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Cnn-Based Assessment Of The Degrees Of Fracture Development In Bedrocks And Classification Of Bedrock Weathering Zones, Lei Jian, Lu Haifeng, Fan Yufei Jul 2026

Cnn-Based Assessment Of The Degrees Of Fracture Development In Bedrocks And Classification Of Bedrock Weathering Zones, Lei Jian, Lu Haifeng, Fan Yufei

Coal Geology & Exploration

Background Bedrock weathering zones exhibit distinct vertical gradational characteristics. Accurately identifying the degrees of fracture development in the zones is critical to the safe production of mines in shallowly buried coal seams covered by thick water-bearing unconsolidated layers. Methods Focusing on the Qinan coal mine in Anhui Province, this study proposed a hybrid convolutional neural network (CNN) model, which enabled feature extraction using a synergistic architecture consisting of conventional convolutional layers and inception modules. Specifically, based on conventional log data and calculated shale content and fracture development index, combined with core observations, this study constructed a dataset containing labels that …


Three-Dimensional, Collaborative Detection Approach For Fire Zones In Shallowly Buried Coal Seams And Its Application, Fan Kaixiang, Hu Xiangming, Hong Haibo, Dong Hao, Yu Shijian, Wei Zhengrong, Guo Yongxiang Jul 2026

Three-Dimensional, Collaborative Detection Approach For Fire Zones In Shallowly Buried Coal Seams And Its Application, Fan Kaixiang, Hu Xiangming, Hong Haibo, Dong Hao, Yu Shijian, Wei Zhengrong, Guo Yongxiang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective Fire zones in shallowly buried coal seams have long restricted safe and efficient coal mining due to their considerably hidden and hazardous nature. However, individual methods for fire source detection are susceptible to geological conditions and ambient noise, suffering from limited detection dimensions and the presence of technical blind spots. Therefore, they fail to accurately localize hidden fire sources in shallow coal seams. Methods This study proposes a three-dimensional, collaborative multi-source detection approach that combines the self-potential (SP) method, the radon measurement (Rn) method, electrical resistivity tomography (ERT; also referred to as high-density resistivity method), and the transient electromagnetic …


Evaluation Of Deep High-Quality Reservoirs Based On The Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process And The Entropy Weight Method: A Case Study Of The No. 8 Coal Seam In The East-Central Ordos Basin, Yan Ronghui, Xu Hao, Hu Jianling, Li Xiaotian, Jiao Pengshuai, Huang Daojun, Chen Shida, Wu Xiaozhuo Jul 2026

Evaluation Of Deep High-Quality Reservoirs Based On The Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process And The Entropy Weight Method: A Case Study Of The No. 8 Coal Seam In The East-Central Ordos Basin, Yan Ronghui, Xu Hao, Hu Jianling, Li Xiaotian, Jiao Pengshuai, Huang Daojun, Chen Shida, Wu Xiaozhuo

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective Significant breakthroughs have been achieved in the exploration and exploitation of coalbed methane (CBM) in the deep No. 8 coal seam within the east-central Ordos Basin. However, a comprehensive quantitative evaluation system at the regional scale is yet to be established for reservoirs in the No. 8 coal seam. Methods Based on logs, coal quality, and measured physical property data from over 270 wells in the east-central Ordos Basin, this study developed a comprehensive evaluation system for deep coal reservoirs using the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process combined with the entropy weight method. Specifically, the evaluation system consisted of nine …


Co2 Fracturing Stimulation Technology For Low-Yield Directional Coalbed Methane Wells And Its Applications, Zhang Junsheng, Cao Yunxing, Wang Li, Wang Zhongbin, Yang Baige, Shi Bin, Cao Yongsen, Xu Fengyi Jul 2026

Co2 Fracturing Stimulation Technology For Low-Yield Directional Coalbed Methane Wells And Its Applications, Zhang Junsheng, Cao Yunxing, Wang Li, Wang Zhongbin, Yang Baige, Shi Bin, Cao Yongsen, Xu Fengyi

