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Response Mechanism Characteristics Of Mining-Induced Fault Activation, SUN Wenbin, HAO Jianbang, DAI Xianzheng, KONG Lingjun 2024 College of Energy and Mining Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China; State Key Laboratory of Coal Mining and Clean Utilization, Beijing 100013, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control Technology for Coal Mine Water Hazard, Xi’an 710077, China

Response Mechanism Characteristics Of Mining-Induced Fault Activation, Sun Wenbin, Hao Jianbang, Dai Xianzheng, Kong Lingjun

Coal Geology & Exploration

In the process of coal mining, mining-induced stress perturbation is a key factor leading to fault activation, which is a primary challenge faced by safe coal mining. Fault activation is prone to induce geological disasters such as rock bursts and floor water inrushes of coal mines. Furthermore, it poses a serious threat to mining safety. Using the Flac3D software for numerical simulations and similar material simulation experiments, this study established a model for faults’ stress-displacement responses under coal mining to analyze the mechanisms behind the evolution of fault structure zones in the process of coal mining. Key findings are …


Laws Of Changes In The Energy Of Gas Hydrate-Bearing Coals Under Different Confining Pressures And Saturations, ZHU Wei, GAO Xia, ZHANG Baoyong, WU Qiang 2024 School of Safety Engineering, Heilongjiang University of Science and Technology, Harbin 150022, China

Laws Of Changes In The Energy Of Gas Hydrate-Bearing Coals Under Different Confining Pressures And Saturations, Zhu Wei, Gao Xia, Zhang Baoyong, Wu Qiang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Gas hydration for the solidification of coal seams susceptible to outbursts is a novel technology used to prevent coal and gas outbursts by reducing gas pressure and enhancing coal strength. However, an unclear understanding of the failure characteristics and the energy dissipation law of gas hydrate-bearing coals under different confining pressures and saturations leads to the lack of a theoretical basis for the prevention of dynamic disasters such as field coal and gas outbursts in deep mines. Based on the deviatoric stress-strain curves obtained using triaxial compression tests, this study calculated and analyzed the laws of changes in energy of …


Preliminarily Exploring The Theories And Technologies For Coalbed Methane Production Using Horizontal Wells: Comparison Of Conditions For Coalbed Methane And Shale Gas Exploitation, WANG Hongyan, DUAN Yaoyao, LIU Honglin, ZHAO Qun, CHEN Shangbin, LU Haibing, SHI Zhensheng, SUN Qinping, CHEN Zhenhong, ZHOU Shangwen, YANG Mingwei, WANG Cong 2024 PetroChina National Institute of Excellence Engineers, Beijing 102200, China; PetroChina Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development, Beijing 100083, China

Preliminarily Exploring The Theories And Technologies For Coalbed Methane Production Using Horizontal Wells: Comparison Of Conditions For Coalbed Methane And Shale Gas Exploitation, Wang Hongyan, Duan Yaoyao, Liu Honglin, Zhao Qun, Chen Shangbin, Lu Haibing, Shi Zhensheng, Sun Qinping, Chen Zhenhong, Zhou Shangwen, Yang Mingwei, Wang Cong

Coal Geology & Exploration

Through 30 years of unremitting explorations, coalbed methane (CBM) wells in China have gradually transitioned from vertical to horizontal wells. However, the lack of basic theories on CBM production using horizontal wells is the main challenge to current CBM development. Compared to shales, coal seams exhibit heterogeneity and a minor presence of foliations and brittle minerals, hindering the formation of volumetric fracture networks. Nevertheless, the roofs and floors of coal seams have high sealing capacities and mechanical strength, creating excellent conditions for hydraulic fracturing. Some fractures in coals are filled with calcite, rendering acidification conducive to the improvement of reservoir …


Accumulation Characteristics And Exploration Prospects Of Deep Coalbed Methane In The Longtan Formation Of The Nanchuan Block On The Southeastern Margin Of The Sichuan Basin, GUO Tao, JIN Xiaobo, WU Didi, XIE Fei, LIU Jinxian 2024 Exploration & Development Research Institute, East China Oil and Gas Company, SINOPEC, Nanjing 210011, China; Key Laboratory of Coalbed Methane, SINOPEC, Nanjing 210011, China

