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Toxicological Effects Assessment For Wildlife In The 21st Century: Review Of Current Methods And Recommendations For A Path Forward, Thomas G. Bean, Val R. Beasley, Philippe Berny, Karen M. Eisenreich, John E. Elliott, Margaret L. Eng, Phyllis C. Fuchsman, Mark S. Johnson, Mason D. King, Rafael Mateo, Carolyn B. Meyer, Christopher J. Salice, Barnett A. Rattner 2023 FMC Corporation

Toxicological Effects Assessment For Wildlife In The 21st Century: Review Of Current Methods And Recommendations For A Path Forward, Thomas G. Bean, Val R. Beasley, Philippe Berny, Karen M. Eisenreich, John E. Elliott, Margaret L. Eng, Phyllis C. Fuchsman, Mark S. Johnson, Mason D. King, Rafael Mateo, Carolyn B. Meyer, Christopher J. Salice, Barnett A. Rattner

United States Geological Survey: Staff Publications

Model species (e.g., granivorous gamebirds, waterfowl, passerines, domesticated rodents) have been used for decades in guideline laboratory tests to generate survival, growth, and reproductive data for prospective ecological risk assessments (ERAs) for birds and mammals, while officially adopted risk assessment schemes for amphibians and reptiles do not exist. There are recognized shortcomings of current in vivo methods as well as uncertainty around the extent to which species with different life histories (e.g., terrestrial amphibians, reptiles, bats) than these commonly used models are protected by existing ERA frameworks. Approaches other than validating additional animal models for testing are being developed, but …


Post-Harvest Eucalyptus Residue Removal Reduces Soil Aggregation And Biological Activities In Central-West Brazil, Karla Nascimento Sena, Thaís Soto Boni, Kátia Luciene Maltoni, Ana Maria Rodrigues Cassiolato, Engil Isadora Pujol Pereira 2023 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Post-Harvest Eucalyptus Residue Removal Reduces Soil Aggregation And Biological Activities In Central-West Brazil, Karla Nascimento Sena, Thaís Soto Boni, Kátia Luciene Maltoni, Ana Maria Rodrigues Cassiolato, Engil Isadora Pujol Pereira

School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences Faculty Publications and Presentations

Tree residue removal from Eucalyptus plantations after timber harvest can reduce soil functioning by reducing the organic matter input. To assess the effects of residue management systems (RMS) on soil aggregation, carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) content, and biological activities, a field trial was conducted in a commercial Eucalyptus plantation (loamy sand soil) in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The study assessed three RMS: cut-to-length (CTL), tree-length (TL), and bare litter (BL), respectively. After 21 months, undisturbed soil samples were collected and physically isolated into three aggregate-size fractions: large macroaggregates (LM), medium macroaggregates (SM), and microaggregates (MI). Results showed that …


Corrigendum To “Testing Pyroxenite Versus Peridotite Sources For Marine Basalts Using U-Series Isotopes” [Lithos 332–333 (2019) 226–244], Lynne J. Elkins, Bernard Bourdon, Sarah Lambart 2023 University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Corrigendum To “Testing Pyroxenite Versus Peridotite Sources For Marine Basalts Using U-Series Isotopes” [Lithos 332–333 (2019) 226–244], Lynne J. Elkins, Bernard Bourdon, Sarah Lambart

Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences: Faculty Publications

The authors regret that a small error in the dynamic melting Matlab script used for this paper produced erroneous results for some of the included modeling outcomes. We have written an updated modeling program in python, which can be accessed in the ENKI and pyUserCalc public data repository (https://gitlab.com/ENKI-portal/pyUsercalc/). Although the corrected results shown in revised versions of Figs. S3, S4, S8, S9, and S10 now appear quite different from the original publication, however, we find that when restricted to plausible scenarios of interest, our conclusions overall have not significantly changed. Some details of our results and discussion require corrections, …


