Utilization Of Solar And Wind Power-Generation Systems In The Mining Industry: Recent Trends And Future Prospects,
2024
Pukyong National University, Department of Energy Resources Engineering, Busan 48513, Korea
Utilization Of Solar And Wind Power-Generation Systems In The Mining Industry: Recent Trends And Future Prospects, Elaheh Mohammadi Valikandi, Yosoon Choi
Journal of Sustainable Mining
In recent years, the mining industry has faced many challenges, such as rising demand, fluctuating energy prices, increasing energy consumption due to declining ore grades, and environmental concerns. According to the Paris Agreement, countries worldwide must focus on decarbonizing their economies to mitigate the global average surface temperature growth. This paper reviews how renewable energy, specifically photovoltaic and wind power systems, can be used to tackle some of these challenges. Operating mines globally, like the South Deep gold mine in South Africa and the MA'ADEN Alumina Refinery in Saudi Arabia, and abandoned mines, such as former coal mines in the …
Polish Energy Sector’S Dependence On Lignite Mining: The Process Of Transition,
2024
Institute of Geology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
Polish Energy Sector’S Dependence On Lignite Mining: The Process Of Transition, Marek Widera, Wojciech Naworyta, Paweł Urbański
Journal of Sustainable Mining
This opinion study is devoted to the role of lignite in the Polish energy sector in recent decades, i.e., after the collapse of communism in 1989. Lignite is the primary source of electricity in Poland, second only to hard coal. More than 25–35% of Polish electricity was generated by lignite-fired power plants in 1990–2022. To meet the needs of the energy industry, 46–70 Mt of lignite was mined annually in that period. Hence, Poland was, and still is, one of the world leaders in lignite production. Despite the ongoing transition of the Polish energy sector, changes occur very slowly due …
Table Of Contents,
2024
China Coal Technology and Engineering Group (CCTEG)
Critical Drilling And Completion Techniques For Deep Coalbed Methane In The Shenfu Block And Their Applications,
2024
China United Coalbed Methane Co., Ltd., Beijing 100016, China; Provincial Center of Technology Innovation for Coal Measure Gas Co-production, Taiyuan 030008, China
Critical Drilling And Completion Techniques For Deep Coalbed Methane In The Shenfu Block And Their Applications, Wang Peng, Li Bin, Wang Kunjian, Zhang Hongjie, Zhang Yingchun, Du Jia, Zhang Linqiang, Wang Xiaoqi, Su Haiyan, Chen Guanghui, Yang Ruiyue
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Deep coal seams exhibit high in-situ stress, moderate to high temperatures, ultra-low permeability, high compressibility, and significant heterogeneity, leading to the absence of mature technical systems for their exploitation presently. The complex geological characteristics of deep coal seams pose new technical challenges to their drilling and completion engineering, rendering it urgent to tackle theoretical and technical challenges in drilling and completion tailored to the geological characteristics of deep coal seam reservoirs. The purpose is to achieve the reserve growth and production addition of hydrocarbons in order to guarantee China’s strategic energy security. Methods Based on the pilot tests for …
Optimization Of Schemes For Multi-Reservoir Commingled Fracturing Of Coal Measures In The Linxing Block,
2024
China United Coalbed Methane Co., Ltd., Beijing 100016, China; Provincial Center of Technology Innovation for Coal Measure Gas Co-production, Taiyuan 030008, China
Optimization Of Schemes For Multi-Reservoir Commingled Fracturing Of Coal Measures In The Linxing Block, Wang Bo, Zhang Bing, Mi Honggang, Du Jia, Duan Jiajia, Cui Shuhui, Zhang Haozhe, Fu Tianyu
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective The coal-bearing strata in the Linxing block on the eastern margin of the Ordos Basin exhibit the alternating occurrence of multiple sequences and vertical thin layers (interlayers). Therefore, multi-reservoir commingled fracturing is essential for the cost-effective, efficient exploitation of coal-measure gas from these coal-bearing strata. The key to successful multi-reservoir commingled fracturing is the achievement of expected fracture heights. The current challenges include the unclear vertically extended distance and morphologies of fractures, along with great deviations between the predicted and actual fracture heights, significantly affecting the volume of reservoirs for production growth. Methods Based on the in-situ stresses on …
Fracturing Characteristics And Instability Modes Of Deep Primary Coal-Rock Combinations Under Triaxial Compression,
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 …
A Non-Uniform Interpolation Method For Seismic Data Based On A Diffusion Probabilistic Model,
2024
School of Mathematics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
A Non-Uniform Interpolation Method For Seismic Data Based On A Diffusion Probabilistic Model, Chen Yao, Yu Siwei, Lin Rongzhi
