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Research On Pac-Bayes-Based A2c Algorithm For Multi-Objective Reinforcement Learning, Xiang Liu, Qiankun Jin Dec 2025

Research On Pac-Bayes-Based A2c Algorithm For Multi-Objective Reinforcement Learning, Xiang Liu, Qiankun Jin

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the theoretical challenges of exploration and exploitation trade-offs and uncertainty modeling in multi-objective reinforcement learning (MORL), this study developed a learning framework, MO-PAC, based on PAC-Bayes theory. By introducing a multi-objective stochastic Critic network and a dynamic preference mechanism, the framework extended the conventional A2C architecture, enabling adaptive and efficient approximation of complex Pareto fronts. Experimental results demonstrate that in multi-objective MuJoCo environments, MO-PAC outperforms baseline algorithms, achieving approximately 20% improvement in hypervolume and 60% increase in expected utility, while exhibiting superior convergence efficiency and robustness. It verifies both theoretical value and practical performance advantages in …

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Dual-Channel Supply Chain Network Equilibrium Model Under Retailers’ Risk Aversion, Hongchun Wang, Caifeng Lin, Xinyi He, Haiyue Yin Dec 2025

Dual-Channel Supply Chain Network Equilibrium Model Under Retailers’ Risk Aversion, Hongchun Wang, Caifeng Lin, Xinyi He, Haiyue Yin

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To study the network equilibrium problem of dual-channel supply chains under the background of retailers' risk aversion, a dual-channel supply chain network equilibrium model including multiple competitive suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and demand markets was established. The Mean-CVaR method was employed to quantify retailers' risk aversion characteristics, and variational inequalities were utilized to characterize the equilibrium conditions of decision-makers at each tier of the supply chain. The projection contraction algorithm was applied to solve the model and conduct numerical analysis, thereby revealing the impact of retailers' risk aversion behavior on equilibrium outcomes. The simulation results indicate that a higher …

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Spatiotemporal Graph Convolution-Based Demand Forecasting And Simulation Analysis For Automotive Parts Supply Chain, Xiaobin Li, Bing Hu, Chao Yin, Bo Li, Jun Ma Dec 2025

Spatiotemporal Graph Convolution-Based Demand Forecasting And Simulation Analysis For Automotive Parts Supply Chain, Xiaobin Li, Bing Hu, Chao Yin, Bo Li, Jun Ma

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address complex automotive after-sales parts supply network operations with insufficient demand forecasting accuracy, slow response, and low service efficiency, this study proposed a spatiotemporal graph convolution-based method for automotive parts supply chain demand forecasting. Sales network data of the automotive parts sales network was constructed as a heterogeneous graph, integrating node features like parts sales volume and value to build multi-dimensional node dependencies. A node update mechanism of the graph convolutional neural network was designed, combined with long short-term memory neural networks to capture temporal features, using spatiotemporal attention to integrate temporal and spatial features into updated nodes …

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A Method Of Heuristic Human-Llm Collaborative Source Search, Yi Chen, Sihang Qiu, Zhengqiu Zhu, Yatai Ji, Yong Zhao, Rusheng Ju Dec 2025

A Method Of Heuristic Human-Llm Collaborative Source Search, Yi Chen, Sihang Qiu, Zhengqiu Zhu, Yatai Ji, Yong Zhao, Rusheng Ju

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Traditional source search algorithms are prone to local optimization, and source search methods combining crowdsourcing and human-AI collaboration suffer from low cost-efficiency due to human intervention. In this study, we proposed a lightweight human-AI collaboration framework that utilized multi-modal large language models (MLLMs) to achieve visual-language conversion, combined chain-of-thought (CoT) reasoning to optimize decision-making, and constructed a heuristic strategy that incorporated probability distribution filtering and a balance between exploitation and exploration. The effectiveness of the framework was verified by experiments. The human-AI alignment heuristic strategy with large language model adaptation design provides a new idea to reduce manual …

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Robust Emergency Dispatch Method Considering Dynamic Frequency Security And N-K Contingency, Tao Huang, Zhi Zhang, Yujie Ding, Yanbo Chen, Jing Wang, Wenqian Zhang Dec 2025

