You are a newly appointed engineer on one of the deepest shafts in the country. Your...

  

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You are a newly appointed engineer on one of the deepest shafts in the country. Your rock winder payload is 18 ton. The rock winder has already been damaged. Information at hand that you could find is as follows: Rope diameter = 55mm Mass of the rope = 8.5kg/m Distance from tip to loading box = 2390m Last rope test result = 2246kN ● ● . . ● Detaching hook for safe working load used = 24 ton Winder permitted speed = 15m/s Overrun= 15m You need to repair the damage and get the new conveyance installed to be able to carry on with the running of the shaft. 1.1). With the aid of a neatly drawn sketch and properly labeled, indicate all the safety devices in the headgear, their location and how they interconnect with each other (5) 1.2). You need to replace the catch plate and indicate what size catch plate you will install for a 24ton detaching hook. (2) 1.3). What is the first activity that you will supervise when arriving at the shaft to ensure safety and health? Give a brief description of what you will do. (3) 1.4). When selecting a new detaching hook and attachments, what information is required on the detaching hook and where will you find that information? (3) 1.5). You need to test if the repairs done are adequate and if the conveyance will function in the headgear. Give a brief description of the procedure you will follow to ensure the newly installed equipment will function properly. Mention specific important dimensions. (7) You are a newly appointed engineer on one of the deepest shafts in the country. Your rock winder payload is 18 ton. The rock winder has already been damaged. Information at hand that you could find is as follows: Rope diameter = 55mm Mass of the rope = 8.5kg/m Distance from tip to loading box = 2390m Last rope test result = 2246kN ● ● . . ● Detaching hook for safe working load used = 24 ton Winder permitted speed = 15m/s Overrun= 15m You need to repair the damage and get the new conveyance installed to be able to carry on with the running of the shaft. 1.1). With the aid of a neatly drawn sketch and properly labeled, indicate all the safety devices in the headgear, their location and how they interconnect with each other (5) 1.2). You need to replace the catch plate and indicate what size catch plate you will install for a 24ton detaching hook. (2) 1.3). What is the first activity that you will supervise when arriving at the shaft to ensure safety and health? Give a brief description of what you will do. (3) 1.4). When selecting a new detaching hook and attachments, what information is required on the detaching hook and where will you find that information? (3) 1.5). You need to test if the repairs done are adequate and if the conveyance will function in the headgear. Give a brief description of the procedure you will follow to ensure the newly installed equipment will function properly. Mention specific important dimensions. (7)

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