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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 2023 School of Mining and Mechanical Engineering, Liupanshui Normal University, Liupanshui 553004, China; College of Geology and Environment, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710065, China; College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China

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 2023 China Coal Research Institute, Beijing 100013, China; CCTEG Xi’an Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710077, China

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 2023 School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454003, China; Henan Key Laboratory of Intelligent Detection and Control of Coal Mine Equipment, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454003, China

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 2023 Inner Mongolia Coal Exploration Unconventional Energy Co., Ltd., Hohhot 010010, China; Inner Mongolia Coal Exploration & New Energy Development Co., Ltd., Hohhot 010010, China

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 …


A Simulation Study On The Suspension And Transport Patterns Of Proppants In Long Distance Pipelines For Integrated Well And Ground Fracturing, LI Haozhe, JIANG Zaibing, SUN Siqing, ZHU Chuanyong, FAN Yao, GUO Yong, CHENG Bin 2023 CCTEG China Coal Research Institute, Beijing 100013, China; CCTEG Xi’an Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710077, China

A Simulation Study On The Suspension And Transport Patterns Of Proppants In Long Distance Pipelines For Integrated Well And Ground Fracturing, Li Haozhe, Jiang Zaibing, Sun Siqing, Zhu Chuanyong, Fan Yao, Guo Yong, Cheng Bin

Coal Geology & Exploration

Integrated well and ground fracturing is a developmental trend for the staged fracturing of underground long boreholes in coal mines. Using the integrated fracturing technology, the fracturing fluids, after being pressurized using a ground fracturing pump, enter long boreholes in underground coal mines through ground penetrating wells and long distance pipelines, aiming to achieve fracturing with high injection rates of fracturing fluids. The suspension and transport patterns of proppants in long distance pipelines hold critical significance for optimizing parameters related to proppant adding and avoiding sand plugging in pipelines. This study evaluated the rheological properties and proppant carrying capacity of …


Numerical Simulations Of The Effects Of Bedding Planes On Hydraulic Fracture Propagation Law In Oil Shale, LI Yanwei, ZHU Chaofan, ZENG Yijian, SHUI Haoche, FAN Cunhan, GUO Wei 2023 College of Construction Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130026, China; National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of In-situ Conversion, Drilling and Exploitation Technology for Oil Shale, Changchun 130026, China; Provincial and Ministerial Co-construction of Collaborative Innovation Center for Shale Oil & Gas Exploration and Development, Changchun 130026, China; Key Lab of Ministry of Natural Resources for Drilling and Exploitation Technology in Complex Conditions, Changchun 130026, China

Numerical Simulations Of The Effects Of Bedding Planes On Hydraulic Fracture Propagation Law In Oil Shale, Li Yanwei, Zhu Chaofan, Zeng Yijian, Shui Haoche, Fan Cunhan, Guo Wei

Coal Geology & Exploration

Hydraulic fracturing serves as a major technical means for the exploitation of oil shale reservoirs presently, and the hydraulic fracture morphology in oil shales is primarily affected by differences in the characteristics of bedding planes. However, current studies mostly focus on the influence of the developmental degree of bedding planes on fracture propagation, overlooking the effects of the bedding plane thickness itself on hydraulic fracture propagation. This study delves into the oil shale in the Xunyi area, Ordos Basin. Based on the theory of linear elastic fracture mechanics, this study developed a stress-damage-seepage model of hydraulic fracture propagation. Using the …


A Method For Evaluating Aquiclude Stability In The Water Conservation-Based Mining Of Shallowly Buried Coal Seams In Ecologically Vulnerable Areas In Northwest China, LI Heng, HE Tao, GUO Bin 2023 Institute of Resources and Earth Sciences, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China; Inner Mongolia Coal Exploration New Energy Development Co. LTD, Hohhot 010010, China

A Method For Evaluating Aquiclude Stability In The Water Conservation-Based Mining Of Shallowly Buried Coal Seams In Ecologically Vulnerable Areas In Northwest China, Li Heng, He Tao, Guo Bin

