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A Review On Research Of Reflected In-Seam Wave Detection Technology In Coal Mine, Wang Ji, Ye Hongxing, Zhang Guangzhong, Li Gang, Wu Guoqing, Niu Huan, Yang Yanjun, Guan Qi

Coal Geology & Exploration

Reflected in-seam wave can be used in one roadway to detect the abnormal geological structures such as faults in some area on both sides of the roadway or in front of tunneling. In this paper, the data and processing method of the reflected in-seam wave were compared based on the 2 different detection areas on side of the roadway and in front of tunneling. In particular, the technical principles, applicable conditions and research progress of three imaging methods of reflected in-seam wave were analyzed and sorted out, including the stack imaging, migration imaging and advance imaging of tunneling face. Besides, …

Detection Of Change In The Coal Thickness Of A Fully Mechanized Mining Face Based On Electromagnetic Wave Penetration, Wu Rongxin, Li Xiang, Xiao Yulin

Coal Geology & Exploration

A fully mechanized mining face tend to show great change in coal thickness, which affects the safe, efficient coal mining. Therefore, it is necessary to detect the change in the coal thickness before stoping. To determine the response of electromagnetic (EM) wave penetration to the change in the coal thickness, this study established a three-dimensional model of fully mechanized mining faces using simulation software. On this basis, this study simulated the change in the coal thickness under different ratios of the coal-to-rock resistivity based on EM wave penetration. The results are as follows: (1) With a decrease in the coal …

Development Status And Trend Of High-Density 3d Seismic Exploration Technology For Coal Fields, Dong Shouhua, Huang Yaping, Jin Xueliang, Yang Guangming, Nie Ailan, Qi Xuemei, Cheng Yan, Wu Haibo

Coal Geology & Exploration

Traditional 3D seismic exploration in coal mining areas is difficult to meet the requirements of transparent and accurate geological exploration for safe and efficient coal mining due to its low precision for complex structures, lower coal seams, and limestones. In this case, high-density 3D seismic exploration technology for coal fields emerged. This technology has undergone three developmental stages in China, namely the exploration and test stage during 2005‒2007, the test and demonstration stage during 2008‒2014, and the promotion and application stage since 2015. After nearly 20 years of development, its accuracy for the exploration of complex geological structures has been …

Source And Release Law Of Fluorine In Water-Rock System Of Coal Mine Goaf In Contiguous Area Of Shaanxi And Inner Mongolia, Wang Tiantian, Jin Dewu, Xue Jiankun, Ji Hongying, Shang Hongbo, Zhou Zhenfang, Yang Jian, Cao Yu

Coal Geology & Exploration

The coal mine goaf is the key area for the formation of high-fluoride mine water, and the source and release of fluorine in goaf water-rock system determines the enrichment or depletion of fluorine in mine water. Aiming at the unclear source and release rule of fluorine in the mine water of 3-1 coal goaf in the contiguous area of Shaaxi and Inner Mongolia, hydrochemical test, mineral composition analysis, mineral scanning electron microscopy and energy spectrum detection, as well as laboratory water-rock simulation experiment, were conducted to determine the source and occurrence carrier of fluorine in coal mine water, and to …

A Preliminary Study On The Multiscale Effect Of Seismic Anisotropy Of Coal Seams At Long Wavelengths, Wang Yun, Zheng Yongqin, Yang Chun, Zhang Yi, Li Yingda, Zhang Huimin

Coal Geology & Exploration

Terrestrial coal-bearing strata in China are all typical thin interbeds given the seismic frequency bands of coal exploration. The isotropic thin interbeds are superimposed in the coal-bearing strata, exhibiting seismic anisotropy at long wavelengths among different seismic wavelengths, for which simplified equivalent processing, such as vertical transverse isotropy (VTI) or isotropy (ISO) approximation, is generally adopted in seismic exploration. However, the long-wave approximation has different applicable conditions for strata with different elastic properties. Taking the coal-bearing strata in the Huainan Coalfield as an example, this study established two-dimensional models of horizontal thin interbeds using acoustic and density logging curves of …

