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

Coal Geology & Exploration

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

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

Coal Geology & Exploration

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

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

Coal Geology & Exploration

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

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

Coal Geology & Exploration

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

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

Coal Geology & Exploration

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

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

Coal Geology & Exploration

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

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

Coal Geology & Exploration

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

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

Coal Geology & Exploration

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

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

Coal Geology & Exploration

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

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

Coal Geology & Exploration

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

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

Coal Geology & Exploration

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

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

Coal Geology & Exploration

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

Variation In Thermal Tolerance Plasticity And The Costs Of Heat Exposure In The Estuarine Sea Hare, Phyllaplysia Taylori, Richelle L. Tanner, Rauri C. K. Bowie, Cynthia Y. Wang-Claypool, Jonathan H. Stillman

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research

Climate change is increasing average temperatures and the frequency and intensity of thermal extremes in coastal marine environments. Organisms in coastal marine habitats are accustomed to environmental fluctuations and possess physiological plasticity that may be advantageous in response to increased occurrence of extremes. To examine whether such plasticity is locally adapted to environmental conditions, we investigated the relationship between genetic diversity and thermal tolerance plasticity in 11 populations of the direct-developing intertidal sea hare, Phyllaplysia taylori, on the western coast of the United States. Using whole-organism metrics of muscle function and metabolic rate and a ddRADseq genomic approach, we …

A Review Of Racial Differences And Disparities In Ecg, Jianwei Zheng, Chizobam Ani, Islam Abudayyeh, Yunfan Zheng, Cyril Rakovski, Ehsan Yaghmaei, Omolola Ogunyemi

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

The electrocardiogram (ECG) is a widely used, non-invasive tool for diagnosing a range of cardiovascular conditions, including arrhythmia and heart disease-related structural changes. Despite its critical role in clinical care, racial and ethnic differences in ECG readings are often underexplored or inadequately addressed in research. Variations in key ECG parameters, such as PR interval, QRS duration, QT interval, and T-wave morphology, have been noted across different racial groups. However, the limited research in this area has hindered the development of diagnostic criteria that account for these differences, potentially contributing to healthcare disparities, as ECG interpretation algorithms largely developed from major …

Sin-Seg: A Joint Spatial-Spectral Information Fusion Model For Medical Image Segmentation, Siyuan Dai, Kai Ye, Charlie Zhan, Haoteng Tang, Liang Zhan

Computer Science Faculty Publications

In recent years, the application of deep convolutional neural networks (DCNNs) to medical image segmentation has shown significant promise in computer-aided detection and diagnosis (CAD). Leveraging features from different spaces (i.e. Euclidean, non-Euclidean, and spectrum spaces) and multi-modalities of data have the potential to improve the information available to the CAD system, enhancing both effectiveness and efficiency. However, directly acquiring data from different spaces across multi-modalities is often prohibitively expensive and time-consuming. Consequently, most current medical image segmentation techniques are confined to the spatial domain, which is limited to utilizing scanned images from MRI, CT, PET, etc. Here, we …

Bloom: Behavioral Learning And Outcome Observation In Microbes, Sean Sarwar Haque, Luke Compton Wharton, Ming Lin, Razvan Voicu

Symposium of Student Scholars

Understanding how pathogens respond to physical changes in their environment is crucial for developing effective treatments and preventative measures. Current research often relies on static models or experimental data that either fail to capture the dynamic interactions within cellular environments or are not generalizable to other types of pathogens. This project aims to address this gap by creating a comprehensive cell simulation that models pathogens and their response to chemical, physical, and physiological changes. The proposed solution is a simulation that integrates biological data and computational modeling to replicate the behavior of pathogens in real time as they are affected …

Impact Of Node Failures On Productivity In Multilayer Supply Chain Networks: An Influence Network Analysis In The Indian Electronics Sector, Surendra Orupalli, Hiroki Sayama

Northeast Journal of Complex Systems (NEJCS)

Supply chain networks are essential for the delivery of goods and information, but disruptions such as natural disasters or trade embargoes can severely impact them. Resilience of entire networks under different types of disruptions when nodes or edges fail has been extensively studied. However, the extent to which the failure of a particular company affects another company of interest within a network has not been widely explored. To address this, we created a multilayer physical supply chain network of companies in an electronics supply chain concentrated in India. Through systematic node removal simulations, we examined how the productivity of one …

Quantum Extensions Of The Exotic Laplacians And Associated Quantum Heat Semigroups, Luigi Accardi, Un Cig Ji, Kimiaki Saito

Journal of Stochastic Analysis

No abstract provided.