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective The non-uniform interpolation of seismic data is identified as a prolonged challenge in energy exploration. Since geophones cannot be precisely placed at positions corresponding to theoretical grid points, current uniform interpolation techniques frequently suffer deviations and detail distortion. Methods This study proposed a novel non-uniform interpolation method based on a diffusion probabilistic model, which is an emerging generative model in deep learning that involves the diffusion and generation processes. In the diffusion process, noise is added to the complete seismic data iteratively to train the denoising capability of the neural network. In the generation process, the neural network is …
A Petrophysical Modeling-Guided Method For Predicting Parameters Of Low-Permeability Reservoirs,
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, …
Periodic Roof Deformation And Failure And Associated Water Inflow Characteristics During The Mining Of Typical Coal Seams In The Inner Mongolia-Shaanxi Contiguous Area,
2024
College of Geology and Environment, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China; CCTEG Xi’an Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710077, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Preventing and Control Technology for Coal Mine Water Hazard, Xi’an 710077, China; Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Mine Ecological Environment Protection and Restoration in the Middle of Yellow River Basin, Xi’an 710077, China
Periodic Roof Deformation And Failure And Associated Water Inflow Characteristics During The Mining Of Typical Coal Seams In The Inner Mongolia-Shaanxi Contiguous Area, Zhou Zhenfang, Dong Shuning, Dong Yang, Luo Shenghu, Xue Jiankun, Wang Zhizhou, Wang Shuxuan, Shang Hongbo, Wang Tiantian, Wang Yutong, Wang Tong
Coal Geology & Exploration
[Objective] The disturbance of coal mine mining damages the aquifer/aquiclude structures of the overburden, causing concentrated water inflow and further affecting safe production in mines. [Methods] Using methods of the physical simulation of similar materials, numerical simulation, and on-site in situ monitoring, this study investigated the water inflow during the mining of the dominant 3-1 coal seam, typically influenced by water in sandstones on the coal seam roof, in the Inner Mongolia-Shaanxi contiguous area. By comparing the measured data of mines with similar geological and mining conditions in the surrounding area, this study delved into the periodic evolutionary patterns of …
Mechanical Characteristics And Fracture Propagation Mechanism Of Deep Coal Reservoirs In The Shenfu Block,
2024
China United Coalbed Methane Co., Ltd., Beijing 100016, China; Provincial Center of Technology Innovation for Coal Measure Gas Co-production, Taiyuan 030008, China
Mechanical Characteristics And Fracture Propagation Mechanism Of Deep Coal Reservoirs In The Shenfu Block, Mi Honggang, Wu Jian, Peng Wenchun, Xu Lifu, Li Yong
Coal Geology & Exploration
[Objective] Clarifying the mechanical properties and in-situ stress distributions of coal seams, along with the mechanisms behind their control over the morphologies and propagation behavior of artificially induced fractures, is crucial to the fracturing design, well pattern deployment, and coalbed methane (CBM) production of deep coal seams. [Methods] This study investigated the Nos. 8 and 9 coal seams of the Taiyuan Formation in the Shenfu block in the northern portion of the eastern margin of the Ordos Basin. Using data from sonic logging, density logging, injection/falloff well tests, and production, this study systematically analyzed the mechanical …
Characteristics Of Gas Bursting And Application Of Layered Cutting Drilling In Outburst Coal Seam,
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 …
Enrichment Patterns And Exploration Countermeasures Of Deep Coalbed Methane In The Linxing-Shenfu Block On The Eastern Margin Of The Ordos Basin,
2024
China National Offshore Oil Corporation, Beijing 100010, China
Enrichment Patterns And Exploration Countermeasures Of Deep Coalbed Methane In The Linxing-Shenfu Block On The Eastern Margin Of The Ordos Basin, Xu Changgui, Ji Hongquan, Wang Cunwu, Zhu Xueshen
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Some insights have been gained into the enrichment and accumulation patterns of deep coalbed methane (CBM) in high-rank coal seams on the eastern margin of the Ordos Basin, represented by the Daning-Jixian block. However, the exploration of deep CBM in medium-rank coal seams in the Linxing-Shenfu block, located in the northern segment of the basin's eastern margin remains in its initial stage, leading to an inaccurate and unclear understanding of the enrichment and accumulation patterns. This necessitates summarizing these patterns to effectively guide deep CBM exploration and exploitation. Methods Focusing on the Nos.8 and 9 coal seams of the …
Discovery Of A Large Gas Field Of Deep Coalbed Methane In The Shenfu Block And Its Implications,
2024
