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Fracturing Characteristics And Instability Modes Of Deep Primary Coal-Rock Combinations Under Triaxial Compression, LI Chunyuan 2024 Deep Mining and Rock Burst Research Branch, Chinese Institute of Coal Science, Beijing 100013, China; Beijing Technology Research Branch, CCTEG Tiandi Science & Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing 100013, China

Fracturing Characteristics And Instability Modes Of Deep Primary Coal-Rock Combinations Under Triaxial Compression, Li Chunyuan

Coal Geology & Exploration

[Objective] Deep coal-bearing strata contain primary interfaces and layered composite structures. Under the mining disturbance, the fracturing and instability of the primary composite structures of layered coal-rock combinations prove to be a principal cause of disasters such as water inrushes. [Methods] This study aims to explore the impacts of the structures of deep primary coal-rock combinations on the stability of layered rock masses during coal mining. Using fracturing tests under triaxial compression and CT-based reconstruction conducted in the laboratory, this study determined the fracturing differences between deep primary coal-rock combinations and single coal or rock masses. Based on the analyses …


Characteristics And Transformations Of Mineral Phases In Burnt Rocks, YALIKUN Rexiti, HUANG Lei, YANG Fan, XUE Xiaoyuan, SONG Shijun, HU Jian, ZHANG Zeyu, JI Zhongkui 2024 Department of Geology, Northwest University, Xi’an 710054, China

Characteristics And Transformations Of Mineral Phases In Burnt Rocks, Yalikun Rexiti, Huang Lei, Yang Fan, Xue Xiaoyuan, Song Shijun, Hu Jian, Zhang Zeyu, Ji Zhongkui

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective Burnt rocks are special rocks formed by the surrounding rocks that are baked due to the spontaneous combustion of coal seams. They are extensively distributed in the Yan’an Formation on the northeastern margin of the Ordos Basin. However, the characteristics and formation mechanisms of burning-associated mineral phases in these rocks remain unclear. Methods This study conducted analytical tests and high-temperature heating simulations of protolith to analyze the mineral phases of underground burnt rocks in the Zhangjiamao Coal Mine, Shaanxi Province. Results and Conclusions The results indicate that the underground burnt rocks exhibit enrichment in mafic components, abnormal migration of …


Artificial Intelligence Logging: Fundamental, Principle, Technique, And Application, CHENG Xi, REN Zhanli 2024 School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Xi’an Shiyou University, Xi’an 710065, China; State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation (Southwest Petroleum University), Chengdu 610500, China; Academician and Expert Workstation, Xi’an Shiyou University, Xi’an 710065, China

Artificial Intelligence Logging: Fundamental, Principle, Technique, And Application, Cheng Xi, Ren Zhanli

Coal Geology & Exploration

Background Intelligent hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation have become a trend and hot research topic in the oil and gas industry. Artificial intelligence logging (AIL) exhibits considerable potential to address challenges in the explore-exploit of unconventional hydrocarbon resources, as well as resources in complex environments in the deep earth and deep ocean. However, the driving mode, fundamental, implementation principle, structure, and application scenarios of AIL remain understudied. Objective and Methods To build a comprehensive ecology of the AIL system and thoroughly explore and reveal the potential and value of AIL, this study employed methods like literature analysis, theoretical research, technical analysis, …


Seismic Data Denoising Based On The Convolutional Neural Network With An Attention Mechanism In The Curvelet Domain, BAO Qianzong, ZHOU Mei, QIU Yi 2024 School of Geological Engineering and Geomatics, Chang’an University, Xi’an 710054, China; Key Laboratory of Mine Geological Hazards Mechanism and Control, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xi’an 710054, China; National Engineering Research Center of Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration, Beijing 100028, China

Seismic Data Denoising Based On The Convolutional Neural Network With An Attention Mechanism In The Curvelet Domain, Bao Qianzong, Zhou Mei, Qiu Yi

Coal Geology & Exploration

[Objective] Noise in seismic data significantly affects the accurate interpretation of subsurface stratigraphic information. Given that effective signals with pronounced lateral correlations in seismic data are distributed in specific coefficients but random noise typically spreads uniformly over all coefficients in the curvelet domain, more effective separation of signals can be achieved. [Methods] The convolutional neural network based on the attention mechanism can adaptively extract key information by focusing on important features of images. Hence, this study proposed a noise attenuation method for seismic data using a convolutional neural network based on the curvelet transform and attention mechanism (Curvelet-AU-Net). First, the …


