reservoirare given: Otp

=
-w
(Por PpM)

=t+(-w)dtp
Find the general solution.

reservoir can be modeled?

4a. What are the different ways a

workflow symbols used in geostatistical

reservoir modeling?
4b. What are the common

for the
Calculate the water influx at the
third and fourth-quarter years of production
4c.
reservoir shown in Fig. 4(c).
6* 10psi, h = 19 ft
0.30, K = 275 mD,u = 0.25 cp, C, =

Given data: o =

2,00,000 ac.
6= 180 , Areservoir=
1200 ac., and Aaquifer =

Pressure data:
Dimensionless
Average reservoir Average boundary
Time, t pressure, Ps (PSia)
pressure, P (Psia)
(days) influx,WepD
3793
0.0 3793
0
10.0 3786 3788
91.3 16.5 3768 3774
182.6 3739 3748
273.9 23.0
3699 3709
365.2 28.50

Section-B
PDEs. 10
Enumerate the contributions of reservoir simulation for solving
5a. The reservoir is discretized using
2D horizontal reservoir.
in
single phase fluid
a
Consider at a rate of
Sb. that is located in block (3,2) produces
shown in Figure. A well
4*3 blocks as 300 ft, h 100 ft, K, =
=

400 STB/D. All grid

blocks have Vx 250 ft, Vy =
=
220 mD.
270 mD, Ky =

fluid rate are 1.00 RB/STB and 2 Cp, respectively.

The FVF and Viscosity of the flowing Page 1 of 2
 i) Tdentify the interior and boundary blocks in the reservoir.
1) Write the flow equation for block (3,2) and give the physical meaning at each
term in the cquation.
ii) Write the flow equation for block (3,2) using CVFD terminology.

ba. Write a short note on "Crank-Nicholson Scheme". 12

ob. Write down the stability criteria of a numerical solution scheme 05

6c. Solve the following initial boundary value problem with finite difference method.
Where K 1 0mD,a = 10 cp,c = 20 10 psi,L = 400 ft, p = 0.20,
The initial condition is P(X,0) = 100 psia.

The following condition are: P(O, t)=0 psia, and P(40, 1)=1000 psia.
Model parameters are, Ax = 100 ft (imax = 5), & At = 5 days. Consider the following

equation,
OP
dx?0.000263K dt
7a. Write down the equations of the following terms in IMPES method- 12

1) Potential terms for oil, water and gas phase.

i) Capillary pressure terms for water/oil and gas/oil contact.

7b. Why are acceleration parameters used? Calculate the acceleration parameters using the
following data set:
K = 80 mD, Ky = 45 mD, N, = 40, Ny = 10, Xmax = 5280 ft, Ymax 50ft.

1c. What are the general criteria for a grid design? 05

What is grid orientation effect? Explain with illustration. 07

7d.
Write down the reference frames for solving the matrix of simultaneous equation. 08
3a.
Explain the ADIP methods of iterative solution. 12
8b.

8c. Describe the method of determining relative permeability. 07 al)

8d. Tilustrate the flow chart of "Muskat Method" for calculating Permeability (K) and Skin 08

factor (S).

400 STB/D

250 ft
/2//33) /43/|
.A (1.2)
(1.3)

(2.2) T82/42 /=3

- 5810 ft

300 t 1.1)(2.1)//3.1) (4.1)

100 ft =1
1216 acres
-2 3

hiaure 59
water conta

Figure 4(8)

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 Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering
Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET)
Level. Term-1, FinaBl Examination 2020
463 Full Marks: 210 Time: 03 hours
Course No: PME Date: 09 /01/2022
Course Title: Mine Planning and Design
are 04
indicate full marks. The questions are of cqual value. There
The figures in the right margin for each
Ansver any 03 questions trom cach section. Usc separate script
questions in cach section.
SCction.

Section-A
to influence costs. State the initial 10
Sketch the relative ability of
mine development phases
a. checklist itcms.
mine planning
features of all processes. 10
planning processes. State
the unique
lb. Categorize the mine

Breakdown) structure directs for an open pit mine project. 10

ic. Draw a typical WB (Work 05
What unique properties this index possesses?
id. Define RQD.
of 03+
Sate all the steps of mine planning methodology. Draw the step wise working diagram
a.
these methodological steps. 15
18

different types of mine maps according to map scaling. State all the guidelines for 10
b. Classify
reparing mine maps.

State the problems associated with mine planning procedure. 07

2.

