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Discussion And Application Of Geological Evaluation Index Of Scarce Coal Injected Into Blast Furnace, Qiao Junwei, Li Zhengyue, Chen Meiying, Lyu Jun’E Apr 2020

Discussion And Application Of Geological Evaluation Index Of Scarce Coal Injected Into Blast Furnace, Qiao Junwei, Li Zhengyue, Chen Meiying, Lyu Jun’E

Coal Geology & Exploration

Coal injected into blast furnace can reduce the use of coke, is an important technical measure to reduce the production cost and improve the economic benefit of modern blast furnace. From the influential factors of quality of coal injected into blast furnace and on the basis of evaluation of quality of high-quality coal and scarce coal, the geological evaluation indexes and the grading parameters of scarce coal injected into blast furnace were discussed. The evaluation indexes of coal quality for blast furnace are divided into process index and economic index. Process index is the key index to determine whether coal …


Solid-Liquid Migration Of Molybdenum In Stone Coal And Coal Ash In Southern Shaanxi, Zhang Weiguo, Li Huantong, Wang Feng, Yang Fu, Teng Jinxiang Apr 2020

Solid-Liquid Migration Of Molybdenum In Stone Coal And Coal Ash In Southern Shaanxi, Zhang Weiguo, Li Huantong, Wang Feng, Yang Fu, Teng Jinxiang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Molybdenum is a typical environmental sensitive element, and also a potential rare metal element. In order to find out the content characteristics of molybdenum in raw stone coal and coal ash and the migration rule between solid and liquid, stone coal and coal ash in southern Shaanxi Province were selected as the research object, and the molybdenum content in samples was analyzed by ICP-MS. To analyse the leaching rate of molybdenum from stone coal and coal ash in four different liquids, pure water, scid, alkaline and mine drainage were selected to simulate soaking experiment. The results show that the content …


Causes Of Anomaly Of Rare Earth Elements Of Seam 2 Of Yan’An Formation In The Northern Margin Of Ordos Basin And Its Geological Significance, Yang Yi, Lyu Dawei, Zhang Jianqiang, Wu Dun Apr 2020

Causes Of Anomaly Of Rare Earth Elements Of Seam 2 Of Yan’An Formation In The Northern Margin Of Ordos Basin And Its Geological Significance, Yang Yi, Lyu Dawei, Zhang Jianqiang, Wu Dun

Coal Geology & Exploration

The cause of rare earth elements(REE) anomalies in No.2 coal seam of the Yan’an Formation in the northern margin of the Ordos basin has been controversial. This paper takes Dahaize coal mine, Yulin area with well developed No.2 coal as an example to analyze REE, mineralogical characteristics of coal and partings, and to reveal the causes of anomaly of REE by Inductive Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry(ICP-MS) and Scanning Electron Microscopy(SEM). The results show that the total rare earth element(∑REE) concentration in the coal samples ranges from 3.71 to 46.21 μg/g. Light rare earths elements(LREE, La-Eu) are more abundant than heavy …


Numerical Simulation Of Layer-Crossing Propagation Behavior Of Hydraulic Fractures At Coal-Rock Interface, Li Haozhe, Jiang Zaibing, Shu Jiansheng, Fan Yao, Du Tianlin Apr 2020

Numerical Simulation Of Layer-Crossing Propagation Behavior Of Hydraulic Fractures At Coal-Rock Interface, Li Haozhe, Jiang Zaibing, Shu Jiansheng, Fan Yao, Du Tianlin

Coal Geology & Exploration

Based on the analysis of coal-rock interface, the vertical propagation behavior of hydraulic fractures at coal-roof interface was studied by using finite element method. The influence of some geological and engineering factors on fracture layer-crossing behavior was analyzed. Results have shown that in-situ stress and shear strength of coal-rock interface are the two main factors affecting the fracture propagation at the coal-rock interface. Greater vertical stress difference coefficient and interfacial shear strength make fractures more easier for crossing the interface. Meanwhile, the difference of elastic modulus and tensile strength between coal and rock has less effect on the fracture vertical …