Preparation And Characteristics Of Inorganic Curing Foam With Large-Volume Fly Ash In Goaf, Ma Li, Du Su, Zhang Zhaoyun, Wang Hui, Zhao Liang, Zhang Bo

Coal Geology & Exploration

Air leakage in the goaf of coal mine is an important cause of coal fire disaster. The traditional filling and plugging materials are easy to crack, with poor fluidity and high cost. Therefore, it is necessary to develop new materials for effective filling and plugging of the air leakage channels. Herein, the new filling and plugging material of inorganic curing foam with large-volume fly ash was developed by optimizing the mix ratio based on material fluidity, initial setting time and compressive strength using the single factor variable method. Meanwhile, the material hydration process was characterized by the infrared spectroscopy, X-ray …

Technological Path And Geological Guarantee For Energy Storage In Underground Space Formed By Coal Mining, Sun Qiang, Zhang Weiqiang, Geng Jishi, Hu Jianjun, Zhang Yuliang, Lyu Chao, Ge Zhenlong, Li Pengfei, Jia Hailiang, Liu Yabin, Li Yuxiang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Coal resource is still in the main position of China’s energy structure, but the development of coal industry is facing the new challenge of “carbon peaking and carbon neutrality”. Actively developing coal underground space energy storage technology is an effective means to promote low-carbon and clean energy utilization, and also a key measure to ensure China’s energy strategic security. This study discussed the potential utilization of underground space formed by coal mining based on the current energy storage technologies. Focusing on new energy storage technologies such as underground pumped storage hydropower plants in coal mines (UPSHCM), thermal energy storage (TES), …

Experimen On Mechanical Properties Of Various Graded Collapse Column Fills, Liu Weitao, Du Yanhui, Pang Lifu, Meng Xiangxi, Shen Jianjun, Hu Yingying

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to study the mechanical properties of collapse column fill under different consolidation pressures and grain compositions. Base on similar simulated rock-soil mass sample under different states of geotechinal consolidation test preparing, we investigated the mechanical characteristics and microstructure evolution mechanism of collapse column filling by conducting the triaxial loading test, mercury intrusion porosimetry and scanning electron microscopy in different states of rock-soil mass. The results show that the rock-soil mass has obvious shaping characteristics and the stress-strain curve can be divided into four stages: pore compaction stage, stable deformation stage, deformation failure stage and creep-like stage. The compressive …

Progress Of Research On Key Technologies For Hydrogeochemical Prospecting In North China Type Coalfield, Chen Luwang, Hu Yongsheng, Zhang Jie, Zhang Miao, Zheng Jian, Zheng Xin, Zhang Yuanyuan, Cai Xinyue, Wu Minghui

Coal Geology & Exploration

North China type coalfield is an important coal base in China, and hydrogeochemical prospecting is an important means to solve a series of hydrogeological problems in the process of coal mining. The typical hydrogeological problems under the influence of mining were analyzed based on the generalization of the typical hydrogeological structure of North China type coalfield. Meanwhile, the multi-field coupling relationship of groundwater and the mechanism of hydrogeochemical prospecting in North China type coalfield, as well as its testing, analysis and treatment technology, were revealed. Besides, the reliability of hydrogeochemical prospecting technology in North China type coalfield was pointed out …

Evaluation On Spatiaotemporal Variations Of Mine Water Quality And Water Source Identification Based On Key Dominant Factors In Loess Hilly And Gully Region, Shi Longqing, Qu Xingyue, Han Jin

Coal Geology & Exploration

It is difficult to accurately identify the sources of water inrush between sandstone-mudstone interbedded overburden in loess hilly and gully region, and these proportions of different water sources cannot be quantified. For this reason. Based on the systematic collection of surface water and groundwater samples from Zhujiamao Coal Mine in northern Shaanxi. This study revealed the hydrochemical evolution laws of water quality and the recharge relationship of various aquifer systems by mathematical statistics, Piper (trilinear) diagram, Gibbs diagram and the conventional hydrochemical characteristic method. Meanwhile, this study analyzed the evolution characteristics of stable isotopic composition in water, clarified the spatial …

