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Revealing Fine-Scale Crustal Structure And Tectonic Features In The Xiong’An New Area And Its Periphery Using Deep Seismic Reflection Profiling, Yue Hangyu, Wang Kai, Wang Xiaojiang, Zhang Baowei, Zhang Kai Dec 2023

Revealing Fine-Scale Crustal Structure And Tectonic Features In The Xiong’An New Area And Its Periphery Using Deep Seismic Reflection Profiling, Yue Hangyu, Wang Kai, Wang Xiaojiang, Zhang Baowei, Zhang Kai

Coal Geology & Exploration

As an effective method to accurately reveal the deep geological structures and tectonic features of the Earth, deep seismic reflection profiling has been increasingly applied to the exploration of the continental and oceanic crusts, as well as the upper mantle of the lithosphere, making it internationally recognized pioneer technique for deep Earth exploration. This study examined the deep seismic reflection profile spanning across the Xiong’an New Area in Hebei Province, aiming to reveal the crustal structure and tectonic features of the study area. Key findings are as follows: (1) The crust in the study area can be divided into the …


Revealing The Upper Crustal Structure In The Fujian Region Using Deep Seismic Profiling, Li Pei, Ren Congrong, Li Haiyan, Wang Shanxiong Dec 2023

Revealing The Upper Crustal Structure In The Fujian Region Using Deep Seismic Profiling, Li Pei, Ren Congrong, Li Haiyan, Wang Shanxiong

Coal Geology & Exploration

The Fujian region, located along the southeastern margin of the Chinese continent, constitutes an active tectonic belt along the coastal area in southeast China, with complex formation and evolution histories. To understand the characteristics of upper crustal structures and basement structures in the Fujian, this study collected the Pg travel time data from four NE-trending deep seismic sounding (DSS) survey lines in the region. Employing finite-difference tomography, this study obtained the fine-scale velocity structure of the upper crust along the four profiles, revealing the lateral variations in the upper crustal velocity structure, basement structures, and shallow fault characteristics in the …


Dual-Frequency Transmission Radio Wave-Based Exploration Method And Its Application, Fu Xianjie, Hu Ze'an, Wu Rongxin, Li Peng Dec 2023

Dual-Frequency Transmission Radio Wave-Based Exploration Method And Its Application, Fu Xianjie, Hu Ze'an, Wu Rongxin, Li Peng

Coal Geology & Exploration

Coal seams can act as the guided wave layers of high-frequency electromagnetic waves, and radio wave perspective technology can be used to detect geological structures within coal seams of a working face. Presently, radio wave perspective methods usually use a single frequency, leading to some problems such as improper frequency selection and limited detection accuracy in the exploration of mining faces. In response, this study developed a dual-frequency transmission radio wave-based exploration method. Based on theoretical analysis, as well as the field strength of dual-frequency perspective and attenuation coefficient, this study derived the calculation formula for the absorption factor γ …


Chromium-Contaminated Sites: Migration Characteristics And Monitoring Using Dual-Frequency Ip Method, Wei Kaiyao, Liu Zhimin, Liang Chen, Zhang Jie, Ma Qiang Dec 2023

Chromium-Contaminated Sites: Migration Characteristics And Monitoring Using Dual-Frequency Ip Method, Wei Kaiyao, Liu Zhimin, Liang Chen, Zhang Jie, Ma Qiang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Given that the migration process of chromium-contaminated sites is subjected to various uncertainties, it is difficult to investigate the migration characteristics and explore the monitoring process using experiments. Based on the basic law of groundwater flow and the migration mechanisms of pollutants, this study conducted a simulation analysis of the migration characteristics of static chromium contamination sources and the law of changes in the migration characteristics using the COMSOL software. Then, this study verified the reliability and accuracy of numerical forward simulations through physical simulation experiments on a static soil bin. Specifically, using the model of chromium contamination source migration …


The Application Of The Opposing Coils Transient Electromagnetic Method And Microtremor Survey Method In Shallow Karst Detection, Zhang Xueliang, Xie Tao, Zhou Wei, Gao Hui, Deng Dong, Qu Jingyi Dec 2023

The Application Of The Opposing Coils Transient Electromagnetic Method And Microtremor Survey Method In Shallow Karst Detection, Zhang Xueliang, Xie Tao, Zhou Wei, Gao Hui, Deng Dong, Qu Jingyi