Accumulation Characteristics And Exploration Prospects Of Deep Coalbed Methane In The Longtan Formation Of The Nanchuan Block On The Southeastern Margin Of The Sichuan Basin, Guo Tao, Jin Xiaobo, Wu Didi, Xie Fei, Liu Jinxian

Coal Geology & Exploration

Vertical well Y2 in the Nanchuan bloc on the southeastern margin of the Sichuan Basin has yielded daily production of natural flowing gas of 13000 m3, signifying a strategic breakthrough in deep coalbed methane (CBM) exploration on the margin. This study aims to systematically reveal the enrichment and high-yield patterns of CBM in the Nanchuan block. Using data on the regional geology, tests, assays, and production, this study investigated the accumulation characteristic and conducted exploration potential evaluation for deep CBM in the Nanchuan block from the perspective of the quality, pore and fissure characteristics, gas content, and fracability …


Fracture Propagation Mechanism In Directional Perforation And Hydraulic Fracturing Of Coal Seam Horizontal Wells, PANG Tao, JIANG Zaibing, HUI Jiangtao, JIA Bingyi 2024 China Coal Research Institute, Beijing 100013, China; CCTEG Xi’an Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710077, China

Fracture Propagation Mechanism In Directional Perforation And Hydraulic Fracturing Of Coal Seam Horizontal Wells, Pang Tao, Jiang Zaibing, Hui Jiangtao, Jia Bingyi

Coal Geology & Exploration

Horizontal well perforation and fracturing in complex coal-bearing strata are key to increasing coal seam permeability and enhancing gas extraction efficiency, with the formation structure and perforation location determining fracture propagation. Considering the characteristics of formation structure and perforation locations, a fracturing geological model is established. Based on the finite element method, a numerical model is constructed to study the effects of perforation location, formation conditions, and the difference between vertical stress and horizontal stress on fracture perforation. Engineering verification is conducted, and construction suggestions are proposed. Key findings are as follows: There are three scenarios for the perforation locations: …


An Intelligent Water Source Discrimination Method For Water Inrushes From Coal Seam Roofs In The Inner Mongolia-Shaanxi Border Region, WANG Hao, SUN Junqing, ZENG Yifan, SHANG Hongbo, WANG Tiantian, QIAO Wei 2024 China Coal Research Institute, Beijing 100013, China; CCTEG Xi’an Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710077, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control Technology for Coal Mine Water Hazard, Xi’an 710077, China

An Intelligent Water Source Discrimination Method For Water Inrushes From Coal Seam Roofs In The Inner Mongolia-Shaanxi Border Region, Wang Hao, Sun Junqing, Zeng Yifan, Shang Hongbo, Wang Tiantian, Qiao Wei

Coal Geology & Exploration

Water hazard on the coal seam proof induced by high-intensity coal mining are increasingly prominent in the Inner Mongolia-Shaanxi border region. The effective, accurate water-source discrimination of the water inrushes is the key to water hazard prevention. This study investigated three typical mines in the Inner Mongolia-Shaanxi border region. To this end, principal component analysis (PCA) was employed to extract principal components from 80 groups of groundwater samples. Then, with inorganic indicators K++Na+, Ca2+, Mg2+, Cl−, SO4 2−, HCO3 − and TDS and organic indicators UV254 …


Experimental Study Of The Thermal Cracking Mechanism Of Limestones During Burning, ZHANG Weiqiang, CAO Zhicheng, ZHOU Qizhong, WANG Zuoquan, WU Yun 2024 School of Resources and Geosciences, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China; Engineering Research Center of Zero-carbon and Negative-carbon Technology in Depth of Mining Areas, Ministry of Education (China University of Mining and Technology), Xuzhou 221116, China; Geothermal Resources Research Center, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China

Experimental Study Of The Thermal Cracking Mechanism Of Limestones During Burning, Zhang Weiqiang, Cao Zhicheng, Zhou Qizhong, Wang Zuoquan, Wu Yun