Robust Emergency Dispatch Method Considering Dynamic Frequency Security And N-K Contingency, Tao Huang, Zhi Zhang, Yujie Ding, Yanbo Chen, Jing Wang, Wenqian Zhang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the risk of system inertia loss and frequency instability caused by grid integration of high-proportioned new energy and unit failures, an N-k robust emergency dispatch method considering dynamic frequency security constraints was proposed. With the consideration of the frequency response characteristics of variable-speed pumped storage, a dynamic frequency response model incorporating variable-speed pumped storage was constructed, and the nadir frequency constraint was established through second-order cone transformation. Information entropy theory was employed to quantify the uncertainty of unit failures, and an uncertainty set considering N-k unit failures was developed. A twostage robust emergency dispatch model considering N-k …

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Scheduling Method For Virtual Power Plants Based On Analysis And Forecasting Of Heterogeneous Load Characteristics, Runzhao Zhang, Yanbo Chen, Tao Huang, Haoxin Tian, Tuben Qiang, Zhi Zhang Dec 2025

Scheduling Method For Virtual Power Plants Based On Analysis And Forecasting Of Heterogeneous Load Characteristics, Runzhao Zhang, Yanbo Chen, Tao Huang, Haoxin Tian, Tuben Qiang, Zhi Zhang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To improve the electricity supply-demand situation by rationally utilizing demand response resources, a two-layer optimal scheduling model for virtual power plants (VPPs) based on the analysis and forecasting of heterogeneous load characteristics was proposed. With the differences in response characteristics of multi-type loads considered, a demand response model for multi-type loads was constructed by using a customer baseline load (CBL) curve forecasting method that integrated dynamic scenario generation and K-means++ clustering. A two-layer optimal scheduling model for VPPs that incorporated load aggregators and demand response was established. In this model, the upper layer conducted optimal scheduling targeting maximizing the …

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Vibration Control Of Offshore Wind Turbine Towers Based On Eddy Current Nonlinear Energy Sink, Xiangxing Yu, Yandong Zhao, Baolin Zhang Dec 2025

Vibration Control Of Offshore Wind Turbine Towers Based On Eddy Current Nonlinear Energy Sink, Xiangxing Yu, Yandong Zhao, Baolin Zhang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the issue of tower vibrations induced by wind loads, which can damage the structure of wind turbines, a vibration control method for monopile offshore wind turbine towers based on an eddy current-nonlinear energy sink (EC-NES) was proposed. The dynamic model of monopile offshore wind turbines based on EC-NES was constructed according to the Euler-Lagrange equation, and based on the output response of FAST software, the unknown parameters of the model and the wind loads were identified in terms of parameters. The optimal parameters of EC-NES stiffness and damping were obtained using PSO. The eddy current damper …

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Fault Diagnosis Method For Photovoltaic Systems Based On Multi-Strategy Fusion, Bin Li, Yuchuo Wang Dec 2025

Fault Diagnosis Method For Photovoltaic Systems Based On Multi-Strategy Fusion, Bin Li, Yuchuo Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the problem of frequent PV system faults, a multimodal fusion fault diagnosis model based on the optimization of the improved lemming algorithm was proposed. The one-dimensional time series signals of PV currents and voltages were converted into two-dimensional images by Markov transformation field, and the spatial features of the original waveforms were mined by using multiscale CNN (MCCNN); BiGRU was used to extract the temporal dynamic features of the original waveforms, and complementary enhancement of the temporal and spatial features was realized by the feature fusion layer. The improved lemming algorithm was innovatively introduced to adaptively optimize …

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Numerical Simulations Of Ship Liquid Tank Sloshing Based On Graph Neural Networks, Wenkang Zhang, Xiaofeng Sun, Yiping Zhong, Yong Yin Dec 2025

Numerical Simulations Of Ship Liquid Tank Sloshing Based On Graph Neural Networks, Wenkang Zhang, Xiaofeng Sun, Yiping Zhong, Yong Yin

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the high consumption of computational resources in simulating ship liquid tank sloshing using computational fluid dynamics simulation methods, a data-driven numerical simulation model was proposed based on graph neural networks. An encoder-processor-decoder framework was employed in the proposed model. The encoder extracted features of fluid particles from the first five time steps. The processor learnt latent motion patterns of fluid and updated features, and the decoder predicted features of particles at subsequent time steps. The processor incorporated a self-attention mechanism to enable dynamic adjacency weight allocation and emphasize the influence of irregular tank wall regions. Training …

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Lightweight Assembly Workpiece Detection Algorithm Based On Improved Yolov8, Shuheng Wu, Yongkui Liu, Lin Zhang, Yingying Xiao, Lihui Wang Dec 2025

