A Dc-Unet-Based Image Processing Method For Detecting Fractures Along Roadway Sections Of Coal Mines,
2024
College of Mechanical Engineering, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China
A Dc-Unet-Based Image Processing Method For Detecting Fractures Along Roadway Sections Of Coal Mines, Dong Zheng, Zhang Xuhui, Yang Wenjuan, Kang Le, Tang Duwei, Tian Chenhui
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Detecting fractures along roadway sections of coal mines allows for the characterization of the geologic conditions of roadways, thus providing guidance for roadway tunneling and support engineering. However, conventional image processing methods for fractures along roadway sections are susceptible to complex environments in underground coal mines, exhibiting a low fracture detection efficiency. Methods This study proposed a novel image processing method for detecting fractures along roadway sections based on a DC-UNet model. This method can be deployed on a mobile terminal and an embedded device, thereby allowing for real-time and effective detection of fractures along roadway sections and enhancing …
Development Of A Power Recovery-Based Dynamic Loading System For Full-Size Drill Rods In Coal Mines,
2024
State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Prevention and Control, Chongqing 400037, China; CCTEG Chongqing Research Institute, Chongqing 400039, China
Development Of A Power Recovery-Based Dynamic Loading System For Full-Size Drill Rods In Coal Mines, Zhang Jing, Wang Jie
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective This study aims to simulate the actual forces applied to drill rods during the borehole drilling for gas drainage from underground coal mines to satisfy the requirements of drill rods’ fatigue tests. Methods This study designed a dynamic loading system for full-size drill rods in coal mines. This system consists of a drill rod loading platform, a hydraulic pump unit with power recovery, and a measurement and control system, allowing for the composite loading of dynamic torque, axial force, and radial displacement on drill rods of different specifications. In this system, torque is loaded to drill rods using the …
Development Of Robotic Sampling Method For Rees In Gps-Denied And Hazardous Environments,
2024
Montana Technological University Graduate School
Development Of Robotic Sampling Method For Rees In Gps-Denied And Hazardous Environments, Alan Arthur
Graduate Theses & Non-Theses
In recent times, the demand for rare earth elements (REEs) has been fueled by industry shifts towards energy efficiency and climate neutrality, as well as the great potential for the use of REEs in all sectors of our daily lives. Currently, China accounts for over 75% of global REE production (Dal, 2024). Various REE producers are gearing up to produce significant amounts of REEs to solve the issue of global supply and break China’s monopoly. A spike in REE prices of nearly tenfold in 2011 provided the impetus for accelerating over 400 REE exploration projects around the world (Barakos, 2017). …
Optimisation Of Open Pit Slope Design Considering Groundwater Effects Using Particle Swarm Optimisation And Scaled Boundary Finite Element Method,
2024
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Optimisation Of Open Pit Slope Design Considering Groundwater Effects Using Particle Swarm Optimisation And Scaled Boundary Finite Element Method, Dakshith Ruvin Wijesinghe, Ethmadalage Perera, Ean Hin Ooi, Sundararajan Natarajan, Taghi Sherizadeh, Ean Tat Ooi
Mining Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Slopes are a crucial structure in open pit mines. Their design has implications on the economic, safety and environmental operation of the mining industry. Designing stable slopes can be challenging due to the complexities introduced by the stratigraphy and hydrology of the strata. With rising commodity costs and inflation rates, mining operating costs are increasing. Reducing operational costs is necessary for mining industries to remain competitive. While steepening the pit slope can decrease stripping materials and save money, it also increases the risk associated with slope surges. Therefore, optimizing slopes is crucial for both financial and safety reasons. Numerical models …
Design Method For Active Slope Reinforcement: A Case Study Of Excavated Slopes,
2024
State Key Laboratory of Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China; School of Engineering Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
Design Method For Active Slope Reinforcement: A Case Study Of Excavated Slopes, Qin Hui, Yin Xiaotao, Tang Hua, Cheng Xu
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Slope instability and failure exhibit extinct spatiotemporal characteristics. Existing design methods for passive reinforcement have resulted in the engineering instability of numerous excavated slopes. Therefore, analyzing the spatiotemporal evolutionary patterns of slopes during excavation and exploring the design methods for active slope reinforcement are particularly important for the information technology (IT)-based construction and safety control of slopes. Methods Using on-site investigations and numerical simulations, this study analyzed the causes of excavation-induced failure of high slopes, as well as the evolutionary pattern of the principal stresses in the sliding zone. Consequently, this study revealed the progressive failure mechanism of slopes …
Natural Gamma-Ray Log-Derived Heat Production Rates Of Strata And Lithospheric Thermal Structure In The Central Depression, Yinggehai Basin,
2024
College of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
