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Mining Engineering · Q105

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Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 105

Q105

What is the role of a staging chamber in a shaft?

A.
Emergency exit
B.
Pump installation
C.
Hoist changeover point
Answer
D.
Explosive storage

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Staging chamber is a widened section in a shaft for loading/unloading personnel or materials.The correct answer is: Hoist changeover pointUsed to transfer between cage systems or rest zones.Also allows equipment maneuvering.