Lightweight Assembly Workpiece Detection Algorithm Based On Improved Yolov8, Shuheng Wu, Yongkui Liu, Lin Zhang, Yingying Xiao, Lihui Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the issues of low recognition accuracy and slow detection speed with existing deep learning-based object detection algorithms for robotic automatic assembly tasks, a lightweight assembly workpiece object detection algorithm based on YOLOv8 was proposed. The PConv was introduced to improve the C2f module, and a new Faster_C2f module was designed to enhance the detection speed of the model. The SIoU loss function was employed to optimize the location prediction accuracy of the CIoU loss function and improve the localization accuracy of small targets. The high-level screening-feature fusion pyramid networks (HS-FPN) structure was used to improve the Neck …

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Measurement Of Luminous Intensity Distribution For Film And Television Led Light Sources And Its Simulation Research In Game Engines, Jingyi Suo, Baihong Lu, Che Qu Dec 2025

Measurement Of Luminous Intensity Distribution For Film And Television Led Light Sources And Its Simulation Research In Game Engines, Jingyi Suo, Baihong Lu, Che Qu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the issues of mismatched photometric characteristics between light sources in virtual environments and real-world lighting during film and television lighting design and lighting preview using game engines, a testing solution for measuring the luminous intensity distribution for film and television LED light sources was proposed, building upon existing luminaire light intensity distribution testing systems. Based on the obtained data, a light source calibration process was constructed in the UE5 to correctly simulate the photometric characteristics of light sources in the virtual environment. Simulation results have shown that the calibration process can accurately and efficiently reproduce the …

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Research On Cooperative Interference Allocation Of Jamming Resources Based On Improved Genetic Algorithm, Zhixia Xu, Rui Wang, Nan Sun, Bing He, Xiaowei Shen, Xiaofei Zhu Dec 2025

Research On Cooperative Interference Allocation Of Jamming Resources Based On Improved Genetic Algorithm, Zhixia Xu, Rui Wang, Nan Sun, Bing He, Xiaowei Shen, Xiaofei Zhu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the cooperative interference allocation of jamming tasks, a cooperative interference allocation method of jamming resources was proposed based on the improved genetic algorithm. In search and tracking modes of the target radar, a threat level assessment was conducted by the technique for order preference by similarity to an ideal solution (TOPSIS) based on the entropy weight method. The factors affecting the jamming effectiveness of jammers were analyzed. A cooperative interference evaluation model of jamming effectiveness was established, and the allocation model of jamming resources was built with the total interference effectiveness of multiple jammers as the …

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Visualizing The Effect Of Process Pause On Virus Entrapment During Constant Flux Virus Filtration, Wenbo Xu, Xianghong Qian, Hironobu Shirataki, Daniel Straus, Sumith Ranil Wickramasinghe Dec 2025

Visualizing The Effect Of Process Pause On Virus Entrapment During Constant Flux Virus Filtration, Wenbo Xu, Xianghong Qian, Hironobu Shirataki, Daniel Straus, Sumith Ranil Wickramasinghe

Biomedical Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Virus filtration is an essential unit operation used to validate clearance of adventitious virus during the manufacture of biopharmaceutical products such as monoclonal antibodies. Obtaining at least a 10,000-fold reduction in virus particles in the permeate is challenging as monoclonal antibodies are about half the size of the virus particles. Minute virus of mice, FDA-recommended model adventitious virus, was labeled with a fluorescent dye. Laser scanning confocal microscopy was used to determine the location of virus entrapment within the virus filtration membrane. Three different hollow fiber membranes made of regenerated cellulose and polyvinylidene fluoride were tested. Feed streams consisted of …

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Reduction Of Ground Vibration Dynamic Effects Induced From Mining Blasting On Nearby Structures: Case Study, Ayman M. Ismail, Sherif H. M. Hassnien Dec 2025

Reduction Of Ground Vibration Dynamic Effects Induced From Mining Blasting On Nearby Structures: Case Study, Ayman M. Ismail, Sherif H. M. Hassnien

HBRC Journal

One of the primary challenges confronting the quarrying industry pertains to the ground vibrations resulting from the blasting activities in cement quarries, as these vibrations have the potential to inflict significant damage upon adjacent structures. Within the context of this scholarly article, an examination is conducted on a residential edifice situated in the 15th of May city in Cairo, Egypt, which has been impacted by the proximate mining blasting. The ground velocity at the foundation of this residential building is assessed, mainly from the peak particle’s velocity prospective. Subsequently, a finite element model (FEM) of the building is formulated and …

