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The Effects Of Surface-Water Flow On The Quality Of Groundwater And Surface-Water Systems, Quanghee Yi

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

My research has focused on the effects of surface-water flow on the quality of groundwater and surfacewater systems. For the first part of my research (Chapter 2 ), I s tudied the effects of s urface flow system changes in the water-conservation areas and canals in southeast Florida on the quality of groundwater in the surficial aquifer system.

For the second part of my research, by developing analytical models using the superposition method, I investigated the effects of bidirectional surface-water flow on the conservative contaminant concentrations (Chapter 4) and mean residence time (Chapter 5) in streams and rivers as well …

Analysis Of Photosynthetic Characteristics Of Heteropogon Contortusin Arid‐Hot Valley Areas Of Jinsha River, Yufen Bi, X. L. Ma, T. Sun

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

The Caloric Values Of Main Plant Species And Functional Groups In The Steppe Communities Of Xilin River Basin, Yajing Bao, Zhenghai Li

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Plant Energy Functional Groups And Their Coupling Relationship With The Functional Degradation Of Steppe Ecosystem, Yajing Bao, Zhenghai Li, Xingguo Han

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Profile Of Water Uptake In Winterfat During Seed Germination, Ruojing Wang, Yuguang Bai, Edward J. Kendall, Karen Tanino

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

In Memoriam: Former Uwrl & Cee Professor Gordon Flammer, Utah Water Research Laboratory

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Renowned UWRL and CEE faculty member Dr. Gordon H. Flammer, 94, passed away on June 14^th, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona.

Adaptation Benefit Two Grass Coexisting In Meadow Steppe Of Northeast China, Lei Ba, Wei Xu, Deli Wang

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

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Soil Seed Bank Of Three Populations Of Capparis Decidua (Forssk.) Edgew, Abdulaziz M. Assaeed

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

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Regional Distribution And Geotectonic Control Of Late Permian Tectonically Deformed Coal In Zhina Coalfield, Zhou Peiming, Gao Wei, Deng Lan, Fu Wei

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to find out the tectonically deformed coal distribution law of Zhina coalfield, by sorting out and analyzing the data of more than 200 coal-bearing structural units including Bide syncline, Santang syncline, Zhuzang syncline, Arcong syncline and Guanzhai syncline in Zhina coalfield, Guizhou Province, combined with logging curve analysis, the regional distribution characteristics of coal body structure and structural control factors of No.6, No.16 and No.27 main coal seams are comprehensively analyzed. The study shows that from the west to the east, the proportion of tectonically deformed coal in Zhina coalfield increases gradually. The coal in the western part …

Surface Efficient Gas Extraction Mode Based On Full Coverage Of Working Face, Fang Jiawei, Han Baoshan, Zhou Jiajia, Wang Zhengxi, Zhang Dingliang, Liu Jia, Xu Jianjun

Coal Geology & Exploration

Aiming at the problems of soft and broken coal seam, low permeability, difficulty in gas extraction and low drainage efficiency in working face, a full-coverage mode for gas extraction in working face through the horizontal well group with staged fracturing roof at both ends is proposed. Taking a mine in Suxian mining area of Huaibei coalfield as an example, based on the characteristics of in-situ stress and working face distribution, combined with the analysis of gas geological conditions and coal seam mechanical properties in the area, the cross section dipole sonic logging method was used to optimize the orientation of …

Fractal Theory-Based Seepage Model Of Hershel-Bulkley Fluid In Porous Medium, Yang Xian, Lu Wei, Jin Xin, Chen Juan, Feng Xingfa

Coal Geology & Exploration

Slurry is a kind of widely-used engineering fluid. Slurry will seeps into the formation in the process of construction, which has a certain impact on the project. In order to make deeper study on the seepage mechanism of slurry, the formation is simulated as porous medium, the slurry is simulated as Hershel-Bulkley fluid which can more comprehensively reflect its rheological properties, and the seepage model of Hershel-Bulkley fluid in porous medium was established based on Fractal theory. Based on the calculation results of seepage model, the effect of pressure gradient, flow index, consistency coefficient and porosity on the instantaneous average …

Development Characteristics Of Water Conducted Fracture Zone Based On Overburden Structural Effect, Cao Zubao, Wang Qingtao

