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Full-Text Articles in Oil, Gas, and Energy
Coal-Rock Interface Imaging Based On Acoustic Remote Reflection Logging Within Crossing Boreholes Using The Finite Element Method, Xu Hongyang, Zhai Cheng, Xia Jigen, Sun Yong, Dong Xingmeng, Lai Yongshuai, Yu Xu, Xu Jizhao, Cong Yuzhou
Coal-Rock Interface Imaging Based On Acoustic Remote Reflection Logging Within Crossing Boreholes Using The Finite Element Method, Xu Hongyang, Zhai Cheng, Xia Jigen, Sun Yong, Dong Xingmeng, Lai Yongshuai, Yu Xu, Xu Jizhao, Cong Yuzhou
Coal Geology & Exploration
The presence of small geological structures is the main cause of coal and gas outbursts, making the precise detection of these structures an urgent need. High-precision detection of coal-rock interfaces is essential for identifying small structures and achieving transparent mining faces. The acoustic remote reflection logging technology, with a large detection range, a high resolution, and imaging capability, can accurately identify coal-rock interfaces. In this context, this study proposed a technique for coal-rock interface detection based on acoustic remote reflection logging within crossing boreholes. Specially, by placing acoustic detectors in crossing boreholes, the array waveforms generated by the coal-rock interfaces …
Positioning Error Compensation Of Drilling Robot Arm For Coal Mine, Liang Chunmiao, Yao Ningping, Yao Yafeng, Peng Tao
Positioning Error Compensation Of Drilling Robot Arm For Coal Mine, Liang Chunmiao, Yao Ningping, Yao Yafeng, Peng Tao
Coal Geology & Exploration
At present, the pose of drilling robots is mostly adjusted by manual remote control and manual retest in combination. Full automatic adjustment has not been achieved. Besides, due to the low precision of open-loop control and inadequate automation capability, the accurate hole positioning and automatic construction of hole groups cannot be realized by drilling robots with water exploration and discharge, outburst prevention and punching prevention in coal mines. Herein, the kinematic model of drilling arm was established by analyzing the structure and action of the drilling robot’s drilling arm. Meanwhile, the dip angle factors such as machining error, body deformation …
Development And Application Of An Automatic Online Testing Instrument For The Funnel Viscosity And Density Of Drilling Fluids, Xie Hui, Zheng Liqun, Liu Fulin, Liang Mengjia, Liu Xuan, Cai Jihua, Yang Xianyu, Hou Jiwu
Development And Application Of An Automatic Online Testing Instrument For The Funnel Viscosity And Density Of Drilling Fluids, Xie Hui, Zheng Liqun, Liu Fulin, Liang Mengjia, Liu Xuan, Cai Jihua, Yang Xianyu, Hou Jiwu
Coal Geology & Exploration
In recent years, the research on the automatic performance testing technology for drilling fluids has achieved significant progress both domestically and internationally. However, automatic drilling fluid testing instruments face challenges, such as high costs, complicated structures, and restricted working environments. Given these challenges, this study developed an automatic online testing instrument for the funnel viscosity and density of drilling fluids. The testing instrument consists of mud pumping, testing, cleaning, and control modules, which are built using a programmable logic controller (PLC), an Internet of things (IoT) module, a pressure sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a peristaltic mud pump, an electric ball …
High-Accuracy Reconstruction Of Missing Ground-Penetrating Radar Signals Based On Projection Onto Convex Sets In The Curvelet Domain, Wu Qiming, Wang Honghua, Xi Yuhe, Wang Yucheng
High-Accuracy Reconstruction Of Missing Ground-Penetrating Radar Signals Based On Projection Onto Convex Sets In The Curvelet Domain, Wu Qiming, Wang Honghua, Xi Yuhe, Wang Yucheng
Coal Geology & Exploration