Coal Geology & Exploration

Concealed karsts frequently lead to disasters such as ground collapse, water reservoir seepage, and tunnel water inrush. Identifying the distribution and development of karsts in advance holds great significance for guiding engineering design and construction in karst areas. Geophysical methods rank among the most effective methods for karst detection. Given the problems of karst development, limited space, and serious electromagnetic interference in the tank farms of the Longkou Port, Shandong Province, this study explored shallow karsts in these farms through the joint application of the opposing coils transient electromagnetic (OCTEM) method and the microtremor survey method. Firstly, surface scanning was …


Advances In Research On Active Faults And Exploration Of Relevant Frontier Scientific Problems, Xu Xiwei, Li Feng, Cheng Jia, Liu Baojin, Chen Guihua, Li Kang, Ren Junjie, Jia Qichao Dec 2023

Advances In Research On Active Faults And Exploration Of Relevant Frontier Scientific Problems, Xu Xiwei, Li Feng, Cheng Jia, Liu Baojin, Chen Guihua, Li Kang, Ren Junjie, Jia Qichao

Coal Geology & Exploration

This study reviewed the approval and initiation processes and major research contents of China's active fault-related projects, such as the urban active fault survey projects, large-scale mapping programs of active faults, and the earthquake hazard assessment of active faults in key earthquake monitoring and prevention areas. By combining the scientific investigation results of the surface rupture zones induced by strong earthquakes over the past 20 years, this study elaborated on significant advances achieved in the following aspects: the survey and positioning techniques for concealed active faults under strong-noise and weak-signal conditions, the quantitative identification techniques for fault activity, theories and …


Application Of High-Precision Lidar Technology In Research On Active Fault-Induced Offset Geomorphic Features - A Case Study Of The Juxian-Tancheng Segment Of The Yishu Fault Zone, Yang Bin, Wang Hualin, Wu Hongbin, Ge Fugang, Zou Hao, Su Sili Dec 2023

Application Of High-Precision Lidar Technology In Research On Active Fault-Induced Offset Geomorphic Features - A Case Study Of The Juxian-Tancheng Segment Of The Yishu Fault Zone, Yang Bin, Wang Hualin, Wu Hongbin, Ge Fugang, Zou Hao, Su Sili

Coal Geology & Exploration

The Tancheng-Lujiang fault zone (also referred to as the TanLu fault zone), one of the most significant large-scale active faults in eastern China, has great seismogenic potential while passing through several cities with the activities and accumulation of human beings. To investigate the geometric distribution and activity characteristics of the TanLu fault zone, this study focused on the Juxian-Tancheng segment of the Yishu fault zone—a part of the TanLu fault zone. Given the vegetation coverage in eastern China, airborne light detection and ranging (LiDAR) and terrestrial laser scanning were employed to collect high-precision topographic data of the Zuoshan (Yibujian), Zhonghuashan, …


Theory And Application Of Setback Distance From Active Faults, Wei Leiming, Xu Xiwei, Li Feng, Cao Jun, Ren Junjie, Cheng Jia, Zhang Xianbing, Jia Qichao, Chen Guihua, Wu Xiyan Dec 2023

Theory And Application Of Setback Distance From Active Faults, Wei Leiming, Xu Xiwei, Li Feng, Cao Jun, Ren Junjie, Cheng Jia, Zhang Xianbing, Jia Qichao, Chen Guihua, Wu Xiyan

Coal Geology & Exploration

Determining setbacks from active faults is the “last 1 km” from active fault surveys to their application to seismic disaster mitigation. It is also a technique for blocking the risk sources of earthquake-induced chains of geologic hazards. Field investigations and experimental studies have demonstrated that buildings and structures can be free from catastrophic destruction caused by coseismic ruptures and offset of active faults provided they are kept at a certain finite distance from the active fault traces. Therefore, determining setbacks from active faults serves as an ultimate goal of the surveys and precise localization of active faults. Based on the …


Multipoint Sources-Based High-Resolution Electrical Detection Of The Water-Rich Areas Near Mining Faces Of Coal Mine Roadways, Wu Rongxin, Xu Hui Dec 2023

Multipoint Sources-Based High-Resolution Electrical Detection Of The Water-Rich Areas Near Mining Faces Of Coal Mine Roadways, Wu Rongxin, Xu Hui

