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Is Geology Accreditation Needed? It Is Already Here!, Laurie C. Anderson, John S. Gierke, Jeffrey B. Connelly Feb 2024

Is Geology Accreditation Needed? It Is Already Here!, Laurie C. Anderson, John S. Gierke, Jeffrey B. Connelly

Michigan Tech Publications

No abstract provided.


Advancing Occupational Health In Mining: Investigating Low-Cost Sensors Suitability For Improved Coal Dust Exposure Monitoring, Mirza Muhammad Zaid, Nana Amoah, Ashish Kakoria, Yang Wang, Guang Xu Feb 2024

Advancing Occupational Health In Mining: Investigating Low-Cost Sensors Suitability For Improved Coal Dust Exposure Monitoring, Mirza Muhammad Zaid, Nana Amoah, Ashish Kakoria, Yang Wang, Guang Xu

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Exposure to coal dust in underground coal mines poses significant health risks to workers, including the development of diseases such as coal workers' pneumoconiosis and silicosis. Current available methods for monitoring coal dust exposure are expensive and time-consuming, necessitating the exploration of alternative approaches. Low-cost light scattering particulate matter sensors offer a promising solution, and its development in recent years has demonstrated some success in air quality monitoring However, its application in sensing coal particles is limited partially due to that the operating condition in a mine is different than the atmosphere. Thus, the objective of this paper is to …


Acknowledgement Of Reviewers Jan 2024

Acknowledgement Of Reviewers

Journal of Sustainable Mining

No abstract provided.


The Outburst Probability Index (Ww) As A New Tool In The Coal Seam Outburst Hazard Forecasting, Marcin Dreger, Piotr Celary Jan 2024

The Outburst Probability Index (Ww) As A New Tool In The Coal Seam Outburst Hazard Forecasting, Marcin Dreger, Piotr Celary

Journal of Sustainable Mining

Gas and rock outbursts are one of the most unpredictable natural hazards in Polish and worldwide underground mining. The complexity and unpredictability of this phenomenon make forecasting and underground prevention difficult to achieve. Gas-geodynamic phenomenon occurs in greater intensity in the southern part of the Upper Silesian Coal Basin (USCB) – close to the Bzie-Czechowice fault zone. The relatively low firmness of coal combined with high methane content and pressure may result in a coal seam outburst. To forecast the gas and rock outburst occurrence, the sorption capacity and gas diffusion parameters are used in Polish coal mining. To provide …


Genetic Mechanisms Of Hot Dry Rock Geothermal Resources In Central Inner Mongolia, Xiong Bo, Xu Hao, Tang Shuling, Wang Shejiao, Fang Chaohe, Xin Fudong, Wu Jingjie, Wei Xiangquan, Song Xuejing, Wang Jinwei Jan 2024

Genetic Mechanisms Of Hot Dry Rock Geothermal Resources In Central Inner Mongolia, Xiong Bo, Xu Hao, Tang Shuling, Wang Shejiao, Fang Chaohe, Xin Fudong, Wu Jingjie, Wei Xiangquan, Song Xuejing, Wang Jinwei

Coal Geology & Exploration

Central Inner Mongolia, located at the junction of plates, has undergone multi-phase tectono-magmatic activities and boasts abundant shallow hydrothermal resources. However, there is a lack of in-depth research on deep hot dry rock (HDR) geothermal resources in this region. Based on the regional geological and tectonic settings, magnetotelluric sounding results, and geothermal anomaly manifestations, this study systematically explored the genetic mechanisms and geodynamic process of HDR geothermal resources in central Inner Mongolia and determined the genetic modes of HDRs. The results show that the major heat sources of deep HDR geothermal resources in the region include deep local melts and …


Heat Source-Related Mechanisms And Genetic Modes For The Formation Of Hot Dry Rocks In The Reshuiwei Geothermal Field, Hunan Province, Du Jiang, Cai Ningbo, Zhang Baojian, Wang Keying, He Lihong, Liao Fengchu Jan 2024

Heat Source-Related Mechanisms And Genetic Modes For The Formation Of Hot Dry Rocks In The Reshuiwei Geothermal Field, Hunan Province, Du Jiang, Cai Ningbo, Zhang Baojian, Wang Keying, He Lihong, Liao Fengchu