Influence by the acquisition environments and instrument performance, missing signals and destructed channels are inevitable in measured ground-penetrating radar (GPR) profiles. They can cause event discontinuity of reflected and diffracted waves generated by targets, severely impairing the accuracy and resolution of subsequent processing and imaging. Hence, by combining the projection onto convex sets (POCS) algorithm extensively used in image processing with the curvelet transform exhibiting high sparsity, this study proposed a high-accuracy reconstruction method for missing GPR signals based on curvelet-domain POCS. Building on the compressive sensing theory, the objective function for missing signal reconstruction based on discrete curvelet transform …
Application Of The Horizontal Seismic Profiling-Based Advance Detection Technology To The Excavation Of Rock Roadways In Coal Mines Using Tunnel Boring Machines, Zhang Sheng, Chen Zhao, Lu Song, Yang Zhanbiao, Ji Panjun, He Fei, Lu Yiqiang, Liu Jiawei
Application Of The Horizontal Seismic Profiling-Based Advance Detection Technology To The Excavation Of Rock Roadways In Coal Mines Using Tunnel Boring Machines, Zhang Sheng, Chen Zhao, Lu Song, Yang Zhanbiao, Ji Panjun, He Fei, Lu Yiqiang, Liu Jiawei
Coal Geology & Exploration
With the gradual application of full-face tunnel boring machines (TBMs) to the excavation of rock roadways in coal mines, there is an increasingly urgent need for the accurate and rapid advance prediction of unfavorable geological structures. This study analyzed the characteristics of active-source seismic wave-based advance detection methods and the applicability of the advance detection technology based on TBM seismic while drilling (TSWD) with TBM rock-breaking vibration as a seismic source. Then, by combining the geological and production conditions of coal mine roadways, this study proposed a horizontal seismic profiling (HSP)-based advance detection method applicable to the excavation of roadways …
Early Warning And Prediction Of Kicks And Lost Circulation Accident During Rescue Drilling Of Mine, Chen Weiming, Wang Jiawen, Fan Dong, Hao Shijun, Zhao Jiangpeng, Qiu Yu
Early Warning And Prediction Of Kicks And Lost Circulation Accident During Rescue Drilling Of Mine, Chen Weiming, Wang Jiawen, Fan Dong, Hao Shijun, Zhao Jiangpeng, Qiu Yu
Coal Geology & Exploration
In order to solve the problems such as the difficulty in early warning and prediction of kicks and lost circulation accidents during emergency rescue drilling of mine, a machine learning-based early for warning and prediction model of drilling process was established. Firstly, the accident characterization parameters of the drilling parameters in the early stage of kicks and lost circulation accidents were analyzed. Secondly, the accident characterization parameters were cleaned and processed. On this basis, XGBoost and early warning model was used to carry out the early diagnosis and identification of kicks and lost circulation accidents. Then, the PSO-LSTM accident development …
Operation Process Identification For Intelligent Drill Rig Base On Analytic Hierarchy Process, Zhu Qianxiang, Luo Pengping, Wang Longpeng, Xing Wang, Wang Tianlong
Operation Process Identification For Intelligent Drill Rig Base On Analytic Hierarchy Process, Zhu Qianxiang, Luo Pengping, Wang Longpeng, Xing Wang, Wang Tianlong
Coal Geology & Exploration
It is very difficult to automatically identify the current process during the intelligent construction of coal mine drill rigs. In response to this, an operation process identification method was proposed, which includes hierarchical modeling of drill rig operation and probability inference of process execution. Firstly, the coupling process among the components of different granularity during the operation of drill rig is described and modeled based on the hierarchical analysis method, which reveals the interactive characteristics between equipment, function and system during the execution of each process. Secondly, Bayesian probabilistic reasoning method is introduced based on the above research to establish …