Illustrate a typical mine life eycle stages with proper indications. 10

3a.
The planning committee have decided that 40 ft high benches and a 5200 ft reference 25
3b.
elevation will be used in mine "X*. This means that bench crest elevations would be at 5200
ft, 5160 ft, 5120 ft etc. The upper 38 ft of hole C-22 would lie in Bench 01, the next 40 ft
would be in Bench 02 and the hole would terminate in Bench 03. Using the procedure of
zone compositing, determine the composite grade at the hole locations for Bench 01, Bench
02 and Bench 03.
If material running 0.2% and higher is understood to be ore, then determine the ore zone

length.
Also, determinejthe zone composite for above determine ore zone length. The drill hole log
is given in Table 3(b).
Table 3(b): Example of drill hole log (Drill hole ID: C-22).

Depth(ft) Assay (%)

0.40
0.56
0.44
20 0.48
0.40
30 0.38
0.33
40 0.59
0.48
50 0.60
55 0.56
60 0.32
65 0.70
0.21
0.18
0.08
0.20
0.07

Sketch a typical catch bench geometry. State the functions of a catch bench. Is safety berm 13
4a.
is necessary for a safety bench? Explain, why?
Consider a working bench is treated as a ramp in terms of interrupting the slope which is 22
4b.
shown in Fig. 4(6)-A. Now, determine:
The locations of the inter-ramp angles by drawing a figure
Page 1 of 2
 i) The value of inter-ramp angles.
ii) The length of inter-ramp wall weights.
iv) Overall pit slope angle ( overaiu) for this case.

NOW, a ramp is being constructed between bench 2 and bench 3 as shown in Fig. 4(b)-B.
Again, determinc:
The locations of the inter-tamp angles by drawing a figure.
ii) The value of inter-ramp angles.
ii) The length of inter-ramp wall weights.
iv) Overall pit slope angle ( doveral) for this case.
Now, compare the doverall for these two cases.

Section-B
Sa. Define Mine Plant Layout? Bricfiy describe about plant layout methodology. 5
Sb. Differentiate between Shaft and Slope.
06
Sc. Classify excavating and bulk handling cquipment. 14
6a. In "X" mine,
15
Advance rate= 115 ft
In-place rock mass= 20 lb.
Rock volume= 35 yd".
Swell factor= 25%.
Cross section area= 20 f.
Conversion factor= 1.21
Capacity=200 yd"'.
Fixed time= 2hr.
Variable time=7 min
General factor= 1.65
Velocity= 80 m/s.
Load efficiency= 0.75
Fill factor= 0.8
Find Loose Mean Output (LMD) for
Non-cyclical equipment
) Cyclical equipment
ii) Continuous operation.
6b. Why ventilation is important in mining system? Describe basic ventilation systems with
proper sketch. 10
6c. Differentiate between exhaust system and blowing
system. 0
a. Write a short note on "Breakdown Maintenance".
08
7b. Given the mine schematic shown in
Figure 7(b). Calculate the NVP by density difference 15
method (method 1).
1c. Assuming that the concentrating rate is the governing constraint, derive:
12
9c (C+MS-r)
Here, symboBs have their usual meaning
8a. Write a short note on "Project Evaluation'".
8b. Two alternatives to purchase an
Alternativel:
excavator 20
Initial purchase cost Rs. 4870,000
Salvage value= Rs. 1450,000
Useful life= 11 years.
Operating cost= Rs. 13.0/ m* and Excavation rate= 53 m' of earth/hour
Alternative 2:
Initial purchase cost= Rs. 5550,000
Salvage value= Rs. 1650000
Useful life= 11 years.
Operating cost= Rs. 9.0/m* and Excavation rate= 61 m' of earth/hour.
Company's minimum rate of return/ interest rate= 10.75 % per year.
How many hours the excavators have to operate per year, For equivalent uniform annual
worth of cash flows of both alternatives to be
equal?
Write down the name of the theories through which cut-off grade can be calculated.
07

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 Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering
Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET)
Level-4, Term-1, Final Examination 2020

Course No: PME 451 Full Marks: 210 Time: 03 hours

Course Title: Health, Safety and Environment in Date: 27 /02/2022
Petroleum and Mining Industries
The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. The questions are of equal value. There are 04
questions in each section. Answer any 03 que.tions from each seetion. Use separate seript for each
section.