CNOOC Ltd., Beijing 100010, China; Provincial Center of Technology Innovation Center of Coal Measure Gas Co-production, Taiyuan 030008, China
Discovery Of A Large Gas Field Of Deep Coalbed Methane In The Shenfu Block And Its Implications, Zhu Guanghui, Ji Hongquan, Mi Honggang, Zhang Yingchun, Sun Qiang, Zhao Wei, Zhu Xueshen, Kang Lifang, Wang Yuchuan
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background After explorations of unconventional natural gas for nearly two decades in the Shenfu block on the eastern margin of the Ordos Basin, deep coalbed methane (CBM) with reserves of 100 billion m3 was discovered in this block in 2023. However, the preliminary exploration of deep CBM in this block faces challenges of insufficient understanding of geological laws, immature fracturing technologies, and a lack of production technologies and experience.Methods and Results Driven by both management and technological innovations, encouraging exploration results have been achieved. The management innovations include: (1) The implementation of a complementary and three-dimensional exploration model …
Predicting The “Sweet Spot” Of Deep Coalbed Methane Based On Resource Conditions And Fracability,
2024
CNOOC Research Institute Co., Ltd., Beijing 100028, China
Predicting The “Sweet Spot” Of Deep Coalbed Methane Based On Resource Conditions And Fracability, Zhao Zhigang, Zhu Xueshen, Wang Cunwu, Zhu Yanhe, Lyu Yumin, Chen Silu, Qi Yu, Tian Yongjing
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective China has made breakthroughs in the exploration of large-scale deep coalbed methane (CBM) reservoirs along the eastern margin of the Ordos Basin. However, effectively converting the reserves of these reservoirs into production and achieving their efficient exploitation remain unclear. Methods Based on the geological, tests, fracturing, and production performance data, this study conducted research into the assessment of geological-engineering dual “sweet spots” of deep CBM in the southern Shenfu block by focusing on the resource conditions and fracability of deep CBM reservoirs. [Results and Conclusions] Key findings are as follows: (1) The study area hosts suitable coal-forming facies zones …
Processing Of Impulse Noise In Magnetotelluric Data Based On Bidirectional Recurrent Imputation,
2024
Xi’an Center of Mineral Resources Survey, China Geological Survey, Xi’an 710100, China; Technology Innovation Center for Gold Ore Exploration, China Geological Survey, Xi’an 710100, China; School of Geophysics and Geomatics, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
Processing Of Impulse Noise In Magnetotelluric Data Based On Bidirectional Recurrent Imputation, Yang Kai, Liu Cheng, Li Han, He Jinglong
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Magnetotelluric sounding is an exploration method to obtain the underground electrical structure by observing the natural electromagnetic field, which is easily disturbed by noise. Impulse noise, frequently occurring in magnetotelluric sounding, generally exhibits high amplitude and wide frequency bands, producing significant impacts on the data quality. Methods To suppress such noise, this study proposed a method based on a bidirectional recurrent imputation for time series (BRITS) model. First, the data segments with noise interference were deleted. Second, for the magnetotelluric time series with missing data to be imputed, training sets were constructed for imputation training of the BRITS model. …
Structure Optimization Of Foam Generator For Soft Coal Seam And Foaming Effect Simulation,
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 …
Artificial Intelligence Logging: Fundamental, Principle, Technique, And Application,
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,
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 …
Characteristics And Transformations Of Mineral Phases In Burnt Rocks,
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 …
A Cylindrical Permeation And Diffusion Model For Bingham Grout In Water-Rich Sand Layers And Its Experimental Research,
2024
School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan 232001, China
A Cylindrical Permeation And Diffusion Model For Bingham Grout In Water-Rich Sand Layers And Its Experimental Research, Wang Xuesong, Cheng Hua, Yao Zhishu, Rong Chuanxin, Xie Bao
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective The disaster prevention and control for water-rich sand layers pose a major challenge to the safe construction of tunnels and deep foundation pits. Typically, the impermeability and bearing capacity of highly water-rich and weakly cemented sand layers are enhanced through permeation grouting via sleeve valve tubes, with resulting grouting concretions being approximately cylindrical. Methods To explore the cylindrical diffusion mechanism of permeation grouting in sand layers, this study constructed a cylindrical diffusion model of radial tube flow for the permeation grouting of Bingham grout in sand layers while considering the tortuosity effects. Subsequently, this study developed a set of …