Effect Of Foliar Application Of Dse Fungal Solution On Growth Of Morus Alba And Its Prospects Of Ecological Restoration Application, Bi Yinli, Wang Zhuoyou, Ke Zengming

Coal Geology & Exploration

Microbial reclamation technology has been widely used in the ecological restoration of western arid and semi-arid coal mining areas. Convenient application of microbial agent has important significance for improving the efficiency of ecological management in coal-mining subsidence. Herein, this study tested with Morus alba as the study object, and the dark septate endophyte (DSE) as the test fungus. using a greenhouse pot experiment with three treatments, which including the root inoculation of DSE fungus (GXZR), foliar application of DSE fungus (YMTM) and control Morus alba (CK), this study investigated the effects of different inoculation methods on the growth of Morus …

Progress And Typical Case Analysis Of Demonstration Projects Of The Geological Sequestration And Utilization Of Co2, Liu Shiqi, Huang Fansheng, Du Ruibin, Chen Shiheng, Guan Yiting, Liu Yinghai, Wang Tao

Coal Geology & Exploration

The implementation of the geological sequestration and utilization of CO₂ (CGSU) has considerable effects on CO₂ emission reduction and is of great significance for the mitigation of global warming and the execution of the sustainable development strategy in China. Therefore, this study sorted the major methods for CGSU, made statistics of the global demonstration projects of CGSU, and primarily introduced the typical demonstration projects of CGSU in China. Furthermore, this study proposed prospects for the development trend of the CGSU technologies, which primarily include CO₂ enhanced oil recovery (CO₂-EOR), CO₂ enhanced coalbed methane recovery …

Evaluation Method Of Resistance To Seepage Failure Due To Mining Near Unconsolidated Aquifers I: Critical Hydraulic Gradient, Sui Wanghua

Coal Geology & Exploration

The evaluation on resistance to seepage failure is an important fundamental work for the prevention and control of water-sand mixture inrush during coal mining near the unconsolidated aquifers. However, no normative methods and standards have been developed at present. The key to evaluate the resistance to seepage failure of unconsolidated aquifers and weathered zones is to determine their hydraulic gradient and the critical hydraulic gradient. Herein, this study reviewed the determination method of critical hydraulic gradient for soil flow and internal erosion, and pointed out the different characteristics between the critical hydraulic gradient for water-sand mixture inrush near unconsolidated aquifers …

Micro-Mechanism Of Geological Sequestration Of Co2 In Coal Seam, Yao Yanbin, Sun Xiaoxiao, Wan Lei

Coal Geology & Exploration

The geological sequestration of CO₂ in coal seam is a most promising carbon storage technology, which can help achieve the dual goals of CO₂ emission reduction and coalbed methane stimulation. Compared with other sealing geological bodies, coal has extremely well-developed micropores. The mechanism of geological sequestration of CO₂ in coal seam is closely related to the interaction of coal-gas-water. However, its internal influence mechanism is still unclear. Herein, the models of macromolecular structure and plat pore of the coals were constructed based on the systematic coal petrological analysis and testing of two bituminous coal samples. Meanwhile, the …

Characteristics And Formation Mechanisms Of Microstructures In Coal Treated With Co2 Phase Transition Fracturing, Cao Yunxing, Zhang Xinsheng, Zhang Junsheng, Guo Shuaifang, Meng Bingbing