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to study the roof water disaster caused by coal mining in Huanglong coalfield, taking mining failure of layered overburden as research object, four typical composite structural models for coal-soft rock-hard rock-soft rock-hard rock(combination I), coal-soft rock-soft rock-hard rock-hard rock(combination Ⅱ), coal-hard rock-soft rock-hard rock-soft rock(combination Ⅲ) and coal-hard rock-hard rock-soft rock-soft rock(combination IV) were generalized. Numerical simulation and theoretical calculation were used to analyze the mining failure characteristics of different overburden combinations and correlation between water conducting fissures and lithologic combination structure of overburden. The law of the effect of overburden structure on the development height of water …

The Law Of Soaking Infiltration And Collapse Deformation In Typical Loess-Paleosol Series, Zhao Jingang, Lyu Yuanqiang, Chao Jun, Yang Zhe, Xia Meng

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to investigate the law of moisture migration and collapse deformation of the typical loess-paleosol series, on the basis of water immersion test of the large test pits of Xi’an North-airport intercity rail transit in the loess tableland of Weibei, the real-time in-site observation was adopted, the soaking infiltration and collapse deformation of collapsible soil layer under conditions of non water seepage hole were traced and tested. The results show that: The movement of water immersion is dominated by vertical movement in the early stage. The whole form is like a continuous increase of “weight” shape. As the water …

Numerical Calculation Of Temperature Field Of Freeze-Sealing Pipe Roof Method In Gongbei Tunnel, Long Wei, Rong Chuanxin, Duan Yin, Guo Ke

Coal Geology & Exploration

This paper took the Gongbei tunnel in the Zhuhai Connection Section of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge as an example to study the development of the temperature field of the Freeze-Sealing Pipe Roof Method. Based on the heat transfer theory of two-dimensional porous media, the FEM software COMSOL was used to numerically analyze the actual working conditions of the active freezing period, the numerical calculation was verified by field measurement. The development and distribution of the temperature field before and after the opening of the special-shaped freezing pipes was studied. The results showed that: when freezing for 30 days, the concrete …

Influence Of Parting In Composite Coal Seam On Interpretation Of Fault Throw By Channel Wave Seismic Exploration, Su Xiaoyun

Coal Geology & Exploration

The channel wave seismic exploration technology has achieved relatively reliable result in detection of faults, collapse columns and the change of coal thickness in working faces, now becomes the preferred method for detection of underground geological structures. But for detection of geological structures in partings of composite coal seams the method has still certain problems. In order to study the influence of partings in composite coal seams on detection of channel wave seismic exploration, various models were built by changing thickness, lithology of parting in composite coal seams and experimenting with channel wave seismic detection in Shanxi to study how …

Suppression Of Multiple Reflected Refraction In Shallow Low-Velocity Zones By Vertical Combination Of Seismic Sources, Fu Yanning, Chang Suoliang, Zhang Sheng, Liu Zuiliang, Yang Yong, Chen Qiang, Liu Bo, Xu Yuying

Coal Geology & Exploration

A special type of multiple reflected refraction often appears in seismic records in areas with low-velocity structures. It seriously affects the closed reflection wave, which causes the distortion of the reflection wave shape and affects the correct interpretation of the seismic data. Based on the forward simulation of the multiple reflected refraction equation, the generation mechanism of multiple reflected refraction in the shallow low-velocity zones was set forth. A method of suppressing multiple reflected refraction by vertically combined dual sources was proposed. The formation parameters(formation thickness and velocity)are obtained according to the methods of small refraction and micro logging in …

Seismic Impedance Inversion Of Coal Field With Reflectivity Method Based On Bayesian Theory, Yang Zhen, Gao Zhenyu, Liu Xingye

Coal Geology & Exploration

Seismic inversion can reflect the morphology of subsurface formation and facies information more intuitively. Seismic impedance inversion can directly produce elastic information of underground media, providing reliable information for subsequent coal identification, water channel prediction and collapse column distinguishing. A Bayesian-based inversion of reflectivity method was developed. It can consider the various propagation effects of seismic waves and solve the objective function nonlinearly, which can more accurately calculate the impedance and improve the inversion resolution. The method is applied to the actual data from Buertai coal mine and satisfactory results are output, which effectively verifies the feasibility and effectiveness of …