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Carbon Nanotubes Enhanced Tio2/G-C3N4 As A Potential Nanocomposite Material For Impedance-Type Humidity Sensors, Mohamed Morsy Dec 2025

Carbon Nanotubes Enhanced Tio2/G-C3N4 As A Potential Nanocomposite Material For Impedance-Type Humidity Sensors, Mohamed Morsy

HBRC Journal

The development of high-performance humidity sensors based on nanotechnology has become critical for different applications. This work focuses on the fabrication and characterization of impedance-type humidity sensors based on graphitic carbon nitride, titanium dioxide, and carbon nanotubes. The prepared materials comprise g-C3N4, g-C3N4/TiO2, and g-C3N4/TiO2/CNTs, which have been synthesized through the co-precipitation method. The properties of the nanocomposites have been verified through different characterization techniques that confirm the phase composition and morphology. The humidity-sensing response of the prepared materials was tested within a humidity range of 11%–97% RH at different testing frequencies. The unique structure of …

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A Proposed Model For Assessing The Impact Of Sustainable Practices On The Affordability Of Affordable Housing In Egypt Using Ahp, Ayman M Zakaria Eraqi, Omnia Nagy Abd El-Hafez, Amany Nagy Abd El-Hafez Dec 2025

A Proposed Model For Assessing The Impact Of Sustainable Practices On The Affordability Of Affordable Housing In Egypt Using Ahp, Ayman M Zakaria Eraqi, Omnia Nagy Abd El-Hafez, Amany Nagy Abd El-Hafez

HBRC Journal

Amid rising inflation and a housing crisis in Egypt, this research develops a model to assess the affordability of sustainable housing for low- and middle-income groups by integrating environmental, social, and economic sustainability criteria. The research methodology used Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to evaluate the relative weights of sustainability criteria in housing projects. Based on their impact on construction costs, these criteria were classified by experts into five main groups: Design Criteria (preliminary studies, initial cost, environmental planning), Neighborhood Criteria (location, design, management), Social and Cultural Criteria (privacy and safety), Natural Resource Sustainability (water, energy), Housing Unit Criteria (design and …

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Structural Behavior Of Reinforced Concrete Columns Under Eccentric Loads Strengthened By Steel Jackets Filled With Normal And High-Strength Concrete, Mahmoud Ahmed M. Amin, Mahmoud Mostafa El Hawary, Ahmed Shaheen, Ibrahim M. Mashhour Dec 2025

Structural Behavior Of Reinforced Concrete Columns Under Eccentric Loads Strengthened By Steel Jackets Filled With Normal And High-Strength Concrete, Mahmoud Ahmed M. Amin, Mahmoud Mostafa El Hawary, Ahmed Shaheen, Ibrahim M. Mashhour

HBRC Journal

Reinforced concrete (RC) columns are essential structural components in buildings and infrastructure, providing vertical load support and stability. However, these columns can be degraded over time due to various factors, such as environmental exposure, seismic events, and increased loading demands. As a result, the need for effective and reliable column-strengthening techniques arises to ensure the safety, durability, and longevity of structures. The main objective of this study is to investigate how fully strengthening damaged columns affects load-bearing capacity and overall structural performance. Moreover, this study tested thirteen reinforced concrete columns during the experimental program. The original dimensions of these columns …

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Table Of Contents, The Editors Dec 2025

Table Of Contents, The Editors

Coal Geology & Exploration

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A Method For Advance Detection Of Underground Concealed Water Hazards In Coal Mines Based On Borehole Transient Electromagnetic Method And Vector Synthesis, Fan Tao, Hao Yue, Li Ping, Zhao Rui, Liu Zaibin, Ma Liang, Li Peng, Yan Junsheng Dec 2025

A Method For Advance Detection Of Underground Concealed Water Hazards In Coal Mines Based On Borehole Transient Electromagnetic Method And Vector Synthesis, Fan Tao, Hao Yue, Li Ping, Zhao Rui, Liu Zaibin, Ma Liang, Li Peng, Yan Junsheng