Comparative Evaluation Of Linear Regression, Cross Validation And Regularization Approaches In Multivariate Data Analysis, Ransford Owusu, Felix Yeboah, Francis Effah Boateng

Data Science and Data Mining

This study evaluates linear regression and its enhanced variants incorporating cross-validation and regularization techniques for high-dimensional, multivariate datasets. We address challenges such as multicollinearity and overfitting. Methods including Ridge, LASSO, and Elastic Net are compared against ordinary least squares regression. Empirical analysis using an automobile dataset for fuel efficiency prediction shows that while OLS regression captures basic relationships, its limitations are mitigated through regularization and cross-validation, resulting in improved model interpretability. The findings provide a comprehensive framework for predictive modeling in complex data environments and offer insights into statistical methodology and practical applications in the automobile industry.

A Novel Preprocessing Model For Multi Modal Brain Mri Image Classification For Stroke Prognosis, Alwin Joseph, Chandra J

Northeast Journal of Complex Systems (NEJCS)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an imaging technique used for the diagnosis and observing the progression in various neurological disorders. Stroke is one of the prominent neurological disorders that creates significant impacts in the patients. It occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissues from getting oxygen and nutrients. Multimodal data from various modalities help clinicians in proper prognosis of stroke. Ischemic Stroke Lesion Segmentation Challenge (ISLES22) provides data of stroke data for various stroke patients, the dataset consists of three modalities of data – Fluid Attenuated Inversion Recovery (FLAIR), Apparent …

Easternmost Limit Of Sevier Orogeny, East-Central Utah Revisited, Kenneth R. Neuhauser

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

Integrative field mapping combined with published and unpublished seismic profiles, support an inferred, easternmost limit of Sevier thrusting during Late Cretaceous foreland deformation in east-central Utah. East-verging thrust faults, drag folds, and chatter marks within Jurassic and Late-Cretaceous exposures at Ketobe Knob along the western margin of Cedar Mountain in the northwestern and central parts of the San Rafael Swell and within the western zone of the Colorado Plateau provide evidence for a more easterly expression of the Sevier Thrust Front. Offset is accomplished by bedding-parallel slippage along less competent shales and siltstones and by oblique ramping across more competent …

Reviews And Syntheses: Variable Inundation Across Earth’S Terrestrial Ecosystems, James Stegen, Amy J. Burgin, Michelle H. Busch, Joshua B. Fisher, Joshua Ladau, Jenna Abrahamson, Lauren Kinsman-Costello, Li Li, Xingyuan Chen, Thibault Datry, Nate Mcdowell, Corianne Tatariw, Anna Braswell, Jillian M. Deines, Julia A. Guimond, Peter Regier, Kenton Rod, Edward K. P. Bam, Etienne Fluet-Chouinard, Inke Forbrich, Kristin L. Jaeger, Teri O’Meara, Tim Scheibe, Erin Seybold, Jon N. Sweetman, Jianqiu Zheng, Daniel C. Allen, Elizabeth Herndon, Beth A. Middleton, Scott Painter, Kevin Roche, Julianne Scamardo, Ross Vander Vorste, Kristin Boye, Ellen Wohl, Margaret Zimmer, Kelly Hondula, Maggi Laan, Anna Marshall, Kaizad F. Patel

Watershed Sciences Faculty Publications

The structure, function, and dynamics of Earth's terrestrial ecosystems are profoundly influenced by how often (frequency) and how long (duration) they are inundated with water. A diverse array of natural and human-engineered systems experience temporally variable inundation whereby they fluctuate between inundated and non-inundated states. Variable inundation spans extreme events to predictable sub-daily cycles. Variably inundated ecosystems (VIEs) include hillslopes, non-perennial streams, wetlands, floodplains, temporary ponds, tidal systems, storm-impacted coastal zones, and human-engineered systems. VIEs are diverse in terms of inundation regimes, water chemistry and flow velocity, soil and sediment properties, vegetation, and many other properties. The spatial and temporal …