Methods For Predicting The Thickness Of Coal Seams Based On Seismic Attribute Optimization And Machine Learning, YIN Haiyang, CHEN Tongjun, SONG Xiong, XU Haicheng, LI Wan 2023 School of Resources and Geosciences, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China; Key Laboratory of Coalbed Methane Resource and Reservoir Formation Process, Ministry of Education, Xuzhou 221008, China

Methods For Predicting The Thickness Of Coal Seams Based On Seismic Attribute Optimization And Machine Learning, Yin Haiyang, Chen Tongjun, Song Xiong, Xu Haicheng, Li Wan

Coal Geology & Exploration

Accurate location of coal seams is the key technology of unattended mining and predicting the thickness of coal seams is an important content in the seismic interpretation of coalfields. This study constructed a forward model involving wedge-shaped coal seams by referencing the actual thickness and physical properties of strata. Moreover, this study compared and analyzed the effects of signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and regression methods on the prediction of the coal seams’ thickness through the forward modeling of seismic profiles and the extraction and optimization of seismic attributes. The results of this study are as follows: (1) Some seismic attributes were …


Experimental Study On Compressive Strength Characteristics Of Coal-Rock Combinations Influenced By Number Of Bedding Surfaces, ZHENG Jianwei, WANG Shuwen, LI Haitao, YANG Guoqiang, LYU Dazhao, LIU Biao, FU Yukai, LI Xiaopeng, LEI Guorong 2023 Deep Mining and Rockburst Prevention Institute, Chinese Institute of Coal Science, Beijing 100013, China

Experimental Study On Compressive Strength Characteristics Of Coal-Rock Combinations Influenced By Number Of Bedding Surfaces, Zheng Jianwei, Wang Shuwen, Li Haitao, Yang Guoqiang, Lyu Dazhao, Liu Biao, Fu Yukai, Li Xiaopeng, Lei Guorong

Coal Geology & Exploration

The layering effect of the coal seam roof poses major influence on the mechanical behavior of the coal-rock system. Herein, the coal seam roof was simplified into coal-rock combinations with different number of bedding planes in the rock unit, and on this basis, uniaxial compression tests were conducted. Then, the stress-strain characteristics, the evolution law of surface strain field and the acoustic emission characteristics during the test were collected and analyzed using the stress monitoring system, the digital image correlation (DIC) method, and the acoustic emission (AE) system. The test shows that: the stress-strain process of the coal-rock combinations can …


Analysis On Water Loss Characteristics Of Roof Aquifer And Borehole Hydraulic Curtain Protection In Deep Coal Mining In Inner Mongolia‒Shaanxi Mining Area, ZHAO Chunhu, WANG Shidong, JI Zhongkui, ZHU Kaipeng, YANG Jian, XU Feng, YU Bo 2023 CCTEG Xi’an Research Institute Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710077, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control Technology for Coal Mine Water Hazard, Xi’an 710077, China

Analysis On Water Loss Characteristics Of Roof Aquifer And Borehole Hydraulic Curtain Protection In Deep Coal Mining In Inner Mongolia‒Shaanxi Mining Area, Zhao Chunhu, Wang Shidong, Ji Zhongkui, Zhu Kaipeng, Yang Jian, Xu Feng, Yu Bo

Coal Geology & Exploration

The geological and hydrogeological characteristics of the main mined coal seams in the deep Inner Mongolia‒Shaanxi Mining Area vary greatly from that of the shallow area. Herein, the relevant research results on the geological and hydrogeological characteristics, as well as the mining-induced water-flowing fracture, were analyzed systematically for the main mined coal seams in the deep mining areas, such as Hujierte, Taigemiao and Xinjie. On this basis, it is summarized that a typical indirect water loss (inrush) mode could be formed easily under the drive of coal mining, with the protection of key weak water barrier layer of Jurassic Anding …


Research On Dynamic Subsidence Characteristics Of Coal Mine Industrial Square Based On D-Insar Technology, LIU Hui, CHEN Sidi, ZHU Xiaojun, ZHANG Pengfei, WANG Jinzheng, WANG Qingwei, SI Guangya 2023 School of Resources and Environment Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Mine Ecological Remediation, Hefei 230601, China