Coal Geology & Exploration

To accurately explore the spatial distribution of water-rich areas near mining faces of mine roadways, this study proposed a multipoint sources-based high-resolution electrical detection technology. A multi-channel electrode observation system was arranged behind a roadway mining face, with electrodes at a distance of 1/4 measuring lines behind the mining face as point source electrodes sequentially. Data were collected using a monopole-dipole device, with the obtained apparent resistivity considered the sounding data of multipoint sources-based electrical detection. The images of multipoint sources-based electrical sounding allow for quickly determining the presence of water-rich areas and their locations relative to the mining faces …


Application Of Integrated Geophysical Surveys In The Identification Of Hidden Fire Sources In Spontaneous Combustion Zones In Coal Seams, Ma Zijun, Yang Haiyan, Li Wenyu, Xu Yunlei, He Yunlan, Liu Zhuoming, Li Peng, Huang Jiu Dec 2023

Application Of Integrated Geophysical Surveys In The Identification Of Hidden Fire Sources In Spontaneous Combustion Zones In Coal Seams, Ma Zijun, Yang Haiyan, Li Wenyu, Xu Yunlei, He Yunlan, Liu Zhuoming, Li Peng, Huang Jiu

Coal Geology & Exploration

Spontaneous combustion in coal seams, a factor influencing the development of many mining areas in China, can cause severe coal resource loss and environmental pollution. The positioning and distribution identification of hidden fire sources can provide an important basis for coal mine enterprises to prepare prevention and control measures. They are also a hot research topic and challenge in the field of coal fire disasters. Suitable channels for ventilation and oxygen supply are necessary for spontaneous combustion in coal seams. When the oxidative heat release rate of coals exceeds the heat dissipation rate, coal temperature will rise until the occurrence …


Mechanical Behavior And Failure Response Characteristics Of Hard Sandstones Considering Bedding Dip Angles, Song Zhanping, Liu Hongke, Zheng Fang, Cheng Yun, Sun Yinhao, Song Wanxue Dec 2023

Mechanical Behavior And Failure Response Characteristics Of Hard Sandstones Considering Bedding Dip Angles, Song Zhanping, Liu Hongke, Zheng Fang, Cheng Yun, Sun Yinhao, Song Wanxue

Coal Geology & Exploration

This study focuses on the mechanical behavior and failure responses of hard sandstones considering bedding dip angles. Through uniaxial compression tests of hard sandstones with different bedding dip angles, this study delved into the influence of bedding dip angles on the mechanical behavior of hard sandstones and the relationship between the bedding dip angles and fractal characteristics of hard sandstone fragments. The test results show that bedding dip angles produced negligible effects on the type of the stress-strain curves of hard sandstones. However, low dip angles (0°, 22.5°, and 45°) corresponded to unimodal curves, while high dip angles (67.5° and …


Coal-Based Solid Waste From The Panyi Mine In The Huainan Mining Area: Fine-Scale Chemical Structure And Ecological Risk Assessment Of Heavy Metals, Yin Wenwen, Zhang Liqun, Ding Dan, Shan Shifeng, Chen Yongchun, An Shikai, Zheng Liugen Dec 2023

Coal-Based Solid Waste From The Panyi Mine In The Huainan Mining Area: Fine-Scale Chemical Structure And Ecological Risk Assessment Of Heavy Metals, Yin Wenwen, Zhang Liqun, Ding Dan, Shan Shifeng, Chen Yongchun, An Shikai, Zheng Liugen

Coal Geology & Exploration

The utilization of clean coal-based solid waste is a pressing issue in the ecological construction of mining areas. To address this issue, the key is to ascertain the structures and morphology of heavy metals in coal-based solid waste. This study investigated the coal gangue and fly ash samples from the Panyi Mine in the Huainan mining area, Anhui Province. First, this study characterized the coal-based solid waste using microanalysis methods, such as X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Then, it examined the fine-scale chemical structure and heavy metal dissemination …


Optimization Of Data Acquisition Parameters For Deep Seismic Reflection Surveys In Complex Terrain, Yan Yunxiang, Li Pei, Zhi Min, Liu Jianda, Wang Zichen, Zhang Ying, Pei Gendi, Li Linyuan, Mou Qi, Jia Jin Dec 2023

Optimization Of Data Acquisition Parameters For Deep Seismic Reflection Surveys In Complex Terrain, Yan Yunxiang, Li Pei, Zhi Min, Liu Jianda, Wang Zichen, Zhang Ying, Pei Gendi, Li Linyuan, Mou Qi, Jia Jin