Coal Geology & Exploration

CO₂ phase transition fracturing (CPTF) is a newly developed technique for coal mine gas control and is characterized by high efficiency, high coal seam permeability, a high gas drainage rate, and outburst elimination. The core of CPTF is reinforced fracturing and the pressure-relief and permeability-enhancement effects of coal seams under high-pressure dynamic loading. Nevertheless, there is a lack of studies on the morphological characteristics and formation mechanisms of newly formed fractures. Current observation and description of the underground fractures on a centimeter-meter scale primarily aim to reveal the fracturing and permeability-enhancement mechanisms of low-permeability coal seams. However, the study …

Structural Characteristics Of Adsorption Pores In Low-Rank Coals And Their Effects On Methane Adsorption Performance, Li Shugang, Zhou Yuxuan, Hu Biao, Qin Xueyan, Kon Xiangguo, Bai Yang, Zhang Jingfei

Coal Geology & Exploration

The study of the CH₄ adsorption characteristics of low-rank coals is of great significance for gas content prediction, gas drainage, and hazard prevention. Therefore, this study selected six typical low-rank coal samples from coal mines in Shaanxi Province, on which low-temperature N₂ adsorption experiments, low-pressure CO₂ adsorption experiments, and CH₄ isothermal adsorption experiments were carried out. As a result, the structural characteristics of adsorption pores in low-rank coals were obtained. Moreover, this study quantitatively characterized the relationships between the parameters of CH₄ adsorption characteristics and those of adsorption pore structure using the micropore filling and …

Structure Optimization And Coal Breaking Effect Of Air Jet Nozzle For Post-Mixed Abrasive, Yang Heng, Wei Jianping, Cai Yubo, Zhang Lulu, Liu Yong

Coal Geology & Exploration

Hydraulic pressure relief and penetration enhancement technology plays an important role in coal seam gas hozard control, but it is easy to lead to dynamic phenomena such as hole collapse, drill holding and hole spraying during its application in the soft coal seams. Non-hydraulic pressure relief and penetration enhancement is one of the feasible technologies to break through the bottleneck of efficient gas extraction technology in soft coal seams. To this end, the post-mixed abrasive air jet coal breaking and pressure relief technology was proposed with the efficient coal breaking capability of abrasive air jet. Specifically, the abrasive and air …

An Evaluation Method For Geological Dynamic Environments Of Mines And The Classification Of Mines Subjected To Rock Bursts, Lan Tianwei, Zhang Zhijia, Yuan Yongnian, Han Jun, Liu Hongquan, Zhang Junjie, Zhang Hongwei, Luo Boyuan, Liu Mingwei

Coal Geology & Exploration

The occurrence of dynamic disasters in mines, such as rock bursts, is affected by multiple factors and is the result of the coupling of the natural geological dynamic environment and mining engineering disturbances. The characteristics of rock bursts including their time, space, and intensity are related to the regional geological dynamic environment of mines. Different coal fields, mining areas, and mines have different regional geological dynamic environments. Accordingly, some coal mines do not have a geological dynamic environment of rock bursts, while some are subjected to different types of rock bursts. This study proposed an evaluation method for the geological …

Characteristics And Coal-Controlling Effects Of Structures In The Zhundong Coalfield, Wang Meng, Ma Ruying, Shan Yadi, Yan Yichao

Coal Geology & Exploration

The coal controlling of structures is critical to mining safety. However, few studies have been conducted on the structures of the Zhundong coalfield according to existing data. To ensure safe and efficient coal mining, it is necessary to conduct a study targeting the geological conditions for the coal mining of the coalfield. This study investigated the structural characteristics of the Zhundong coalfield. Based on the statistics of the fault structures, this study quantitatively characterized the structural complexity of the coalfield using fractal dimension, explored the current structural characteristics and tectonic dynamic genesis of the structures in Zhundong coalfield, and analyzed …

Coal And Gas Outburst Mechanism: Research Progress And Prospect In China Over The Past 70 Years, Zhang Chaolin, Wang Peizhong, Wang Enyuan, Xu Jiang, Li Zhonghui, Liu Xiaofei, Peng Shoujian