Coal Geology & Exploration

Background In China, low-yield coalbed methane (CBM) wells represent a high proportion of approximately 57% (over 12400 wells), generally encountering challenges such as low pressure, dry reservoirs, and near-wellbore formation damage and blockage. Conventional hydraulic fracturing is prone to induce water blocking damage, while treatments such as acidification offer only limited blockage-removing radii. Therefore, existing techniques are insufficient to achieve blockage removal and permeability enhancement while avoiding reservoir damage. Exploring efficient waterless stimulation technologies suitable for these low-yield wells is of great significance for increasing CBM production and advancing the CBM industry. Methods This study investigated directional wells PXC-03 and …


Water Hazards In Thick Floor Aquicludes For Coal Mining Above Confined Aquifers In North China-Type Coalfields: Patterns, Mechanisms, And Prevention And Control, Meng Haopeng, Yin Shangxian, Lian Huiqing, Yin Huichao, Hou Enke, Zhang Yi’An, Wang Zhuo, Jin Zidong, Cai Xiangjun, Cao Min, Wang Jianguang Jul 2026

Water Hazards In Thick Floor Aquicludes For Coal Mining Above Confined Aquifers In North China-Type Coalfields: Patterns, Mechanisms, And Prevention And Control, Meng Haopeng, Yin Shangxian, Lian Huiqing, Yin Huichao, Hou Enke, Zhang Yi’An, Wang Zhuo, Jin Zidong, Cai Xiangjun, Cao Min, Wang Jianguang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Background Water hazards in coal seam floors represent a core challenge restricting the exploitation of deep coal resources in North China-type coalfields. As coal mining extends to greater depths, previous studies and experience exhibit limited applicability in the pattern classification, mechanism interpretation, and prevention and control of water hazards in thick floor aquicludes. Therefore, there is an urgent need to make breakthroughs and improvements in these three aspects.Methods Using several methods, including case-based induction, theoretical analysis, numerical simulation, and technical summary, this study developed a classification system based on parallel multiple criteria for floor water hazards by combining available …


Assessing Fault-Induced Floor Water Inrushes Based On Improved Water Inrush Coefficients, Jiao Bin, Tan Wenfeng, Li Hongsheng, Chen Juntao, Gao Hongbing, Zhao Zizhang, Wu Fangcan Jul 2026

Assessing Fault-Induced Floor Water Inrushes Based On Improved Water Inrush Coefficients, Jiao Bin, Tan Wenfeng, Li Hongsheng, Chen Juntao, Gao Hongbing, Zhao Zizhang, Wu Fangcan

Coal Geology & Exploration

Background As coal mining in mines constantly expands to greater depths, water hazards in the Ordovician limestone aquifers of coal seam floors pose a serious threat to the mining of coal seams in lower formations. Fault reactivation represents a primary factor inducing water inrushes. However, the original water inrush coefficient (T = p/M) suffers from certain limitations when used to assess the water inrushes in areas with faults. Methods Four models of floor water inrushes induced by non-penetrating faults (i.e., concealed hydraulically conductive faults, concealed isolated faults, and exposed faults) and penetrating faults were constructed, and …


Numerical Simulations And Dispersion Analysis Of 3d In-Seam Waves Based On Finite Difference Method On Curvilinear Grids, Liu Dan, Ren Zhiming Jul 2026

Numerical Simulations And Dispersion Analysis Of 3d In-Seam Waves Based On Finite Difference Method On Curvilinear Grids, Liu Dan, Ren Zhiming

Coal Geology & Exploration

Background With the comprehensive advancement in intelligent coal mine construction, creating high-precision, transparent geological models of coal seams and their surrounding strata has emerged as a prerequisite for intelligent coal mining. The accurate identification of concealed geological anomalies, such as folds and faults, within coal seams represents a key challenge in safe coal mining. In-seam seismic exploration has become an important approach to detecting underground concealed structures owing to its advantages, including a considerable detection distance along coal seams, high precision, pronounced frequency dispersion effects, and facilitating the identification of waveform signatures. However, conventional methods for seam wave simulation are …


Table Of Contents, The Editors Jul 2026

Table Of Contents, The Editors

Coal Geology & Exploration

No abstract provided.