Coal Geology & Exploration

Fujian, located in the orogen region of the coastal areas of southeast China, exhibits well-developed structures and complex surface conditions, which make deep seismic reflection surveys challenging. In response to the diversity and complexity of seismogeological conditions in Fujian, this study optimized the seismic excitation means based on previous deep seismic surveys. Specifically, the combination of large, medium, and small guns was transitioned into the layout of normal guns (spacing of shot points: 600 m) and large shots (spacing of shot points: 15 km), leading to enhanced folds of large shots. Through simulation analysis, this study calculated the spacing of …


Analogue Modeling Of Love-Type Channel Waves And Their Response To Faults, Liu Qiang, Hu Jiwu, Wang Pan, Shi Xianxin, Jia Qian Dec 2023

Analogue Modeling Of Love-Type Channel Waves And Their Response To Faults, Liu Qiang, Hu Jiwu, Wang Pan, Shi Xianxin, Jia Qian

Coal Geology & Exploration

Owing to its high resolution and low energy attenuation, channel wave-based seismic exploration has been widely applied in the geophysical prospecting of hidden disaster-causing factors in underground coal mines. However, its accuracy fails to meet the requirements of intelligent mine mining presently. At present, the analogue modeling of channel waves mostly focuses on Rayleigh-type channel waves using 2D models, leading to a lack of research on Love-type channel waves. To explore the propagation law of Love-type channel waves, this study investigated the waves in the 3D analogue modeling of channel waves. Firstly, the wave and particle vibration characteristics of Love-type …


Current States , Prediction And Prevention Suggestions For Water Hazard Accidents In China’S Coal Mines, Sun Wenjie, Li Wenjie, Ning Dianyan, Ren Lingfeng Dec 2023

Current States , Prediction And Prevention Suggestions For Water Hazard Accidents In China’S Coal Mines, Sun Wenjie, Li Wenjie, Ning Dianyan, Ren Lingfeng

Coal Geology & Exploration

At present, the pattern of coal resource development in China has changed, but the water hazard accidents that restrict the safety production of coal mine still occur from time to time. In order to explore the characteristics and laws of water hazard accidents in coal mines in China and scientifically study and judge the evolution trend of water hazard accidents, study was performed in terms of the year, region, accident level and influencing factors of water hazard accidents, with the nationwide water hazard accidents from 2001 to 2022 as the statistical objects. Meanwhile, the Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) model was …


Activity Of The Liyang-Nandu Fault In Southern Jiangsu, Zhang Shuo, Zhang Ping, Chen Huogen, Xu Shugang, Gong Xulong, Xu Hangang, Li Limei, Feng Wenli, He Zongnan Dec 2023

Activity Of The Liyang-Nandu Fault In Southern Jiangsu, Zhang Shuo, Zhang Ping, Chen Huogen, Xu Shugang, Gong Xulong, Xu Hangang, Li Limei, Feng Wenli, He Zongnan

Coal Geology & Exploration

Located in the central part of the Sunan Modernization Construction Demonstration Area—one of the areas with the densest population and urban areas and the most developed economy in China, the Liyang-Nandu fault is an important concealed fault with a nearly E-W strike in the Yangtze River Delta in eastern China. This fault serves as an important regional geomorphic and neotectonic boundary. However, there is a lack of systematic research on this fault, and its latest activity era is yet to be ascertained. Using seismic exploration P-waves and S-waves and cross-well stratigraphic correlation, this study investigated the spatial distribution and Quaternary …


Nitrogen Gas Quenching Pressure Effect On Bs S155 Alloy Steel In Vacuum Furnace, Agus Mulyadi Hasanudin, Eddy Sumarno Siradj Dec 2023

Nitrogen Gas Quenching Pressure Effect On Bs S155 Alloy Steel In Vacuum Furnace, Agus Mulyadi Hasanudin, Eddy Sumarno Siradj

Journal of Materials Exploration and Findings

The production of metal and alloy products requires the use of heat treatment, when during the heat treatment process, quenching is a crucial step. The quenching medium can be anything from water, a salt bath, oil, air and gas. In a vacuum furnace, pressurized gas, most frequently nitrogen (N2) gas, serves as one of the quenching mediums. One of the drawbacks of the quenching process is the distortion and dimensional change of the parts. This paper aims to investigate the influence of nitrogen gas quenching pressure on the distortion and dimensional change of aerospace actuator gear planet parts …