Analysis On Working Characteristics Of Cam-Roller Impact Mechanism Of Rotary Percussion Drilling Tool, Sun Yangqing, Yi Xianzhong, Wan Jifang, Ma Jianqi, Wu Jiwei, Yi Jun, Yin Guangpin
Analysis On Working Characteristics Of Cam-Roller Impact Mechanism Of Rotary Percussion Drilling Tool, Sun Yangqing, Yi Xianzhong, Wan Jifang, Ma Jianqi, Wu Jiwei, Yi Jun, Yin Guangpin
Coal Geology & Exploration
Rotary percussion drilling tools can effectively improve their rock breaking efficiency in the deep and hard strata, thus having broad application prospects. The cam-roller is the key mechanism to realize the impact action, but the complex and changeable downhole environment leads to serious damage to the mechanism, which in turn affects the efficiency of rock breaking. Based on the test drilling data of rotary impact drilling tools in several wells, the cam-roller dynamics model was established, the working characteristics under different strokes, speeds and drilling pressures were analyzed by Autodyn (explicit dynamics), and the deformation characteristics of the mechanism were …
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An Experimental Study Of Factors Influencing Gas Seepage In Confined Broken Anthracite, Li Zhen, Yu Yirui, Wang Hongwei, Feng Guorui, He Fulian, Wang Dezhang, Zhou Jinhui, Liu Luyan, Han Xinlei
An Experimental Study Of Factors Influencing Gas Seepage In Confined Broken Anthracite, Li Zhen, Yu Yirui, Wang Hongwei, Feng Guorui, He Fulian, Wang Dezhang, Zhou Jinhui, Liu Luyan, Han Xinlei
Coal Geology & Exploration
The void structure evolution of broken coals in a caving zone directly affects the gas seepage characteristics of the zone, further influencing the gas migration and enrichment patterns in abandoned coal mine goaves. With the second generation of compaction-seepage-CT scanning experimental system for broken coals independently designed and developed, this study performed 162 sets of permeability experiments on broken anthracite samples with five particle size ranges under varying gas pressures, axial stresses, and void fractions. Key findings are as follows: (1) When gas migrated in broken anthracite, its pressure and flow rate kept dynamically changing until the adsorption equilibrium was …
Deformation And Collapse Patterns Of Gas Drainage Boreholes And A Precise Monitoring Technology, Xiao Peng, Huang Xiaosheng, Liu Xiaoxiao, Li Bingkun, Chen Liping, Chen Zixi, Zhang Chao, Cheng Renhui, Zhao Yajie
Deformation And Collapse Patterns Of Gas Drainage Boreholes And A Precise Monitoring Technology, Xiao Peng, Huang Xiaosheng, Liu Xiaoxiao, Li Bingkun, Chen Liping, Chen Zixi, Zhang Chao, Cheng Renhui, Zhao Yajie
Coal Geology & Exploration
This study aims to promote the precise and intelligent monitoring of gas drainage boreholes. In the engineering background of a coal mine in Shanxi Province, this study conducted simulation experiments on the plugging of gas extraction boreholes under varying particle size ratios of simulated coal samples using distributed optical fiber monitoring and the Brillouin Optical Time-Domain Analysis (BOTDA). Then, this study established a mathematical model for calculating the borehole plugging rate of the test mine, revealing the deformation and collapse patterns of gas drainage boreholes. Furthermore, this study proposed a precise in-situ monitoring technology for the gas drainage boreholes in …
Exploring Geological Parameters Sensitive To Underground Coal Gasification, Zhou Ze, Yi Tongsheng, Qin Yong, Zhou Yongfeng, Wang Lingxia, Kong Weimin
Exploring Geological Parameters Sensitive To Underground Coal Gasification, Zhou Ze, Yi Tongsheng, Qin Yong, Zhou Yongfeng, Wang Lingxia, Kong Weimin