SectionFA
in the sixteenth century, a Swiss alchemist and physician Paracelsus said, "All substances 07
are poisons. The right dose diffeTentiates a poison anda remedy". How does his statement
relate to the present-day science of toxicology?
Define threshold limit value (TLV), time-weighted average (TWA), short term exposure 10
Ib.
limit (STEL), and ceiling (C) for hazardous materials such as oil, gas, coal, or other toxic
chemicals.
Explicate permissible exposure limit (PEL) and shift weighted average (SWA) for a miner. 08
C.
Give an example to explain PEL and SWA.

ld.
You are the manager of a large coal-fired power plant. The plant uses medium sulfur 10
bituminous coal from a nearby coal mine and consumes 5000 tons of coal per day. If the coal
has 2% sulfur and the sulfur dioxides released are confined during one day to a volume of
10" cubic meters, what is the concentration ofSO in the air surrounding the power plant?
According to National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), is this an acceptable SO
emission? If not, what would you do?

You have been named the new environmental and safety manager for a large oil retining 08
facility that processes hydrocarbons. From your pást experience you know there have been
hydrocarbons entering the air, soil, surface water, and ground water. Which of these
hydrocarbons pose the greater hazards?
How do econonic and environmental regulations and laws often interrelate in hazardous 08
waste management? Discuss the steps you can take a facilisty to minimize the generation of
hazardous wastes.
2c. Explain what is meant by a "Fishbone Diagram". Develop a fishbone diagram in case of a 12
gas well blowout.

2d. Bulk solids at a rate of I125 tons per day are being continuously dropped onto an industrial 07
belt conveyor. The solids have an average particle diameter of 20 um with 32 wt% moisture
content. The mean wind speed is 5 mph. What are the daily particulate emissions from the
operations? Use Table 2 (d).
3a. "All industrial processes and plants generate contaminants that range from common
municipal trash to hazardous waste. The treatment and disposal of these wastes result in the
release of some of these contaminates into the environment in gas, liquid, or solid form". In
order to solve this issue, suggest a strategic approach in pollution prevention practice.
Develop a conceptual design of the pollution prevention model.
3b. Briefly describe the causes of mining accident. 08
3c. Describe the effects of principle air pollutants caused by fossil fuel combustion. 08
3d. Hov does the combustion of pasoline (H,) contribute to greenhouse effect? Estimate the 07
value in lb CO/10° B1U unity. (Heating value
of gasoline
is 20000 BTU/b).
4a. Categorize the wastes generated througliout the entire mine cycle, and describe them. 15
According to the Environment, Health, and Safety (HSE) guidelines for mining, discuss the
recommended practices for mining waste management.
4b. Why is it most desirable to eliminate the generation of wastes at the source? And why is it 08
generally more desirable to manage wastes on-site rather than to ship them off-site for
management?
4C. Why are leaks and fugitive emissions major safety and occupational health concerns when 07
handling oil, gas, or other toxic chemicals both in onshore and offshore oil and gas
development facility?

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 is 0.13 per 05
ROD,of 35 mg/L and the rate constant
4d. An organiC waste in mining effluent has a

day. Estimate the ultimate BOD.

SeciionB
Define "Industrial liygicne". Briefly desci.be the hasic principles of industrial hygiene. 12
a.
And also 13
5b. Describe the factors or variables on which body's response to toxins depends.
explain the type of response.
A gas pipeline exploded in the capital's Moghbazar, killing 10 persons, injuring 60, Causing 10
C.
and igniting a blaze
massive damage the ncarby structures an partial collapse of buildings,
to
several hours. Accident investigators said they could not
that burned out of control for
methane gas had
immediately determine the cause of the exosion but suspected that leaking
accumulated in a huge amount and may hav: becn ignited by sparks from a vehicle or a home
edice or
stove plot light. If you were the icsign ch,.icC vi Jpipctine, o wo:l yi
eliminate the risk of such an explosion ocurring?
09
Discuss the occupational health and safety hazards in underground mining. Provide specific
ba.
to discussion.
PNamples support your
identification.
6b. Explain NFPA-704 system for hazard
14
B, C, D, E, F, G individual components in vapor phase. Mixing
are
6C. Notice Table 1, Here A,
from
found. Now find out the LFLmix and UFLmx
all the components, a vapor mixture is
Table 1. Then if the value of a flammable vapor is same as LFLmix Find the vapor pressure

at flash point for this flammable vapor.

