A Reflected Radio Wave-Based Exploration Method For Goaves In Closed/Abandoned Mines And Its Application,
2026
School of Earth and Environment, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan 232000, China
A Reflected Radio Wave-Based Exploration Method For Goaves In Closed/Abandoned Mines And Its Application, Pang Yao, Wu Rongxin, Wang Jinguo, Hu Ze'an
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective and Method The redevelopment and reutilization of closed/abandoned mines hold great research significance and practical production value due to their substantial number. In China, the secondary development and utilization of energy and spatial resources in such mines started late, rendering foundational theories and key technologies relatively underdeveloped. To investigate the developmental characteristics of underground spaces within goaves in closed/abandoned mines, this study proposed a reflected radio wave-based exploration method. Specifically, an observation system with a fixed transmitter-receiver (TR) spacing was deployed in rock roadways above/below or on both sides of the mining face in a closed/abandoned mine. Then, a …
Multiscale Fusion Aot-Gan Intelligent Filling Of Blank Strip For Formation Microresistivity Imaging Logging,
2026
School of Geological Engineering and Geomatics, Chang’an University, Xi’an 710064, China
Multiscale Fusion Aot-Gan Intelligent Filling Of Blank Strip For Formation Microresistivity Imaging Logging, Huang Luyi, Wang Fei, Kong Lingsong, Jiang Qishu
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Formation microresistivity imaging (FMI) images features incomplete borehole coverage and thus contain blank strips due to the gaps between electrode pads, as well as their pushing and attachment mechanisms. Traditional blank strip filling methods suffer from several limitations, including susceptibility to image distortion and difficulty in retaining information on fine-scale structures such as fractures. This study developed an aggregated contextual-transformation generative adversarial network (AOT-GAN) for blank strip filling, aiming to achieve high-precision and high-fidelity information reconstruction. Methods Initially, a high-quality dataset was prepared based on original FMI images, along with full-borehole images obtained through image inpainting using CIFLog. Then, …
A Drilling-Punching-Hole Protection Integrated Hydraulic Caving Technology For Broken Soft And Low-Permeability Coal Seams,
2026
CCTEG Xi’an Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710077, China
A Drilling-Punching-Hole Protection Integrated Hydraulic Caving Technology For Broken Soft And Low-Permeability Coal Seams, Yao Ningping, Hao Shijun, Zhang Jinbao, Wei Hongchao, Nie Chao
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective and Method For broken soft and low-permeability coal seams, gas drainage achieved through permeability enhancement and pressure relief by cross-seam hydraulic caving in coal seam floor faces problems including serious borehole collapse in the drilled coal seam intervals, low construction efficiency, and poor gas drainage performance. To address these problems, this study proposed a high-efficiency drilling-punching-hole protection integrated gas drainage technology, which enabled hydraulic caving, permeability enhancement, and pressure relief. Furthermore, this study developed a drilling-punching-hole protection integrated caving device. Through laboratory experiments conducted under pressure conversion and central channels equipped with controllable opening/closing mechanisms, this study selected the …
Cross-Modal Lidar-Camera Joint Calibration For Heading And Mining Face In Coal Mines,
2026
College of Mechanical Engineering, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Mine Electromechanical Equipment Intelligent Detection and Control, Xi’an 710054, China
Cross-Modal Lidar-Camera Joint Calibration For Heading And Mining Face In Coal Mines, Yang Wenjuan, Ren Zhiteng, Zhang Xuhui, Du Yuyang, Li Changpeng, Zhang Chao, Xu Jie, Wan Jicheng, Lei Mengyu
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective In underground coal mines, it is challenging to extract the features of the heading and mining face stably under insufficient illumination, significant dust interference, and sparse point clouds. This severely undermines the accuracy and robustness of camera-LiDAR joint calibration based on underground unstructured scene characteristics.Methods Targeting complex operating conditions, including fully mechanized mining face and tunneling roadways, this study developed a LiDAR-camera joint calibration method based on cross-depth feature coupling. In this method, an improved random sample consensus (RANSAC) algorithm for multi-plane fitting was designed for feature extraction. By integrating normal vector-based pre-clustering and an adaptive iteration mechanism, …