Enhanced Adaptive Smith Predictor Control For Underground Coal Gasification With Long Time Delays, Tang Yang, Wu Qiong, Zhang Lei, Zhou Mingjun, Wan Min, Liao Zhuodong Jul 2026

Enhanced Adaptive Smith Predictor Control For Underground Coal Gasification With Long Time Delays, Tang Yang, Wu Qiong, Zhang Lei, Zhou Mingjun, Wan Min, Liao Zhuodong

Coal Geology & Exploration

Background Underground coal gasification (UCG) represents an in situ conversion technology used to convert solid coals into gaseous fuel. However, the reaction process during UCG exhibits significant time delays. Such a limitation will reduce the response capability of the UCG system and is prone to induce overshoot and oscillation, thereby increasing the system’s control difficulty and reducing its stability and dynamic performance. Method To address these issues, this study proposed an enhanced Smith predictor control algorithm based on a genetic algorithm and established a semi-physical experimental platform integrating a physical distributed control system DCS-Matlab for modeling. Using the platform, experiments …


Discovery And Implications For Ore Prospecting Of Gravitational Gliding Structures In The Lutang Coal-Based Graphite Mining Area, Hunan Province, China, Xiao Jincheng, Lu Jiang, Liu Zhiyu, Zhu Linying, Xiao Haibin, Li Long, Xiao Jing Jul 2026

Discovery And Implications For Ore Prospecting Of Gravitational Gliding Structures In The Lutang Coal-Based Graphite Mining Area, Hunan Province, China, Xiao Jincheng, Lu Jiang, Liu Zhiyu, Zhu Linying, Xiao Haibin, Li Long, Xiao Jing

Coal Geology & Exploration

Background Data from previous exploration and studies indicate that the Lutang coal-based graphite mining area in Hunan Province falls within the Lutang-Shatian synclinorium in terms of tectonic location, with coal-bearing strata dominated by the upper member of the Upper Permian Longtan Formation. Influenced by the intrusion of granites, coal seams adjacent to the Qitianling pluton on the eastern flank of the mining area have undergone contact metamorphism, forming coal-based graphite. Previous exploration results suggest that the Qitianling pluton has a maximum burial depth measured at an elevation of 0 m or less. However, with constant underground exposure in mines, previous …


Comparison Of Log-Based Coal Structure Identification Methods For Structurally Complex Areas: A Case Study Of The Huainan Mining Area, Zhang Zixin, Zhou Xiaozhi, Chen Xuehua Jul 2026

Comparison Of Log-Based Coal Structure Identification Methods For Structurally Complex Areas: A Case Study Of The Huainan Mining Area, Zhang Zixin, Zhou Xiaozhi, Chen Xuehua

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective CO2 displacing coalbed methane (CBM) provides substantial environmental and energy benefits. However, differences in coal structures represent a key geological factor influencing the effectiveness of this technique. Constrained by the complex geological conditions for CBM occurrence and the impacts of multiple factors on the log responses of coal structures, traditional log-based methods for coal structure identification face challenges such as much human intervention, complex feature engineering, and poor adaptability. This study aims to achieve effective identification of complex coal structures within a single coal seam. Methods An asymmetric convolution kernel-based convolutional neural network (CNN) model for coal structure …


Heterogeneity And Its Controlling Effect On Coalbed Methane Productivity For Deep Coal Reservoirs In The Northern Part Of The Eastern Margin Of The Ordos Basin, Xi Zhaodong, Tang Shuheng, Wu Jian, Zhang Songhang, Zhao Hang, Chen Jiang, Li Yanfei Jul 2026

Heterogeneity And Its Controlling Effect On Coalbed Methane Productivity For Deep Coal Reservoirs In The Northern Part Of The Eastern Margin Of The Ordos Basin, Xi Zhaodong, Tang Shuheng, Wu Jian, Zhang Songhang, Zhao Hang, Chen Jiang, Li Yanfei