Natural Gamma-Ray Log-Derived Heat Production Rates Of Strata And Lithospheric Thermal Structure In The Central Depression, Yinggehai Basin, Zhang Jiahao, Song Rongcai, Zheng Feng, Zhang Yan, Tang Xin, Li Bo, Dong Shuyi
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Understanding the lithospheric thermal structure is significant for exploring the dynamics of a basin's thermal evolution, as well as for the assessment, exploitation, and utilization of geothermal resources in a basin. However, the limited data on heat production in the Yinggehai Basin has constrained research into the lithospheric thermal structure of the basin. Methods Using natural gamma-ray (NGR) logs from 23 wells in the Yinggehai Basin, this study calculated the heat production rates of strata in the central depression using the fitted gamma-ray value (GR) - radiogenic heat production rate (A) empirical formula. Based on the ocean …
A Method For Intelligent Identification Of Weak Interlayer Characteristics During The Drilling Of Anchor Boreholes,
2024
School of Mechanics and Civil Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
A Method For Intelligent Identification Of Weak Interlayer Characteristics During The Drilling Of Anchor Boreholes, Gao Dan, Yue Zhongwen, Wang Peng, Yue Xiaolei, Yan Yifei, Zhou Xingyuan, Li Yang
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective The drilling quality of anchor boreholes is significantly influenced by the structural planes of weak interlayers within rock masses. Weak interlayers, tending to be hidden hazards within rock masses, affect the drilling stability and efficiency, further influencing the stability and safety of the whole support structure. Once drilled by drill bits, weak interlayers exhibit significant dynamic responses, which reflect the changes in rock mass structures during the drilling. Methods From the perspective of drilling specific energy, this study conducted digital drilling experiments on rock mass-like specimens bearing weak interlayers using the independently developed measurement while drilling (MWD) system, which …
Table Of Contents,
2024
China Coal Technology and Engineering Group (CCTEG)
A Nanoindentation-Based Study On The Micromechanical Properties Of Red Shales,
2024
State Key Laboratory of Intelligent Construction and Healthy Operation and Maintenance of Deep Underground Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
A Nanoindentation-Based Study On The Micromechanical Properties Of Red Shales, Zhou Lang, Ma Zhenqian, Huang Qingrong, Shuai Yunlin, Zhang Jimin, Liu Rongke
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Investigating the micromechanical properties of minerals using nanoindentation tests is of great significance for revealing the microscale mechanisms behind mineral failure. Methods Focusing on the primary minerals in the surrounding rocks of red shales in a phosphate deposit, this study conducted qualitative and semi-quantitative analyses of these minerals, including their spatial distributions, using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS), and targeted nanoindentation tests, determining the micromechanical properties of the minerals. This study developed a discrete numerical calculation model for the microscopic nanoindentation of minerals based on Voronoi tessellation and compared the simulation results with …
State Of The Art And Future Directions In Groundwater Contamination Risk Assessment,
2024
College of Transportation Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
State Of The Art And Future Directions In Groundwater Contamination Risk Assessment, Xu Beiyi, Wang Ce, Zhou Guangyang, Zhou Pengpeng
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background Rapid global socio-economic development has intensified the resource crisis and contamination of groundwater, rendering groundwater contamination risk assessments critical to contamination prevention, control, and remediation. Advances Through a systematic summary of domestic and international studies, this study reviews the development of theories on groundwater contamination risk assessments and the formation of the theoretical system. Based on the source-pathway-receptor assessment system, this study presents a summary of the research methods for the assessments of contamination source load risks, groundwater vulnerability, and contamination hazards. Groundwater contamination risk assessments have evolved from unidimensional qualitative assessments to quantitative process models highlighting contamination mechanisms …
Underground Coal Gasification In The Aidinghu Mining Area, Turpan-Hami Coalfield: Geological Evaluation System And The Selection Of The Optimal Coal Seam,
2024
Xinjiang Key Laboratory for Geodynamic Processes and Metallogenic Prognosis of Central Asian Orogenic Belt, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830047, China; School of Geological and Mining Engineering, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830047, China
Underground Coal Gasification In The Aidinghu Mining Area, Turpan-Hami Coalfield: Geological Evaluation System And The Selection Of The Optimal Coal Seam, Zeng Zhiwei, Lai Peng, Tian Jijun, Yang Shuguang, Hu Zhenpeng, Wang Bo, Yu Yu, Wang Haichao, Liu Yunxuan, Yuan Yixuan
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Underground coal gasification (UCG) is an innovation in traditional coal mining technology. The prerequisites for successful UCG include developing a systematic geological evaluation system and scientifically selecting the optimal coal seam.Methods Using mathematical analysis methods such as analytic hierarchy process (AHP), coefficient of variation method, and technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS), this study systematically analyzed the coal quality, coal seam occurrence, hydrology, surrounding rocks, geological structures, hazardous elements, and geological exploration degree of coal reservoirs in the Aidinghu mining area, Turpan-Hami coalfield. Accordingly, this study deeply explored the feasibility of UCG in the …