Note: Greenvent – Revolutionizing Methane Management With Hybrid Energy Processing In Mine Ventilation,
2026
Technology Transfer and Promotion Centre in Katowice Sp. z o.o., Armii Krajowej, 44 40-698 Katowice, Poland
Note: Greenvent – Revolutionizing Methane Management With Hybrid Energy Processing In Mine Ventilation, Roman J. Jędrzejczyk, Damian K. Chlebda, Jacek Dańczak, Piotr Rosikowski, Monika A. Koperska, Robert E. Hayes, Joseph P. Mmbaga, Robert Hildebrandt, Joanna Profic-Paczkowska
Journal of Sustainable Mining
Methane plays a significant role in intensifying the greenhouse effect, possessing a global warming potential more than twenty times greater than that of CO2 when measured on a carbon-dioxide-equivalent basis. Hence, identifying efficient methods to mitigate methane emissions is crucial for safeguarding the environment, ensuring economic viability, and maintaining practicality. Globally, research initiatives are dedicated to crafting an effective catalyst system for methane oxidation, which involves developing catalysts, comprehending their characteristics, and determining the best way of bonding them to structural supports to enhance functionality. Notably, systems that incorporate metals from the non-noble d-block of the periodic table as …
Volcanic Plume Height During The 2021 Tajogaite Eruption (La Palma) From Two Complementary Monitoring Methods-Implications For Satellite-Based Products,
2026
State Meteorological Agency of Spain (AEMET)
Volcanic Plume Height During The 2021 Tajogaite Eruption (La Palma) From Two Complementary Monitoring Methods-Implications For Satellite-Based Products, África Barreto, Francisco Quirós, Omaira E. García, Jorge Pereda-De-Pablo, Daniel González-Fernández, Andrés Bedoya-Velásquez, Simon Carn, Et. Al.
Michigan Tech Publications
Volcanic emissions from the Tajogaite volcano, located on the Cumbre Vieja edifice on the island of La Palma (Canary Islands, Spain), caused significant public health and aviation disruptions throughout the eruption (19 September–13 December 2021, officially declared over on 25 December). Nonetheless, it is considered the most significant volcanic event in Europe over the past 75 years due to the substantial amount of SO2 released into the atmosphere. The Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN), the authority responsible for volcano surveillance in Spain, implemented extensive operational monitoring to track volcanic activity and to provide a robust estimation of the volcanic plume height …
Solar Backscatter Ultraviolet (Buv) Retrievals Of Mid-Stratospheric Aerosols From The 2022 Hunga Eruption,
2026
RT Solutions, Inc.
Solar Backscatter Ultraviolet (Buv) Retrievals Of Mid-Stratospheric Aerosols From The 2022 Hunga Eruption, Robert J.D. Spurr, Matt Christi, Nickolay A. Krotkov, Won Ei Choi, Simon Carn, Can Li, Et Al.
Michigan Tech Publications
On 15 January 2022, a highly explosive eruption of the submarine Hunga volcano (Kingdom of Tonga) generated the largest stratospheric hydration event ever observed and the largest aerosol perturbation since the 1991 Pinatubo eruption. Here, we develop a novel method for satellite retrieval of stratospheric aerosol optical depth (AOD) and layer peak height (zp) using solar backscattered ultraviolet (BUV) radiation; this is made possible by the exceptional mid-stratospheric altitude of the Hunga aerosols. We analyze BUV observations of the Hunga stratospheric aerosol cloud on 17 January 2022 (47 h after the eruption), using BUV band 1 measurements from the TROPOspheric …
Fly Ash Proppant Developed For Hydraulic Fracturing,
2026
The American University in Cairo AUC
Fly Ash Proppant Developed For Hydraulic Fracturing, Raz Rzgar Haydar
Theses and Dissertations
Proppants are critical components in hydraulic fracturing, used to maintain fracture conductivity and enhance reservoir stimulation. In high-pressure and harsh reservoir environments, the use of high-strength proppants is essential to ensure well performance. Conventional proppants, being sand, ceramic, and sintered bauxite can be expensive, and their use often requires costly fracture fluids. This study investigates the possibility of utalizing fly ash geopolymers as a sustainable alternative that is also cost-effective for proppants manufacturing. Fly ash, a by-product from the combustion of coal and other materials, was explored as a base material for proppants, utilizing an alkaline solution as an activator …
Leveraging Blockchain Technology In Mining Supply Chain Management: Vietnam Coal Mining Case Study,
2026
Faculty of Information Technology, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