Coal Geology & Exploration
Compared to ground coal chemical plants, underground coal gasification (UCG) requires gasifiers as geological bodies. Accurately understanding geological conditions is a critical prerequisite for UCG. To minimize the geological risks involved in UCG siting, this study systematically explored the geological parameters sensitive to UCG based on the intricate geological conditions of Guizhou Province, China. By collecting and organizing the exploration data of coal resources in Guizhou, this study established mathematical models for normalized, graded parameter value assignment, the algorithm of parameter weight vectors, and the algorithm of parameter weight product, with the purpose of obtaining the accurate quantitative data of …
A Method For Coal Seam Pressure Relief Based On Steel Cone Impact, Ren Zhimin, Lyu Mengjiao, Wang Fei, Wang Yu, Zhang Guangtai
A Method For Coal Seam Pressure Relief Based On Steel Cone Impact, Ren Zhimin, Lyu Mengjiao, Wang Fei, Wang Yu, Zhang Guangtai
Coal Geology & Exploration
This study aims to solve the mining safety problems caused by rock bursts in coal mines. With the geological mining conditions of the No.3 coal seam in the Wulihou coal mine in Zuoquan County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province as the engineering background, this study proposed a method for coal seam pressure relief based on steel cone impact. Specifically, based on the electromagnetic repulsion generated between energized coils, this study derived the functions of impact force produced when a magnetically driven coil-wound steel cone impacted the coal seam. Combining the theory on elastic mechanics, this study analyzed the stress field distribution, …
Two-Phase Flow Chokeling Results And Control In High-Pressure Gas Wells Producing Water, Liu Xinfu, Liu Chunhua, Li Qingping, Yao Haiyuan, Hao Zhongxian, Liu Yongfei
Two-Phase Flow Chokeling Results And Control In High-Pressure Gas Wells Producing Water, Liu Xinfu, Liu Chunhua, Li Qingping, Yao Haiyuan, Hao Zhongxian, Liu Yongfei
Coal Geology & Exploration
Prediction and control of two-phase flow chokeling in tight gas wellbores are essential for the normal operation and hydrate control of high-pressure gas wells producing water. The thermodynamic differential equations of energy, kinetic energy and temperature and models of chokeling field for two-phase energy, system heat, mass balance and flow were developed under the conditions of isentropic adiabatic, isobaric heat capacity, constant volume heat capacity, and chokeling energy. A methodology on predicting characteristics and control of two-phase flow before and after chokeling was proposed for gas-water two phase flow. It provided a theoretical basis for optimizing the structural parameters of …
Favorable Factors In Methane Production From Residual Coal Post-Biohydrogen Generation, Xia Daping, Liao Jiajia, Chen Zhenhong, Chen Xi, Guo Hongyu, Huang Dan
Favorable Factors In Methane Production From Residual Coal Post-Biohydrogen Generation, Xia Daping, Liao Jiajia, Chen Zhenhong, Chen Xi, Guo Hongyu, Huang Dan
Coal Geology & Exploration
Determining favorable factors in methane production from residual coal post-biohydrogen production holds great theoretical and practical significance for improving the efficiency of methane production in the second stage of coal-based poly-generation. This study focuses on residual coal after hydrogen generation through anaerobic fermentation. Using coal samples from the Baiyinhua open-pit mine in Inner Mongolia as fermentation substrates, this study explored the dynamic trends of both the methane production and structure of the residual coal under different conditions by altering the aeration conditions and hydraulic retention time (HRT). Key findings are as follows: (1) Among the experiment groups with different atmosphere …