Coal Geology & Exploration

Water conservation and coal mining are both critical to Northwest China. Water conservation-based coal mining is an important technology for the coordinated development of coal and water resources in this region. In this technology, the evaluation of aquiclude stability is critical. Due to the shallow depth of coal seams, intense topographic cutting, and complex changes in near-surface aquifers in the ecologically vulnerable areas in Northwest China, there exist large errors between traditional methods for aquiclude evaluation and the actual hydrological observations in these areas. To address this challenge, this study develops using the 3D geological modelling combined with numerical simulation …


Experimental Study On Proportioning Of Ultra-High Strength Similar Materials For Large Similarity Ratio Model Tests, ZHAN Xinyu, GAO Lin, ZHAO Fanghao, WANG Yongyin, LIU Ping, HAN Sen 2023 Mining College, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China

Experimental Study On Proportioning Of Ultra-High Strength Similar Materials For Large Similarity Ratio Model Tests, Zhan Xinyu, Gao Lin, Zhao Fanghao, Wang Yongyin, Liu Ping, Han Sen

Coal Geology & Exploration

Similar simulation of physical material is a common research method in the field of geotechnical engineering. Selecting appropriate similar materials and determining their proportions is the key to successfully simulating the prototype project. Existing similar materials are mostly developed for similar simulation with small geometric similarity ratio (1∶250-1∶25). These materials generally have low strength (0.2-7.6 MPa), making it difficult to meet the requirements of large similarity ratio model. Therefore, in order to prepare an ultra-high strength similar material with a strength of more than 10 MPa suitable for large similarity ratio model, river sand, barite, gypsum, and cement with different …


Mechanical Properties And Strength Deterioration Mechanism Of Soil In Inner Dump Of Open-Pit Coal Mine Under The Action Of Freeze-Thaw Cycles, ZHANG Heyong, WANG Xuedong, ZHU Yongdong, WANG Haipeng, QI Lihui 2023 College of Mining, Liaoning Technical University, Fuxin 123000, China

Mechanical Properties And Strength Deterioration Mechanism Of Soil In Inner Dump Of Open-Pit Coal Mine Under The Action Of Freeze-Thaw Cycles, Zhang Heyong, Wang Xuedong, Zhu Yongdong, Wang Haipeng, Qi Lihui

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to investigate the influence mechanism of freeze-thaw cycles on the structure and mechanical properties of soil, the typical clay soil in the inner dump of Yuanbaoshan open-pit coal mine in Inner Mongolia was taken as the research object, and the simulation analysis of the internal temperature, moisture and stress fields of the soil was carried out through laboratory freeze-thaw cycle tests and MatDEM numerical simulation. The results show that: freeze-shrinkage occurs to the soil in the dump after the freeze-thaw cycles, and the stress-strain curve shows the trend of strain softening at low confining pressure for shear failure, …


Intelligent Optimization Method For Tunnel Rotary Drilling Based On Drill String Status Estimation, YAO Ningping, WEI Hongchao, ZHANG Jinbao, LU Chengda, LI Hao, YAO Yafeng, KE Yougang, ZHANG Youzhen 2023 China Coal Research Institute, Beijing 100013, China; CCTEG Xi’an Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710077, China

Intelligent Optimization Method For Tunnel Rotary Drilling Based On Drill String Status Estimation, Yao Ningping, Wei Hongchao, Zhang Jinbao, Lu Chengda, Li Hao, Yao Yafeng, Ke Yougang, Zhang Youzhen

Coal Geology & Exploration

To address the issue in existing research where it is difficult to obtain bottom-hole drilling parameters while drilling, and to overcome the problem of low accuracy and insufficient improvement when optimizing rotary drilling operational parameters using only borehole data, an intelligent optimization method for near-horizontal tunnel rotary drilling based on drill string status is proposed. This involves constructing an in-hole state observer to estimate bottom-hole drilling parameter information. Firstly, the characteristics of rotary drilling in underground coal mine tunnels are analyzed, considering the constraints of actual drilling, and an optimization target evaluation method for mechanical drilling speed and drill bit …


Rate-Of-Penetration (Rop) Prediction Model Based On Formation Characteristics Of Extremely Thick Plastic Mudstone In South China Sea, ZENG Xiaolong, LI Qian, WEI Hongchao, CHEN Jiahao, ZHU Haiyan 2023 College of Environment and Civil Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China

