新南威尔士大学矿业机械工程期末测试题.pdf

(CME 1) NEW SOUTH WALES Coal Competence Board EXAMINATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE AS MINE MECHANICAL ENGINEER (Coal Mine Health and Safety Act 2002) 9.30am – 12.30pm, 18th August, 2010 Mechanical engineering applicable to underground coal mines Unless otherwise stated all references to Regulations are to the Coal Mine Health and Safety Regulation 2006 or the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001. It is expected that candidates will present their answers in an engineering manner making full use of diagrams, tables, and relevant circuits where applicable and showing full working in calculations. Credit marks will be given for such work in assessing marks for these questions. Neatness in diagrams is essential and will be considered in the allocation of marks. Provide answers in point form wherever appropriate. Electronic aids may not be used 5 only questions are to be attempted of which Questions 1 to 4 are Compulsory with the remainder question selected from questions 5 to 8 All questions are of equal value but parts of questions may vary in value For each answer start a new page Place your identification number only, NOT your name on each page of your answers 10 minutes reading time is allowed prior to the start of the examination CME1 Mechanical engineering applicable to underground coal mines Question 1 - Compulsory (Worth a total of 60 marks) a) You are the Manager of Mechanical Engineering of a gassy longwall mine. The mine operator has successfully been granted an exemption under the provisions of clause 45 (iv) (at least 2 means of egress Coal Mine Health Safety Regulation 2006) to drive a single entry roadwa