Research On Dynamic Subsidence Characteristics Of Coal Mine Industrial Square Based On D-Insar Technology, Liu Hui, Chen Sidi, Zhu Xiaojun, Zhang Pengfei, Wang Jinzheng, Wang Qingwei, Si Guangya

Coal Geology & Exploration

In recent years, the subsidence has occurred continuously to the industrial squares of mining areas in the thick water-bearing loose layer in eastern China, resulting in various extent of damage to the surface buildings (structures), which has seriously affected the safe production and normal operation of coal mines. In order to study the subsidence of industrial square in a long series, the dynamic deformation information of the surface was obtained based on 17 scenes of Sentinel-1A image data of a coal mine in Eastern China. On this basis, the surface subsidence monitoring accuracy of D-InSAR technology was analyzed in combination …


Technology Of Raising Upper Limit Of Mining By Grouting Reconstruction In Thick Water-Bearing Sand Layer And Its Application, XING Maolin, ZHENG Shitian, SHI Zhiyuan, ZHAO Shaolei, DU Botao, CUI Siyuan 2023 CCTEG Xi’an Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710077, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control Technology for Coal Mine Water Hazard, Xi’an 710077, China

Technology Of Raising Upper Limit Of Mining By Grouting Reconstruction In Thick Water-Bearing Sand Layer And Its Application, Xing Maolin, Zheng Shitian, Shi Zhiyuan, Zhao Shaolei, Du Botao, Cui Siyuan

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to set anti-collapse coal (rock) pillars in the thick loose water-bearing sand layer to raise the upper limit of mining, the grouting transformation technology of thick water-bearing sand layer was studied. Aiming at raising the upper limit of mining in the fourth aquifer in working face 1010-1 of Wugou Coal Mine in Huaibei, Anhui. The analysis is conducted through theoretical calculation, experiments on of grouting materials ratio, and in-situ grouting test, with a focus on the scope and horizon of transformation, the applicability of grouting materials, the mix ratio of grout at different depths, the arrangement of drilling …


Predicting The Water-Yield Properties Of K2 Limestones Based On Multivariate Lstm Neural Network: A Case Study Of The Poli Mining Area In Yangquan, SHI Suzhen, SHI Guifei, LIU Zuiliang, LI Li, YAO Xuejun, PEI Jinbo, HE Yazhou 2023 State Key Laboratory for Coal Resources and Safe Mining, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China

Predicting The Water-Yield Properties Of K2 Limestones Based On Multivariate Lstm Neural Network: A Case Study Of The Poli Mining Area In Yangquan, Shi Suzhen, Shi Guifei, Liu Zuiliang, Li Li, Yao Xuejun, Pei Jinbo, He Yazhou

Coal Geology & Exploration

The Taiyuan Formation K2 limestones are the main aquifer in the upper part of the No.15 coal seam in the Poli mining area, Yangquan City. Therefore, determining the water yield properties of K2 limestones is critical to the safe mining of coal seams in the upper and lower formations. To determine the exact distribution of areas with high water-yield properties of the K2 limestones, this study determined the accurate spatial distribution of K2 limestones using the conventional wave impedance inversion firstly. Then, nine optimal seismic attributes were selected using the Pearson correlation coefficient method and the …


Image Sharpening Method Of Automatic Loading And Unloading Drill Pipe Target In Underground Coal Mine, YAO Ningping, LIANG Chunmiao, YAO Yafeng, SONG Haitao 2023 CCTEG Xi’an Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710077, China; China Coal Research Institute, Beijing 100013, China

Image Sharpening Method Of Automatic Loading And Unloading Drill Pipe Target In Underground Coal Mine, Yao Ningping, Liang Chunmiao, Yao Yafeng, Song Haitao

