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Characteristics And Prediction Methods Of Coal Spontaneous Combustion For Deep Coal Mining In The Ximeng Mining Area, Ma Li, Gao Wenbo, Tuo Longlong, Zhang Pengyu, Zheng Zhou, Guo Ruizhi

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective The mining of deep coal seams in the Ximeng mining area within the Ordos Basin is subjected to complex environmental conditions like high in-situ stress, large water inflow, and severe air leakage, which lead to the encountered with elevated risks and difficult prediction of coal spontaneous combustion and posing challenges in predicting spontaneous combustion. Methods Coal samples from the Yingpanhao and Shilawusu coal mines in the Ximeng mining area were selected for temperature-programmed spontaneous combustion experiments to determine the characteristic parameters of coal spontaneous combustion under different moisture contents and sulfur mass fractions. Based on these parameters, as well …

Geological Condition Assessment And Selection Of Optimal Favorable Areas For Deep Underground Coal Gasification In The Yanchuannan Block, Li Xin, Chen Zhenlong, Guo Tao, Gao Xiaokang, Xiao Cui, Jin Xiaobo, Wu Caifang, Wang Fangfang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective and Methods Geological condition assessment for underground coal gasification (UCG) allows for considerably reducing the risk of UCG projects, while scientific siting serves as a prerequisite for the success of UCG projects. To achieve the geological condition assessment for deep UCG and the selection of optimal favorable areas in the Yanchuannan block, this study quantified the indices of coal quality, coal seam occurrence, surrounding rocks, hydrogeology, and structures in the No.2 coal seam in the study area. Employing the technique for order preference by similarity to an ideal solution (TOPSIS) method, this study performed mathematical assessments and grading of …

A Method For Intelligent Information Extraction Of Coal Fractures Based On Μct And Deep Learning, Hu Zhazha, Zhang Xun, Jin Yi, Gong Linxian, Huang Wenhui, Ren Jianji, Norbert Klitzsch

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective The fine-scale characterization of fractures in coal reservoirs is significant for the exploration and exploitation of coalbed methane (CBM) resources. Given that the size, orientation, and density of fractures directly affect the permeability of coal seams, the accurate information identification and extraction of fractures in coal seams plays a key role in revealing the formation and propagation mechanisms of fracture networks during reservoir volume fracturing. Conventional methods for fracture information extraction typically rely on manual labeling and feature extraction based on image processing techniques, exhibiting significantly limited accuracy and efficiency. Methods This study proposed a method for fracture information …

Theories, Technologies, And Prospects For The Utilization Of Deep Underground Storage Space, Wei Hengfei, Fang Jie, Shi Junjie, Li Qiuyuan, Yu Beibei, Chen Jing

Coal Geology & Exploration

Background The world's energy utilization has shifted from high-carbon, high-polluting, non-renewable energy to low-carbon, clean, renewable energy. In this process, the utilization of low-carbon, clean energy typified by natural gas, wind power, solar energy, and hydrogen energy needs to be coupled with deep underground storage space (DUSS) to offset their regional constraints and instability. Additionally, low- and zero-carbon technologies like carbon dioxide (CO₂) geological storage also rely on DUSS. Therefore, investigating the theories, technologies, and prospects of DUSS utilization under the low-carbon background will provide significant guidance for efficient DUSS utilization in China. Methods Based on the investigation …

Factors Influencing The Production Of Coalbed Methane From Deep Reservoirs, Wang Zhenzhi, Fu Xuehai, Pan Jienan, Jin Yi, Wang Haichao

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective The production characteristics of coalbed methane (CBM) from deep reservoirs differ significantly from those of CBM from shallow reservoirs. Key challenges in deep CBM production include maintaining reservoir permeability or minimizing permeability loss, enhancing CBM (CH₄) desorption efficiency, and accurately predicting the laws of CH₄ diffusion. There is an urgent need to overcome these challenges through technological innovation and theoretical research. Methods This study systematically analyzed the advances in domestic and international research on coal reservoir permeability, CBM desorption, and CBM diffusion. By integrating the classification of production stages of deep coal reservoirs with the dominant …

Migration Characteristics And Storage Forms Of Liquid And Supercritical Co2 In Saline Aquifers, Peng Xiyi, Wang Yanyong, Li Song, Wang Xiaoguang, Cui Guodong, He Yongming