Influencing Factors Of The Dynamic Permeability Of Cbm Reservoir And Cbm Well Drainage Control Measures, Wang Qing, Yang Fei, Gong Weicheng, Xu Tianxin, Li Yichao Apr 2020

Influencing Factors Of The Dynamic Permeability Of Cbm Reservoir And Cbm Well Drainage Control Measures, Wang Qing, Yang Fei, Gong Weicheng, Xu Tianxin, Li Yichao

Coal Geology & Exploration

The drainage and production control method has significant impact on the permeability of coalbed methane reservoir. Based on the main control factors of the permeability at different stages of drainage and production of coalbed methane wells, this paper puts forward targeted drainage and production countermeasures with the goal of improving the permeability. When the bottom-hole flow pressure was greater than the original reservoir pressure, the step-down velocity was between 0.08 and 0.1 MPa/d to reduce fracturing fluid and velocity-sensitive damage. When the bottom hole flow pressure was between reservoir pressure and desorption pressure, the pressure could be reduced at a …


Effect Of White Rot Fungi Pretreatment On Methane Production From Anaerobic Fermentation Of Coal, Zhang Huaiwen, Huang Song, Yan Xiatong, Zhao Shufeng, Zhang Minglu, Xia Daping Apr 2020

Effect Of White Rot Fungi Pretreatment On Methane Production From Anaerobic Fermentation Of Coal, Zhang Huaiwen, Huang Song, Yan Xiatong, Zhao Shufeng, Zhang Minglu, Xia Daping

Coal Geology & Exploration

To investigate the effect of white rot fungi pretreatment on methane production from anaerobic fermentation of coal, fermentation experiments of biogas production were conducted using long flame coal. The coal samples pretreated with white rot fungi were the experimental group(EG), and original untreated coal samples were the control group(CG). The COD(chemical oxygen demand) mass concentration, activity of coenzyme F420, and changes of coal morphology were measured using potassium dichromate method, ultraviolet spectrophotometry, and SEM, respectively. The results showed the following: The total gas production and conversion rate in the EG and CG were 2 322.00 mL and 5.10%, 1 330.20 …


Dynamic Evolution Law Of Water Accumulation Range In Coal Mining Subsidence Area With High-Level Groundwater, Chen Xiaoxie, Zhang Wentao, Zhu Xiaojun, Liu Hui, Zhang Min, Sun Aiguo, Yang Xiaoyu Apr 2020

Dynamic Evolution Law Of Water Accumulation Range In Coal Mining Subsidence Area With High-Level Groundwater, Chen Xiaoxie, Zhang Wentao, Zhu Xiaojun, Liu Hui, Zhang Min, Sun Aiguo, Yang Xiaoyu

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to study the dynamic evolution law of the water accumulation range with high-level groundwater, the working face 1031 of Wugou coal mine was taken as the research area. Based on Landsat-8 remote sensing data, the evolution law of water accumulation range above working face 1031 during 2013-2017 was summarized and the influence of factors such as net rainfall, groundwater depth and working surface propulsion distance on the evolution of water accumulation range was analyzed. The concept of the boundary angle of the water accumulation range was proposed, and the functional relationship between the angle and the mining time …


Preparation Of Underwater Quick-Set And Expansion Polyurethane Grouting Material And Its Properties, Yang Zhu, Xue Ren, Wang Jun, Lan Zhili Apr 2020

Preparation Of Underwater Quick-Set And Expansion Polyurethane Grouting Material And Its Properties, Yang Zhu, Xue Ren, Wang Jun, Lan Zhili

Coal Geology & Exploration

Quick plugging and dynamic grouting technology under complex geologic conditions in mines is a technical problem in the field of grouting and one of the effective solutions is to develop new chemical grouting materials. Based on the reaction principle of polyurethane materials, we carried out the research and development on production formula of polyurethane grouting materials. By analyzing the polyurethane synthesis reaction temperature and the way of adding reagents as well as conducting contrast experiments on various auxiliaries and additives the best formula for the material was determined. It was found that the grouting material prepared by 4% nano silica …