Combined Risk Based Inspection And Fault Tree Analysis For Repetitive 3-Phase Line Piping Leakage At West Java Offshore Topside Facility, Dona Yuliati, Akhmad Herman Yuwono, Datu Rizal Asral, Donanta Dhaneswara Dec 2023

Combined Risk Based Inspection And Fault Tree Analysis For Repetitive 3-Phase Line Piping Leakage At West Java Offshore Topside Facility, Dona Yuliati, Akhmad Herman Yuwono, Datu Rizal Asral, Donanta Dhaneswara

Journal of Materials Exploration and Findings

Hydrocarbon releases might result in serious consequences in various aspects. In addition to the contribution to environmental pollution, repetitive leakages need high repair costs. This study aim is to minimize potential repetitive leakage for other typical 3-phase piping systems. We conducted the risk assessment by adopting Risk Based Inspection (RBI) API 581 to identify risk level, calculating piping lifetime, recommended inspection plan and mitigations. The most relevant root causes can be obtained through quantitative Fault Tree Analysis (FTA). Observation and investigation was taken from eight 3-phase piping systems that experienced repetitive leakages. It has been found that the risk level …


Imerys: Tube Mill Optimization Project, Ryan Waltman, Dalton Beasley, Dyson Beasley, Tristan Mcmichael Dec 2023

Imerys: Tube Mill Optimization Project, Ryan Waltman, Dalton Beasley, Dyson Beasley, Tristan Mcmichael

Senior Design Project For Engineers

The Tube Mill Optimization Project is in partnership with Imerys for Tube Mill 81 at their Marble Hill site in Georgia. Tube Mill 81 is a dry ball mill that operates 24/7 and makes an intermediary product for Plant 3. Tube Mill 81 needs quality improvement and a production rate increase to meet demand. Imerys’s quality specification is between a particle size of 12-18 microns and an acceptable production rate of 5 tons per hour. This project focuses on the development and implementation of three solutions: increase the amps on the separator to increase production, replace missing classifier blades in …


Stochastic Modeling Of Decarbonizing Strategy, Policy, And Market-Induced Incentives For The Us Electricity Sector, Jessica W.A. Azure, Samuel Frimpong, Mahelet G. Fikru Dec 2023

Stochastic Modeling Of Decarbonizing Strategy, Policy, And Market-Induced Incentives For The Us Electricity Sector, Jessica W.A. Azure, Samuel Frimpong, Mahelet G. Fikru

Mining Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

In line with the global pursuit of achieving net-zero carbon emissions, integrating carbon capture and storage (CCS) and renewable energy (RE) technologies is important in power production. This study evaluates the profitability of CCS and RE technologies as alternative ways of achieving climate change goals. While past research focused on costs, technological advancements, and capture methods, there is a need for more studies on assessing the financial feasibility of these climate change solutions under uncertain conditions, alongside specific performance goals and strategies to entice power producers. Using a comprehensive framework featuring deterministic and stochastic modeling approaches, this research explores the …


Rapid Saline Permafrost Thaw Below A Shallow Thermokarst Lake In Arctic Alaska, Benjamin M. Jones, Mikhail Z. Kanevskiy, Andrew D. Parsekian, Helena Bergstedt, Melissa K. Ward Jones, Rodrigo C. Rangel, Kenneth M Hinkel, Yuri Shur Nov 2023

Rapid Saline Permafrost Thaw Below A Shallow Thermokarst Lake In Arctic Alaska, Benjamin M. Jones, Mikhail Z. Kanevskiy, Andrew D. Parsekian, Helena Bergstedt, Melissa K. Ward Jones, Rodrigo C. Rangel, Kenneth M Hinkel, Yuri Shur

Michigan Tech Publications, Part 2

Permafrost warming and degradation is well documented across the Arctic. However, observation- and model-based studies typically consider thaw to occur at 0°C, neglecting the widespread occurrence of saline permafrost in coastal plain regions. In this study, we document rapid saline permafrost thaw below a shallow arctic lake. Over the 15-year period, the lakebed subsided by 0.6 m as ice-rich, saline permafrost thawed. Repeat transient electromagnetic measurements show that near-surface bulk sediment electrical conductivity increased by 198% between 2016 and 2022. Analysis of wintertime Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite imagery indicates a transition from a bedfast to a floating ice lake with …