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective With the continuous advancement in the exploration and exploitation of coalbed methane (CBM), the focus of research and practices is gradually shifting from shallow to deep parts. Deep CBM, an important unconventional natural gas resource, has become a strategic replacement to ensure energy security and prompt industrial development in China. However, deep coal reservoirs exhibit strong heterogeneities, posing a core geological challenge to their efficient exploration and development. Methods This study investigated the deep No. 8 coal seam in the northern part of the eastern margin of the Ordos Basin. By integrating multiple technical methods, including geostatistics, spatial interpolation, …


Helium Origin And Primary Factors Controlling Helium Enrichment For Bauxite Gas Reservoirs In The Longdong Area, Ordos Basin, Chen Keyu, Wang Xiaofeng, Liu Wenhui, Zhang Dongdong, Li Xiaofu Jul 2026

Helium Origin And Primary Factors Controlling Helium Enrichment For Bauxite Gas Reservoirs In The Longdong Area, Ordos Basin, Chen Keyu, Wang Xiaofeng, Liu Wenhui, Zhang Dongdong, Li Xiaofu

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective Significant breakthroughs have been achieved in the exploration of bauxite gas reservoirs in the Taiyuan Formation, Longdong area, Ordos Basin. Bauxites are generally considered to hold great helium generation potential due to their relatively high uranium (U) and thorium (Th) contents. However, there remains a lack of quantitative studies on their actual contribution to helium abundance in natural gas in the area. Methods To determine dominant helium source rocks and mechanisms behind helium enrichment, this study investigated the bauxite gas reservoirs within the Taiyuan Formation in the Longdong area. Through analyses of the composition, carbon isotopes, and noble gas …


Damage And Fracture Field Evolution In The Overburden Of An Extremely Thick Coal Seam Under Multi-Layered Fully Mechanized Top-Coal Caving Mining, Zhang Cun, Fan Baiqiang, Ren Yiming, Zhao Ruihang, Peng Baoshan, Pan Weidong, Liu Shiqi Jul 2026

Damage And Fracture Field Evolution In The Overburden Of An Extremely Thick Coal Seam Under Multi-Layered Fully Mechanized Top-Coal Caving Mining, Zhang Cun, Fan Baiqiang, Ren Yiming, Zhao Ruihang, Peng Baoshan, Pan Weidong, Liu Shiqi

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective Multi-layered fully mechanized top-coal caving mining represents a primary method for exploiting extremely thick coal seams. Quantitatively characterizing the damage patterns and fracture field evolution characteristics of the overburden in stopes subjected to high-intensity layered mining is critical to the safe production of coal mines. Methods The extremely thick B1 coal seam (average thickness: 53.59 m) in the No. 2 mine of the Dajing mining area in the Zhundong coalfield was selected as the engineering background. By integrating physical simulation using similar materials and numerical simulation, this study revealed the geometric and fractal characteristics of damage to the overburden …


Triaxial Shear Test-Derived Strength Model Of Deeply Buried Frozen Calcareous Clay Incorporating The Effect Of Unfrozen Water Content, Xing Lezhang, Rong Chuanxin, Chang Lei, Wang Bin, Deng Jiyuan Jul 2026

Triaxial Shear Test-Derived Strength Model Of Deeply Buried Frozen Calcareous Clay Incorporating The Effect Of Unfrozen Water Content, Xing Lezhang, Rong Chuanxin, Chang Lei, Wang Bin, Deng Jiyuan

Coal Geology & Exploration

Background The Huanghuai mining area represents an important coal base in eastern China. However, the Cenozoic calcareous clay in the area exhibits high plasticity, low permeability, and potential expansion and deformation during freezing, leading to unstable freezing performance. Consequently, artificial ground freezing (AGF) in the area generally faces a risk of cost surge or out of control due to the excessive thickness or limited strength of frozen walls.Methods This study investigated calcareous clay remolded based on soil samples from the Huanghuai mining area. Using a low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR) spectrometer and a high-pressure triaxial system, this study systematically …