Classification Of Hidden Faults In Coal Seam Floor And Measures For Water Inrush Prevention, Liu Zewei, Liu Qisheng, Liu Yang Apr 2020

Classification Of Hidden Faults In Coal Seam Floor And Measures For Water Inrush Prevention, Liu Zewei, Liu Qisheng, Liu Yang

Coal Geology & Exploration

The floor hidden faults with mine water bursting coefficient between 0.06 and 0.1 MPa/m have not been classified scientifically in combination with mining. Based on the characteristics of hidden faults in coal seam floor and the vertical relationship between the location of the top interface of the hidden fault and the " Three Underlying Belts", the hidden faults in coal seam floor are classified into three types: high, middle, and low from the perspective of mine water prevention of the floor. Through theoretical analysis and case analysis of water inrush, it is pointed out that the high hidden fault with …


Application Of Mjs Construction Method In Gravel Layer And Pile Forming Difference, Zhang Yan, Tian Zenglin, Cao Haidong, Dang Yakun, Wang Hai, Li Heping, Han Qiang Apr 2020

Application Of Mjs Construction Method In Gravel Layer And Pile Forming Difference, Zhang Yan, Tian Zenglin, Cao Haidong, Dang Yakun, Wang Hai, Li Heping, Han Qiang

Coal Geology & Exploration

During the construction of water cutoff curtain in an open-pit coal mine in China, parts of the grouting groove couldnot be constructed due to many obstacles such as overhead high-voltage wire, buried optical cable and buried drainage pipe, and MJS construction method was chosen instead to build the cutoff curtain. The results of MJS pile tests show that the quality of piles formed by this method was obviously different in the construction area of gravel layer on the east and west sides. By the methods of geological exploration, gravity penetration test and pumping test, this paper makes a comparative analysis …


Negative Power Rock Strength Criterion Under Conventional Triaxial Compression, Li Bin, Wang Daguo Apr 2020

Negative Power Rock Strength Criterion Under Conventional Triaxial Compression, Li Bin, Wang Daguo

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to evaluate accurately the rock strength under different confining pressures, a negative power rock strength criterion was proposed according to the upward convex nonlinear relationship between deviator stress and confining pressure during rock failure. The accuracy of the proposed criterion was compared with Mohr-Coulomb criterion and Hoek-Brown criterion. The results showed that the parameters of the negative power criterion are less sensitive to the range of confining pressure, and the negative power criterion could evaluate rock triaxial strength with higher precision. Meanwhile, the applicability of the proposed criterion was verified by using an extensive database of rock triaxial …


Influencing Factors Of Thermal Conductivity Of Cementing Materials For Geothermal Wells, Zhang Hao, Xu Shuanhai, Yang Yu, Han Yongliang, Zhang Weidong, Li Yongqiang Apr 2020

Influencing Factors Of Thermal Conductivity Of Cementing Materials For Geothermal Wells, Zhang Hao, Xu Shuanhai, Yang Yu, Han Yongliang, Zhang Weidong, Li Yongqiang

Coal Geology & Exploration

The thermal conductivity of cementing materials is one of the factors that affect the heat removal effect of geothermal wells. In order to improve the thermal conductivity of cementing materials for geothermal wells, orthogonal test was used to study the thermal conductivity of cementing materials based on the AHP-CRITIC mixed weighting method and range analysis. The results show that the thermal conductivity of cementing materials can be improved by adding natural flake graphite, iron powder and quartz sand. The content of graphite and the ratio of water to solid are the primary and secondary factors that affect the comprehensive properties …


Progress Of Drilling Technologies And Equipments For Complicated Geological Conditions In Underground Coal Mines In China, Yao Ningping, Wang Yi, Yao Yafeng, Song Haitao, Wang Li, Peng Tao, Sun Xinsheng Apr 2020

Progress Of Drilling Technologies And Equipments For Complicated Geological Conditions In Underground Coal Mines In China, Yao Ningping, Wang Yi, Yao Yafeng, Song Haitao, Wang Li, Peng Tao, Sun Xinsheng