Leveraging Blockchain Technology In Mining Supply Chain Management: Vietnam Coal Mining Case Study, Thu Hang Nguyen, Nguyen Trung Tuan, Hong Anh Le
Journal of Sustainable Mining
The global economy heavily relies on the mining industry for essential resources such as coal, oil, gas, and metal ores. However, the intricate nature of mining operations poses significant challenges in supply chain management (SCM). This research investigates how blockchain technology can address these challenges within mining supply chain management (MSCM). Through a systematic review of existing research and projects, a conceptual blockchain model is proposed to improve mining supply chains’ transparency, traceability, efficiency, and sustainability, specifically focusing on coal supply chain management in Vietnam. The model integrates distributed ledgers, smart contracts, IoT devices, identity management, and consensus mechanisms to …
Evolutionary Mechanisms Of Nanopores And Adsorption Capacity In Shales Under Scco2-Water-Rock Interactions,
2026
Key Laboratory of Coalbed Methane Resources & Reservoir Formation Process, Ministry of Education, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221008, China; School of Resources and Geosciences, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
Evolutionary Mechanisms Of Nanopores And Adsorption Capacity In Shales Under Scco2-Water-Rock Interactions, Feng Guangjun, Wang Meng, Zhu Yanming, Song Yu, Dai Xuguang, Zheng Sijian, Xie Hong, Shang Fuhua
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background Supercritical carbon dioxide (ScCO2 )-enhanced shale oil and gas recovery serves as an effective approach to geologic CO2 sequestration. Injecting ScCO2 into shale reservoirs can trigger complex ScCO2-water-rock interactions, thereby altering the material composition, nanopore structure, and adsorption capacity of shales. Examining their evolutionary processes represents a critical scientific issue in the evaluation of CO2 sequestration efficiency. Methods This study investigated the shales of the Longmaxi Formation in the southeastern Chongqing area. Through simulation experiments on ScCO2-water-rock interactions and by integrating X-ray diffraction (XRD), low-pressure CO2/N2 adsorption, fractal …
Advances In Research On Co2 Corrosion Mechanisms, Modification, And Application Of Cements For Injection Wells In Geologic Co2 Sequestration,
2026
Shanghai Offshore Oil & Gas Company, SINOPEC, Shanghai 200120, China
Advances In Research On Co2 Corrosion Mechanisms, Modification, And Application Of Cements For Injection Wells In Geologic Co2 Sequestration, Hao Feng, Zhang Zongfeng, Wang Hongmin, Du Shuai, Huang Da, Yang Xuefeng, Wang Kexin, Zhang Yu
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background and Merhod The wellbore integrity of CO2 injection wells plays a critical role in maintaining the long-term safe operation of geologic CO2 sequestration (GCS) projects. Well cement serves as the foremost wellbore integrity barrier, and its durability under GCS has emerged as a hot research topic both at home and abroad. This study systematically reviews the advances in research on the chemical corrosion mechanism of well cement under the operating conditions of GCS, technologies for cement modification for enhanced resistance to CO2 corrosion, and non-Portland cement systems. Furthermore, the directions for the future development of well …
Numerical Simulations Of The Safety Of Geologic Co2 Storage In Saline Aquifers In The Enping Sag, Pearl River Mouth Basin,
2026
Key Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy Conservation of Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
Numerical Simulations Of The Safety Of Geologic Co2 Storage In Saline Aquifers In The Enping Sag, Pearl River Mouth Basin, Yu Tao, Li Xiwen, Yang Yunshi, Chen Bingbing, Ji Zemin, He Chang, Jiang Lanlan, Song Yongchen
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, excessive CO2 emissions have aggravated the greenhouse effect. Against this backdrop, CO2 capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology has emerged as a critical countermeasure. Particularly, geologic CO2 storage holds enormous application potential. China has implemented a demonstration project of geologic CO2 storage in saline aquifers located in the Enping Sag, Pearl River Mouth Basin. Nevertheless, this sag exhibits formation dip angles and widely distributed fracture zones, which affect CO2 migration and storage. Methods Focusing on the Enping Sag, this study established a two-dimensional model of the saline …
Research Progress And Prospects Of Full Flowsheet Coal-Based Ccus,
2026