Bp-Kan-Based Inversion Imaging For Borehole Resistivity Method And Its Application, Xu Zhongzhong, Yin Longlong, Cheng Jiulong, Xu Jinpeng, Lu Cunjin, Zhao Hongpeng Jul 2026

Bp-Kan-Based Inversion Imaging For Borehole Resistivity Method And Its Application, Xu Zhongzhong, Yin Longlong, Cheng Jiulong, Xu Jinpeng, Lu Cunjin, Zhao Hongpeng

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective In the monitoring of coal seam mining-induced deformation and failure of surrounding rocks, the borehole resistivity method stands out due to its capacity for dynamic, three-dimensional (3D) full-space measurements. However, conventional resistivity inversion for the method is generally carried out using the least squares algorithm, leading to limited accuracy in practical engineering. In recent years, neural network-based inversion has demonstrated the potential for addressing this challenge, while its performance is yet to be further improved. Methods In this context, inversion imaging based on a back propagation-Kolmogorov-Arnold network (BP-KAN) was proposed for the borehole resistivity method, aiming to accurately monitor …


Design Of An Intelligent Failure Diagnosis And Early Warning System For Tunnel Drilling Rigs In Coal Mines, Song Haitao, Zhang Naiwen, Han Jian, Wu Min Jul 2026

Design Of An Intelligent Failure Diagnosis And Early Warning System For Tunnel Drilling Rigs In Coal Mines, Song Haitao, Zhang Naiwen, Han Jian, Wu Min

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective In coal mines, harsh environments and complex geological conditions underground lead to frequent failures of tunnel drilling rigs. However, conventional techniques for failure diagnosis and early warning suffer from limitations in diagnostic accuracy, real-time performance, and interpretability. Therefore, these techniques are insufficient for both the rapid identification of the anomalous status of tunnel drilling rigs and the early warning of their potential failures. Methods Considering the complex underground environments in coal mines, this study developed an intelligent failure diagnosis and early warning system for tunnel drilling rigs in coal mines, placing a particular emphasis on key technologies for failure …


A Method For Optimizing The Digital Twin Model Of The Mechanical-Electro-Hydraulic System Of Cantilever Tunnel Boring Machines, Wang Yan, Jia Zeyu, Zhao Yihui, Wei Shirui, Zhang Xuhui, Zhao Youjun, Han Xiao Jul 2026

A Method For Optimizing The Digital Twin Model Of The Mechanical-Electro-Hydraulic System Of Cantilever Tunnel Boring Machines, Wang Yan, Jia Zeyu, Zhao Yihui, Wei Shirui, Zhang Xuhui, Zhao Youjun, Han Xiao

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective Cantilever roadheaders represent roadway tunnelling equipment that integrates the deep coupling of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and their control accuracy directly determines the forming quality of roadways.Methods Cantilever roadheaders involve nonlinear mechanical motion, hydraulic control, and cutting load, rendering it challenging to establish accurate control models. Using the philosophy of digital twin modeling, this study developed a method for optimizing the digital twin model of the mechanical-electro-hydraulic system of cantilever roadheaders based on virtual-physical consistency evaluation. Specifically, a digital twin model of the mechanical-electro-hydraulic system was developed using multi-domain co-simulation between AMESim and Simulink. This model allows …


Instructions To Authors, Academy Editors Jun 2026

Instructions To Authors, Academy Editors

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

No abstract provided.


Journal Acknowledgements And Editorial Board, Academy Editors Jun 2026

Journal Acknowledgements And Editorial Board, Academy Editors

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

No abstract provided.


Keynote Address And Meeting Program, Academy Editors Jun 2026

Keynote Address And Meeting Program, Academy Editors

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

No abstract provided.


Business Meeting Report (Secretary's And Treasurer's Report), Academy Editors Jun 2026

Business Meeting Report (Secretary's And Treasurer's Report), Academy Editors

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

No abstract provided.