Coal Geology & Exploration

According to the drilling technology requirements and problems under complicated geological conditions, such as broken soft coal seam, hard rock, rockburst strata, fractured zone, water-sensitive strata, etc, the research and application of drilling technology and screen pipe protection in broken soft coal seam, comb-like directional drilling technology in broken soft coal seam, high-level directional drilling technology in complicated roof strata, full-section across-layer drilling technology of hard rock, and drilling technology for pressure relief in rockburst strata were summed. This paper puts forward the research approaches of the technology and equipment of double-pipes directional drilling and rotary directional drilling in broken …


Mineralogical Characteristics And Genesis Of The Illite In Jurassic Coal Of The Jingxi Coalfield, North China, Huang Bo, Zheng Qiming, Shi Songlin Apr 2020

Mineralogical Characteristics And Genesis Of The Illite In Jurassic Coal Of The Jingxi Coalfield, North China, Huang Bo, Zheng Qiming, Shi Songlin

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to study the indicating effect of illite for coalification and sedimentary environments, the Jurassic coal seam gangue in Jingxi coalfield of North China was taken as the research object. X-ray diffraction(XRD) and X-ray fluorescence(XRF) were used to determine the mineral composition and chemical composition of the gangue sandwiched in the coal seam gangue. The mineralogical characteristics and genesis of illite in the gangue were studied. The results indicated that the intra-seam partings are mainly composed of illite, chlorite and quartz, followed by small amount of calcite and albite. The illite has an average proportion of 62.92%. According to …


Changes Of Petrographic Characteristics And Quality Of Contact-Metamorphosed Coals In The Datong Coalfield, Ma Hongtao, Song Xiaoxia, Li Kaijie, Zhao Jingui, Zhang Tianguang, Liu Jianping Apr 2020

Changes Of Petrographic Characteristics And Quality Of Contact-Metamorphosed Coals In The Datong Coalfield, Ma Hongtao, Song Xiaoxia, Li Kaijie, Zhao Jingui, Zhang Tianguang, Liu Jianping

Coal Geology & Exploration

Igneous intrusions in the Datong coalfield caused a considerable amount of contact metamorphosed coal, reducing the industrial value of coal. The effect of a dike in roadway 5222 in Tashan coal mine was determined from analysis of 16 samples collected near the intrusive body. Microscopic and macroscopic observation, proximate and ultimate analysis were used to determine the petrographic characteristics. The results demonstrate that contact-metamorphosed coal experienced significant thermal alteration during intrusive event. Microscopically, various natural coke microstructures, such as mosaic structure, flow structure and pyrolytic carbon were formed under excess heat; instant heating for coals resulted in the elevation of …


Creep Acoustic Emission And Fractal Characteristics Of Coal Rock Under High Temperature Pre-Damage, Shi Hongcai Apr 2020

Creep Acoustic Emission And Fractal Characteristics Of Coal Rock Under High Temperature Pre-Damage, Shi Hongcai

Coal Geology & Exploration

The thermal damage and triaxial creep acoustic emission experiments of coal samples at different temperatures were carried out to investigate and analyze the mechanical characteristics of coal and rock after high temperature pre-damage. The results show that the thermal damage of coal and rock increases exponentially with the increase of temperature; the brittle-ductile failure characteristics of coal and rock appear at lower temperature(≤200℃) and the accelerated creep characteristics are not obvious; the brittle-brittle failure characteristics of coal and rock appear at higher temperature(>200℃) and the accelerated creep characteristics are more obvious; the value of steady creep rate is between pre-damage …


Progress In Research Of In-Seam Seismic Exploration, Guo Yinjing, Ju Yuanyuan, Fan Xiaojing, Zhang Jianhua Apr 2020

Progress In Research Of In-Seam Seismic Exploration, Guo Yinjing, Ju Yuanyuan, Fan Xiaojing, Zhang Jianhua