Coal Geology & Exploration

Hot springs with temperatures exceeding 90℃ indicate that the Reshuiwei geothermal field in Hunan Province enjoys sound geothermal geological conditions, making this geothermal field a potential favorable area for hot dry rock (HDR) exploration. To carry out a reasonable evaluation of the geothermal reservoir and prospects for exploration and exploitation of HDRs in the Reshuiwei geothermal field in the Rucheng area, this study comprehensively analyzed the deep geological structures, geochemical characteristics, geophysical characteristics including gravity, magnetic, electrical, and seismic properties, and geothermal field characteristics of the geothermal field. Furthermore, it revealed the deep thermal structures of the geothermal field from …


Heating Experiments Of A Solar-Assisted Heat Pump And Thermal Equilibrium Simulations Of Geothermal Fields, Jia Zilong, Zheng Jia, Zhang Yaobin, Chen Ke, Liu Aihua, Li Juan Jan 2024

Heating Experiments Of A Solar-Assisted Heat Pump And Thermal Equilibrium Simulations Of Geothermal Fields, Jia Zilong, Zheng Jia, Zhang Yaobin, Chen Ke, Liu Aihua, Li Juan

Coal Geology & Exploration

This study aims to explore technologies required for clean energy heating by means of multi-energy complementation, with the purpose of meeting the demand for clean heating in decentralized buildings in Beijing's villages and towns. To this end, this study built a solar-ground source heat pump (SGHP) compound system in a rural area of Beijing. Then, it carried out heating experiments of the solar-assisted heat pump system and thermal equilibrium simulations of geothermal fields using the COMSOL software. The results are as follows: (1) Compared to a single SGHP system, the solar-assisted heat pump scheme increased the outlet water temperature on …


Genetic Mechanisms Of Low-Temperature Geothermal Water And Its Associated Helium Gas In Meixian County In The Piedmont Of Qinling Mountains, Han Yuanhong, Lyu Jun, Zhang Yuping, Luo Naning, Li Bing, Shen Xiaolong Jan 2024

Genetic Mechanisms Of Low-Temperature Geothermal Water And Its Associated Helium Gas In Meixian County In The Piedmont Of Qinling Mountains, Han Yuanhong, Lyu Jun, Zhang Yuping, Luo Naning, Li Bing, Shen Xiaolong

Coal Geology & Exploration

Meixian County in the piedmont of the Qinling Mountains boasts abundant geothermal water resources with high-abundance associated helium gas. However, the characteristics and origin of geothermal fluids in the study area are yet to be studied. By analyzing the chemical composition and isotopic geochemistry of geothermal fluids and combining the distributions of regional structures and faults, this study delved into the characteristics and genetic mechanisms of geothermal fluids in the study area. The results show that the geothermal water exhibits salinity ranging from 638.96 to 1026.83 mg/L and a hydrochemical type of HCO3-Na. The low-degree metamorphism suggests that …


Sensitivity Analysis Of Development Parameters On The Production Temperature Of Karst Geothermal Reservoirs: A Case Study Of The Qingfeng Area In Henan, China, Han Yun, Li Kewen, He Jifu, Wang Xinwei, Gao Nan’An Jan 2024

Sensitivity Analysis Of Development Parameters On The Production Temperature Of Karst Geothermal Reservoirs: A Case Study Of The Qingfeng Area In Henan, China, Han Yun, Li Kewen, He Jifu, Wang Xinwei, Gao Nan’An

Coal Geology & Exploration

The temperature of produced geothermal water serves as a pivotal indicator influencing the efficiency of geothermal energy utilization, with a higher temperature corresponding to more effective geothermal reservoir exploitation. For karst geothermal reservoirs, recognized as a significant type of geothermal reservoir, the temperature of produced geothermal water is influenced by reservoir parameters. Focusing on the Ordovician karst geothermal reservoirs in the Qingfeng area, Henan Province, this study established a geological model of the reservoirs, followed by numerical simulations based on thermal flow and well-reservoir coupling using the data of seven geothermal wells. The purpose is to explore the effects of …


A Joint Operation Mode Of Multi-Production Wells For Deep Geothermal Water Exploitation, Ping Yu, Li Fang, Ji Wenqing, Yuan Xiaoying, Qi Yufeng, Deng Xiaoying, Wang Xinyi Jan 2024

A Joint Operation Mode Of Multi-Production Wells For Deep Geothermal Water Exploitation, Ping Yu, Li Fang, Ji Wenqing, Yuan Xiaoying, Qi Yufeng, Deng Xiaoying, Wang Xinyi