Table Of Contents, The Editors Nov 2023

Table Of Contents, The Editors

Coal Geology & Exploration

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Numerical Simulations Of Enhancing Permeability And Gas Extraction Of Thick Coal Seams Through Static Fracturing, Wang Xinfeng, Liu Wengang, Wang Long, Wei Youyu, Zhang Qiao Nov 2023

Numerical Simulations Of Enhancing Permeability And Gas Extraction Of Thick Coal Seams Through Static Fracturing, Wang Xinfeng, Liu Wengang, Wang Long, Wei Youyu, Zhang Qiao

Coal Geology & Exploration

This study seeks to improve the underground operation efficiency and optimize the borehole arrangement parameters for static fracturing of coal seams. To this end, this study conducted tests in the belt roadway of the No. 12316 fully mechanized mining face in the Wangjialing Coal Mine, China Coal Huajin Group. By combining the equations for coal seams’ deformation and failure, gas diffusion and seepage, and coal seams’ permeability evolution, this study constructed a model of the damage and permeability evolution of coal seams. Based on the numerical simulations of the process of static fracturing and permeability enhancement of coals, as well …


Vertical Variability Of Hydrogeological Characteristics Of Luohe Formation By Double Packer System Pumping Test, Li Chaofeng, Liu Yexian, Zhang Jinkui, Ren Dengjun, Hou Tao, Liu Zengping, Xu Xinqi, Ma Ji, Wang Qingzhen, Duan Xiliang, Xing Jiebo, Li Yang Nov 2023

Vertical Variability Of Hydrogeological Characteristics Of Luohe Formation By Double Packer System Pumping Test, Li Chaofeng, Liu Yexian, Zhang Jinkui, Ren Dengjun, Hou Tao, Liu Zengping, Xu Xinqi, Ma Ji, Wang Qingzhen, Duan Xiliang, Xing Jiebo, Li Yang

Coal Geology & Exploration

To investigate the hydrogeological conditions of the thick Luohe Formation in Ordos Basin and quantitatively evaluate vertical variation characteristics of its aquifer’ s water-rich, proposes the method of using the coefficient of transmissibility to evaluate the water-rich of the aquifer, and give the seven level classification standard of water-rich by the method of determining coefficient of transmissibility. The double-packer system was used to carry out the pumping tests of 10 vertical sections of fixed thickness of the Luohe Formation in the DJ1 and DJ2 boreholes in the Gaojiabao mine field, shaanxi, and the hydrogeological parameters were calculated. Using the comprehensive …


Characteristics And Genetic Mechanism Of Low Sulfate In High-Salt Groundwater Of Permian Sandstone In Fudong Mining Area, Huainan, Jiang Chunlu, Huang Wendi, Fu Xianjie, Zheng Liugen, Cheng Shigui, Shan Chonglei Nov 2023

Characteristics And Genetic Mechanism Of Low Sulfate In High-Salt Groundwater Of Permian Sandstone In Fudong Mining Area, Huainan, Jiang Chunlu, Huang Wendi, Fu Xianjie, Zheng Liugen, Cheng Shigui, Shan Chonglei

Coal Geology & Exploration

Hydrogeochemistry research of groundwater in coal mining areas is of great significance to the prevention and control of mine water and the comprehensive utilization of water resources. In terms of the low surfate of Permian sandstone water in Fudong mining area, Anhui Huainan Coalfield, the hydrochemical characteristics, water-rock interaction and low sulfate genesis of sandstone water were studied through water sampling and test by multivariate statistical method, in combination with the hydrogeological condition analysis and the sulfur and oxygen isotope technology. The results show that the Permian sandstone water in the study area is weakly alkaline, with an average TDS …


Evaluation Of Water Quality And Identification Of Pollution Factors In Mining Subsidence Area With High Phreatic Water Level, Hu Lin, Chen Yongchun, Xu Yanfei, Li Bing, Wang Jin, An Shikai, Chen Chen, Sun Hongjie, Miao Wei Nov 2023

Evaluation Of Water Quality And Identification Of Pollution Factors In Mining Subsidence Area With High Phreatic Water Level, Hu Lin, Chen Yongchun, Xu Yanfei, Li Bing, Wang Jin, An Shikai, Chen Chen, Sun Hongjie, Miao Wei