Coal Geology & Exploration

after long-term development and improvement, the in-seam seismic(ISS) technology has achieved relatively reliable results in detecting the internal structural development of the coal seam, the thickness variation of the coal seam, and the distribution pattern of the pinch. In order to comprehensively and systematically understand the ISS technology and promote the development of the ISS technology, the status of the ISS technology is reviewed. First, the principle of ISS is briefly described. Then, according to the process of ISS, according to the steps of source excitation, signal acquisition, preprocessing, signal extraction, data processing and analysis, the working principles and methods …


Directional Drilling Technology And Equipment Of Pneumatic Screw Motor In Soft Seam, Zhang Jie, Wang Yi, Huang Hanjing Apr 2020

Directional Drilling Technology And Equipment Of Pneumatic Screw Motor In Soft Seam, Zhang Jie, Wang Yi, Huang Hanjing

Coal Geology & Exploration

Aiming at the drilling problems of shallow depth, uncontrollable trajectory and blind area of extraction in soft coal seam, the directional drilling technology of pneumatic screw motor was invented, and the directional drilling equipment consisting of pneumatic screw motor, narrow structure directional drilling rig and MWD system were formed. The air directional drilling technology and hole-completion technology were studied and developed. The technology of drilling and hole-completion solves the problem of long-distance safe drilling and hole protection of directional drilling along soft coal seam. The technology has been successfully tested in a coal mine, Huainan, with 30 test boreholes with …


Collapses Of Loess At The Front Of The Emei Tableland In The Yuncheng Basin And Their Major Geological Controlling Factors, Li Zhenhong, Jiang Boyu, Dong Xiaopeng, Yang Yong, Cui Jiawei, Gong Wangbin Apr 2020

Collapses Of Loess At The Front Of The Emei Tableland In The Yuncheng Basin And Their Major Geological Controlling Factors, Li Zhenhong, Jiang Boyu, Dong Xiaopeng, Yang Yong, Cui Jiawei, Gong Wangbin

Coal Geology & Exploration

There developed a lot of collapse areas at the front of Emei tableland in Yuncheng Basin, especially around Xinzhuang village. Their evolution process and trend are pivotal issues for evaluating the possibility, time and location of geological hazards. Based on the geological survey in the shallow surface, combining the interpretation of remote sensing data and three-component resonance imaging technique, the surface ground evolution process of the loess collapse area for the past ten years and the present interior structure were summarized. First of all, the front of Emei tableland lies in the transition zone from loess to lacustrine deposits. Therefore, …


Numerical Simulation Of Propagation Law Of Pore-Fracture Under Uniaxial Stress, Guo Xiucheng Apr 2020

Numerical Simulation Of Propagation Law Of Pore-Fracture Under Uniaxial Stress, Guo Xiucheng

Coal Geology & Exploration

in order to study the law of crack propagation under different pore-fracture conditions, the crack propagation process, acoustic emission law and stress-strain curve under different crack inclination angle and different heterogeneous coefficient were numerically simulated by using RFPA software. At the same time, the results are compared with the experimental results. The results show that the cracks of the intact specimen are produced along the shear direction, while the cracks of the specimens with pores occur along the side of the crack tip and the orifice. The secondary cracks in horizontal direction and bifurcation at the prefabricated crack tip or …


Joint Correction Method Of Errors Of Mwd Inclinometer In Underground Coal Mine, Qiao Meiying, Wang Bo, Xiao Xuejun, Xu Chengkuan, Yan Shuhao Apr 2020

Joint Correction Method Of Errors Of Mwd Inclinometer In Underground Coal Mine, Qiao Meiying, Wang Bo, Xiao Xuejun, Xu Chengkuan, Yan Shuhao

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to reduce the error of measuring the drilling attitude angle parameter of MWD inclinometer in coal mine, a mathematical model of error compensation based on recursive least squares was established, the joint correction method of ellipsoid fitting method, dot product invariance method and rotation plane fitting method were used in the error compensation correction for MWD inclinometer. Numerical simulation experiment and double-axis turntable experiment were carried out on the developed MWD inclinometer, error compensation correction of experimental data was conducted with joint correction method, the maximum absolute errors of pitch angle and azimuth angle before correction are 4.7° …