Coal Geology & Exploration

Deep geothermal water, a type of clean and low-carbon renewable energy, plays a significant role in achieving the goals of peak carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality. However, its irrational exploitation will lead to many problems such as decreased water quantity, lowered water level, and low engineering benefits. Based on the available exploration data of geothermal wells in the urban area of Kaifeng City, Henan Province, this study constructed a hydrogeological model used to characterize the migration of geothermal water and a corresponding mathematical model, which was identified and verified using the Galerkin finite element method. Focusing on geothermal reservoirs …


Evaluating The Exploitation And Utilization Prospects Of Hot Dry Rock In Bohai Bay Basin: Understanding Based On Numerical Simulations For Exploitation Optimization, Jiang Xiaoxue, Zhu Chuanqing, Ding Rui, Xie Fang, Qiu Nansheng Jan 2024

Evaluating The Exploitation And Utilization Prospects Of Hot Dry Rock In Bohai Bay Basin: Understanding Based On Numerical Simulations For Exploitation Optimization, Jiang Xiaoxue, Zhu Chuanqing, Ding Rui, Xie Fang, Qiu Nansheng

Coal Geology & Exploration

The Bohai Bay Basin, characterized by high terrestrial heat flow, formation temperatures average of 175℃ at a depth of 5000 m, and reservoirs with lithologies dominated by low-porosity and low-permeability metamorphic and igneous rocks, meets the requirements for the formation of hot dry rock (HDR) resources. Based on geothermal parameters such as terrestrial heat flow, rock thermal conductivity, and heat production rate, this study established a three-dimensional HDR exploitation model with thermo-hydro coupling using the COMSOL software. Furthermore, this study analyzed the effects of spacing between production and reinjection wells, reinjection and production rates, and well arrangement mode on the …


Influencing Patterns Of Multiple Factors On The Heat Transfer Performance Of Moderately Deep Geothermal Wells, Han Yongliang, Wang Kaipeng, Wang Yijie, Gou Li, Yang Yanbin, Lei Yanzi, Wu Fangli, Shen Hao Jan 2024

Influencing Patterns Of Multiple Factors On The Heat Transfer Performance Of Moderately Deep Geothermal Wells, Han Yongliang, Wang Kaipeng, Wang Yijie, Gou Li, Yang Yanbin, Lei Yanzi, Wu Fangli, Shen Hao

Coal Geology & Exploration

Vigorously promoting the technology for heating using moderately deep geothermal energy serves as an important measure for China’s pursuit of carbon neutrality and peak carbon dioxide emissions. A coaxial double-pipe heat transfer system for moderately deep geothermal wells can avoid damage to groundwater resources and the environment. Furthermore, the influencing factors of the wells exhibit complicated and nonlinear interactions. Based on the theoretical analysis and mathematical description of a moderately deep well with a coaxial double-pipe heat exchanger, this study established a layered heat transfer model for the geothermal well and verified its reliability. This study investigated a moderately deep …


Effects Of Fracture Distribution On Heat Extraction Through Co2-Egs, Zhou Qing, Liao Jianxing, Xu Bin, Yao Liang, Zhou Haoyu, Zhao Quan Jan 2024

Effects Of Fracture Distribution On Heat Extraction Through Co2-Egs, Zhou Qing, Liao Jianxing, Xu Bin, Yao Liang, Zhou Haoyu, Zhao Quan

Coal Geology & Exploration

Geothermal energy, a promising source of renewable energy, has attracted considerable attention. In deep geothermal reservoirs, complex fracture networks formed by artificial stimulation provide predominant channels for heat extraction. Therefore, the spatial distribution of fractures directly affects the heat extraction efficiency. This study aims to explore the effects of different spatial distributions of fractures on the heat recovery performance. Based on the fracture network following a power-law distribution, this study systematically investigated the effects of the fracture network with different values of fracture length index (a) and density (β) on the heat recovery performance of a …


Table Of Contents, The Editors Jan 2024

Table Of Contents, The Editors

Coal Geology & Exploration

No abstract provided.