A Petrophysical Modeling-Guided Method For Predicting Parameters Of Low-Permeability Reservoirs, WANG Rui, LI Fang, LIU Shiyou, SUN Wanyuan, LI Songling, HUANG Sheng 2024 CNOOC (China) Limited Hainan Branch, Haikou 570311, China

A Petrophysical Modeling-Guided Method For Predicting Parameters Of Low-Permeability Reservoirs, Wang Rui, Li Fang, Liu Shiyou, Sun Wanyuan, Li Songling, Huang Sheng

Coal Geology & Exploration

Backgroud Accurately predicting reservoir parameters is significant for characterizing subsurface reservoirs, establishing gas accumulation patterns, releasing production capacity, and understanding fluid migration. The traditional approaches based on core measurement or mathematical-petrophysical modeling are limited by the strong multiplicity of solutions and low accuracy of elastic parameters inversion results, making it difficult to meet the demands of modern exploration.Objective and Methods To more effectively predict reservoir parameters, this study proposed a petrophysical modeling-guided method for predicting parameters of low-permeability reservoirs. With the convolutional neural network (CNN) as a deep learning framework, the proposed method can predict water saturation, clay content, …


Structure Optimization Of Foam Generator For Soft Coal Seam And Foaming Effect Simulation, JIN Xin 2024 Key Laboratory of Metallogenic Prediction of Nonferrous Metals and Geological Environment Monitoring, Changsha 410083, China; School of Geosciences and Info-Physics, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; CCTEG Xi’an Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710077, China

Structure Optimization Of Foam Generator For Soft Coal Seam And Foaming Effect Simulation, Jin Xin

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective The application of air screw drilling technology in gas drainage borehole within soft coal seam presents challenges, including severe dust pollution, low drill bit lifespan, and great difficulty in borehole purification. The use of air screw foam drilling technology is an effective way to solve the problem. A foam generator with good foaming performance is one of the keys to implementing the foam drilling technology. However, most current foam generators could not meet the requirements. Methods In response to this issue, a small-sized foam generator was designed based on the spiral foam generator, with an air kinetic energy conversion …


Characteristics Of Gas Bursting And Application Of Layered Cutting Drilling In Outburst Coal Seam, WANG Yonglong, ZHAO Aoqi, YU Zaijiang, WANG Zhenfeng, LIU Xiao, MA Denghui, ZHANG Hui, LIU Chun 2024 School of Energy Science and Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454003, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Coal Work Safety and Clean High Efficient Utilization, Jiaozuo 454003, China

Characteristics Of Gas Bursting And Application Of Layered Cutting Drilling In Outburst Coal Seam, Wang Yonglong, Zhao Aoqi, Yu Zaijiang, Wang Zhenfeng, Liu Xiao, Ma Denghui, Zhang Hui, Liu Chun

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective The overlimit gas bursting in the drilling process of outburst coal seam is a safety hazard that threatens the efficient production of the mine. The layered cutting drilling method helps to weaken the burst gas pressure in the borehole, but the characteristics of gas release around the trapezoidal borehole formed by layered cutting are unknown, which limits the structural design and application effect of the layered cutting drilling tool. Methods Herein, study was conducted based on the layered cutting boreholes with different layer spacing and layer thickness difference. Specifically, a mathematical model was established to analyze the gas flow …


Coal Mines In Light Of The Provisions Of The Proposed Regulation Of The European Parliament And Of The Council On The Reduction Of Methane Emissions In The Energy Sector, Amending Regulation (Eu) 2019/942, Magdalena Zięba, Jacek Skiba, Piotr Kalisz, Regina Kościarz, Adam Smoliński 2024 Central Mining Institute – National Research Institute, Department of Geology and Geophysics and Surface Protection, Poland,

Coal Mines In Light Of The Provisions Of The Proposed Regulation Of The European Parliament And Of The Council On The Reduction Of Methane Emissions In The Energy Sector, Amending Regulation (Eu) 2019/942, Magdalena Zięba, Jacek Skiba, Piotr Kalisz, Regina Kościarz, Adam Smoliński

Journal of Sustainable Mining

In December 2021, the European Commission presented a draft Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/942. The article summarizes the proposed EU rules on methane emissions from coal mines. In addition, it summarizes the figures of anthropogenic methane emissions for the European Union countries from the three main emission sources: agriculture, waste and the energy sector. The volumes of methane emissions from EU and Polish coal mines are also presented and divided into underground and surface mines, as well as active mines, abandoned …