Sperm Morphology In The Eastern Narrow-Mouthed Frog, Gastrophryne Carolinensis (Anura: Microhylidae), S. E. Trauth Jun 2026

Sperm Morphology In The Eastern Narrow-Mouthed Frog, Gastrophryne Carolinensis (Anura: Microhylidae), S. E. Trauth

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

Studies by Scheltinga et al. (2002) and Scheltinga and Jamieson (2003) provide the most comprehensive analysis and only review of sperm morphology in Narrow-Mouthed Frogs (family Microhylidae). Of the 490+ species known to occur in this anuran family (Vitt and Caldwell 2014), only 3 are distributed in the United States (Powell et al. 2016), and 2 of these occur in Arkansas (Trauth et al. 2004). Surprisingly, sperm studies on only 12 microhylid species have been conducted (Scheltinga and Jamieson 2003), and no sperm studies are available on any North American species.


Multiple Nuclear Configurations And Microtubular Arrangements In Spermatozoa Of The Western Siren, Siren Nettingi (Caudata: Sirenidae), S. E. Trauth Jun 2026

Multiple Nuclear Configurations And Microtubular Arrangements In Spermatozoa Of The Western Siren, Siren Nettingi (Caudata: Sirenidae), S. E. Trauth

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

I examined the ultrastructure of spermatozoa of the Western Siren, Siren nettingi, using transmission electron microscopy. My primary objective in this study was to elucidate, for the first time, the unique morphological complexity of biflagellated sperm in this species. This study also represents my fifth addition in a series of investigations that highlight the novel nature of all aspects of spermatogenesis in this salamander I show the basic sperm transverse and sagittal design which includes a nucleus, 2 axial fibers supporting 2 undulating membranes which have 2 axonemes residing at their terminal ends, several circular mitochondria, and several electron-dense masses. …


Binucleation And Seasonal Cycle Of Sertoli Cells In The Western Lesser Siren, Siren Nettingi (Caudata: Sirenidae), S. E. Trauth Jun 2026

Binucleation And Seasonal Cycle Of Sertoli Cells In The Western Lesser Siren, Siren Nettingi (Caudata: Sirenidae), S. E. Trauth

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

I examined binucleation and the seasonal cycle of Sertoli cells in the Western Siren (Siren nettingi) using light microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. My primary objective in this study was to report, for the first time, the presence of double nuclei in Sertoli cells in a salamander. This study also represents the sixth contribution in a series of investigations that highlight the novel nature of all aspects of spermatogenesis in this unique salamander. My findings add to a growing list of extraordinary morphological and reproductive features that distinguish this salamander from all other vertebrates.


Distal Urogenital Anatomy And Epithelial Morphology In The Male Eastern Narrow-Mouthed Frog, Gastrophryne Carolinensis (Anura: Microhylidae), S. E. Trauth Jun 2026

Distal Urogenital Anatomy And Epithelial Morphology In The Male Eastern Narrow-Mouthed Frog, Gastrophryne Carolinensis (Anura: Microhylidae), S. E. Trauth

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

I investigated the microanatomy of the distal urogenital system in male Eastern Narrow-Mouthed Frogs (Gastrophryne carolinensis) from a small sample (n = 5) collected in central Arkansas in April, May, and July (2021) and May 2022. Specifically, my primary goals were to elucidate the histology of the following: (1) the paired Wolffian (urogenital) ducts caudally from the kidneys to their merging with the urodeum of the cloaca, (2) the structure of seminal vesicles, and (3) the epithelial morphologies among the distal urogenital tract, the posterior alimentary canal, and the cloaca. My histological analysis confirmed the presence of …


Academy Presidents And Institutional Members, Academy Editors Jun 2026

Academy Presidents And Institutional Members, Academy Editors

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

No abstract provided.


Table Of Contents, Academy Editors Jun 2026

Table Of Contents, Academy Editors

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

No abstract provided.


Journal Of The Arkansas Academy Of Science Volume 79, Academy Editors Jun 2026

Journal Of The Arkansas Academy Of Science Volume 79, Academy Editors

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

No abstract provided.


Table Of Contents, The Editors Jun 2026

Table Of Contents, The Editors

Coal Geology & Exploration

No abstract provided.