Coal Geology & Exploration

The effective prevention and control of coal and gas outbursts have always been a challenge for safe coal mining in China, and their prerequisite and basis are in-depth research on the coal and gas outburst mechanism. This study expatiated the efforts and achievements of China made in research on the coal and gas outburst mechanism over the past 70 years, which can be divided into four stages, namely active exploration (1955‒1977), the establishment of the theoretical foundation (1978‒2002), rapid development (2003‒2015), and stable development (2016 to the present). This study explored the hot research topics and frontier trends of the …

The Toxicology Of Particulate Matter Emitted From Coal Combustion And The Geological Origin Of Lung Cancer Epidemic In Xuanwei City, Yunan Province, China, Shao Longyi, Zhang Mengyuan, Feng Xiaolei, Jiao Jiewei, Wang Wenhua, Zhou Yiping

Coal Geology & Exploration

Xuanwei City in Yunnan Province is the area struck by the most severe lung cancer in China, with the incidence and mortality of lung cancer ranking first in the world. The study of genomics of lung cancer patients has shown that lung cancer in Xuanwei City has distinctive genetic characteristics and a unique incidence mode related to the environment. This study reviewed the epidemiological characteristics of the lung cancer epidemic in Xuanwei, as well as the level of pollution and toxicological characteristics of emissions from coal combustion. Moreover, this study discussed the geological origins of the lung cancer epidemic in …

Orientation And Major Research Problems Of Coal Geological Exploration In China Under New Conditions, Wang Tong, Han Xiaozhong, Deng Jun, Sun Yajun, Li Zengxue, Tang Shuheng, Mao Shanjun, Lin Zhongyue, Li Congcong, Zhao Xin, Sun Jie, Song Hongzhu, Zhang Biao, Meng Fanbin, Wu Zhaojian, Deng Xiaoli, Jiang Tao

Coal Geology & Exploration

Coal is a major energy source in China and an important raw material in the coal chemical industry in the country. Over the past 70 years since the founding of New China, coal geological exploration has been carried out in close combination with the national strategic demand, discovering the urgently needed coal resources for the country and ensuring the sufficient supply of national coal energy. This paper systematically summarizes the primary achievements made in coal geological surveys in recent years, analyzes the major research problems with the development of coal geological exploration under the current new conditions, and positions coal …

Geothermal Energy Exploitation And Storage In Coal Field Under The Dual Carbon Goal, Wang Jiyang, Kong Yanlong, Duan Zhongfeng, Zhang Jixiong, Luo Xilian, Huang Yonghui, Luo Naning, Cheng Yuanzhi, Zhou Nan, Zhang Weizun, Pang Zhonghe

Coal Geology & Exploration

The development of geothermal energy in coalfield can not only improve the temperature environment of coal mining, but also turn waste into treasure through the clean utilization of geothermal energy. Especially, it is of great prospect to store energy in the mined-out area of coalfield under the “dual carbon” goal at present. Herein, in this paper, it was estimated that the geothermal reserves in the main coal-bearing areas of China were 1.12 × 10¹⁹ kJ, equivalent to 379.539 billion tons of standard coal, and the recoverable geothermal reserves were 1.71 × 10¹⁸ kJ, equivalent to 56.931 billion tons …

Analysis The Role Of The Internet Of Things And Industry 4.0 In Healthcare Supply Chain Using Neutrosophic Sets, Ahmed M. Abdelmouty, Ahmed Abdel-Monem, Samah Ibrahim Abdel Aal, Mahmoud M. Ismail

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

In today's global economy, the Healthcare supply chain (HCSC) must be aware of a market that is both complicated and ever-changing. The HCSC in Industry 4.0 aims to give patients the medicine they need as quickly and cheaply as possible. The HCSC can improve operations by automating routine tasks and reducing human error by using new technologies like the "Internet of Things" (IoT); so, there is a need to analyze the role of IoT and Industry 4.0 in the Healthcare Supply Chain. This paper aims to analyze the role of IoT and Industry 4.0 in HCSC. Also, this paper proposes …