Uranium And Thorium Enrichment Characteristics Of Bauxite In Coal Measure Strata And Their Natural Gamma-Ray Responses, Zhang Xiaohui, Zhang Shangqing, Liu Dongna, Zhao Fenghua, Zhao Jun, Zhong Zhuanghua, Hou Xuqin
Uranium And Thorium Enrichment Characteristics Of Bauxite In Coal Measure Strata And Their Natural Gamma-Ray Responses, Zhang Xiaohui, Zhang Shangqing, Liu Dongna, Zhao Fenghua, Zhao Jun, Zhong Zhuanghua, Hou Xuqin
Coal Geology & Exploration
Shanxi Province boasts abundant bauxite resources occurring in coal measure strata, with the deep bauxite resources in this province subjected to progressive assessment. This study aims to further determine the endowment of aluminum resources within coals in the province and explore efficient exploration methods. To this end, this study investigated the bauxite layers in Upper Carboniferous coal measure strata in the Xiaoyi area, Shanxi Province. It examined 37 samples from three boreholes using methods such as optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF), and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Based on the analysis …
Numerical Simulation On Influence Of Skin Effect On Groundwater Flow Velocity In Wellbore, Wang Qihang, Li Xu, Guo Qiang, Kuai Dawei
Numerical Simulation On Influence Of Skin Effect On Groundwater Flow Velocity In Wellbore, Wang Qihang, Li Xu, Guo Qiang, Kuai Dawei
Coal Geology & Exploration
Groundwater flow velocity in wellbore is usually measured by single-well tracking tests or Aqua Vision flow velocity and direction meters to calculate the groundwater flow velocity in the aquifer. Due to the impact of the skin structure, the groundwater flow field near the wellbore changes, causing a difference between the flow velocity in the wellbore and that in the aquifer. In order to investigate the influence of the skin effect on the groundwater flow velocity in the wellbore, a numerical model of groundwater flow that considers the skin effect was established using the COMSOL Multiphysics software. On this basis, the …
Law Governing Variations In Water-Pressure Transmission Rate In Confined Aquifers, Wang Wenxue, Wang Bosen, Gao Yanwei, Wu Bing, Nie Tianyu
Law Governing Variations In Water-Pressure Transmission Rate In Confined Aquifers, Wang Wenxue, Wang Bosen, Gao Yanwei, Wu Bing, Nie Tianyu
Coal Geology & Exploration
The water pressure in aquifers is transmitted as energy, with a transmission rate much higher than the migration rate of water particles. The water-pressure transmission rate holds great significance for the safe construction and disaster forecast and prediction of underground engineering under high-pressure water aquifers and bodies. Focusing on the confined aquifers bearing no cohesive soil, this study explored the law governing the changes in the water-pressure transmission rate through theoretical analysis, numerical simulations, field experiments, and laboratory physical model tests. Key findings are as follows: (1) The transmission of water-pressure changes in the aquifers exhibited noticeable hysteresis. The transmission …
Experimental Study On Acoustic Emission Evolution Characteristics And Response Mechanism Of Damaged Rocks, Zhang Kai, Zhang Dongxiao, Zhao Yongqiang, Yang Yingming, Guo Weiyao, Sun Peng, Xu Linpeng, Fu Guangsheng
Experimental Study On Acoustic Emission Evolution Characteristics And Response Mechanism Of Damaged Rocks, Zhang Kai, Zhang Dongxiao, Zhao Yongqiang, Yang Yingming, Guo Weiyao, Sun Peng, Xu Linpeng, Fu Guangsheng
Coal Geology & Exploration