Coal Geology & Exploration

Background The advance detection of underground concealed water hazards in coal mines is crucial to ensuring the safe and efficient roadway tunneling. The borehole transient electromagnetic (TEM) method allows for long-distance advance detection. However, due to the limitation of the spatial structure of boreholes, currently available techniques can only effectively identify low-resistivity anomalies (e.g., water-bearing structures) in the radial direction, leaving blind areas in the primary tunneling direction (i.e., the axial direction of boreholes). Objective and Method To address this challenge, this study proposed a method for the advance detection of concealed water hazards in the axial direction of boreholes …

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Logging-While-Drilling Azimuthal Electromagnetic Measurements For High-Resistivity Coal Seams, Zhao Weina, Zheng Dongfang, Ai Weiping, Xie Xia Dec 2025

Logging-While-Drilling Azimuthal Electromagnetic Measurements For High-Resistivity Coal Seams, Zhao Weina, Zheng Dongfang, Ai Weiping, Xie Xia

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective and Method To determine the boundary detection capability of logging-while-drilling (LWD) electromagnetic azimuthal measurements for high-resistivity coal mines, this study simulated geosignal responses under varying operating frequencies, transmitter-receiver coil spacing conditions, and formation resistivity values. Then, key parameters for boundary detection for high-resistivity coal seams were optimized. Accordingly, this study proposed design schemes for LWD instruments with short (< 80 inches) and long (approximately 240 inches) transmitter-receiver coil spacing for short-distance (2.032 m) and long-distance (6.096 m) detection, respectively. Results and Conclusions LWD electromagnetic azimuthal measurements exhibit a significantly decreased depth of detection (DOD) in high-resistivity coal seams compared to that in low-resistivity hydrocarbon reservoirs. Consequently, the existing methods for selecting the operating frequency and transmitter-receiver coil spacing are …

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Application Of Long-Distance Tunneling And Detection For Advance Detection In Excavation Using Shield Tunneling Machines, Chen Chao, Li Ping, Li Wei, Wei Rong Dec 2025

Application Of Long-Distance Tunneling And Detection For Advance Detection In Excavation Using Shield Tunneling Machines, Chen Chao, Li Ping, Li Wei, Wei Rong

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective and Method During the rapid excavation process using shield tunneling machines in coal mines, the advance detection of concealed geological anomalies encounters challenges of limited space and insufficient accuracy. To overcome these issues, this study investigated highly-located drainage roadway 3211 in the Tiandi Wangpo Coal Mine in Jincheng City, Shanxi Province using the long-distance tunneling and detection technology, the core of which is long directional boreholes combined with comprehensive borehole geophysical prospecting. This roadway is located in the roof of the No.3 coal seam, and it is necessary to conduct shield construction in the stable sandstone layer located from …

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Fructure Mechanisms And Fracture Distribution Patterns Of Main Roofs In Goaves Within Abandoned Mines, Tao Xuefeng, Shi Biming, Hua Xinzhu, Lin Baiquan, Yue Jiwei, Liang Yuehui, Zhang Chengcheng, Qin Hao, Yang Yong, Xue Yonglin Dec 2025

Fructure Mechanisms And Fracture Distribution Patterns Of Main Roofs In Goaves Within Abandoned Mines, Tao Xuefeng, Shi Biming, Hua Xinzhu, Lin Baiquan, Yue Jiwei, Liang Yuehui, Zhang Chengcheng, Qin Hao, Yang Yong, Xue Yonglin

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective In abandoned mines, the storage zones of free gas are closely associated with overburden fractures in goaves. To accurately estimate free gas resources in abandoned mines, it is necessary to thoroughly investigate the rupture mechanisms of blocks in main roofs in goaves, as well as the overburden fractures and rupture trace morphologies in goaves. Methods Based on the masonry beam theory, this study established a mechanical model for the primary cantilever beam of a main roof. The analytical solutions of the stress components in the primary cantilever beam were analyzed using the stress inverse method, and the mathematical expression …

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Differences In Gas-Bearing Properties Of Deep And Shallow Coal Reservoirs And Their Implications For Coalbed Methane Production In The Western Section Of The Southern Margin Of The Junggar Basin, Xinjiang, Mi Julei, Zhao Changyong, Yang Zhaobiao, Wang Pengli, Li Erting, Zhang Baoxin, Bai Haifeng, Gao Xiuwei, Wang Jianan Dec 2025