Coal Geology & Exploration

Huainan mining area is characterized by a high phreatic water level, as well as a wide range and large area of coal mining subsidence areas, with the water quality monitoring data missing and prominent water environment. Therefore, the evaluation of water quality monitoring and identification of pollution factors in large subsidence area is of great significance to regional water environmental governance. Specifically, the water quality of the subsidence area was evaluated with the Nemerow pollution index method by testing the water samples collected from 175 sampling points in the study area. Meanwhile, the eutrophication state of water bodies was evaluated …


Micp Restoration Law Of Coal Mining Induced Ground Fissures And Its Influencing Factors, Li Tao, Gao Ying, Yan Jingwang, Zhang Jiarui, Kou Guigui, Ma Tengfei, Mei Aoran Nov 2023

Micp Restoration Law Of Coal Mining Induced Ground Fissures And Its Influencing Factors, Li Tao, Gao Ying, Yan Jingwang, Zhang Jiarui, Kou Guigui, Ma Tengfei, Mei Aoran

Coal Geology & Exploration

The coal mining induced ground fissures in the loess covered area of northwest China cause shallow groundwater resource leakage and soil instability. Therefore, the experimental study was conducted on Microbial Induced Carbonate Precipitation (MICP) restoration of coal mining induced ground fissures in the loess covered area. Specifically, the characteristics of mining induced ground fissures were observed and their development characteristics were revealed based on Ningtiaota Coal Mine in northern Shaanxi. The coal mining induced ground fissures in loess were classified with consideration to the observed mine pressure. Based on the classification and characteristics of coal mining induced ground fractures, the …


Obstacle-Avoidance Trajectory Planning Of Mine Drilling Robot During Drill Pipe Loading And Unloading, Yao Yafeng, Yao Ningping, Peng Tao, Liang Chunmiao, Peng Guangyu Nov 2023

Obstacle-Avoidance Trajectory Planning Of Mine Drilling Robot During Drill Pipe Loading And Unloading, Yao Yafeng, Yao Ningping, Peng Tao, Liang Chunmiao, Peng Guangyu

Coal Geology & Exploration

The position of drill pipe loading and unloading by mine drilling robot will change with the attitude adjustment of the host machine, and obstacles are present in the loading and unloading path of drill pipe. Therefore, there is a problem of obstacle-avoidance trajectory planning with variable targets in the loading and unloading of drill pipe. For this reason, the DH parameter table was created according to the performance parameters of the explosion-proof 6-DOF manipulator, and the function relation of the change in loading and unloading position of drill pipe before and after the attitude adjustment of the 3-DOF host machine …


On-Line Compensation For Geomagnetic Error While Drilling Based On Magnetic Inertial Slime Mould Algorithm, Yang Jinxian, Cai Jipeng Nov 2023

On-Line Compensation For Geomagnetic Error While Drilling Based On Magnetic Inertial Slime Mould Algorithm, Yang Jinxian, Cai Jipeng

Coal Geology & Exploration

In response to the serious distortion of the azimuth angle of the drilling tool caused by the large measurement error of strap-down micro-electro-mechanical-system (MEMS) magnetometer on the drilling tool in the measurement-while-drilling (MWD) environment, an online compensation method for the geomagnetic error of the drilling tool based on the magnetic-inertial slime mould algorithm (MISMA) was proposed. Firstly, the geomagnetic measurement error compensation model of the drilling tool was established through the analysis on the output error of the magnetometer, and the magnetometer error parameters were sorted into solution vectors. Then, the objective function of the ideal magnetic output data, the …


Genetic Type And Gas-Generating Potential Of Coalbed Methane In The Bayanhua Sag, Erlian Basin, Meng Qin, Li Ling, Li Jie, Tian Wenguang, Lin Haitao, Li Heng Nov 2023

Genetic Type And Gas-Generating Potential Of Coalbed Methane In The Bayanhua Sag, Erlian Basin, Meng Qin, Li Ling, Li Jie, Tian Wenguang, Lin Haitao, Li Heng

Coal Geology & Exploration

The Bayanhua Sag in the Erlian Basin is a critical experimental area for coalbed methane (CBM) development from low-rank coals in Inner Mongolia. However, the relatively low exploration level and the limited understanding of the CBM origin in the sag restrict the CBM exploration and development to some extent. This study tested the gas components, stable isotopes and hydrochemistry of the gas and water samples from CBM wells in the Bayanhua Sag. It also conducted radioisotopic dating for these samples. By combining the classic charts for the identification of natural gas origin, this study clarified the gas origins, further analyzed …