Research Progress On Variation Pattern And Monitoring Control Technology Of Negative Pressure For Gas Drainage In Directional Long Borehole,
2024
China Coal Research Institute, Beijing 100013, China; CCTEG Xi’an Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710077, China
Research Progress On Variation Pattern And Monitoring Control Technology Of Negative Pressure For Gas Drainage In Directional Long Borehole, Li Quanxin, Cheng Zhuoer, Fang Jun, Mou Quanbin, Liu Fei, Cong Lin
Coal Geology & Exploration
Significance Near-horizontal directional long borehole is an important technical approach and effective means for preventing and controlling the gas disasters of coal mine. Negative pressure is an important factor affecting the gas drainage effect of directional long borehole. Advances Herein, the research progress on gas drainage through near-horizontal directional long borehole was systematically summarized from three aspects: the attenuation mechanism and distribution law of negative pressure in the borehole, gas drainage parameter monitoring technology, and intelligent control system for gas drainage. Regarding the attenuation mechanism and distribution law of negative pressure in the borehole, the basic theoretical research results concerning …
Fine And Intelligent Interpretation Of Key Geological Structures In The Metal Metallogenesis Of Coal Measures,
2024
College of Geoscience and Surveying Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
Fine And Intelligent Interpretation Of Key Geological Structures In The Metal Metallogenesis Of Coal Measures, Yang Yi, Zhao Jingtao, Li Wenyu, Shi Suzhen
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective In order to identify the key geological structures in the metallogenic process of coal measures metal deposits, the Linxing block of Ordos Basin was taken as the research object. Based on the previous research results, geological data of the block, seismic and logging data, a geological model including tectonic volcanic activities and other events was constructed to analyze the key geological factors of deposit formation. Methods Firstly, based on the post-stack seismic data, the diffraction wave separation and imaging are realized by using the plane wave destruction filter technology, and the small-scale key geological information is extracted. Secondly, the …
Techniques For Coal Resource Conservation During The Ecological Restoration Of Alpine Mining Areas On Plateaus,
2024
College of Geology and Environment, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China; China Coal Aerial Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Group Co. Ltd., Xi’an 710199, China
Techniques For Coal Resource Conservation During The Ecological Restoration Of Alpine Mining Areas On Plateaus, Li Congcong, Wang Tong, Zhao Xin, Wang Weichao, Liang Zhenxin
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective The prolonged coal mining of the Muli coalfield, located in an alpine region in the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, has posed many ecological challenges, which especially include the presence of considerable quantities of disturbed coal resources in open-pit mining areas. This study aims to achieve scientific and effective coal resource conservation during the ecological restoration of coal mines. Methods Focusing on the Jvhugeng mining area of the Muli coalfield, this study investigated the destruction characteristics of the coal resources in the open-pit mining area. From the perspective of geological mechanisms behind the destruction, this study artificially constructed the roofs of …
3d Reconstruction Of Surface Temperature Field In Spontaneous Combustion Coal Gangue Dump Fire Area And Its Practice,
2024
School of Safety Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China; No.156 Coalfield Geological Exploration Brigade, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Bureau of Coal Geology, Urumqi 830009, China
3d Reconstruction Of Surface Temperature Field In Spontaneous Combustion Coal Gangue Dump Fire Area And Its Practice, Shao Zhenlu, Zhang Huisong, Deng Rong, Yang Tong, Ma Dong
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective The spontaneous combustion of coal gangue dumps has severely damaged the ecological environment and affected the production safety, which has become a bottleneck in the process of ecological civilization construction in China. In order to formulate a fire extinguishing plan and implement a fire extinguishing project, it is very important to accurately detect the fire area of the spontaneous combustion coal gangue dump. Methods Herein, the idea of detecting the three-dimensional distribution of high-temperature areas using unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) based thermal infrared oblique photogrammetry technology was proposed. Meanwhile, the multi-scale Gaussian filtering detail enhancement technology for thermal infrared …
Detrital Zircon Ages Of The Permian Coal-Bearing Rock Series In The Zhongtiao Mountain Area And Their Sedimentological Constraints On Regional Tectonic Activity,
2024
Institute of Geomechanics, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; Key Laboratory of Active Tectonics and Geological Safety, Ministry of Natural Resources, Beijing 100081, China
