Geohydrology & Water Management for underground mines

GEOHYDROLOGY

Comprehensive course covering the principles, design and operation of mine ventilation systems. Emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance and efficiency in underground environments.

Course Content

1 – Introduction to Mine Hydrogeology
2 – General Fluid Flow Principles
3 – Fracture Flow Hydrogeology
4 – Examples of Hydrogeology Applications
5 – Approach to Data Collection
6 – Testing from Underground
7 – Building a Conceptual Model
8 – Example Gap Analysis
9 – Underground Dewatering Method
10 – Shafts and Raises
11 – Production Areas
12 – UG Interaction with Open Pit
13 – Cave Mine Hydrogreology – Key Concepts
14 – Cave Mine Hydrogeology: Cave Zone Conceptual Model
15 – Cave Mine Hydrogeology: Surface Water Interaction
16 – Cave Mine Hydrogeology: Water Rush & Mud Rush Events
17 – Cave Mine Hydrogeology: Underground Management of Surge Flows
18 – Modelling of Cave Mines
Final Quiz
Obtain Your Mine Ventilation Expert Certificate