The evolution of rock internal damage is one of the causes of geotechnical engineering disasters, and revealing the response characteristics of key parameters during the rock failure could provide a basis for the identification instability state after rock failure, which is of great importance for the early warning and prevention of rock engineering disasters. Herein, the siltstone specimens with different damage degrees were prepared by cyclic loading-unloading tests, and uniaxial loading tests were carried out with the damaged specimens. On this basis, the relationship between the damage degree of specimen and the wave velocity, as well as the acoustic emission …
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Outcomes And Implications Of Pilot Tests For Deep Coalbed Methane Production On The Eastern Margin Of The Ordos Basin, Nie Zhihong, Xu Fengyin, Shi Xiaosong, Xiong Xianyue, Song Wei, Zhang Lei, Liu Ying, Sun Wei, Feng Yanqing, Liu Shirui, Yan Xia, Sun Xiaoyi, Wu Mansheng
Outcomes And Implications Of Pilot Tests For Deep Coalbed Methane Production On The Eastern Margin Of The Ordos Basin, Nie Zhihong, Xu Fengyin, Shi Xiaosong, Xiong Xianyue, Song Wei, Zhang Lei, Liu Ying, Sun Wei, Feng Yanqing, Liu Shirui, Yan Xia, Sun Xiaoyi, Wu Mansheng
Coal Geology & Exploration
Breakthroughs in the exploration and production of deep coalbed methane (CBM) in the Daning-Jixian block on the eastern margin of the Ordos Basin exert a profound influence on the CBM industry, arousing extensive concern and follow-up. Although previous studies delved into the theoretical and technical challenges and corresponding solutions of deep CBM exploration and production, there is a lack a systematic summary of pilot tests for typical gas field exploitation. Through an in-depth dissection of the geological characteristics and challenges of cost-effective production of deep CBM, this study summarized the advances and outcomes of the pilot test projects in the …
Exploration And Exploitation Of Deep Coalbed Methane In The Baijiahai Uplift, Junggar Basin: Progress And Its Implications, Lan Hao, Yang Zhaobiao, Chou Peng, Wang Bin, Liu Changqing, Liang Yuhui, Wang Yuqiang
Exploration And Exploitation Of Deep Coalbed Methane In The Baijiahai Uplift, Junggar Basin: Progress And Its Implications, Lan Hao, Yang Zhaobiao, Chou Peng, Wang Bin, Liu Changqing, Liang Yuhui, Wang Yuqiang
Coal Geology & Exploration
The Jurassic coals in the Baijiahai uplift, with breakthroughs made in the deep coalbed methane (CBM) production of vertical wells in the early stage in China, serve as an important exploration target of the Junggar Basin. Their coal reservoirs feature an ultra-low ash content, a low moisture content, medium-to-high volatility, and favorable porosity and permeability systems. With gas accumulation modes, namely, the paleo-source and young-reservoir made and the self-source and self-reservoir mode, the coal seams enjoy favorable gas-bearing properties, such as a high gas content, a high proportion of free gas, and high gas saturation, which establish them as high-quality …
Deep Coalbed Methane Production Technology For The Eastern Margin Of The Ordos Basin: Advances And Their Implications, Zeng Wenting, Xu Fengyin, Zhang Lei, Sun Weiwei, Wang Qian, Liu Yinhua, Yu Lizhu, Ji Liang, Zeng Quanshu, Zhang Kang
Deep Coalbed Methane Production Technology For The Eastern Margin Of The Ordos Basin: Advances And Their Implications, Zeng Wenting, Xu Fengyin, Zhang Lei, Sun Weiwei, Wang Qian, Liu Yinhua, Yu Lizhu, Ji Liang, Zeng Quanshu, Zhang Kang
Coal Geology & Exploration
Contrasting with shallow to moderately deep coalbed methane (CBM) reservoirs, deep CBM reservoirs exhibit favorable coal structures, high formation pressure, high free gas ratios, and high contents of total dissolved solids (TDS) and CO2. Extensive fracturing allows for CBM flowing at the initial stage, while the production parameters vary significantly throughout the CBM production. This requires wide technological boundaries of the main production technologies. Compared to shale gas and tight gas, deep CBM manifests different production mechanisms and relatively low free gas ratios, which lead to short flowing cycles of CBM. This necessitates timely water withdrawal for CBM …