Research On Electronically Controlled Automation Technology Of Underground Drilling Rig For Coal Mine, Dong Hongbo, Yao Ningping, Ma Bin, Liao Jiangnan

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to conform to the development direction of automation and intelligence of underground equipment in coal mines, a set of electronically controlled system of drilling rig has been developed according to the characteristics of underground drilling rigs in coal mines. The functions such as remote control, parameter monitoring, working condition judgment and safe interlocking were realized in the drilling rig. On the basis of single-acting control of the drilling rig, the technology of automatic drilling and automatic trip-out of the drilling rig was studied, which greatly improved the automation of underground drilling rig in coal mine. The functional experiments …

Design And Numerical Simulation Of Multi-Layer Bit With Extra-High Matrix, Sun Qibin, Shen Lina, Yang Gansheng, Tian Guoliang, Ruan Hailong, Chen Xi

Coal Geology & Exploration

Aiming at the problem that the life of the diamond bit is limited by the height of the bit matrix, an optimized design scheme of an impregnated diamond bit with extra-high multi-layer matrix was proposed. In the design of the bit, eccentric staggered cutting teeth, alternate waterways and water baffles were introduced to ensure the cooling and effective drilling of the bit. Through strength and hydraulic flow field simulation, the strength of the drill bit was checked, the rationality of the waterway structure was verified, and the finished product of the drill bit was further realized. The drill bit breaks …

Janus: A Python Package For Agent-Based Modeling Of Land Use And Land Cover Change, K. E. Kaiser, A. N. Flores, C. R. Vernon

Geosciences Faculty Publications and Presentations

Janus is an open source Python package for agent-based modeling (ABM) of land use and land cover change (LULCC). Many ABMs of LULCC have been created across platforms, some of which are not ideal for large scale, high resolution scenarios. This model provides a simple object-oriented framework for creating ABMs specific to LULCC. The organizational philosophy of the modeling framework is to create software objects (agents) that are associated with specific and contextual attributes which are isolated from where those agents exist in the spatial setting of the model, and still provide clear linkages between the agent, their environment, and …

Studies Of Quaternary Depositional Systems Of The Coastal Plain And Inner Continental Shelf Along The Georgia Bight: South Carolina And Georgia, U.S.A., Joshua H. Long

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The Quaternary stratigraphy of the continental shelf offshore of South Carolina consists of stratigraphic units deposited in coastal plain, shallow marine, and shelfal environments bound by composite erosional surfaces that developed in response to numerous glacioeustatic cycles and overprinted by regional uplift. These units are commonly distributed laterally rather than stacked vertically, a function of the long-term, low shelf gradient and the resulting lack of accommodation. This study integrates high-resolution geological and geophysical data sets acquired offshore and onshore with existing data onshore into a comprehensive conceptual model describing the Quaternary geologic evolution of the coastal plain and continental shelf …

Analysis Of Paleoclimatic Cycles In The Ultra Thick Coal Seam Of Yan'an Formation In The Southern Ordos Basin, Dong Guoqi, Wang Dongdong, Liu Haiyan, Mao Qiang, Yin Lusheng

Coal Geology & Exploration

Coal is a climate-sensitive sediment that contains abundant paleoclimate information. In order to find out the paleoclimate information contained in the coal seam and the evolution of its controlling factors, the No.4 thick coal seam in the first member of Yan’an Formation in the south of Ordos basin was studied. Based on the intensive sampling of the thick coal seam, the information of organic macerals, major and trace elements, and stable carbon isotopes of organic matter were systematically tested. By using the macerals, characteristic elements and carbon isotopes of coal and rocks, four cycles of paleoclimate with alternation of warm-wet …

Change Law Of Adsorption/Desorption Energy Of Coal With Different Water Content Under The Action Of Far Infrared, Ma Kai, Ma Qianqian, Shi Yongtao

Coal Geology & Exploration

The essence of coal gas adsorption/desorption process is the process of interaction between gas molecules and molecules or atoms on the surface of the coal matrix, and the nature of the interaction is energy change. In order to deeply study the coalbed gas adsorption/desorption rules and energy change rules under the action of far infrared, the self-developed device was used to perform CO₂ adsorption/desorption experiments on coal samples with different water contents under the action of far infrared. Then, the experimental results are calculated using the adsorption/desorption energy change model obtained from the principle of far-infrared thermal radiation, and …