Rate-Of-Penetration (Rop) Prediction Model Based On Formation Characteristics Of Extremely Thick Plastic Mudstone In South China Sea, Zeng Xiaolong, Li Qian, Wei Hongchao, Chen Jiahao, Zhu Haiyan

Coal Geology & Exploration

In terms of petroleum and gas resources, South China Sea is the important energy replacement area in China. However, most of the reservoirs are buried deep, and the strong plasticity of the formation under high confining pressure and the complex geological environment seriously affect the drilling efficiency. It is also very difficult to accurately predict the ROP. Hence, a set of intelligent ROP prediction model was established for the extremely thick mudstone formation with unique viscoelastic and strong plastic characteristics in South China Sea. The model took the actual data of 10 wells in an area of South China Sea …


Stress Field Of High-Temperature Wellbore Under Spray Cooling For Underground Coal Gasification, TANG Yang, XIE Na, XIONG Haoyu, HE Yin, HUANG Shunxiao 2023 School of Mechanical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China; Energy Equipment Research Institute, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China

Stress Field Of High-Temperature Wellbore Under Spray Cooling For Underground Coal Gasification, Tang Yang, Xie Na, Xiong Haoyu, He Yin, Huang Shunxiao

Coal Geology & Exploration

As a supplement to traditional physical coal mining technology, underground coal gasification (UCG) is a new generation of chemical coal mining technology. During the gasification, the wellbore of UCG production wells is subjected to the combined action of high temperature and internal pressure loads. Targeting the structural characteristics of the wellbore of UCG production wells, this study, based on the heat transfer theory, established a calculation model for the transient temperature of the wellbore under the cooling through annular spray water injection. By combining the wellbore pressure model, as well as the elasticity theory and the wall cylinder theory, this …


Dynamic Prediction Method Of Tunnel Water Inflow Based On Detailed Depiction Of Complex Geological Bodies, DU Yajun, LI Qingbo, WAN Weifeng, YANG Fengwei, LI Yazhe, QIAN Hui 2023 Yellow River Engineering Consulting Co., Ltd., Zhengzhou 450003, China; Key Laboratory of Water Management and Water Security for Yellow River Basin, Ministry of Water Resources (Under Construction), Zhengzhou 450003, China; School of Water and Environment, Chang’an University, Xi’an 710054, China

Dynamic Prediction Method Of Tunnel Water Inflow Based On Detailed Depiction Of Complex Geological Bodies, Du Yajun, Li Qingbo, Wan Weifeng, Yang Fengwei, Li Yazhe, Qian Hui

Coal Geology & Exploration

It is a challenge to accurately characterize the irregular geological bodies and underground structures such as inclined faults and inclined tunnels during the numerical simulation of tunnel water inflow prediction, and the prediction generally assumes that the tunnel excavation is completed instantaneously without considering the construction progress. A dynamic prediction method for tunnel water inflow based on precise characterization of complex geometric bodies was proposed by addressing the non-self-intersection and watertight issues required in the coupling process of three-dimensional (3D) geological models and 3D groundwater numerical models. Specifically, a sealed boundary interface of inclined tunnels, shafts, inclined faults and irregular …


Detection Of Small Objects In Open-Pit Coal Mine Stopes Using Uav Remote Sensing Images, LIU Mingrui, CHE Ben, DONG Hongbo, ZHU Ruoli 2023 College of Geological Engineering and Geomatics, Chang’an University, Xi’an 710061, China

Detection Of Small Objects In Open-Pit Coal Mine Stopes Using Uav Remote Sensing Images, Liu Mingrui, Che Ben, Dong Hongbo, Zhu Ruoli

Coal Geology & Exploration

Open-pit coal mine stopes witness frequent vehicle accidents due to their complex terrains. Therefore, accurately positioning vehicles in the stopes is critical to safe coal mining. To overcome the inaccurate positioning of small targets in the mining areas using Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) remote sensing images, this study proposed an improved YOLOv7 model for object detection. First, to expedite the reasoning of the YOLOv7 network, the ELAN module in the original YOLOv7 model was improved by introducing partial convolution. Based on this, the eSE channel attention mechanism was combined to form the PConv-eSE convolution attention module. The purpose is to …