Coal Geology & Exploration

Due to the space limitation of underground roadway in coal mine, the drilling robot is designed with two independent systems, i.e., the drilling system and the drilling pipe loading and unloading system, which are in flexible layout. Using the monocular visual identification based on cooperative target, the drilling system is associated with the drilling pipe loading and unloading system for the cooperative operation of the two systems to deliver the drill pipe. However, there are problems such as borehole cinder, cooperative target polluted by sewage, high dust concentration, low visibility, low luminance of artificial light source, uneven illumination resulting in …


Application Of Pillar-Free Self-Formed Roadway Technology Under The Influence Of Reserse Faults: Strata Behavior Law And Surrounding Rock Control, ZHANG Wenjie, HE Manchao, WANG Jiong, MA Zimin, CHENG Manjiang, NIU Shaokun 2023 School of Mechanics and Civil Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China; State Key Laboratory for Geomechanics and Deep Underground Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China

Application Of Pillar-Free Self-Formed Roadway Technology Under The Influence Of Reserse Faults: Strata Behavior Law And Surrounding Rock Control, Zhang Wenjie, He Manchao, Wang Jiong, Ma Zimin, Cheng Manjiang, Niu Shaokun

Coal Geology & Exploration

To explore the influence of reverse fault activation on the stability of the application of the pillar-free self-formed roadway technology, this study systematically investigated the influencing scope and mechanisms of the reverse fault activation through theoretical analysis, numerical simulations, engineering practice, and field monitoring. The results show that, under the combined action of horizontal tectonic stress and dead weight stress, reverse faults have a significant influence on both the advanced abutment pressure of working faces and the pressure on the roadway roof after coal mining. The reverse fault was locally activated when the working face was close to the reverse …


Reliability Analysis And Compressibility Correction Of Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry Experiments For Low-Medium-Rank Coals, SONG Dangyu, ZHAO Yuwei, LI Yunbo, YU Zhen 2023 Institute of Resources & Environment, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454003, China

Reliability Analysis And Compressibility Correction Of Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry Experiments For Low-Medium-Rank Coals, Song Dangyu, Zhao Yuwei, Li Yunbo, Yu Zhen

Coal Geology & Exploration

Low-medium-rank coals are soft and exhibit significant compressibility under high pressure. Therefore, it is debatable whether the pore structure of low-medium-rank coals can be reliably determined using mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) experiments. In this study, MIP experiments were conducted on four samples of low-medium-rank coals. By comparing the mercury injection curves of samples with different particle sizes, as well as the macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of the samples before and after mercury injection, this study established a correction method for the mercury injection volume at the high-pressure stage and investigated the reliability of MIP experiments in determining the pore structure …


Influencing Mechanisms Of Sc-Co2 Extraction On The Microstructures Of High-Rank Tectonic Coals, ZHANG Xiaodong, ZHANG Yu, ZHANG Shuo, LI Guizhong, LI Xianzhong 2023 College of Energy Science and Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454000, China

Influencing Mechanisms Of Sc-Co2 Extraction On The Microstructures Of High-Rank Tectonic Coals, Zhang Xiaodong, Zhang Yu, Zhang Shuo, Li Guizhong, Li Xianzhong

Coal Geology & Exploration

This study aims to reveal the influencing patterns of supercritical CO2 (SC-CO2) on the microstructures of tectonic coals during the injection of CO2 into deep coal seams. The study conducted SC-CO2 extraction experiments on two types of high-rank coal samples with different damage degrees, namely the lean coal samples from the Daping coal mine in Shanxi Province and the anthracite samples from the Zhenxing coal mine in Guizhou Province. Accordingly, this study compared the parameters of pore structures and aromatic carbon stacking structures in the coal samples before and after the extraction experiments. Finally, this …


A Simulation Study On The Formation Mechanisms Of Gas Hydrates In Pores Of Gas Hydrate-Bearing Sediments In The South China Sea, ZHENG Mingming, ZHOU Kerui, WU Zurui, LIU Tianle, YAN Shichun, ZENG Guo’ao 2023 State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China; Key Laboratory of Gas Hydrate, Chinese Academy of Sciences (Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences), Guangzhou 510640, China