School of Resources and Geosciences, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China; Key Laboratory of Coalbed Methane Resources & Reservoir Formation Process, Ministry of Education, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Coal-based Greenhouse Gas Control and Utilization, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221008, China; Carbon Neutrality Institute, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
Research Progress And Prospects Of Full Flowsheet Coal-Based Ccus, Sang Shuxun, Liu Shiqi, Zheng Sijian, Huang Fansheng, Liu Tong, Chen Siming, Zhou Xiaozhi, Han Sijie, Tian Yuchen, Xiang Wenxin, Bai Yansong
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background The engineering-oriented, full flowsheet coal-based carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology is the key to efficient, clean coal utilization and carbon emission reduction. It represents a major technology that is urgently needed to ensure the energy security of China and achieve the strategic goals of peak carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality of the country. Based on previous research efforts of the authors’ team, this study reviews the current status of this technology, reveals its integration mechanisms, and attempts to establish a pattern and scheme for CCUS cluster deployment in coal energy bases. Furthermore, it discusses the future …
An Experimental Study On Nonlinear Seepage Characteristics In Coal Seams During Ch4 Displacement Through N2 And Co2 Flooding,
2026
Changqing Downhole Technology Operating Company, Chuanqing Drilling Engineering Company Limited, Xi’an 710021, China; National Engineering Laboratory for Exploration and Development of Low-Permeability Oil & Gas Field, Xi’an 710021, China
An Experimental Study On Nonlinear Seepage Characteristics In Coal Seams During Ch4 Displacement Through N2 And Co2 Flooding, Li Zefeng, Huang Mengru, Zhang Hongzhong, Lan Jianping, Song Jinsuo, Fan Shixing
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background Coal seams in China are generally characterized by low porosity (<5%) and low permeability (0.001×10–3μm2), leading to low coalbed methane (CBM, dominated by CH4) drainage efficiency. Gas flooding-enhanced CBM drainage technology plays a significant role in surface CBM drainage, underground CBM pre-drainage, and deep geologic CO2 storage. Methods This study investigated four common types of gases: N2 and CO2 for flooding, CH4 to be displaced, and He for blank control. Based on the physical properties of these gases and employing methods including the quasi-static method, the gas flow rate method, and the Reynolds …
Research And Application Of A Decision Support Platform For Geologic Co2 Storage Siting Based On A Global Case Database,
2026
Petroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute, SINOPEC, Beijing 100083, China
Research And Application Of A Decision Support Platform For Geologic Co2 Storage Siting Based On A Global Case Database, Zhou Yinbang, Wang Rui, Zhen Yan, Dai Quanqi, Cheng Chuanjie
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Under the strategic background of reaching the goals of peak CO2 emissions and carbon neutrality, there is an urgent need to address the core issue of geologic CO2 storage (GCS) siting in the advancement of large-scale GCS deployment. Establishing a decision support platform based on a global GCS case database can provide key data and historical experience references for GCS siting, reduce storage risks and costs, and accelerate industrial layout. Furthermore, the platform can offer a scientific basis for formulating related policies and conducting technological R&D.Methods This study proposed and developed a comprehensive evaluation system for …
Carbon Sequestration Technology: Challenges And Urgent Critical Scientific Issues,
2026
State Key Laboratory of Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering Safety, Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
Carbon Sequestration Technology: Challenges And Urgent Critical Scientific Issues, Li Xiaochun, Liu Tianyu, Zhang Liwei, Zhou Hong, Liu Guizhen, Wang Yan, Gan Manguang, Li Qi
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Carbon sequestration technology represents a core approach to achieving carbon neutrality. However, its large-scale application remains constrained by multiple technical and scientific challenges. Methods Based on an analysis of existing carbon sequestration projects, this study identified four major challenges in carbon sequestration: (1) high uncertainty in the assessment of CO2 sequestration capacity; (2) low injectivity of low-permeability discontinuous reservoirs; (3) a limited understanding of long-term mechanical stability; and (4) significant difficulty in assessing the risks of CO2 leakage. Results To address these challenges, this study proposes the common issues currently faced by carbon sequestration technology, and, accordingly, …