Lifetime Prediction Of Pan Feeder Based On 3d Laser Scanning For Wear Assessment, Nony Maulidya, Dedi Priadi, Datu Rizal Asral 2024 Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, West Java, 16424, Indonesia

Lifetime Prediction Of Pan Feeder Based On 3d Laser Scanning For Wear Assessment, Nony Maulidya, Dedi Priadi, Datu Rizal Asral

Journal of Materials Exploration and Findings

Apron feeder is one of stages in crushing circuit to convey material in short distance. Pan flight is the main component of apron feeder that is severely exposed to wear mechanism due to its direct contact with open cut abrasive ore. With this operating environment of apron feeder, regular maintenance and inspection must be conducted to assess wear rate of pan’s surface to maintain equipment availability and provide information and sign before the equipment undergoes severe and sudden degradation. 3D laser scanning is method used in this study as Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) based inspection. The aim of using 3D scanning …


Spatio-Temporal Changes In The Gravity And Post-Mining Seismic Activity In Abandoned Deep Coal Mine Kazimierz-Juliusz During Flooding, Andrzej Kotyrba, Łukasz Kortas, Sławomir Siwek 2024 Central Mining Institute, Department of Geology, Geophysics and Surface Protection, Poland

Spatio-Temporal Changes In The Gravity And Post-Mining Seismic Activity In Abandoned Deep Coal Mine Kazimierz-Juliusz During Flooding, Andrzej Kotyrba, Łukasz Kortas, Sławomir Siwek

Journal of Sustainable Mining

The flooding of an underground hard coal mine, resulting in the filling of post-mining voids (workings and goafs) and the repeated saturation of pore and interstitial spaces of the adjacent rock with water, change the mass and its distribution in the near-surface part of the earth’s crust. This process is slow and lasts many years. As a result, the local gravity field undergoes dynamic changes. It depends on the surface morphology and the density of geological strata, which is related to their water content. Changes in the local gravity field can be monitored by periodic gravity surveys performed in the …


Tellurium Enrichment In Copper Tailings: A Mineralogical And Processing Study, José L. Corchado-Albelo, Lana Alagha 2024 Missouri University of Science and Technology

Tellurium Enrichment In Copper Tailings: A Mineralogical And Processing Study, José L. Corchado-Albelo, Lana Alagha

Mining Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

As the global demand for tellurium (Te) increases, it is crucial to develop efficient recovery methods that consider existing supply streams. This research combines gravity separation and froth flotation processes to enhance the recovery of Te minerals from tailings produced during the beneficiation of copper porphyry ores. Prior to processing, a systematic and comprehensive characterization study of copper tailing (CT) samples was conducted to examine the deportment of Te minerals in different mineral phases and to understand their locking and liberation behavior. Characterization techniques included inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and TESCAN's integrated mineral analysis (TIMA). Copper tailing characterization …


Magnetization And Age Of Ca. 544 Ma Syenite, Eastern Canada: Evidence For Renewal Of The Geodynamo, Tinghong Zhou, Mauricio Ibañez-Mejia, Richard K. Bono, Rory D. Cottrell, Wouter Bleeker, Kenneth P. Kodama, Wentao Huang, Eric G. Blackman, Francis Nimmo, Aleksey Smirnov, John A. Tarduno 2024 University of Rochester

Magnetization And Age Of Ca. 544 Ma Syenite, Eastern Canada: Evidence For Renewal Of The Geodynamo, Tinghong Zhou, Mauricio Ibañez-Mejia, Richard K. Bono, Rory D. Cottrell, Wouter Bleeker, Kenneth P. Kodama, Wentao Huang, Eric G. Blackman, Francis Nimmo, Aleksey Smirnov, John A. Tarduno

Michigan Tech Publications, Part 2

The ca. 565 Ma Ediacaran geodynamo was highly unusual, producing an ultralow field 10 times weaker than present-day value of 8 x 1022 A m2. A ∼5 times rise in field strength is seen in time-averaged single crystal paleointensity data of ca. 532 Ma Early Cambrian anorthosites of Oklahoma (USA). The field increase could record the onset of inner core nucleation predicted by thermal evolution and numerical dynamo models. Here, we examine the renewal of the geodynamo through zircon U-Pb geochronology and single crystal paleointensity studies of plagioclase from the Chatham-Grenville syenite intrusion in the Grenville Province (Canada). U-Pb data …