Major Challenges Of Deep Geothermal Systems And An Innovative Development Mode Of Regs Integrated With Energy Storage, Hou Zhengmeng, Wu Xuning, Luo Jiashun, Zhang Liehui, Li Zaoyuan, Cao Cheng, Wu Lin, Chen Qianjun Jan 2024

Major Challenges Of Deep Geothermal Systems And An Innovative Development Mode Of Regs Integrated With Energy Storage, Hou Zhengmeng, Wu Xuning, Luo Jiashun, Zhang Liehui, Li Zaoyuan, Cao Cheng, Wu Lin, Chen Qianjun

Coal Geology & Exploration

China has long been a global leader in the direct utilization of moderate- to low-temperature geothermal energy, in contrast to its sluggish progress in power generation using deep geothermal energy. Rocks in deep reservoirs exhibit decreased permeability under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions, necessitating the establishment of engineered geothermal system (EGS) for the exploitation of deep geothermal energy. In an EGS, hydraulic fracturing is employed for reservoir stimulation to create artificially enhanced geothermal reservoirs with higher permeability. The current techniques for deep geothermal reservoir stimulation are predominantly borrowed from hydraulic fracturing processes employed in the oil and gas sector, placing limitations …


Dating Methods For Travertine And Siliceous Sinter In Geothermal Systems: Progress And Applications, Li Bin, Li Yiman, Pang Zhonghe, Huang Tianming, Gao Binbin Jan 2024

Dating Methods For Travertine And Siliceous Sinter In Geothermal Systems: Progress And Applications, Li Bin, Li Yiman, Pang Zhonghe, Huang Tianming, Gao Binbin

Coal Geology & Exploration

Sinters of geothermal system are usually dominated by travertine and siliceous sinter. With rich information on multi-temporal and spatial scales, they can be used to restore paleohydrological and paleoclimatic histories, reconstruct the evolutionary process of regional hydrothermal activity, and constrain tectonic modes. Accurate dating of sinters is the basis of relevant researches. Common dating methods include radiocarbon dating (based on inorganic and organic carbon), uranium series disequilibrium dating, cosmogenic nuclide dating, optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dating, and electron spin resonance dating. Radiocarbon dating has primarily used for the dating of hot-spring sinters in China, followed by electron spin resonance dating …


Thermal Conductivity Column Of Rocks And Distribution Characteristics Of Paleo-Geothermal Field In The Songliao Basin, Tang Boning, Qiu Nansheng, Zhu Chuanqing, Chang Jian, Li Xiao, Huang Yue, Yang Junsheng, Fu Xiuli Jan 2024

Thermal Conductivity Column Of Rocks And Distribution Characteristics Of Paleo-Geothermal Field In The Songliao Basin, Tang Boning, Qiu Nansheng, Zhu Chuanqing, Chang Jian, Li Xiao, Huang Yue, Yang Junsheng, Fu Xiuli

Coal Geology & Exploration

The paleo-geothermal field of a basin is closely related to the formation and evolution of geothermal, oil, and gas resources. To ascertain the characteristics of the paleo-geothermal field in the Songliao Basin during some critical periods, this study established the thermal conductivity column of rocks in the basin using measurements from 269 samples and compiled previous data. Then, it simulated the burial and thermal histories of multiple wells under the constraint of vitrinite reflectance (Rran). The results indicate that the thermal conductivity of the Songliao Basin increases with the depth, with increasing rates higher in the upper …


Characteristics And Genetic Mechanism Of Geothermal Reservoirs In The Neogene Guantao Formation, Qikou Sag, Xia Guochao, Lou Da, Zhao Yanting, Wang Hui, Duan Zhongfeng, Sun Xiaolin, Zhang Feipeng, Luo Rong, Ge Jiacheng Jan 2024

Characteristics And Genetic Mechanism Of Geothermal Reservoirs In The Neogene Guantao Formation, Qikou Sag, Xia Guochao, Lou Da, Zhao Yanting, Wang Hui, Duan Zhongfeng, Sun Xiaolin, Zhang Feipeng, Luo Rong, Ge Jiacheng

Coal Geology & Exploration

The Qikou Sag in the Huanghua Depression, Bohai Bay Basin boasts extremely abundant geothermal resources. Among them, the geothermal reservoirs of the Neogene Guantao Formation have the greatest potential for exploitation. To ascertain the properties of geothermal resources in this formation and rationally exploit these resources, it is significant to investigate the geothermal field, porosity, permeability, geothermal water circulation patterns, and genetic mode of geothermal reservoirs in the formation. Based on data from drilling, geophysical exploration, thermometry, and production of the study area, this study determined that the geothermal reservoirs of the Guantao Formation in the Qikou Sag constitute a …