Designation And Classification Of Co2 Storage Technologies,
2026
New Energy Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd., China Energy Investment Corporation Co., Ltd., Beijing 102209, China
Designation And Classification Of Co2 Storage Technologies, Ma Fubo, Yang Xuechao, Zhou Zhengwu, Liu Hongliang, Chang Jia, Yi Jiayao, Wang Yan
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective and Method Currently, there remains a lack of criteria for technical certification, designation, and classification of carbon dioxide (CO2) storage technologies due to their cross-disciplinary nature and ambiguous scopes. To address this issue, this study proposes technical certification criteria and designation principles, as well as analyzes four types of common CO2 storage technologies: geologic storage, underground space storage, ocean water storage, and utilization and storage. Accordingly, a classification philosophy and scheme for these technologies is determined.Results and Conclusions In terms for technical certification criteria, a CO2 storage technology has to meet four criteria: (1) …
An Improved Model Of Trans-Critical Ch4 And Co2 Adsorption In Coals Based On Monolayer Adsorption And Adsorption Potential Theories,
2026
State Key Laboratory of Digital Intelligent Technology for Unmanned Coal Mining, Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan 232001, China
An Improved Model Of Trans-Critical Ch4 And Co2 Adsorption In Coals Based On Monolayer Adsorption And Adsorption Potential Theories, Song Xuemei, Zhang Kun, Sang Shuxun, Ma Mengya, Liu Huihu, Xu Hongjie
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective and Method Adsorbed phase density represents a key parameter for determining gas adsorption capacity in coals. Using bituminous coal samples from the Huainan and Huaibei mining areas in Anhui Province, this study carried out high-pressure isothermal adsorption experiments of CO2 and CH4 at temperatures of 24 ℃, 36 ℃, and 48 ℃. In combination with the quantitative characterization of pore structures in coals using low-temperature liquid nitrogen adsorption (LNA) experiments and mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), this study analyzed the high-pressure trans-critical CH4 and CO2 adsorption processes in coals. Meanwhile, based on the Gibbs excess adsorption, …
Research Advances And Prospects Of Geologic Co2 Sequestration Models,
2026
School of Geology and Mining Engineering, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China; Xinjiang Key Laboratory for Geodynamic Processes and Metallogenic Prognosis of the Central Asian Orogenic Belt, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China
Research Advances And Prospects Of Geologic Co2 Sequestration Models, Hu Chenlin, Dong Cheng, Sang Shuxun, Tang Yong, Li Xin, Zhang Bin, Zhao Lingfeng
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background The urgent need to respond to global climate change and to achieve carbon neutrality is driving geologic CO2 sequestration technology to be increasingly large-scale, safe, and intelligent. Since the CO2 sequestration process involves multi-physical field coupling, the engineering feasibility and long-term safety of CO2 sequestration heavily rely on the capacity of numerical models to perform accurate characterization of complex subsurface processes. Therefore, establishing a model system, covering the entire process consisting of injection, migration, sequestration, and monitoring, that is suitable for various geobodies for CO2 sequestration has emerged as a foundation for the engineering application …
Distribution Characteristics And Mechanisms Of Ch4 And Co2 Adsorption In Montmorillonite Nanopores In Water-Bearing And Saline Environments,
2026
State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing 102249, China; College of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing 102249, China
Distribution Characteristics And Mechanisms Of Ch4 And Co2 Adsorption In Montmorillonite Nanopores In Water-Bearing And Saline Environments, Du Kai, Rui Zhenhua, Qian Cheng, Chen Siwei
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) has emerged as a significant way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the guidance of the strategic goals of peak carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality. With the continuous exploitation of unconventional hydrocarbon resources such as shale oil and gas, varying water-bearing and salinity conditions exert significant impacts on the occurrence stability and seepage behavior of CO2, thereby reducing the efficiency and safety of CO2 storage. Therefore, a thorough understanding of the competitive behavior and distribution patterns of CO2 and other gases in shale nanopores under varying water-bearing and …