Enhancing Fuel Injection System Reliability Through Weibull Family Functions Analysis, Ali Nouri Qarahasanlou, Abbas Barabadi, Meisam Saleki, Ali Rahimazar, Parisa Rezakhania, Masoume Gholamia 2024 Postdoc, Department of Technology and Safety, Faculty of Science and Technology, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway, ORCID: 0000-0003-1302-7176

Enhancing Fuel Injection System Reliability Through Weibull Family Functions Analysis, Ali Nouri Qarahasanlou, Abbas Barabadi, Meisam Saleki, Ali Rahimazar, Parisa Rezakhania, Masoume Gholamia

Journal of Sustainable Mining

The efficient operation of heavy machinery is crucial to the success of mining and civil construction operations. To guarantee this performance, equipment performance is assessed using the Reliability Index, which analyzes failures to study the ability of a system to carry out its intended functions under predetermined conditions. On the other hand, the failure rate and operational environmental condition (such as management decisions, maintenance performance, etc., that are defined as “risk factors”) over the life cycle of industrial systems pose a significant challenge to reliability analysis. This paper proposes an approach to address these challenges by extending Weibull family functions …


Distributions Of Products From The Pyrolysis Of Tar-Rich Coals For Tar Extraction In Northern Shaanxi Province, China, YU Zunyi, GUO Wei, YANG Panxi, GAO Kun, YANG Fu, MA Li, WANG Jing, LI Hongqiang, YANG Bolun, WU Zhiqiang 2024 School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China; Shaanxi Province Energy and Chemical Process Strengthening Key Laboratory, Xi’an 710049, China

Distributions Of Products From The Pyrolysis Of Tar-Rich Coals For Tar Extraction In Northern Shaanxi Province, China, Yu Zunyi, Guo Wei, Yang Panxi, Gao Kun, Yang Fu, Ma Li, Wang Jing, Li Hongqiang, Yang Bolun, Wu Zhiqiang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective Tar-rich coals stand as a special type of coal resource that integrates coal, oil, and gas properties. These coals, boasting abundant hydrogen-rich structures such as side chains and bridge bonds with aliphatic structures, are prone to crack and produce tar and gas during pyrolysis. These establish tar-rich coals as ideal raw materials that produce oil and gas through thermal conversion. Presently, the research into tar extraction from tar-rich coals through pyrolysis remains in its initial stage, and exploring the impacts of technological conditions, including heat carrier, heating type, and pyrolysis temperature, on the pyrolysis process holds critical significance for …


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Coal Geology & Exploration

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Numerical Simulations Of The Evolutionary Patterns Of Multi-Physical Fields During The In-Situ Pyrolysis Of Tar-Rich Coals, YANG Fu, CHENG Xiangqiang, LI Mingjie, WU Zhiqiang, WEI Jinjia, CAO Husheng 2024 Shaanxi Coal Geology Group Co. Ltd., Xi’an 710021, China; Key Laboratory of Coal Resources Exploration and Comprehensive Utilization, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xi’an 710021, China

Numerical Simulations Of The Evolutionary Patterns Of Multi-Physical Fields During The In-Situ Pyrolysis Of Tar-Rich Coals, Yang Fu, Cheng Xiangqiang, Li Mingjie, Wu Zhiqiang, Wei Jinjia, Cao Husheng

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective The in-situ pyrolysis of tar-rich coals, an emerging technology for coal resource utilization characterized by cleanliness, high efficiency, and safety, is still in its initial development stage. This technology is greatly influenced by the evolutionary patterns of multi-physical fields and critical process parameters. Methods A numerical simulation model involving multi-physical fields was established by coupling fluid flow, heat transfer, and chemical reactions, and its reliability was verified by comparing the numerical simulation results with the pyrolysis experimental results of cylindrical coal samples. Based on the pilot test conditions, the impacts of permeability, heat-carrier flow rate, and fracture zone height …


Pyrolysis Characteristics And Pore-Fracture Evolutionary Patterns Of Tar-Rich Coals, GENG Jishi, WANG Shuangming, SUN Qiang, HOU Enke, YANG Yuru, HU Xin, XUE Shengze 2024 Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Geological Support for Coal Green Exploitation, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China; College of Geology and Environment, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China; Geological Research Institute for Coal Green Mining, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China