Coal Geology & Exploration

Spontaneous combustion of coal seams will cause different degrees of structural damage to surrounding rocks at different high temperatures, significantly altering their physical and mechanical properties and engineering geological effects. To delve into the structural evolution patterns of rocks during burning, this study investigated the limestones from the floor of a coal mine in Xuzhou. It conducted thermal cracking experiments under different temperatures, exploring the thermal cracking patterns of rocks on multiple scales. Furthermore, this study revealed the genetic mechanism of thermal cracking by combining numerical simulations and microstructure tests. Key findings are as follows: (1) The thermal cracking temperature …


Exploring The Detection Performance Of Different Array Configurations For Multi-Electrode Resistivity Method Tomography Using A 2.5d Finite Element Method, ZHAO Rongchun, LYU Yuzeng, ZHANG Zhi, WEI Liuye, PAN Hongxu 2024 College of Earth Sciences, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China

Exploring The Detection Performance Of Different Array Configurations For Multi-Electrode Resistivity Method Tomography Using A 2.5d Finite Element Method, Zhao Rongchun, Lyu Yuzeng, Zhang Zhi, Wei Liuye, Pan Hongxu

Coal Geology & Exploration

Multi-electrode resistivity method is equipped with various electrode array configurations. Due to their different electrode arrangements, various electrode array configurations tend to exhibit significantly varying detection effects under different survey environments. Hence, to achieve satisfactory detection effects using high-resolution electrical resistivity tomography, it is necessary to explore the strategy for choosing appropriate array configurations targeting different objects in practical work. Given the high applicability of the method, its forward and inversion calculations remain a critical task. Based on the differential equations to be satisfied by the point source potential in a three-dimensional structure, this study derived the variational problem to …


Three-Dimensional Forward Modeling Using The Transient Electromagnetic Method Under Complex Terrains And The Analysis Of Terrain Effects, QU Shaobo, ZHU Jiao, JIANG Zhihai, LI Maofei, HE Zhilong 2024 School of Mines, China University of Mining and Technology, Suzhou 221116, China; Shanxi Ningwu Yushupo Coal Industry Co., Ltd., Xinzhou 036700, China

Three-Dimensional Forward Modeling Using The Transient Electromagnetic Method Under Complex Terrains And The Analysis Of Terrain Effects, Qu Shaobo, Zhu Jiao, Jiang Zhihai, Li Maofei, He Zhilong

Coal Geology & Exploration

The ground-based transient electromagnetic method (TEM), with unique advantages, has been extensively applied for hydrogeological exploration in coal mines. However, in field exploration, complex terrains tend to cause variations in geometric shapes of transmitting sources and deviations in signals received, reducing exploration accuracy. Hence, by integrating theoretical analysis and numerical simulations with the analysis of actual terrain data, this study systematically investigated the response characteristics of electrical- and magnetic-source TEM fields under complex terrains. Using the vector finite-element electromagnetic forward modeling technique based on second-order backward Euler discretization, this study delved into the laws of influence of peak and valley …


Research On Path Planning Methods For Underground Roadheader Robots, ZHANG Xuhui, ZHENG Xili, YANG Wenjuan, LI Yuyang, MA Bing, DONG Zheng, CHEN Xin 2024 College of Mechanical Engineering, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratoty of Mine Electromechanical Equipment Intelligent Monitoring, Xi’an 710054, China

Research On Path Planning Methods For Underground Roadheader Robots, Zhang Xuhui, Zheng Xili, Yang Wenjuan, Li Yuyang, Ma Bing, Dong Zheng, Chen Xin

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to solve the problems of difficulty and low efficiency in the movement of robotic roadheaders under conditions of non-full-section roadways in coal mines, the characteristics of unstructured environments in coal mines and the motion characteristics of robotic roadheaders were analyzed, and a path planning method for robotic roadheaders based on deep reinforcement learning was proposed. The tunnel environment was constructed in real time using depth cameras, a virtual model for detecting roadheader-tunnel collisions was established, collision detection was performed in a virtual environment using the hierarchical bounding box method, and an obstacle avoidance strategy under the restrictions of …


Edge Detection Of Low Illumination Image In Cutting Unit Of Shearer, JIA Pengtao, JIN Luwei, WANG Bin, GUO Fengjing, LI Na 2024 School of Computer Science and Technology, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China

Edge Detection Of Low Illumination Image In Cutting Unit Of Shearer, Jia Pengtao, Jin Luwei, Wang Bin, Guo Fengjing, Li Na