Quality Control Of Transportation Construction Aggregate Using Laser Scanning – Kdot Part 1, Kenneth R. Neuhauser

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

Laser scanning of transportation aggregate materials provided a means to identify aggregate types, sources, and quality in near-real time. A multi-state project led by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and facilitated by Chesner Engineering (Coeymans, New York) used laser ablation breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) to determine whether the technique could be used to predict durability (D)-cracking aggregate susceptibility and whether LIBS could be evaluated to ensure that the source materials were all derived from approved materials. This poster focuses only on the Kansas portion of the project. Six years of study indicates that LIBS may be used as a quality …

Attending To The Mesoscale: Watersheds And Health, Margot W. Parkes, Pierre Horwitz

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

No abstract provided.

2024 Nhc Verification Report Preview: Atlantic Basin, John Cangialosi, Jon Martinez

National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration: Technical Reports and Related Materials

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is nearing completion of the post-analysis of the 2024 Atlantic and eastern North Pacific basin tropical cyclones. The annual NHC Verification Report uses the post-analyzed information to verify the accuracy and biases of NHC forecasts and real-time model guidance, and the 2024 report will be available in the spring on NHC’s website - https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/verification/. This short review provides some of the preliminary highlights of NHC’s 2024 forecast performance in the Atlantic basin, which is based on a combination of post-analyzed and real time best track data. If interested in the forecast verification for individual …

Reviews And Syntheses: Variable Inundation Across Earth’S Terrestrial Ecosystems, James Stegen, Amy J. Burgin, Michelle H. Busch, Joshua B. Fisher, Joshua Ladau, Jenna Abrahamson, Lauren Kinsman-Costello, Li Li, Xingyuan Chen, Thibault Datry, Nate Mcdowell, Corianne Tatariw, Anna Braswell, Jillian M. Deines, Julia A. Guimond, Peter Regler, Kenton Rod, Edward K. P. Bam, Etienne Fluet-Chouinard, Inke Forbrich, Kristin L. Jaeger, Teri O'Meara, Tim Scheibe, Erin Seybold, Jon N. Sweetman, Jianqiu Zheng, Daniel C. Allen, Elizabeth Herndon, Beth A. Middleton, Scott Painter, Kevin Roche, Julianne Scamardo, Ross Vander Vorste, Kristin Boye, Ellen Wohl, Margaret Zimmer, Kelly Hondula, Maggi Laan, Anna Marshall, Kaizad F. Patel

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research

The structure, function, and dynamics of Earth's terrestrial ecosystems are profoundly influenced by how often (frequency) and how long (duration) they are inundated with water. A diverse array of natural and human-engineered systems experience temporally variable inundation whereby they fluctuate between inundated and non-inundated states. Variable inundation spans extreme events to predictable sub-daily cycles. Variably inundated ecosystems (VIEs) include hillslopes, non-perennial streams, wetlands, floodplains, temporary ponds, tidal systems, storm-impacted coastal zones, and human-engineered systems. VIEs are diverse in terms of inundation regimes, water chemistry and flow velocity, soil and sediment properties, vegetation, and many other properties. The spatial and temporal …

02.24.2025 Ored Connect, Liz Williamson

ORED Newsletter

Collaborate Opportunity

SEC Faculty Travel Grants

Participant Support Cost Resources

Re: Comment Letter For Bpsou Draft Final Phase I Design Investigation Evaluation Report And Response To Comments, Blacktail Creek Riparian Actions (Dated January 24, 2025), Emma Rott

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Draft Final 2022 Insufficiently Reclaimed Sites Sampling Bres No. 30 – Atlantic 1 Site Evaluation Summary Report, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Re: January 2025 Berkeley Pit Migratory Waterfowl Protection Monthly Report, Mark Thompson, Loren Burmeister

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.