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective CO₂ storage in saline aquifers serves as a critical technology used to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Owing to the low-temperature marine environment and the pressure from overlying seawater, shallow offshore saline aquifers exhibit significantly different temperature and pressure conditions compared to onshore saline aquifers at equivalent burial depths, allowing CO₂ to occur in a liquid state. Compared to supercritical CO₂, liquid CO₂ features higher density, viscosity, and solubility in formation water, which affect the CO₂ migration and storage processes. Previous studies focus primarily on supercritical CO₂, lacking a deep understanding …

Developmental Patterns And Formation And Evolutionary Mechanisms Of Surface Cracks Induced By The Mining Of Shallowly Buried Coal Seams, Hou Enke, Mu Jiaxin, Xie Xiaoshen, Feng Dong, Yang Lei, Li Yan, He Tao, Bao Kangguang, Chen Xiaosheng

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective Surface cracks are recognized as one of the most common geologic hazards in coal mining areas in northern Shaanxi Province. These cracks directly cause damage to surface ecosystems. Furthermore, those penetrating fractures in the overburden act as primary channels for surface water to burst underground, threatening the safe production underground. Methods This study aims to further reveal the developmental patterns of surface cracks induced by the mining of shallowly buried coal seams and elucidate their formation and evolutionary mechanisms. To this end, this study investigated mining face 15218 and 25213 in the Hongliulin Coal Mine in northern Shaanxi. Specifically, …

Deformation Characteristics And Influential Factors Of The Surface Uplift Of Closed Mines, Luo Jin, Li Yingming, Guo Qingbiao, Zhao Guangming

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective The residual surface deformations of closed mines exhibit prolonged duration and complex evolutionary processes, potentially leading to unconventional phenomena like surface uplift, which affects the re-exploitation and reutilization of closed mines. Methods This investigated a mining area in Huainan, Anhui Province as an example to explore the deformation mechanisms, characteristics, and influential factors of the surface uplift of closed mines. Through numerical simulations, this study analyzed the propagation process of surface uplift with an increase in the groundwater level. Accordingly, this study investigated the quantitative impacts of the mining height, groundwater level, and rock strength of the caving zone …

Strength And Damage Characteristics Of Cemented Gangue Backfill During Saturated Immersion, Yu Xiang, Yang Ke, He Xiang, Hou Yongqiang, Wen Zhiqiang, Zhang Lianfu

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective Under the influence of backfill slurry, water inrushes in mining face, and water accumulation in goaves, the water content in cemented gangue backfill varies with the immersion time, thus altering the bearing performance of the backfill. Investigating the strength and damage characteristics of cemented gangue backfill during saturated immersion is crucial for maintaining the stability of the backfill and ensuring the safety of coal mines. Methods Using uniaxial compression tests and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of cemented gangue backfill during saturated immersion, this study analyzed the law of changes in the backfill strength under varying immersion times. Based on …

Response Characteristics Of The Orthogonal Antennas Of Electromagnetic Azimuthal Resistivity Measurement While Drilling (Mwd) Tool For Coal Mining, Chen Gang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective and Methods This study aims to determine the factors influencing the detection performance of the electromagnetic azimuthal resistivity measurement while drilling (MWD) tool for coal mining in horizontal wells. Through finite element numerical simulations, this study conducted boundary detection using orthogonal coupling coils with multiple frequencies and coil pitches. This allowed for determining the optimal asymmetric arrangement of coils, as well as the optimal working parameters of frequency, source-detector separation distance, and coil pitch suitable for high-resistivity coal seams. Results and Conclusions The comparative study of orthogonal and inclined coils reveals that in the case of directional signals of …

A Method For High-Accuracy Localization Of Microseismic Sources In Mines Based On Finite Element Simulation, Ning Dianyan, Zhu Kaipeng, Zhu Yongsheng, Yuan Shuxia, Zhou Zhenfang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective and Methods Microseismic monitoring technology for mines can reflect the deformations and failure of rock layers by capturing low-frequency vibration signals their internal structure generated during the stress-induced deformation and failure of them. Accordingly, water inrush warnings and geologic hazard prediction can be achieved. Acoustic source localization, allowing for the localization of energy release and the early warning of potential hazards, plays a key role in this technology. Presently, when used for acoustic source localization, the time difference of arrival (TDOA) method is facing issues including high algorithmic complexity, significant impacts of probe arrangement on the localization accuracy, and …

A Temporal Fusion Method For Modeling The Rate Of Penetration During Deep Geological Drilling, Zhou Yang, Lu Chengda, Wu Min, Chen Xin, Yao Ningping, Song Haitao, Zhang Youzhen