Hydrochemistry Characteristics And Genesis Mode Of Hot Springs In The Luolou River Basin, Yunnan, China, Luo Huan, Liu Zhennan, Ma Yiqi, Zhang Yunhui, Tao Lanchu, Chen Qingsong, Fu Dunkai, Wu Xiangchuan Jan 2024

Hydrochemistry Characteristics And Genesis Mode Of Hot Springs In The Luolou River Basin, Yunnan, China, Luo Huan, Liu Zhennan, Ma Yiqi, Zhang Yunhui, Tao Lanchu, Chen Qingsong, Fu Dunkai, Wu Xiangchuan

Coal Geology & Exploration

The hydrochemistry and genesis mechanism of thermal springs hold great significance for the exploitation and utilization of low to intermediate temperature geothermal resources. Under the influence of a concealed fault zone, thermal springs in the Luolou River basin, Yunnan Province, are distributed along both sides of valleys and exposed in Quaternary loose deposits and Permian basalt strata. It belongs to low to intermediate temperature thermal spring water, with temperatures ranging between 34.5 and 50.0℃, pH is between 7.62-9.73, TDS is between 262-702 mg/L. Based on the hydrochemical and isotopic tests of thermal spring samples and nearby cold water samples from …


Long-Term Operation Performance Of Medium-Deep Borehole Heat Exchangers In The Guanzhong Area, Zhang Zhibin, Ma Zhendi, Hao Jianke, Jia Guosheng, Ke Tingting, Cheng Chonghua, Jin Liwen Jan 2024

Long-Term Operation Performance Of Medium-Deep Borehole Heat Exchangers In The Guanzhong Area, Zhang Zhibin, Ma Zhendi, Hao Jianke, Jia Guosheng, Ke Tingting, Cheng Chonghua, Jin Liwen

Coal Geology & Exploration

Technologies for heating utilizing medium-deep geothermal energy exhibit promising application prospects in the Guanzhong area of China, which boasts abundant geothermal resources. Geological parameters serve as determining factors in the performance of medium-deep borehole heating systems. This study aims to explore the performance of medium-deep borehole heating systems in the Guanzhong area, Shaanxi Province. First, this study analyzed the geological parameters of five typical areas in Guanzhong: Xingping City under the jurisdiction of Xianyang City, Weicheng District of Xianyang, and Gaoling, Huyi, and Chang’an districts of Xi’an City. Then, by combining the typical structural parameters of buried pipes, this study …


Influencing Factor Analysis And Optimization Of Heat Extraction Performance Of Moderately Deep Coaxial Borehole Heat Exchangers In Northern Shaanxi, China, Zou Haijiang, Li Yongpeng, Zhang Lin, Hui Peng, Liu Houning, Shen Fang, Wang Fenghao Jan 2024

Influencing Factor Analysis And Optimization Of Heat Extraction Performance Of Moderately Deep Coaxial Borehole Heat Exchangers In Northern Shaanxi, China, Zou Haijiang, Li Yongpeng, Zhang Lin, Hui Peng, Liu Houning, Shen Fang, Wang Fenghao

Coal Geology & Exploration

The geothermal heating technology utilizing moderately deep coaxial borehole heat exchangers (MDCBHEs) has emerged and found extensive applications in urban heating in northern China. Despite abundant geothermal resources, northern Shaanxi exhibits slightly low geothermal gradients and distinct thermophysical properties of rocks and soils. Therefore, geological parameters influence the heat transfer performance of MDCBHEs in this area. Using OpenGeoSys, an open-source numerical simulation platform, this study established a three-dimensional calculation model for heat transfer between a MDCBHE and surrounding strata. Based on typical geological parameters in northern Shaanxi, the study investigated the influence of various design parameters on the heat transfer …


Statistical Analysis Of The Spatial Distribution And Genesis Of Lithium In Geothermal Water In The Yangbajing-Gulu Rift, Xizang, Chen Yakui, Kong Yanlong, Duan Jiabin, Sun Wenjie, Cheng Yuanzhi Jan 2024

Statistical Analysis Of The Spatial Distribution And Genesis Of Lithium In Geothermal Water In The Yangbajing-Gulu Rift, Xizang, Chen Yakui, Kong Yanlong, Duan Jiabin, Sun Wenjie, Cheng Yuanzhi