Differences In Gas-Bearing Properties Of Deep And Shallow Coal Reservoirs And Their Implications For Coalbed Methane Production In The Western Section Of The Southern Margin Of The Junggar Basin, Xinjiang, Mi Julei, Zhao Changyong, Yang Zhaobiao, Wang Pengli, Li Erting, Zhang Baoxin, Bai Haifeng, Gao Xiuwei, Wang Jianan

Coal Geology & Exploration

Background In recent years, breakthroughs have been constantly achieved in the production of coalbed methane (CBM) at burial depths exceeding 2 000 m in China, with the gas-bearing properties of coal reservoirs identified as a primary geological parameter controlling the CBM production. The western section of the southern margin of the Junggar Basin (also referred to as the study area) hosts abundant CBM resources. In this section, the burial depths of extensive coal seams exceed 2 000 m. However, limited explorations of deep coal reservoirs have restricted a systematic understanding of the gas-bearing properties of coal reservoirs in the study …

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Macro-Mesoscopic Developmental Patterns Of Cracks In Surrounding Rocks Of Rectangular Roadways Under True Triaxial Stresses, Shi Wenbao, Xu Qingzhao, Chang Jucai, Li Chuanming, Qiao Longquan, Miao Zhuang, Yan Aoyun Dec 2025

Macro-Mesoscopic Developmental Patterns Of Cracks In Surrounding Rocks Of Rectangular Roadways Under True Triaxial Stresses, Shi Wenbao, Xu Qingzhao, Chang Jucai, Li Chuanming, Qiao Longquan, Miao Zhuang, Yan Aoyun

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective and Method This study aims to investigate the relationship between the stress environment and the deformation and failure responses of surrounding rocks, thereby unraveling the inherent mechanisms underlying the deformation and failure. With cement, river sands, and gypsum as raw materials, rectangular roadway model specimens measuring 200 mm × 200 mm × 200 mm were prepared. Using a large-scale true triaxial seepage coupling testing machine, this study conducted triaxial loading tests on the rectangular roadway specimens under different lateral pressure coefficients. Using microcameras and an acoustic emission system, it monitored the whole process of the macroscopic deformation and failure, …

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Sensitivity Analysis Of Factors Influencing Water Redistribution In Vadose Zones Under Coal Mining Disturbance In Ecologically Vulnerable Areas, Wang Ao, Liu Shiliang, Wang Shanlin, Zheng Yusheng, Wang Tengye, Wang Zuzhen, Mao Deqiang Dec 2025

Sensitivity Analysis Of Factors Influencing Water Redistribution In Vadose Zones Under Coal Mining Disturbance In Ecologically Vulnerable Areas, Wang Ao, Liu Shiliang, Wang Shanlin, Zheng Yusheng, Wang Tengye, Wang Zuzhen, Mao Deqiang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective Coal mining-induced disturbance leads to water redistribution in the vadose zones of mining areas. The sensitivity analysis of the factors influencing this redistribution holds critical significance for the reconstruction of eco-geological environments and the sustainable economic development in mining areas. Methods Against the engineering background of the Yushen mining area characterized by wind-blown sandy terrain in northern Shaanxi Province, this study analyzed the primary factors influencing water redistribution in the vadose zone under coal mining disturbance. Accordingly, 18 COMSOL Multiphysics numerical models for water redistribution in the vadose zone under coal mining disturbance were constructed through orthogonal experiments. Using …

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Current Status And Future Trend Of Research On Underground Borehole Measurement Technology For Coal Mines, Chen Long, Yang Dongdong, Li Quanxin, Chu Zhiwei, Zhang Jiguan, Chen Xiang Dec 2025

Current Status And Future Trend Of Research On Underground Borehole Measurement Technology For Coal Mines, Chen Long, Yang Dongdong, Li Quanxin, Chu Zhiwei, Zhang Jiguan, Chen Xiang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Background Underground borehole measurement emerges as a core technology for the safe production of coal mines. Its multi-parameter measurements, data accuracy, data transmission rate, and reliability directly influence the timeliness of early warning for disasters, the operating stability of instruments, the accuracy of borehole assessment, and the scientific rigor of intelligent decision-making under complex deep geological conditions. Advances So far, the measurement while drilling (MWD) and post-drilling borehole visualization techniques have developed into a diversified technological system. Specifically, the MWD technique has achieved a leap from wireline to wireless transmission, obviating the reliance on wireline drill rods in traditional measurement …