A Simulation Study On The Formation Mechanisms Of Gas Hydrates In Pores Of Gas Hydrate-Bearing Sediments In The South China Sea, Zheng Mingming, Zhou Kerui, Wu Zurui, Liu Tianle, Yan Shichun, Zeng Guo’Ao

Coal Geology & Exploration

The formation of high-quality gas hydrates in the pores of the sediment matrix serves as the premise and material basis for experimental research on gas hydrates, thus providing theoretical guidance for the exploration of deep-water hydrocarbons and gas hydrates in China. Based on the geological conditions of gas hydrate-bearing sediments in well GMGS2-07 in the South China Sea, this study conducted numerical simulations and laboratory experiments using the TOUGH+HYDRATE code and a self-developed device for gas hydrate reactions and generation, respectively. Firstly, this study verified the accuracy and reliability of the numerical simulation method. Then, it investigated the quality of …


In-Situ Stress Calculation For Coal Reservoirs Based On Log Parameters: A Case Study Of The Southern Yanchuan Block, CHANG Chuang, LI Song, TANG Dazhen, FENG Peng 2023 School of Energy Resources, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China; Coal Reservoir Laboratory of National Engineering Research Center of CBM Development & Utilization, Beijing 100083, China

In-Situ Stress Calculation For Coal Reservoirs Based On Log Parameters: A Case Study Of The Southern Yanchuan Block, Chang Chuang, Li Song, Tang Dazhen, Feng Peng

Coal Geology & Exploration

In-situ stress affects the permeability of coal reservoirs throughout the extraction of coalbed methane (CBM) and further influences the migration and output of CBM. To explore the effective methods for calculating the in-situ stress in coal seams, this study investigated the southern Yanchuan block at the eastern margin of the Ordos Basin. Based on the logs and well test data of the major coal seams in the study area, as well as the calculation results of parameters including the coal rock Poisson's ratio, modulus of elasticity, and reservoir pressure of coals, this study built a calculation model for the in-situ …


Differences In The Adsorption/Desorption Characteristics Of Coal Reservoirs With Different Coal Ranks And Their Effects On The Reservoir Productivity, WANG Qingqing, MENG Yanjun, YAN Taotao, LIU Zhenxing, XU Guangbo, LI Kunjie, LIU Yanfei 2023 College of Mining Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China; Shanxi Key Laboratory of Coal and Coal-measure Gas Geology, Taiyuan 030024, China

Differences In The Adsorption/Desorption Characteristics Of Coal Reservoirs With Different Coal Ranks And Their Effects On The Reservoir Productivity, Wang Qingqing, Meng Yanjun, Yan Taotao, Liu Zhenxing, Xu Guangbo, Li Kunjie, Liu Yanfei

Coal Geology & Exploration

Adsorption/desorption parameters are critical to the evaluation of the reserves and productivity potential of coalbed methane (CBM). Moreover, the law governing the desorption process is closely related to the productivity of CBM wells. This study aims to investigate the adsorption/desorption characteristics of coal reservoirs with different coal ranks and their effects on the productivity of the reservoirs. Based on the data of the coal macerals, coal quality, gas content, and isothermal adsorption experiments of 49 coal core samples from the Fanzhuang and Anze blocks in the southern Qinshui Basin and the Baode and Liulin blocks in the eastern Ordos Basin, …


Slip Resistance Effect Of Pile-Soil Interface Inclination Angle And Moisture Content On The Anti-Sliding Pile, LI Huaixin, YAN Changgen, LIN Bin, SHI Yuling 2023 School of Highway, Chang’an University, Xi’an 710064, China

Slip Resistance Effect Of Pile-Soil Interface Inclination Angle And Moisture Content On The Anti-Sliding Pile, Li Huaixin, Yan Changgen, Lin Bin, Shi Yuling