Table Of Contents, The Editors Apr 2020

Table Of Contents, The Editors

Coal Geology & Exploration

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The Potential Of Clean Utilization Of Coal Resources In Main Coalfields Of Henan Province, Zhao Mingzhen Apr 2020

The Potential Of Clean Utilization Of Coal Resources In Main Coalfields Of Henan Province, Zhao Mingzhen

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to systematically analyze the distribution characteristics of the main harmful elements in coal in different coalfields of Henan Province and assess the potential of clean utilization of coal resources, through systematic collection of coal quality data of 12 coalfields and uniform sampling for test, the average content of 11 harmful elements in each coalfield was obtained. The weighted scale index method of generalized contrast was used to calculate the comprehensive index I of the clean potential of coal resources and assess the clean utilization potential of coal resources. The conclusion that the clean quality of coal resources in …


Petrographic, Quality Characteristics And Clean & Efficient Use Of Jurassic Coal In Ningdong Coalfield, Du Fangpeng, Luo Zheng, Qiao Junwei, Zhao Xiaochen, Tan Furong, Li Congcong, Fan Qi Apr 2020

Petrographic, Quality Characteristics And Clean & Efficient Use Of Jurassic Coal In Ningdong Coalfield, Du Fangpeng, Luo Zheng, Qiao Junwei, Zhao Xiaochen, Tan Furong, Li Congcong, Fan Qi

Coal Geology & Exploration

Jurassic coal resources in Ningdong coalfield are huge, also play important role in coal resource development and utilization in Ningxia. For the purpose of clean and efficient use of Jurassic coal in Ningdong coalfield, coal quality and petrographic characteristics were analyzed based on coalfield exploration data. The results show that Jurassic coal in Ningdong coalfield is characterized by very low to low ash, very low to low sulfur content, low phosphorus, low arsenic, low fluorine and high heating value, these characters indicate that Jurassic coal is clean power coal. Besides that, it has medium to high volatile, higher H/C, lower …


Characteristics Of Tectonic Evolution Of Carboniferous-Permian Coal Measures In The North-Central Qinshui Basin, Lin Zhongyue, Liu Kang, Wei Yingchun Apr 2020

Characteristics Of Tectonic Evolution Of Carboniferous-Permian Coal Measures In The North-Central Qinshui Basin, Lin Zhongyue, Liu Kang, Wei Yingchun

Coal Geology & Exploration

By restoring the paleo-tectonic and sedimentary environment of coal accumulation period, combining with the tectonic stress field and subsidence history, the formation process of Late Paleozoic coal measures in the North-central Qinshui basin and the influence of multi-stage tectonic movement on the occurrence of coal measures minerals were comprehensively analyzed. It is considered that during the C-P coal-accumulating period, the NE-trending sedimentary depression controlled the present tectonic framework of the basin. During Indosinian period, the basin underwent rapid subsidence and formed coal measures gas under the action of deep metamorphism. During Yanshanian period, the basin was destroyed by compression, the …


The Microscopic Fabric Characteristics Of Biaxial Compression Test Of Typical Argillaceous Siltstone In Badong Formation, Xiao Zunqun, Wang Xin, Tang Dongsang, Dong Qiongying, Jiang Yinan, Yang Kai, Cao Tongtong, Deng Zhen Apr 2020

The Microscopic Fabric Characteristics Of Biaxial Compression Test Of Typical Argillaceous Siltstone In Badong Formation, Xiao Zunqun, Wang Xin, Tang Dongsang, Dong Qiongying, Jiang Yinan, Yang Kai, Cao Tongtong, Deng Zhen