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Multi-Field Coupling-Based Numerical Simulations Of Co2 Storage In Saline Aquifers: A Case Study Of The Dingji Coal Mine, Huainan Mining Area, Li Dianshang, Zheng Sijian, Liao Qingfa, Miao Wei, Tian Yuchen, Zhang Helong, Liu Yanzhi, Liu Shiqi Dec 2025

Multi-Field Coupling-Based Numerical Simulations Of Co2 Storage In Saline Aquifers: A Case Study Of The Dingji Coal Mine, Huainan Mining Area, Li Dianshang, Zheng Sijian, Liao Qingfa, Miao Wei, Tian Yuchen, Zhang Helong, Liu Yanzhi, Liu Shiqi

Coal Geology & Exploration

Background Saline aquifers are characterized by extensive distribution, abundant reserves, and substantial potential for CO2 storage, establishing them as the most promising geological media for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). CO2 storage in saline aquifers plays a crucial role in mitigating the greenhouse effect and achieving the goals of peak carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality. Thoroughly investigating CO2 storage in deep saline aquifers within the Huainan mining area helps alleviate the regional pressure of carbon emission reduction while also providing important support for expanding the technical pathways of CCUS and promoting its engineering applications. Methods …

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Key Technical Difficulties, Challenges, And Prospects Of Geologic Co2 Sequestration In Saline Aquifers, Wei Hengfei, Shi Junjie, Nie Xiaodong, Fang Jie, Chen Jing, Zhao Yue, Sun Dawei, Li Xin, Zhang Yong, Guo Pei Dec 2025

Key Technical Difficulties, Challenges, And Prospects Of Geologic Co2 Sequestration In Saline Aquifers, Wei Hengfei, Shi Junjie, Nie Xiaodong, Fang Jie, Chen Jing, Zhao Yue, Sun Dawei, Li Xin, Zhang Yong, Guo Pei

Coal Geology & Exploration

Background and Method Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology represents the primary technical direction for large-scale carbon emission reduction. Among various CCS techniques, geologic CO2 sequestration in saline aquifers holds great potential, establishing it as a major technique for future carbon storage. Based on a review of the current status of research on global geologic CO2 sequestration in saline aquifers, this study comprehensively analyzed the technical difficulties, challenges, and prospects of this technology, focusing on the dilemma of the application of this technology under complex geological conditions in China. Results and Conclusions A huge gap in both the …

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Environmental Risk Assessment Of Co2 Storage Combined With The Overlying Coal Mining, Gu Leiyu, Li Wenhui, Huang Wei, Zhou Quanchao, Zhu Yalong, Li Xiaying, Liu Guizhen, Li Qi Dec 2025

Environmental Risk Assessment Of Co2 Storage Combined With The Overlying Coal Mining, Gu Leiyu, Li Wenhui, Huang Wei, Zhou Quanchao, Zhu Yalong, Li Xiaying, Liu Guizhen, Li Qi

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology serves as a key method for carbon neutrality. However, large-scale engineering applications of CCUS are still confronted with serious challenges of environmental risks. Therefore, systematic environmental risk assessment plays an essential role in ensuring the environmental safety and social acceptability of CO2 geological storage projects. Methods Targeting the CO2 geological storage project combined with overlying coal mining in Zhengning County, Gansu Province, this study performed the environmental risk assessment of CO2 leakage based on the requirements of the Technical Guideline on Environmental Risk Assessment for Carbon Dioxide Capture, Utilization, …

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Advances In Research On The Policies, Technologies, And Demonstration Projects Of Geologic Co2 Sequestration In China, Zhao Yue, Yang Xuechao, Chen Xiaodong, Chang Jia, Wei Hengfei, Liu Zhibang, Liu Hui Dec 2025

Advances In Research On The Policies, Technologies, And Demonstration Projects Of Geologic Co2 Sequestration In China, Zhao Yue, Yang Xuechao, Chen Xiaodong, Chang Jia, Wei Hengfei, Liu Zhibang, Liu Hui

Coal Geology & Exploration

Background Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is considered a key technology to promote large-scale carbon dioxide (CO2) emission reduction. Against the backdrop of achieving its goals of carbon neutrality and peak carbon dioxide emissions, China faces a tremendous challenge of CO2 emission reduction. This situation will provide new driving forces for the development of geologic CO2 sequestration while also imposing higher requirements for technical innovation and industrialization of the technology. Methods and Advances This study systematically reviews the development process of policies on CCUS of China over the past two decades, with over 30 policies …

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