Write down the features, advantages and limitations of following risk assessment procedures: 10
1a.
1) HAZOP
ii) FMEA
Define HSEMS. Illustrate the model "Health, Safety and Environment Management Systems 10
b.
(HSEMS)"
hours of 95 15
C. Calculate the worker who is exposed to 4 hours of 90 dBA, 3
percent dose for a
hours TWA value using this accumulated
dBA and 1 hours of 102 dBA. Then calcu!ate the 8
noise exposure. [Find necessary data from Table 2j.

is it desirable to perform a hazard assessment of the workplace? Use specific reasons 09

8a. Why
and examples to support your answer.
05
8b. Write a short note on "Ergonomic Hazards".
8c. As the manager of an oil refinery, you are aware of the potential for hydrocarbon releases to 08
the environment. How could you assess and prioritize both the past and present hazards for
a comprehensive risk management plan?
8d How personal protective equipment can play important role in oil, gas and mine industry? 13
Explain it.

Table 1: Components in vapor phase for Q. 6(c). Table 2 for Q. 7(c).

Material Mole Lower Upper Exposure duration Permissible sound
fraction, y flammable flanmable allowable (hours per level (dBA. slow
limit, LFL limit (%) work day)
response)
%) 90
0.02 2.5 100 92
0.00 12.5 4

0.005 3.3
0.005 0.71 I00

0.06 14 7.6 1.5 102

0.90 .0 5 105
0.01 2.1 . 0.5 110
0.25 115

Table for Q. 2(d)

Particle <30 <l5 <10 <5<2.5

diameter (um)
k 0.74 0.48 0.35 0.20 0.11
(dimensionless)
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 Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering
Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET)
Examination 2020
Level-4, Term-I, Final

Course No: PME 465 |Full Marks: 210 Time: 03 hours

Course Title: Rock Blasting and Explosive Date: 20 /02/2022
Technology
marks. The questions are of equal value. There are 04
The figures in the right margin indicate full from cach section. Use separate script for cach
03
questions in cach section. Answer any questions
section.

Section-A
Discuss. 0
la. What are the criterion for measuring blasting results?
be controlled? 08
b. How the blasting results can
following conditions- 09
c. Write down the basic ANFO reactions for the

1) Ideal
i) Oxygen deficient
i) Oxygen excess

Compare and contrast between ANFO and Slurry. 08

ld.

2a. Define the following term: 08

i) Approximate strength
ii) Detonation pressure
ii) Sensitivity
iv) Sensitiveness
2b. Why cartridges or packages of explosives should not be damed? 06
2c What are the considerations associated with the selection of loading system? 10

2d. Distinguish between cartridges and bulk explosives. 11

What are the factors required to be considered for suitable explosive selection? Explain. 12
3b. TIlustrate and explain the sequence of events in firing electric detonators. 10
3c. Write a short note on "Stemming" 08
3d. How presence of cavities can influence rockmass characteristics charges in blasting? 05
Write down the hazardous consequences of putting extra charges in blasthole. 08
4b. Write down the factors of "Rock Pilling". 07
4c. Arock formation is horizontally bedded limestone (Sp. gr-2.6) with many sets of weak 10
joints. It is highly laminated with many weakly cemented beds. The explosive will be
cartridge slurry (relative bulk strength=0.140) with a specific gravity of 1.2. The five-inch
diameter will be loaded into 6.5 inch. diameter blast holes. Calculate the burden, 'B°.
[Correction factor for geologic structure, K=1.3; correction factor for rock deposition, K=1]
4d. Draw the flow chart for the calculation
of Burden, 'B° when H<1.3B,tho. 10

Section-B
5a. Write down the aspects required to investigate the results of blasting 08
Sb. Categorized the high speed photography information. 08
5c. What are the cusses of holes malfunctioning in
blasting operation? 05
5d. Discuss about the design criteria of surface blasting rounds. 14
6a. Ilustrate the following relationships-
Degree of fragmentation 'V,' cost. 10
i)
ii) Degree of fragmentation V, environmental impact.
6b. Draw and level the components in the following figure-
10

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 05
on?
which optimum Sub drilling depends 10
6c. What are the factors on
hole types.
and level different
6d. Draw a face of tunnel, and illustrate v e r i f i e d to
0
from
inclination is charged
be increased if the hole
much can burden (B)
a. How 08
70? blasting in shaft sinking?
the objectives of drilling
and 05
b. What are .

stones.
the precautions of
blasting for dimension 12
7c. Write down
factors affecting cast blasting.
a. Write down the
08
motion dissipation in rock.
8a. Explain the mechanism of grour.d 10
8b.
What are the measures to control flyrock damage?
09
Write down the aims of computer aided blasting.
8c.
to water gel A? 08
from ANFO
8d. What can be gained by changing explosive

