J. K. Mohnot
Chief Scientist
Geo-technical Engineering & Underground Space Utilisation
Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research
India
Biography
Ph.D. (Mining Engg.) 2003 Indian School of Mines Presently IIT Dhanbad
Research Interest
Tunnelling: Tunnelling for (i) Large Hydro-Electric Projects of State Govts., NTPC, NHPC, SSJV, L&T and HCC (including underground De-silting Chambers, Gate & Surge Shafts, Power House and various tunnel construction), (ii) 9.0 km long Highway Tunnels of NHAI in J&K and (iii) Railway Tunnels in Assam (longest 3.0 km). ï‚· Underground Space: New Applications of Mining for Economic Planning, Design & Development of Underground Space Technology in India for the first time since year 1993 (for Defence Shelters, Nuclear Waste Repository-BARC and Underground Storage of LPG & Crude Oil at Vizag - OIDB/ ISPRL/ IOTL & HPCL). ï‚· Slope Stabilisation for ISPRL Project of IOTL (2.0 km long slopes in Vizag). ï‚· Metalliferous Mining Technology including Environmental Protection (PPCL, FGML) ï‚· Mine Planning for Rock Phosphate, (PPCL), Potash (IGRL), Rare Earth (CSL)