Integration Of Algae And Biomass Processes To Synthesize Renewable Bioproducts For The Circular Economy, Jessica Martin 2023 University of South Florida

Integration Of Algae And Biomass Processes To Synthesize Renewable Bioproducts For The Circular Economy, Jessica Martin

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Rapid population growth and global industrialization have substantially heightened the demand for fossil-based fuels and products in various sectors of the global economy, including energy production, transportation fuels, and as raw materials for petrochemicals. The intense consumption of fossil fuels has caused immense environmental impacts, especially pertaining to carbon dioxide emissions. Shifting to renewable feedstocks (raw materials) is expected to reduce these emissions by lowering the carbon footprint of fuels and products compared to traditional fossil-derived alternatives. This transition aligns with the goal of creating a sustainable and circular economy, emphasizing efficient resource use, and reducing waste generation through recycling …


Does Green Energy Really Matter For Environment And Economic Sustainability? Validating The Long-Standing Existing Empirics On Pakistan Economy, Syed Kafait Hussain Naqvi 2023 PhD Scholar, University of Kotli, Azad Kashmir

Does Green Energy Really Matter For Environment And Economic Sustainability? Validating The Long-Standing Existing Empirics On Pakistan Economy, Syed Kafait Hussain Naqvi

CBER Conference

The empirical outcomes of the study validate the widespread concern of the literature on the existence of the “growth hypothesis” which supports, that there is a systematic positive causation running from green energy to economic sustainability. The study findings suggest that regulations in the energy sector can encourage the applications of green energy resources, particularly in the real sector of the economy, leading to reduced emissions.


Demand Analysis Of Energy Mix In District Kotli Azad Jammu And Kashmir, Pakistan, Syed Kafait Hussain Naqvi 2023 Lecturer, University of Kotli, Azad Kashmir

Demand Analysis Of Energy Mix In District Kotli Azad Jammu And Kashmir, Pakistan, Syed Kafait Hussain Naqvi

CBER Conference

This study is an effort to empirically analyze the household’s demand for energy mix (electricity, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), kerosene, and firewood) in the District Kotli, AJK. The study estimates the demand elasticities (price and expenditure) by employing the Linear Approximate Almost Ideal Demand System (LA-AIDS) to 384 households sampled across District Kotli, AJK in 2017. The empirical estimations are carried out by using the Seemingly Unrelated Regression (SUR), keeping intact the adding-up, homogeneity and symmetry restrictions.


Resource Scarcity And Sustainability: Exploring The Water, Energy And Food Nexus, Madiha Hussaini, Riffat Mughal 2023 SZABIST University, Karachi

Resource Scarcity And Sustainability: Exploring The Water, Energy And Food Nexus, Madiha Hussaini, Riffat Mughal

CBER Conference

This paper focuses on understanding the significance, linkage, issues and prospects of food, water, and energy nexus in the context of Pakistan. It aims to facilitate in exploring measures and developing policies that can be adopted to ensure these essential resources’ management, usage and availability while meeting the sustainable development goals. The Pakistan’s data used for GLS was from 1991 to 2020. The results showed that the availability of freshwater withdrawals in Pakistan for agriculture irrigation, population, and agricultural land has a positive and significant impact on the Food Production Index.


Beyond Sustainability Curriculum Integration - Educating Otherwise, Paul Morgan 2023 West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Beyond Sustainability Curriculum Integration - Educating Otherwise, Paul Morgan

Sustainability Research & Practice Seminar Presentations

Professor Paul Morgan, Educational Foundations and Policy Studies - Beyond Sustainability Curriculum Integration - Educating Otherwise


“This Is A Book About Relations”: Pollution Is Colonialism By Max Liboiron, Thomas Letcher-Nicholls 2023 University of British Columbia - Okanagan

“This Is A Book About Relations”: Pollution Is Colonialism By Max Liboiron, Thomas Letcher-Nicholls

The Goose

Book Review of Pollution is Colonialism (2021) by Max Liboiron.


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