ANFO Water GelA

SANFO=0.84 SwGA=0.77

PwGA 1150 Kg/m3

fANFO=900 Kg/m*

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 Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering
Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET)
Level-4, Term-1, Final Examination 2020

Full Marks: 210 Time: 03 hours

Course No: PME 461 Date: 13 /02/ 2022
Ventilation and Environmental
Coursc Title: Mine
Engineering
full marks. The questions are of equal value. There are 04
The figures in the right
margin indicate
from each section. Use separate script for each
section. Answer any 05 questions
questions in each
section.
Section-A
08
is important in mine operation?
a. Why ventilation system 17
psychrometric properties
and P= 29.92 in Hg. Find all remaining
1b. Give t = 65°F, tw=55°F chart. (Mark all relevant point
in given
psychrometric
of air at the state point using
attach it with answer script.
psychrometric chart and
the levels. Circulating air 10
Consider a breast stope300 ft wide, 9 ft high, with 210 ft between
c. Calculate
2000 ppm fume and 1000 ppm carbon monoxide.
is 3000 cfm. A blast produce for each.
concentration to reach a value of 50 ppm
time required for

In8+g-(0+0g)%0,
Given: T
Q+0g 0B+Qg-(0+0g)ar
Define TLV-TWA, STEL, TLV-C. 08
2a
2b. Assuming moderate activity, an Oz content of 21% and CO content of 0.03% in the intake 09
air, find quantity of air Q that must be supplied per individual if downstream air is to be
maintained at 19.5% 0 and 0.5% CO2.

2c. Explain oxygen depletion and it's effect. 08

2d. Draw and explain explosibility diagram for Methane. 10
20
a. Plot head gradient for ventilation system shown in Figure 1.
3b. Make a list for control techniques for underground mine gases. 10
C. Write short note on 'Layering effect in underground mine ventilation'. 05

4a For ventilation circuit shown in figure 2; calculate quantity of airflow through each airway. 25
V Given R in units of in.min'/AS*10-10, Ri=0.5, R=1.2, R=1, R«=0.8, Rs=1.3, R«=0.5, R;=0.7,
R-0.9 and Q-50000 cfm.
Explain natural spilting and artificial splitting. 10
4b.

Section-B
5a. Discuss the significance of Stoke's law. When Stoke's diameter is used to determine the 10
settling velocity?
5b. If a 0.5 Hm diesel particle is released into quiescent air at a height of 2m above the floor of 15
amine opening, how long will it take for the particle to fall to the floor of the opening if it has
a specific gravity of 0.6? Assume that the mean free path for air is 6.6*10* m.
5c. Mention all the factors that determine the dust harmfulness. How the factor "concentration" 10
enhance the dust harmfulness in a mine?
6a. A coal miner working on a longwall is studied using an aerosol monitor for an entire shaft 20
and is found to have the following exposures:

Time (h) Activity Respirable dust

exposure (mg/m)
0.5 Travel to longwall 0.2
1.0 Prepare to mine 0.5
-
3.0 Advance shields 3.5
0.5 Lunch 0.4
2. Run Shearer
0.5 Travel to portal 0.3

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 ASSume thattheaerosol monitor is equipped with a 10 mm nylon eyclone and is calibrated
for coal. What is the dose of respirable dust that miner receives, and what is the TWA
exposure to the respirable dust?

6b. Define 'exposure' and 'dose' with mathematical expression. What is TWA in mine dust 15
calculation?
7a. Explain two different approaches for the quantification of natural ventilation. 10
7b. Given the mine schematic shown in figure below and the following data: 25
Airways K = 100 100 Ib. min?/' (at w= 0.075 1b/a'), Airway size= 15*25 f.

Beginning at the top of the left hand shaft in figure and following counter clockwise through
the airways, dry-bulb temperatures were measured as follows:

T= 30F, T260°F, T3 = 100'F, T, = 90'F.

Assuming a direction of flow, calculate the natural ventilation pressures in in. water by any
two density difference methods and find the quantity of flow in cfm. Disregard shock loss
and velocity head.
8a. Explain the effect of airways characteristics on power consumption. 15
8b. Find the optimal shaft volume for a circular concrete-ined shaft. Given the following data: 20

L = 1000 ft, k = 30 10-10 b . min Q = 250,000 efm, Life = 20 years

3%,
10%; Tares, insurance, maintenance
=
Interest on capital =

230 O.07 0.1511.

=
70%, Le = 5 ft, co =

Excavation cost= 3, Power cost =

n,

Symbols have their usual meaning

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