Coal Geology & Exploration

Based on the indoor biaxial compression test of argillaceous siltstone, a numerical model of PFC2D particle flow was established. The model considered the particle shape of the argillaceous siltstone samples. Five typical particle shapes were selected according to the scanning electron microscope, and the circular particles were selected. A stable numerical sample of a given porosity was randomly generated together. The parallel bond contact model was selected between the particles, and the elastic modulus, Poisson’s ratio and peak stress were selected to calibrate the meso-parameters of the saturated and natural argillaceous siltstone samples under different confining pressures, and then the …


Application Of Simulink In Transient Process Analysis Of Transient Electromagnetic Field, Liu Shilei, Zhang Ying, Yue Jianhua Apr 2020

Application Of Simulink In Transient Process Analysis Of Transient Electromagnetic Field, Liu Shilei, Zhang Ying, Yue Jianhua

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to analyze the distribution and variation law of transient electromagnetic field intuitively, the response equations of transient electromagnetic field under different damping states are theoretically derived, including a modeled transient process of transient electromagnetic field via Simulink. The equivalent circuit modules of excitation current, transmitting loop, geological anomaly body, receiving coil and their mutual inductance modules are developed. The influence of inductance, distributed capacitance and resistance on the equivalent circuit of transmitting and receiving loops are systematically studied. The results indicate a direct determination of the excitation waveform characteristics of the transient electromagnetic field based on the damping …


Research And Application Of Mine Distributed Seismic Advance Detection System, Dou Wenwu, Wei Jinshan, Jiao Yang, Yang Gaofeng, Ji Zeyu Apr 2020

Research And Application Of Mine Distributed Seismic Advance Detection System, Dou Wenwu, Wei Jinshan, Jiao Yang, Yang Gaofeng, Ji Zeyu

Coal Geology & Exploration

The mine distributed seismic advance detection system is a set of equipment for detecting the heading geological structure of the mine tunnel. The system is based on the seismic reflection theory. The geologic anomaly is determined by the distributed geophones or the distributed excitation of the source. In order to improve the prediction and prediction accuracy of the structure during coal mining, the distributed observation system and the hole capsule detectors are used for data acquisition to improve the sensitivity of the equipment, the negative apparent velocity principle is used to exclude the interference of the lateral and rear geological …


Assessing The Energy Management Culture Of Global Leading Mining Companies: Curbing Carbon Emissions In A World Of Growing Climate Change Concerns, Irene Ateng Apr 2020

Assessing The Energy Management Culture Of Global Leading Mining Companies: Curbing Carbon Emissions In A World Of Growing Climate Change Concerns, Irene Ateng

Graduate Theses & Non-Theses

Industries such as the oil, mining and chemical industry have been under a lot of pressure from governments and certain organizations worldwide to reduce their carbon footprint. The United Nations (UN), the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) and other organizations, have mapped out policies and recommendations that can be used to achieve this. Mining companies all over the world have adopted sustainability commitments based on recommendations by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and have set targets for managing their energy use and GHG emissions. This research assessed the energy management culture of twenty (20) leading …


Paleomagnetic Evidence For Modern-Like Plate Motion Velocities At 3.2 Ga, Alec R. Brenner, Roger R. Fu, David A.D. Evans, Aleksey V. Smirnov, Raisa Trubko, Ian R. Rose Apr 2020

Paleomagnetic Evidence For Modern-Like Plate Motion Velocities At 3.2 Ga, Alec R. Brenner, Roger R. Fu, David A.D. Evans, Aleksey V. Smirnov, Raisa Trubko, Ian R. Rose

Michigan Tech Publications, Part 1

The mode and rates of tectonic processes and lithospheric growth during the Archean [4.0 to 2.5 billion years (Ga) ago] are subjects of considerable debate. Paleomagnetism may contribute to the discussion by quantifying past plate velocities. We report a paleomagnetic pole for the ~3180 million year (Ma) old Honeyeater Basalt of the East Pilbara Craton, Western Australia, supported by a positive fold test and micromagnetic imaging. Comparison of the 44°±15° Honeyeater Basalt paleolatitude with previously reported paleolatitudes requires that the average latitudinal drift rate of the East Pilbara was ≥2.5 cm/year during the ~170 Ma preceding 3180 Ma ago, a …