The Legacy Of Colonization And Civil Societies In South Africa, Erika Frydenlund, Melissa Miller-Felton, Bolu Ayankojo

Modeling, Simulation and Visualization Student Capstone Conference

This research analyzes the unique ways that civil societies operate in Sub-Saharan Africa in the context of post-apartheid Cape Town, South Africa. Decades after the demise of apartheid, remnants of inequality remain without the promise of actionable change. We used a computational modeling approach to understand the dynamics of migrants in the receiving community as derived from qualitative interviews conducted with 24 stakeholders in Cape Town, South Africa between 2020 and 2021. Our findings show that the presence of NGOs can promote access to resources and reduce xenophobia if they can have the right influence on government policies.

Digital Game-Based Approach To Math Learning For Students, Gul Ayaz, Katherine Smith

Modeling, Simulation and Visualization Student Capstone Conference

Mathematics is an important subject that is pervasive across many disciplines. It is also a subject that has proven to be challenging to both teach and learn. Students face many challenges with learning math such as a lack of motivation and anxiety. To address these challenges, game-based learning has become a popular approach to stimulate students and create a more positive classroom environment. It can serve as an alternative or supplement to traditional teaching and can better engage students while developing a positive attitude toward learning. The use of games in a classroom can create a more exciting and engaging …

Gpu Utilization: Predictive Sarimax Time Series Analysis, Dorothy Dorie Parry

Modeling, Simulation and Visualization Student Capstone Conference

This work explores collecting performance metrics and leveraging the output for prediction on a memory-intensive parallel image classification algorithm - Inception v3 (or "Inception3"). Experimental results were collected by nvidia-smi on a computational node DGX-1, equipped with eight Tesla V100 Graphic Processing Units (GPUs). Time series analysis was performed on the GPU utilization data taken, for multiple runs, of Inception3’s image classification algorithm (see Figure 1). The time series model applied was Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average Exogenous (SARIMAX).

The Effectiveness Of Visualization Techniques For Supporting Decision-Making, Cansu Yalim, Holly A. H. Handley

Modeling, Simulation and Visualization Student Capstone Conference

Although visualization is beneficial for evaluating and communicating data, the efficiency of various visualization approaches for different data types is not always evident. This research aims to address this issue by investigating the usefulness of several visualization techniques for various data kinds, including continuous, categorical, and time-series data. The qualitative appraisal of each technique's strengths, weaknesses, and interpretation of the dataset is investigated. The research questions include: which visualization approaches perform best for different data types, and what factors impact their usefulness? The absence of clear directions for both researchers and practitioners on how to identify the most effective visualization …

Enhancement Of Deep Learning Protein Structure Prediction, Ruoming Shen

Modeling, Simulation and Visualization Student Capstone Conference

Protein modeling is a rapidly expanding field with valuable applications in the pharmaceutical industry. Accurate protein structure prediction facilitates drug design, as extensive knowledge about the atomic structure of a given protein enables scientists to target that protein in the human body. However, protein structure identification in certain types of protein images remains challenging, with medium resolution cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) protein density maps particularly difficult to analyze. Recent advancements in computational methods, namely deep learning, have improved protein modeling. To maximize its accuracy, a deep learning model requires copious amounts of up-to-date training data.

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Statistical Approach To Quantifying Interceptability Of Interaction Scenarios For Testing Autonomous Surface Vessels, Benjamin E. Hargis, Yiannis E. Papelis

Modeling, Simulation and Visualization Student Capstone Conference

This paper presents a probabilistic approach to quantifying interceptability of an interaction scenario designed to test collision avoidance of autonomous navigation algorithms. Interceptability is one of many measures to determine the complexity or difficulty of an interaction scenario. This approach uses a combined probability model of capability and intent to create a predicted position probability map for the system under test. Then, intercept-ability is quantified by determining the overlap between the system under test probability map and the intruder’s capability model. The approach is general; however, a demonstration is provided using kinematic capability models and an odometry-based intent model.