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective Given that the rate of penetration (ROP) serves as a key indicator of drilling efficiency, constructing an accurate ROP model holds great significance for optimizing drilling processes and reducing drilling costs. However, deep geological drilling faces challenges such as nonlinearity, non-convex optimization, multiple operating conditions, and temporal variations. Consequently, traditional modeling methods are difficult to adapt to complex geologic environments. Methods To address these challenges, this study proposed a fusion method combined with temporal regulation for ROP modeling: the SVR-MDBO method. Initially, a basic ROP model was constructed using support vector regression (SVR) to solve the nonlinear problem caused …

Frequency-Domain Induced Polarization Responses Of Water-Bearing Anomalous Bodies In The Roadway Tunneling Direction In Coal Mines, Hu Xiongwu, Hu Yuanrong, Wu Rongxin, Yu Hao

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective A frequency-domain induced polarization (FDIP) method enables the observation of critical electrical parameters such as frequency dispersivity and complex resistivity of geological bodies, mitigating the multiplicity of solutions in the interpretations of electrical anomalies. This method has emerged as a primary technique for electric method-based advance water detection during roadway tunneling in coal mines. However, the FDIP method primarily focuses on data observation in the direction opposite to roadway tunneling, exhibiting a limited capacity to capture geoelectric information in the roadway tunneling direction. This leads to practical challenges such as unclear orientations of water-bearing anomalous bodies. Therefore, exploring the …

Utilizing Convolutional Autoencoders For Anomaly Detection And Drill Bit Damage Assessment In Rotary Percussion Drilling, Lesego Senjoba, Hajime Ikeda, Hisatoshi Toriya, Tsuyoshi Adachi, Youhei Kawamura

Journal of Sustainable Mining

Monitoring drill bit wear during drilling improves operational efficiency. Wear in drill bits is influenced by factors related to drilling parameters and rock properties and can be categorized into types based on the cause of failure. Several studies have used machine learning to detect drill bit wear, mainly using classification models. However, these models require an extensive amount of data that includes different possible drill bit failures. This presents a challenge as acquiring data is difficult due to the scarcity of anomalies. This study introduces a novel approach utilizing convolutional autoencoders (CAE) for both anomaly detection and drill bit damage …

Prediction And Control Of Ground Vibrations Due To Blasting Activities In Aggregate Mines, Iddi Ramadhani Bulushi, Geleta Warkisa Deressa, Bhanwar Singh Choudhary

Journal of Sustainable Mining

Predicting and controlling ground vibrations from blasting is crucial for protecting structures and minimizing environmental impacts. This study investigates how explosive quantity and scaled distances affect peak particle velocity and establishes empirical equations to estimate this velocity at different distances from the blast area. The study found that the maximum charge per delay at a peak particle velocity of 10 mm/s was reduced to 13.46% as the delay timing was increased from 0 to 25 ms and 9.99% from 0 to 50 ms delay timing. The reduction of maximum charge with increasing delay timing leads to the reduction of ground …

Grnn-Fa Hybrid Model For Predicting The Useful Life Of Dump Truck Tyres, Festus Kunkyin-Saadaari, Alfred Kesseh, Victor Kwaku Agadzie

Journal of Sustainable Mining

The useful life of dump truck tyres is crucial for optimising economic efficiency and safety in mining operations. This study employs advanced hybrid models, including a generalised regression neural network (GRNN) combined with an artificial bee colony (ABC), ant colony optimisation (ACO), and firefly algorithm (FA), to predict tyre life at Perseus Mining Ghana Limited to enhance prediction accuracy. Sensitivity analysis using simple linear regression (SLR) identified tread depth as the most influential factor, with a correlation coefficient of 0.9638. Among the models, GRNN-FA demonstrated superior performance, achieving the highest correlation coefficient (r = 0.9586) and lowest mean squared error …

Flight Crew And Aviation Sustainability, Eva Maleviti

Publications

Sustainable Development

The concept of sustainable development was defined in the World Commission on Environment and Development’s (WCED) 1987 Brundtland Report ‘’Our Common Future’’. The Brundtland Commission aimed to help world nations towards sustainable development. Then, sustainable development became an essential concept in the vocabulary of politicians, practitioners, and planners.