Coal Geology & Exploration

In the Yangbajing-Gulu rift, located in Xizang, the lithium concentration in geothermal water exceeds the average level of thermal springs in Xizang. However, the hydrochemical genesis of lithium in geothermal water in this rift remains controversial, and one primary reason for this is the unclear spatial distribution pattern of lithium. Common methods for analyzing spatial distribution patterns include Ordinary Kriging and CO-Kriging. Nevertheless, the former suffers low precision. For the latter, it is difficult to obtain suitable auxiliary variables. Given this, this study determined two auxiliary variables: (1) the Cl− concentration, a physicochemical parameter exhibiting the strongest correlation with …


Dielectric Permittivity Of Pzt 95/5 Ferroelectric Ceramics And 0.27pin-Pmn-0.26pt Single Crystals Under Pulsed High Electric Fields, Sergey I. Shkuratov, Jason Baird, Vladimir G. Antipov, Christopher S. Lynch Jan 2024

Dielectric Permittivity Of Pzt 95/5 Ferroelectric Ceramics And 0.27pin-Pmn-0.26pt Single Crystals Under Pulsed High Electric Fields, Sergey I. Shkuratov, Jason Baird, Vladimir G. Antipov, Christopher S. Lynch

Mining Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

The dependence of the dielectric permittivity of ferroelectric materials on electric field magnitude impacts the performance of ferroelectric devices. In a ferroelectric generator, a shock wave travels through the ferroelectric element and depolarizes it, and surface charges are released from the element electrodes, resulting in the generation of a megawatt power level for several microseconds. The dielectric properties of the compressed and uncompressed zones of the ferroelectric element affect the generated voltage and energy. The results of previous studies indicate that the low-field dielectric permittivity of poled Pb0.99(Zr0.95Ti0.05)0.98Nb0.02O3 (PZT 95/5) ferroelectrics in the uncompressed zone differs significantly from the high-field …


Suitability Of The Height Above Nearest Drainage (Hand) Model For Flood Inundation Mapping In Data-Scarce Regions: A Comparative Analysis With Hydrodynamic Models, Navin Tony Thalakkottukara, Jobin Thomas, Melanie Watkins, Benjamin C. Holland, Thomas Oommen, Himanshu Grover Jan 2024

Suitability Of The Height Above Nearest Drainage (Hand) Model For Flood Inundation Mapping In Data-Scarce Regions: A Comparative Analysis With Hydrodynamic Models, Navin Tony Thalakkottukara, Jobin Thomas, Melanie Watkins, Benjamin C. Holland, Thomas Oommen, Himanshu Grover

Michigan Tech Publications

Unprecedented floods from extreme rainfall events worldwide emphasize the need for flood inundation mapping for floodplain management and risk reduction. Access to flood inundation maps and risk evaluation tools remains challenging in most parts of the world, particularly in rural regions, leading to decreased flood resilience. The use of hydraulic and hydrodynamic models in rural areas has been hindered by excessive data and computational requirements. In this study, we mapped the flood inundation in Huron Creek watershed, Michigan, USA for an extreme rainfall event (1000-year return period) that occurred in 2018 (Father’s Day Flood) using the Height Above Nearest Drainage …


The Valuation Of Exit Option In A Lignite Mine Using Monte Carlo Simulation, Marcin Pawlak, Tomasz Wiśniewski Jan 2024

The Valuation Of Exit Option In A Lignite Mine Using Monte Carlo Simulation, Marcin Pawlak, Tomasz Wiśniewski

Journal of Sustainable Mining

This study aims to demonstrate the application of simulation techniques to the valuation of real options. The nature of the paper is methodological and empirical. The purpose of the valuation of the option to close a lignite mine in Poland is to demonstrate the methodology and advantages of employing Monte Carlo simulation in the valuation of real options. Close to actual numerical data reveals a complex optimization problem in the context of strategy selection by decision-makers. Numerous factors (extraction costs, reclamation costs, the write-off for the reclamation fund, etc.), their interpenetration and multilevel influence on the decision to close the …


Mathematical Model For The Management Of The Wave Processes In Three-Winding Transformers With Consideration Of The Main Magnetic Flux In Mining Industry, M. S. Seheda, O. S. Beshta, P. F. Gogolyuk, Yu. V. Blyznak, R. D. Dychkovskyi, A. Smoliński Jan 2024