Differences In Geological Conditions Of Deep And Shallow Coalbed Methane And Their Formation Mechanisms, Xu Hao, Tang Dazhen, Tao Shu, Li Song, Tang Shuling, Chen Shida, Zong Peng, Dong Yu
Differences In Geological Conditions Of Deep And Shallow Coalbed Methane And Their Formation Mechanisms, Xu Hao, Tang Dazhen, Tao Shu, Li Song, Tang Shuling, Chen Shida, Zong Peng, Dong Yu
Coal Geology & Exploration
Deep coalbed methane (CBM) boasts abundant resources and great potential for exploitation. However, there is a lack of in-depth studies on the internal connections between deep and shallow CBM. This study investigated the Upper Paleozoic coalbed in the Ordos Basin. From the perspective of coalbed formation and evolution, it obtained three burial depth evolution modes of coalbed through summaries: both the maximum and present burial depths exceeding 2000 m, the maximum burial depth over 2000 m while the present burial depth less than 2000 m, and both the maximum and present burial depths less than 2000 m. This study systematically …
Occurrence Mechanism, Environment And Dynamic Evolution Of Gas And Water In Deep Coal Seams, Li Yong, Xu Lifu, Liu Yu, Wang Ziwei, Gao Shuang, Ren Ci
Occurrence Mechanism, Environment And Dynamic Evolution Of Gas And Water In Deep Coal Seams, Li Yong, Xu Lifu, Liu Yu, Wang Ziwei, Gao Shuang, Ren Ci
Coal Geology & Exploration
Accurately understanding of the occurrence states, relative content, and distribution characteristics of gas - water under deep conditions has important guiding significance for efficient exploration and development of coalbed methane (CBM). Based on the theoretical model, molecular simulation and systematic analysis of gas-water, the occurrence states of gas-water in coal seam is clarified, and the boundary and dynamic evolution process of gas-water dynamic migration and accumulation are revealed. Considering the coal - water interface interaction, the mobility and occurrence states of water, the coalbed water can be divided into movable water (gravity water and capillary water), bound water (adsorbed water, …
Effects Of Depth On Gas-Bearing Properties Of Coal Reservoirs And Their Coupling Relationships With Coalbed Methane Accumulation, Chen Shida, Hou Wei, Tang Dazhen, Li Xiang, Xu Hao, Tao Shu, Li Song, Tang Shuling
Effects Of Depth On Gas-Bearing Properties Of Coal Reservoirs And Their Coupling Relationships With Coalbed Methane Accumulation, Chen Shida, Hou Wei, Tang Dazhen, Li Xiang, Xu Hao, Tao Shu, Li Song, Tang Shuling
Coal Geology & Exploration
Burial depth serves as a comprehensive factor influencing coalbed methane (CBM) accumulation. Understanding the effects of depth on gas-bearing properties is critical for ascertaining the occurrence states and accumulation mechanisms of deep/shallow CBM. Based on the present situation of CBM exploration and the dissection of data from CBM exploration wells on the eastern margin of the Ordos Basin, this study explored the effects of burial depth on the gas content, saturated adsorbed gas capacity, and gas saturation of coal seams, as well as their coupling relationship with accumulation processes, using conventional and unconventional petroleum accumulation. The results indicate that CBM …
Origin And Accumulation Mechanisms Of Coalbed Methane In Low-Rank Coals In Gas-Rich Sags In The Erlian Basin, Lin Haitao, Li Ling, Tang Shuling, Tian Wenguang, Li Jie, Meng Qin
Origin And Accumulation Mechanisms Of Coalbed Methane In Low-Rank Coals In Gas-Rich Sags In The Erlian Basin, Lin Haitao, Li Ling, Tang Shuling, Tian Wenguang, Li Jie, Meng Qin
Coal Geology & Exploration