Biobased Acrylate Composites With Enhanced Strength For Additive Manufacturing, Nicole Wagner, Joseph Mcwherter

Engineering Faculty Articles and Research

With the expanding use of polymers in additive manufacturing, sustainable resins for use in vat photopolymerization are required to reduce their environmental impact. One promising approach to achieve this is to incorporate biobased fillers that replace the acrylates in photopolymer resins as ‘green’ alternatives. In this study, photopolymer composites consisting of a methacrylate resin with varying calcium carbonate powder content between 0 and 50 wt.% were investigated. A digital light processing technique was used to fabricate tensile test specimens for mechanical testing. Good printability, dimensional accuracy, and good interlayer adhesion were observed for composite resin formulations that incorporated calcium carbonate …

Application Of Cementitious Materials And Fiber Reinforcement To Enhance Lime Stabilization For Nebraska Shale Soils, Jongwan Eun, Seunghee Kim, Chung R. Song, Laith Ibdah, Kenaz Owusu

Nebraska Department of Transportation: Research Reports

Lime stabilization is a widely used technique to improve weak subgrades; however, its effectiveness under freeze-thaw cycles remains a critical challenge. This study investigates the incorporation of cementitious materials and fiber to enhance the mechanical properties and environmental resistance of lime-stabilized soils under such conditions. Two types of soil, gray shale (plasticity index of 37.8) and clay soil (plasticity index of 19.0) from Nebraska, were used. Stabilization mixtures included lime dosages of 0%, 3%, and 6% by weight, combined with either 10% fly ash or 3% and 6% cement by weight, and 0% and 1% fiber. The experimental program comprised …

Construction Of Electrically Heated Pavement Using Recycled Waste Rubber Tires, Islam M. Radwan, Mohamed Abdel-Raheem

Civil Engineering Faculty Publications

Accumulated snow on roads presents a dual risk of accidents and financial losses. Conventional de-icing methods, which rely on chemicals, salt, and heavy machinery, are unsustainable and detrimental to both the environment and infrastructure. Furthermore, they demand significant labor and pose hazards in densely populated areas. In response, heated pavement systems such as hydronic and electrically conductive concrete (ECON) have gained traction for mitigating snow accumulation on roads. However, the use of carbon fiber and carbon black in ECON raises costs and depletes valuable resources. This research introduces an inventive and sustainable approach to address snow accumulation on rigid pavements …

Sustainability Transformation For Healthcare Facilities Following Net Zero Model, Esraa Elmitainy

Theses and Dissertations

The healthcare industry is a field undergoing huge development. Focused on SDG 3 “Good Health and Well-being”, the healthcare industry, as the main health service provider, was marked by experts as a sector that should lead sustainable development by example. The current work aims to formulate a sustainability rating system for new and existing healthcare facilities to encourage the Egyptian healthcare industry to move towards sustainability according to net zero concepts. Additionally, the transition to net zero waste is investigated though experimental work to test the possibility of utilizing sterilized medical waste in cement-based bricks.

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Study On Ratio Of Cutting Height To Caving Height For Efficient Top-Coal Recovery In Extra Thick And Gently Inclined Coal Seam – A Case Study Of Seam 7 Ha Lam Coal Mine, Vietnam, Duc Hung Pham, Tien Dung Le, Phi Hung Nguyen, Van Quan Pham

Journal of Sustainable Mining

The mechanized longwall top-coal caving technology (LTCC) has been used in Quang Ninh underground coal mines owned by Vietnam National Coal – Mineral Industries Holding Corporation Limited (Vinacomin). The application of the LTCC technology has achieved significant achievements, contributing to the production of coal for national economy development. The use of LTCC has shown that the top-coal recovery efficiency is directly affected by the sequence of top coal drawing, ratio of cutting height to caving height, and caving span. These parameters, especially for extracting thick and gently inclined coal seam conditions as in the Quang Ninh coal field, have not …

System Dynamics For Manufacturing: Supply Chain Simulation Of Hemp-Reinforced Polymer Composite Manufacturing For Sustainability, Gurinder Kaur, Ronald Kander

School of Design and Engineering Papers

Supply chain management (SCM) involves complexities and uncertainties in the flow of goods and services from raw materials to end users. Inaccurate estimation of raw materials, labor, or equipment can lead to financial losses and environmental impacts. This study explores the application of system dynamics modeling (SDM) in manufacturing hemp-reinforced polymer composites (HRPC) to optimize resource usage. Using SDM software STELLA^® (Version 3.7.3), selected for its affordability and features, the research demonstrates how system dynamics (SD) can enhance sustainability by minimizing materials, labor, and equipment, reducing energy consumption. A literature review identified a gap in existing research, as we …

A Bayesian Network For Business Uncertainties In Coal Mining Industry, Firman Risqul Fidry, Iwan Vanany, Jerry Dwi Trijoyo Purnomo