Coal Geology & Exploration

In this paper, a fractional differentiation-based edge detection algorithm named Lif is proposed to address the edge detection problems of missing edge and fuzzy details in the cutting unit of shearers working in low-light underground environments. First, the initial fractional mask operator was built using a larger detection template according to the Grünwald-Letnikov definition of the fractional derivative. Then, the weight coefficients at various positions of the mask operator were determined according to the theory of Pascal’s triangle, and the mask operator was extended to four different directions. Finally, the mask operator was convolved with the image, and the local …


Environmental Health Impacts Of Small-Scale Gold Mining In East Indonesia: Mercury Pollution And Nature Conservation, Tri Edhi Budhi Soesilo, Nada Ismita Hawa, Nuraeni Nuraeni 2024 Universitas Indonesia, School of Environmental Science, Indonesia

Environmental Health Impacts Of Small-Scale Gold Mining In East Indonesia: Mercury Pollution And Nature Conservation, Tri Edhi Budhi Soesilo, Nada Ismita Hawa, Nuraeni Nuraeni

Journal of Sustainable Mining

The expansion of small-scale gold mining impacts environmental health and socioeconomic. Research in Bombana District, one of the gold mining centers in eastern Indonesia, was conducted to explore perceptions of the impact of small-scale gold mining on human health and attitudes towards environmental conservation activities related to small-scale gold mining activities. This research uses a quantitative approach with univariate tests to identify respondent characteristics, bivariate tests (Chi-square) to test relationships and frequency differences, and multivariate analysis (regression) to test the direction and magnitude of the relationship. The perception of the impact of small-scale gold mining on human health was not …


Critical Raw Material In Mineral Elements Found In Fly Ashes From The Czech Republic Power Plant, Agnieszka Klupa 2024 Central Mining Institute – National Research Institute, Department of Environmental Monitoring, Poland

Critical Raw Material In Mineral Elements Found In Fly Ashes From The Czech Republic Power Plant, Agnieszka Klupa

Journal of Sustainable Mining

The economic development of EU countries is limited due to limited access to a number of mineral raw materials, which necessitates actions aimed at securing the supply of CRM. For this reason, CRMs constitute elements of particular importance for the EU. The aim of the study was to assess the content of CRMs as a potential source of REY in fly ash resulting from the coal combustion in one of the power plants in the Czech Republic. In the tested ash the main phases are: glassy phase, mullite and quartz. The chemical composition of the tested fly ashes showed dominance …


Induced Oxidation Effects On Physical And Mechanical Properties Of Lignite From Tempoku, Hokkaido, Japan For Sustainable Mining Via Subsurface Cultivation And Gasification Method, AKM Badrul Alam, Noritaka Aramaki, Shuji Tamamura, Akio Ueno, Takuma Murakami, Yoshiaki Fujii, Katsuhiko Kaneko 2024 H-RISE, Northern Advancement Centre for Science & Technology, Hokkaido, Japan

Induced Oxidation Effects On Physical And Mechanical Properties Of Lignite From Tempoku, Hokkaido, Japan For Sustainable Mining Via Subsurface Cultivation And Gasification Method, Akm Badrul Alam, Noritaka Aramaki, Shuji Tamamura, Akio Ueno, Takuma Murakami, Yoshiaki Fujii, Katsuhiko Kaneko

Journal of Sustainable Mining

The lignite resource has been under consideration for the subsurface cultivation and gasification (SCG) method to produce biomethane from lignite in Hokkaido, Japan. The primary phase of the method entails initiating the oxidative transformation of lignite using an H2O2 solution, resulting in the formation of dissolved organic carbon (DOC), a pivotal component. To examine the effects of induced oxidation on lignite's mechanical properties, artificial oxidation tests were conducted to form DOC. While there was a slight decrease in P-wave velocity and density, the uniaxial compression and indirect tensile strengths, as well as stiffness, did not decrease. These …


A Biocompatible Hybrid Approach For The Selection Of Gas Drainage Methods In Coal Mines Based On The Best-Worst Method And Analytic Network Process, Amir Jafarpour, Mehdi Najafi, Ali Dabagh 2024 Department of Mining and Metallurgical Eng., Yazd University, Yazd, Iran

