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2021-2022 SDSM&T Academic Catalog 
    
2021-2022 SDSM&T Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MEM 710 Bulk Materials Handling

Credits: (3-0) 3

This course introduces principles, design, selection, and applications of materials handling systems in surface and underground mines. Topics include properties of bulk materials; loading equipment; hauling equipment; belt conveyors and chain conveyors; special conveyors; hydraulic and pneumatic conveying systems; automation and online monitoring of bulk material handling systems; hoisting systems; and storage systems.


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