Inner Mongolia boasts abundant coalbed methane (CBM) resources in low-rank coals. Investigating the origin and accumulation mechanisms of CBM is crucial for the siting and assessment of these CBM resources. This study examined the CBM in low-rank coals in major gas-rich sags of the Erlian Basin through various experiments, including tests of the composition and carbon/hydrogen isotopes of CBM, as well as tests of the water quality, hydrogen/oxygen isotopes, and radioisotopes (3H and 14C) of coal seam water. By analyzing the geochemical characteristics of both CBM and coal seam water, this study revealed the origin, sources, and …
Deep Coalbed Methane Resources In The Shenmu-Jiaxian Block, Ordos Basin, China: Geological Characteristics And Potential For Exploration And Exploitation, Li Guoyong, Yao Yanbin, Wang Hui, Meng Lingjian, Li Peijie, Zhang Yongchao, Wang Jianwei, Ma Limin
Deep Coalbed Methane Resources In The Shenmu-Jiaxian Block, Ordos Basin, China: Geological Characteristics And Potential For Exploration And Exploitation, Li Guoyong, Yao Yanbin, Wang Hui, Meng Lingjian, Li Peijie, Zhang Yongchao, Wang Jianwei, Ma Limin
Coal Geology & Exploration
China boasts abundant coalbed methane (CBM) resources in deep layers (burial depths: greater than 2000 m), with considerable potential for CBM exploration and development. Compared to medium and shallow CBM, deep CBM differs significantly in enrichment and accumulation patterns and exploitation means. Therefore, there is an urgent need to dissect key CBM blocks. The Shenmu-Jiaxian block, situated in the northeastern Ordos Basin, is currently in the early stages of deep CBM exploration, with enrichment characteristics and exploration potential remaining undefined. Based on recently obtained seismic data, logging data from over 300 wells, and analytical results from four cored wells, this …
Enrichment And Accumulation Patterns And Favorable Area Evaluation Of Deep Coalbed Methane In The Fugu Area, Ordos Basin, Guo Guangshan, Xu Fengyin, Liu Lifang, Cai Yidong, Qin Wei, Chen Zhaohui, Deng Jimei, Li Zhuolun
Enrichment And Accumulation Patterns And Favorable Area Evaluation Of Deep Coalbed Methane In The Fugu Area, Ordos Basin, Guo Guangshan, Xu Fengyin, Liu Lifang, Cai Yidong, Qin Wei, Chen Zhaohui, Deng Jimei, Li Zhuolun
Coal Geology & Exploration
The Shenfu block on the eastern margin of the Ordos Basin is a typical deep coalbed methane (CBM) field with abundant resources and considerable potential for exploration and exploitation. In October 2023, the large-scale Shenfu deep CBM field successfully reported proven geological reserves exceeding 110 billion m3. The Fugu area, located in the central part of the Shenfu block, is the earliest experimental area for deep CBM production. However, there is a lack of a clear understanding of CBM enrichment and accumulation patterns, as well as the potential for exploration and development, of this area. By comprehensively utilizing …
Potential For The Production Of Deep To Ultradeep Coalbed Methane Resources In The Upper Permian Longtan Formation, Sichuan Basin, Ming Ying, Sun Haofei, Tang Dazhen, Xu Liang, Zhang Benjian, Chen Xiao, Xu Chang, Wang Jiaxian, Chen Shida
Potential For The Production Of Deep To Ultradeep Coalbed Methane Resources In The Upper Permian Longtan Formation, Sichuan Basin, Ming Ying, Sun Haofei, Tang Dazhen, Xu Liang, Zhang Benjian, Chen Xiao, Xu Chang, Wang Jiaxian, Chen Shida
Coal Geology & Exploration
Breakthroughs have been achieved in the high-yield gas flow of coalbed methane (CBM) wells with burial depths ranging from 1000 to 2500 m in the Cainan area of the Junggar Basin and the Daning-Jixian and southern Yanchuan blocks on the eastern margin of the Ordos Basin, signifying the enormous potential for the production of deep CBM. In the Sichuan Basin, the thin to moderately thick coal seam groups (7‒15 layers) in the Upper Permian Longtan Formation primarily exhibit burial depths ranging between 2000 and 4500 m. In the central Sichuan Basin, characterized by north-dipping monoclines and local low-amplitude uplifts, deep …