Journal of Sustainable Mining

In recent years, business uncertainty in the coal mining industry has increased along with increasing global energy demand and carbon emission reduction policies. Not much research has been done on business uncertainty in the coal mining industry based on modelling. This study aimed to develop a model for business uncertainty in the coal mining industry using a Bayesian network approach. The Indonesian coal mining industry was utilized as a case study to develop the proposed model. Two dimensions and nine factors were identified and structured based on a literature review and rigorous interviews with three interviewees from three companies. Each …

Eco-Efficiency And Life Cycle Assessment Of The Long Reach Directionally Drilled And Cross-Measure Boreholes Methane Drainage Technologies Employed In Bituminous Coal Mine On The Basis Of The Pilot Scale Experimental Data, Bartłomiej Jura, Piotr Krawczyk, Anna Śliwińska, Jacek Skiba, Marcin Karbownik, Natalia Howaniec

Journal of Sustainable Mining

This paper presents the results of eco-efficiency and life cycle analysis conducted for two methane drainage technologies: cross-measure (CM) and long reach directionally drilled (LRDD) boreholes. In the analyses, data from coal mine methane drainage of two coal panels, I-C and II-C, located at the Staszic-Wujek coal mine in Poland, were used. The results of the life cycle and eco-efficiency assessments showed that employment of long reach directional drilling boreholes method has a lower environmental impact and is more eco-efficient, causing the lower environmental impact and lower construction and operating costs per cubic meter of methane extracted. The results of …

Acknowledgement Of Reviewers

Journal of Sustainable Mining

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The Influence Of The Un Watercourses Convention On The Development Of A Policy Design In The Nile River Basin, Zienab Ali Abdelhady

Theses and Dissertations

The adoption in 1997 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Non-navigational Uses of International Watercourses (UN Watercourses Convention or UNWC) marked a milestone in the codification and progressive development of international water law. Similarly, the signature in 2010 by the majority of the Nile Basin states of the Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) was a major step towards a permanent legal and institutional framework as well as a significant shift from the currently applicable legal regime in the basin. The research concludes that the principles enshrined in the UNWC can assist future regional treaty …

Prospects For Mine Geological Work In The Intelligence Age: Architecture Of The Intelligent Geological Guarantee Technology System For Mine Exploitation, Xia Yucheng, Sun Xueyang, Miao Lintian, Guo Chen, Du Rongjun

Coal Geology & Exploration

Background and Significance In response to the serious challenges posed by the goals of peak carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality, the intelligentization of coal mines is an inevitable course and a significant sign of the high-quality, sustainable development of the coal industry in the New era. Mine geological work, providing geological foundation and guarantee for underground coal mining, plays an increasingly significant role in the transformation and upgrading of the coal industry for high-quality development. Constructing an intelligent geological guarantee technology system for coal mining by combining mine geology with artificial intelligence (AI) can provide a comprehensive, whole-process geological …

An Analytical Method For The Desorption Superposition Effect In Commingled Production Of Coalbed Methane And Its Application: A Case Study Of The Xiaotun Mine Field In Western Guizhou Province, China, Guo Chen, Ji Yan, Zhao Chenyi, Lu Lingling, Yu Xinhang, Gao Junzhe, Li Houqiang, Zhang Xuyang, Wang Xiang, He Hongbin, Zhang Runhan

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective The commingled production of coalbed methane (CBM) serves as a significant means to increase single-well production. However, production practices reveal that the commingled production of CBM exhibits complex and varied effects and controlling factors, facing technical challenges of identifying gas-producing contributions, predicting gas-producing potential, and optimizing pay interval combinations. The superposition of desorption for gas production among different coal seams determines whether high CBM production can be achieved using commingled production. Methods This study proposed an analytical method for the desorption superposition effect in the commingled production of CBM, involving determining desorption sequences, analyzing the superposition of desorption intervals …

Optical-Electrical-Acoustic Wave Multiparameter Response Characteristics Of Typical Rocks In Coal-Bearing Strata Throughout The Loading Process, Zhang Pingsong, Liu Chang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective The deformations and rupture of rocks under loading will cause potential changes in parameters. Dynamic parameter capture assists in characterizing the generation, propagation, and closure processes of fractures, serving as a significant method for assessing rock quality. Methods Using a multiparameter test system, this study synchronously acquired strain measured using distributed optic fibers, electrode current, and compressional wave (P-wave) velocities of rock specimens under uniaxial loading. Accordingly, this study determined strength vs. parameter characteristic relationship graphs and parametric tomography results, finely describing the multiparameter spatiotemporal evolutionary characteristics of three typical rocks (i.e., sandstone, limestone, and mudstone) throughout the loading …