Site announcements
There are no discussion topics yet in this forum
Skip course categories
Course categories
Skip available courses
Available courses
Course image Electric Haulage Machinery
All Combined Courses and Classes
A. Course Introduction
Electric Haulage Machinery (EL 472) discusses industrial traction machinery that incorporates electrical power
source and principles to operate. It includes hauling tracks, hoists, and locomotives.
B. Course Content
Overview: AC and DC power supply systems, Electric motors and their drives, Classification of haulage
machinery. Electric traction systems. Signalling and telecommunications. Winding machines. Hoists.
Winder trucks. The mining environment. AC and DC mine winders and their controls. Lilly hoist
controller and safety systems. Servomechanisms.
C. Course Objectives
The objectives of this course are to:
i. Elaborate on concept and principles of haulage machinery in mining and non-mining environment;
ii. Highlight the principle of operation and control of mine winders and industrial conveyor systems;
iii. Explain signalling and telecommunications in industrial set-ups; and
iv. Outline the principle of operation of servomotors and servomechanisms.
D. Course Outcomes
At the end of the course students will:
i. Have a thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts and techniques used in electrical aspects of
haulage machinery;
ii. Understand the principle of operation of various haulage machinery; and
iii. Acquire the skills to analyze and design electrical systems for electric haulage machinery.
Course image MS DEPARTMENT PLAGIARISM CHECK
All Combined Courses and Classes
THIS COURSE IS DEDICATED TO CHECKING PLAGIARISM FOR YOUR THESIS ONLY.
Skip courses