Detrital Zircon Ages Of The Permian Coal-Bearing Rock Series In The Zhongtiao Mountain Area And Their Sedimentological Constraints On Regional Tectonic Activity, Wu Fang, Li Zhenhong, Jing Xianghui, Kou Linlin, Du Zhuang, Liu Bohua
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective The changes in the material composition of detrital sediments in a sedimentary basin are intimately associated with the uplift and denudation processes of provenance areas. The southern margin of the North China Craton, a primary tectonic unit of the continental area of China, preserves relatively complete geological records of the Permian. The Zhongtiao Mountain area is located in the core of the Fen-Wei graben system on the southern margin of the North China Craton, with the southern margin of the North China Craton and the adjacent Qinling orogenic belt potentially serving as its provenance areas. Therefore, the Zhongtiao Mountain …
A Smogn-Based Mpso-Bp Model To Predict The Height Of A Hydraulically Conductive Fracture Zone,
2024
College of Energy and Mining Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China; State Key Laboratory of Mining Disaster Prevention and Control Co-founded by Shandong Province and the Ministry of Science and Technology, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Building Structure and Underground Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, China
A Smogn-Based Mpso-Bp Model To Predict The Height Of A Hydraulically Conductive Fracture Zone, Liu Qi, Liang Zhihao, Zi Jianxiao
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective The height of a hydraulically conductive fracture zone, a significant factor influencing roof water inrushes and groundwater resource loss, is identified as a research focus of the prevention and control of mine water disasters. Methods To accurately predict the heights of hydraulically conductive fracture zones in coal seam roofs, five parameters were selected as the primary factors influencing hydraulically conductive fracture zones the mining depth: mining height, coal seam inclination, the length of the mining face along its dip direction, proportional coefficient of hard rocks (i.e., the ratio of the cumulative thickness of hard rocks within the statistical height …
Acoustic Velocity Inversion Based On Convolutional Autoencoder Embedded With Fourier Neural Operator,
2024
School of Mathematics and Statistics, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
Acoustic Velocity Inversion Based On Convolutional Autoencoder Embedded With Fourier Neural Operator, Li Chen, Zhao Haixia, Bai Zhaowei, Hao Yufan
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background Seismic wave inversion serves as an effective method for obtaining the characteristics of structures, lithology, and physical properties of subsurface media using the arrival times, amplitude, and waveforms of seismic waves. Seismic inversion methods based on wave equations iteratively update model parameters using forward modeling. This generally involves extensive numerical simulations and optimization calculations, requiring large quantities of computational resources and time. In recent years, neural operators for deep learning, represented by the Fourier neural operator (FNO), have gained widespread attention. However, the original FNO structure fails to effectively learn the wavefield information with sharp changes in geological structures …
Intelligent Noise Suppression For 3d Post-Stack Seismic Data Of The Junggar Basin,
2024
Institute of Geophysics, Research Institute of Exploration and Development, Xinjiang Oilfield Company, PetroChina, Urumqi 830013, China
Intelligent Noise Suppression For 3d Post-Stack Seismic Data Of The Junggar Basin, Mao Haibo, Zhou Xin, Li Xiaofeng, Pan Long, Lin Juan, Liu Dawei, Wang Xiaokai
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective The Junggar Basin is recognized as a significant petroliferous basin in China, and its hydrocarbon exploration targets have shifted to deeper strata. However, the 3D seismic data of this basin suffer from low signal-to-noise ratios (SNRs) and high data volumes due to the basin's complex near-surface conditions, the great depths of exploration targets, and seismic data acquisition methods characterized by wide azimuths, broadbands, and high density. This complicates the identification of hydrocarbon exploration targets, rendering the improvement in the quality of the 3D seismic data by noise suppression vitally important. Methods The progress in the deep learning theory and …
Transient Electromagnetic Numerical Simulation Based On The Transformer Neural Network,
2024
CCTEG Xi’an Research Institute (Group) Co. Ltd., Xi’an 710077, China
Transient Electromagnetic Numerical Simulation Based On The Transformer Neural Network, Wang Yunhong
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective The deep learning-based transient electromagnetic (TEM) forward and inverse modeling methods are data-driven, requiring considerable numerical simulation results as supervisory data to train and assess neural networks. The conventional finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method for TEM numerical simulation necessitates an iterative solution of time-domain Maxwell's equations. Therefore, this method is time-consuming and computationally intensive, failing to meet the data demand of deep learning-based TEM inversion. Methods This study introduced deep learning for TEM numerical simulation. Based on the transformer neural network architecture, a neural network for deep learning-based TEM numerical simulation was designed using an encoder-decoder structure. This neural network …