Pyrolysis Characteristics And Pore-Fracture Evolutionary Patterns Of Tar-Rich Coals, Geng Jishi, Wang Shuangming, Sun Qiang, Hou Enke, Yang Yuru, Hu Xin, Xue Shengze

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective Extracting coal-based oil and gas from tar-rich coal through in situ pyrolysis plays a significant role in counteracting the shortage of China's oil and gas resources and enhancing the utilization efficiency of coal resources, representing a new trend for the efficient exploitation of tar-rich coals. During the in situ pyrolysis of tar-rich coals, the internal heat transfer, as well as the migration and production of pyrolysis products, is directly influenced by the oil and gas production characteristics and the characteristics of pores and fractures. Hence, it is particularly critical to identify the pyrolysis characteristics and pore-fracture evolutionary patterns of …


Spatiotemporal Distributions Of Typical Contaminants From The In-Situ Pyrolysis Of Tar-Rich Coals, TIAN Hua, ZHANG Ruolin, WANG Qianji, WU Xiaoyu, ZHANG Lei, ZHANG Lingru, FANG Siyuan 2024 College of Geology and Environment, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China; Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Geological Support for Coal Green Exploitation, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China

Spatiotemporal Distributions Of Typical Contaminants From The In-Situ Pyrolysis Of Tar-Rich Coals, Tian Hua, Zhang Ruolin, Wang Qianji, Wu Xiaoyu, Zhang Lei, Zhang Lingru, Fang Siyuan

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective and Methods Under high temperatures, oil and gas produced from the in situ pyrolysis of tar-rich coals will migrate toward and accumulate in the overburden strata after passing through the fracture zones on the coal seam roof, causing potential contamination risks for the underground environment. To understand the release and distribution characteristics of typical contaminants generated from the underground pyrolysis of tar-rich coals, this study investigated the typical tar-rich coals from the Shenfu mining area of the Jurassic coalfield in northern Shaanxi Province. Based on data on the stratigraphic structures and lithology and using the self-developed equipment for similarity …


Identification Of Tar-Rich Coal Based On The True Density And Natural Gamma Ray Response Of Coals, SHI Qingmin, GENG Xuhu, WANG Shuangming, CAI Yue, HAN Bo, WANG Shengquan, ZHANG Zhehao, HE Yufei 2024 Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Geological Support for Coal Green Exploitation, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China; College of Geology and Environment, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China

Identification Of Tar-Rich Coal Based On The True Density And Natural Gamma Ray Response Of Coals, Shi Qingmin, Geng Xuhu, Wang Shuangming, Cai Yue, Han Bo, Wang Shengquan, Zhang Zhehao, He Yufei

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective Tar yield, derived from the Gray-King assay, serves as the sole metric for evaluating tar-rich coal. However, insufficient exploration data hinder its effective application in the fine-scale evaluation of extensive tar-rich coal. Methods Based on binary classification, this study proposed the optimal thresholds for tar-rich coal identification using true density (ρ) and natural gamma-ray (GR) log. Moreover, this study elucidated the intrinsic mechanisms behind the significant petrophysical parameter responses of tar-rich coal. Results and Conclusions Key findings are as follows: (1) Coals with various metamorphic grades differ in identification threshold. For instance, long-flame tar-rich coal, the optimal …


A Log-Based Method For Evaluating The Tar Yield Of Tar-Rich Coal, TIAN Han, LI Ning, WANG Shuangming, WU Hongliang, FENG Zhou, WANG Kewen, WANG Guiwen 2024 College of Geosciences, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing 102249, China; Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development, PetroChina, Beijing 100083, China

A Log-Based Method For Evaluating The Tar Yield Of Tar-Rich Coal, Tian Han, Li Ning, Wang Shuangming, Wu Hongliang, Feng Zhou, Wang Kewen, Wang Guiwen

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective As a kind of coal-based oil and gas resource, tar-rich coal is significant for the supply of oil and gas resources, as well as the clean and efficient utilization of coals. Presently, the identification of tar-rich coals primarily depends on the Gray-King assay. In contrast, there is a lack of studies on the accurate identification and evaluation of tar-rich coal using geophysical methods. Methods This study investigated coals in the Jurassic Xishanyao and Badaowan Formations in Santanghu Basin, Xinjiang. Based on petrophysical experiments, as well as the typical log response characteristics of tar-rich coal, this study developed a new …


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