Coal Geology & Exploration

To study the slip resistance effect of pile-soil interface with different interface inclination angle and moisture content, the variability of damage modes and shear strengths of assemblies with variable inclination angles under the different conditions of interface inclination angles and water content were compared based on the triaxial unconsolidated undrained test at first. Then, the slip resistance effects of the pile-soil interface with different interface inclination angles and moisture contents were compared by numerical simulation, with consideration to the shear strength parameter of laboratory test. Meanwhile, the critical moisture content wmax was determined based on the plastic deformation theory. …


Temporal And Spatial Variation Characteristics Of Water Conservation Function Of Upper Danjiang River Basin In Qinling Mountains And Its Influencing Factors, YANG Jingyu, SHU Zunyun, YANG Fu, FU Deliang, MA Li, ZHANG Liwei, XUE Yuze 2023 College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Northwest University, Xi’an 710127, China

Temporal And Spatial Variation Characteristics Of Water Conservation Function Of Upper Danjiang River Basin In Qinling Mountains And Its Influencing Factors, Yang Jingyu, Shu Zunyun, Yang Fu, Fu Deliang, Ma Li, Zhang Liwei, Xue Yuze

Coal Geology & Exploration

Effective water conservation function can regulate the regional hydrological cycles and ensure the regional ecological security, which are closely related to human production and life. For this reason, the way to accurately evaluate the water conservation function has become a research hot topics in current ecohydrology. Herein, the temporal and spatial variation rules of water conservation in Upper Danjiang River Basin in Qinling Mountains from 2010 to 2020 were analyzed based on the Distributed Hydrology Soil Vegetation Model (DHSVM) and the water balance method, and the effects of changes in climate and land use on the water conservation function of …


Forward Modeling Of Amplitude Variation With Offset And Azimuth (Avoa) Response For Fracture Parameters Of Horizontal Transversely Isotropic Coal Seams, WU Haibo, LIU Qinjie, WANG Jinchao, LI Zhi, BAI Ze, XI Chaoqiang 2023 School of Earth and Environment, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan 232001, China; Institute of Energy, Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center (Anhui Energy Laboratory), Hefei 230031, China

Forward Modeling Of Amplitude Variation With Offset And Azimuth (Avoa) Response For Fracture Parameters Of Horizontal Transversely Isotropic Coal Seams, Wu Haibo, Liu Qinjie, Wang Jinchao, Li Zhi, Bai Ze, Xi Chaoqiang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Fractures serve as a key factor controlling the permeability of coal seams and play a crucial role in the exploration and exploitation of coalbed methane. This study focuses on the Amplitude Variation with offset and Azimuth (AVOA) response mechanisms of the fracture parameters of horizontal transversely isotropic (HTI) coal seams. To this end, this study calculated the equivalent elastic modulus of coal seams with vertical dry and fluid-saturated fractures using the Mori-Tanaka model and the Brown-Korringa anisotropic fluid substitution equation, respectively. Moreover, based on the petrophysical characterization of fractures in coal seams and the forward modeling using the HTI coal …


3d Model Reconstruction Of Large-Diameter Rescue Well Based On Depth Camera, GU Hairong, LUO Jia, GAO Ziyu, YANG Wenjuan, HAN Shuai 2023 National Engineering Research Center of Highway Maintenance Equipment, Chang’an University, Xi’an 710064, China

3d Model Reconstruction Of Large-Diameter Rescue Well Based On Depth Camera, Gu Hairong, Luo Jia, Gao Ziyu, Yang Wenjuan, Han Shuai

Coal Geology & Exploration

Large-diameter borehole rescue is an effective emergency rescue method for mine disasters. Through the large-diameter rescue well that is constructed to the place where the trapped personnel is located, the trapped personnel can be lifted safely and reliably to the ground by a hoisting capsule. The structural parameters of a large-diameter rescue well and their changes have significant impact on the passing performance of the hoisting capsule. The real-time acquisition of the structural parameters of large-diameter rescue well is the basis of scientific operation and decision-making of large-diameter borehole rescue. In order to satisfy the requirements for monitoring of the …


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