A Biocompatible Hybrid Approach For The Selection Of Gas Drainage Methods In Coal Mines Based On The Best-Worst Method And Analytic Network Process, Amir Jafarpour, Mehdi Najafi, Ali Dabagh

Journal of Sustainable Mining

Methane drainage is one of the main steps in underground coal mining projects. The operation of methane extraction from coal mines/seams is important from the safety, economic, and technical points of view. Selecting the appropriate method for methane drainage is very difficult, and if the method is not chosen correctly, it will lead to environmental problems. The relationship between different influencing factors, parameters, and methods (and how they affect) is significant in choosing the method of gas drainage. In the current study, a hybrid algorithm is presented based on an Analytic Network Process (ANP) and a method based on the …


Tnt Equivalence: Measuring, Validating, And Appending Binary Energetics To The Literature, Gracie Mae James, Rachel Bauer, Alexander Douglas, Catherine E. Johnson 2024 Missouri University of Science and Technology

Tnt Equivalence: Measuring, Validating, And Appending Binary Energetics To The Literature, Gracie Mae James, Rachel Bauer, Alexander Douglas, Catherine E. Johnson

Undergraduate Research Conference at Missouri S&T

TNT equivalency is a standard used to measure and quantify the effects of energetic materials. Using these equivalencies, the safety factors for minimum distances and storage of explosives are determined. Having a known TNT equivalence of energetic materials also helps estimate potential blast damage and risks for individuals. The TNT equivalencies for numerous energetic materials, such as binaries, have no published values, but are regularly used in industry, military, and research testing. To determine TNT equivalence, three tests were performed: 1) a plate dent test for direct dent comparison, 2) air blast tests to measure air overpressure and calculate impulse, …


Tnt Equivalence Of Binary Energetics, Gracie Mae James 2024 Missouri University of Science and Technology

Tnt Equivalence Of Binary Energetics, Gracie Mae James

Undergraduate Research Conference at Missouri S&T

TNT equivalency is a standard used to measure and quantify the effects of energetic materials. Using these equivalencies, the safety factors for minimum distances and storage of explosives are determined. Having a known TNT equivalence of energetic materials also helps estimate potential blast damage and risks for individuals. The TNT equivalencies for numerous energetic materials, such as binaries, have no published values, but are regularly used in industry, military, and research testing. To determine TNT equivalence, three tests will be performed: 1) a plate dent test, 2) air blast tests to measure air overpressure and calculate impulse, and 3) velocity …


Analysis Of The Key Performance Indicators Between Lithologies On Mine To Crusher, Janine Figueiredo, Vidal Torres, Rodolfo Cruz, Douglas Moreira 2024 Instituto Tecnológico Vale, Ouro Preto 35400-000, MG, Brazil

Analysis Of The Key Performance Indicators Between Lithologies On Mine To Crusher, Janine Figueiredo, Vidal Torres, Rodolfo Cruz, Douglas Moreira

Journal of Sustainable Mining

The evolution of the mineral economy requires greater technological developments to find a better use of resources and reserves through the relationships between the characteristics of the rocks and the need to enable the entire mining enterprise. This study focuses on the development of new rock blasting technologies that result in a more optimized fragmentation according to the lithology in the feed of the primary crusher. This methodology is known as Mine to Crusher, through which it becomes possible to minimize costs in the future prospecting of the mine and maximize productivity. For this methodology to be developed, it was …


Editorial For Special Issue “Design, Modeling, Optimization And Control Of Flotation Process”, Fardis Nakhaei, Ahmad Hassanzadeh, Luis A. Cisternas 2024 Missouri University of Science and Technology

Editorial For Special Issue “Design, Modeling, Optimization And Control Of Flotation Process”, Fardis Nakhaei, Ahmad Hassanzadeh, Luis A. Cisternas

Mining Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

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Editorial For Special Issue “Design, Modeling, Optimization And Control Of Flotation Process”, Fardis Nakhaei, Ahmad Hassanzadeh, Luis A. Cisternas 2024 Missouri University of Science and Technology

Editorial For Special Issue “Design, Modeling, Optimization And Control Of Flotation Process”, Fardis Nakhaei, Ahmad Hassanzadeh, Luis A. Cisternas

Mining Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

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