Mathematical Model For The Management Of The Wave Processes In Three-Winding Transformers With Consideration Of The Main Magnetic Flux In Mining Industry, M. S. Seheda, O. S. Beshta, P. F. Gogolyuk, Yu. V. Blyznak, R. D. Dychkovskyi, A. Smoliński

Journal of Sustainable Mining

The aim of the work is to study the wave processes in three-winding power transformers caused by impulse overvoltage, to create an improved mathematical model for reproducing the process of distribution and transmission of the impulse in the windings of a three-winding power transformer. A mathematical model has been developed for the study of internal overvoltage in the windings of three-winding power transformers, based on the proposed substitute circuit of an infinitesimal element, taking into account the longitudinal and transverse inductive connections between the turns of the winding, the electromagnetic connections between the windings and the flux splitting from the …


The Effect Of Blasting Using Low-Density Emulsion Explosives, Vinko Škrlec, Mario Dobrilović, Barbara Štimac Tumara, Vječislav Bohanek Jan 2024

The Effect Of Blasting Using Low-Density Emulsion Explosives, Vinko Škrlec, Mario Dobrilović, Barbara Štimac Tumara, Vječislav Bohanek

Journal of Sustainable Mining

Low-density emulsion explosives are essentially blends of an emulsion matrix and a certain amount of gaseous phase inclusions acting as hot spots. With the addition of expanded polystyrene for gaseous sensibilization, the resulting explosive blend was developed to reduce peak values and pressure impulse of gaseous detonation products on surrounding rock. This resulted in a decrease in rock stress and a decrease in cracking zone width outside of the minefield boundary. The use of low-density emulsion explosives correlates with the decrease in the seismic effect of blasting, more precisely, the decrease of induced rock oscillation velocities. The low-density emulsion explosive …


Numerical Simulation On Effect Of Coal Pillar Width On Stability Of Retained Roadway: A Case Study Of Khe Cham Coal Mine, Vietnam, Quang Phuc Le, Tien Dung Le Jan 2024

Numerical Simulation On Effect Of Coal Pillar Width On Stability Of Retained Roadway: A Case Study Of Khe Cham Coal Mine, Vietnam, Quang Phuc Le, Tien Dung Le

Journal of Sustainable Mining

When extracting coal seams in Vietnam underground mines, coal pillars are often left unmined for the protection of retained roadways in the longwall mining method. During longwall mining operations, coal pillars are often placed where high-stress concentrations occur in the abutment pressure zone of adjacent panels, especially when extracting seams under hard-to-cave main roof conditions. The instability of coal pillars under the loading of the main roof may cause the roadway to collapse, threatening the safe operation of a coal mine. This paper presents a detailed numerical investigation of the effect of coal pillar width on the stability of retained …


Investigating Detonation Parameters Through The Plate Dent Test: A Novel Approach For Characterizing Detonation Curvature And Thickness, Emily Michelle Johnson Jan 2024

Investigating Detonation Parameters Through The Plate Dent Test: A Novel Approach For Characterizing Detonation Curvature And Thickness, Emily Michelle Johnson

Doctoral Dissertations

Detonation is the driving factor behind how an explosive, used in an array of applications, performs. Understanding and measuring detonation parameters of an explosive is key in explosive charge design and application. Currently, determining parameters is costly as the instrumentation needed is expensive in terms of price, maintenance, and personnel. This research examines two methods of determining detonation parameters through measurement of secondary material response to the detonation wave in an effort to provide an alternate, simple, and inexpensive method of measurement. The first of these studies focuses on the Gurney Model and demonstrates that the model's accuracy was diminished …


Pit Design And Mine Planning Of Nong Wa Sub-Basin, Sin Pun Coal Deposit, Southern Thailand, Gbenga Timilehin Adewumi Jan 2024

Pit Design And Mine Planning Of Nong Wa Sub-Basin, Sin Pun Coal Deposit, Southern Thailand, Gbenga Timilehin Adewumi

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Nong Wa is a sub-basin located within the Sin Pun coal deposit, which has no history of mining activities. This study focused on the planning and design of the sub-basin pit, potentially paving the way for future mining operations in the region. The objective of the research was to evaluate the economic viability of coal extraction and to develop an optimized pit to maximize resource recovery. To achieve this objective, a coal seam model of the deposit was created using advanced modeling software such as AutoCAD and MineSight. The seam model was used to design the ultimate pit, pushback, and …