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.
Surface mining is the most dominant method of mining the world over. Its dominance over underground mining has become even more important with dwindling grades and declining commodity prices in general. Surface mining operations, however, have detrimental effects on the environment which requires the incorporation of measures to minimize these effects. To be able to execute a surface mining operation successfully various systems will have to be adapted depending on the nature of the deposit.
This text presents some of the common systems of surface mining with particular emphasis on mechanical and aqueous extraction methods. The text excludes all systems or unit operations that have been adequately dealt with in other courses in the mining engineering curricula.
In our everyday dealings, especially in corporate settings, our trades and/or organizations' activities, and us (as employees or managers), either become the subject or object of bad actions. This course, Law of Contract and Tort will expose students to understanding of legal frameworks that govern our enterprise and personal dealings in two distinct ways: Law of Contract and Law of Tort, which are both considered part of the Civil Law of Ghana. Whiles Contract Law imposes duties on parties who enter a contractual relationship, Tort Law focuses on duties based on acceptable and responsible behavior of the members of a community.
The course covers the following contents:
Contract
1. Contract-nature, types, formation,
2. Essential requirements- offer and acceptance, consideration, legal intention to bind, legal capacity
3. Terms-express, implied, construction, exemption clauses
4. Vitiating Factors –Mistake, Misrepresentation, Duress/Undue influence
5. Discharge
6. Breaches-remedies, penalties, damages, specific performance
Tort
1. Nature of Tort Law
2. Trespass to Persons and Property
3. Trespass to land,
4. Vicarious liability,
5. Volenti non fit injuria
6. Nuisance
7. Negligence
Critical thinking is defined as "the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action". In simpler terms, critical thinking involves the systematic process of evaluating and interpreting information to make well-reasoned judgments and decisions.
The course is covered through lectures, class discussions and individual as well as group-based learning tasks and presentations. The tutorials which will be used to reinforce these, will count as part of each lecture. This is to enable each student to apply and demonstrate the skill(s) he or she has acquired or developed. The student is expected to read the lecture notes and any supplementary material(s) before attending lectures so that he or she can learn better by actively participating and meaningfully contributing to class discussions. As a student, you will benefit immensely from the course and appreciate it.
This course explores the intersection of creativity and entrepreneurship, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to foster innovative thinking and apply it to entrepreneurial endeavours. Through a combination of theoretical concepts, practical exercises, and case studies, students will gain a deep understanding of the creative process, entrepreneurial mindset, and strategies for successful innovation-driven ventures.