Model-Driven Energy Attenuation Method For Coal Seam Strong Reflection, Zhang Xianxu

Coal Geology & Exploration

The reflection of coal seam in seismic data has the characteristics of strong energy, which makes the reflection of adjacent strata often concealed by the reflection of coal seam. This makes it difficult to image the adjacent weak layer and lithological interpretation difficult. Aiming at this problem, a model-driven energy attenuation method for coal seam strong reflection was proposed. This method uses the coal thickness calculated by logging and measured by borehole in underground coal mine to construct cross plot with reflection amplitude of coal seam, and fit the relationship formula between amplitude and thickness. The digital model was constructed …

Influence Of Water Injection In Burst-Prone Coal Seam On Suction And Sticking During Drilling, Hao Zhiyong, Li Zhiwei, Pan Yishan

Coal Geology & Exploration

When the spiral drill pipe is used to predict and evaluate the dynamic disasters such as rock burst, the drilling dynamic phenomena such as suction and sticking are easy to occur. In order to study the influence of water injection in burst-prone coal seam on suction and sticking, the mechanism of dynamic phenomenon of suction and sticking was analyzed by establishing the mechanical model of drill pipe, pointing out that the stress of coal body and the amount of drilling cuttings are the important factors that affect the occurrence of suction and sticking, deriving the calculation formula of drilling mechanical …

Table Of Contents, The Editors

Coal Geology & Exploration

No abstract provided.

Biogeochemical Cycling Of Nutrients And Carbon In Subtropical Wetlands, Lauren N. Griffiths

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

As human development intensifies, ecosystems around the word are being exponentially destroyed and degraded. Wetlands have the capacity to mitigate some of the possible problems by retaining nutrients and carbon, keeping them from harming downstream ecosystems or being released into the atmosphere. This project focuses on the processes that make wetlands successful by studying two unique ecosystems: 1) a created urban stormwater treatment wetland and 2) mangrove wetlands in Florida and Puerto Rico that were affected by hurricanes in 2017.

The first phase of this study investigates the role of sedimentation and vegetative and algal uptake of nutrients to retain …

Production Decline Law And Influencing Factors Of High-Rank Coal Cbm Wells, Jia Huimin, Hu Qiujia, Mao Jianwei,, Mao Chonghao, Liu Chunchun, Zhang Qing, Liu Changping

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to reveal the production decline law of high-rank coal CBM wells, based on the development data of Fanzhuang block in southern Qinshui basin for more than 10 years, this paper studies the decline point, decline type and influencing factors of high-rank coal CBM wells by means of numerical simulation and statistical analysis. The results show that the decline point of the Fanzhuang block is 25% and the average decline point of the single well is 21%. Most wells begin to decline after drainage of 4 years. The decline point of CBM well is determined by matrix permeability and …

Fracturing Parameters Analysis And Productivity Evaluation Of Vertical Coalbed Methane Wells With Nitrogen Foam, Li Hengle, Cao Yunxing, Zhou Dan, Chai Xuezhou, Liu Tongji, Feng Peiwen, Shi Bin, Tian Lin

Coal Geology & Exploration

Fracturing parameters are important parameters that affect the fracturing effect, fracture characteristics and CBM productivity. Through an in-depth understanding of the influence of fracturing parameters on productivity, it is essential to optimize the fracturing process and increase the productivity of CBM wells. Taking 45 nitrogen foam fracturing wells in Lu’an mining area as the research object, the types of fracturing operation curves and their effects on productivity were studied. The relationship between fracturing fluid dosage and productivity was discussed. The differences in productivity of nitrogen foam wells and hydraulic fracturing wells was compared and analyzed. The results show that: Nitrogen …

Hydrogeochemical Evolution Of No.15 Coal Seam And Limestone K2 In Southern Qinshui Basin, Li Zhongcheng, Wu Jianguang, Wang Jianzhong, Wu Xiang, Lu Guojun

Coal Geology & Exploration

Based on the water test data of No.15 coal roof K₂ limestone and No.15 coalbed methane well in the southern Qinshui basin, the characteristics, types and the genetic mechanism of water chemical composition were systematically studied by statistical and comparative methods. The evolution model was built to systematically describe the various reactions and effects of limestone and coalbed water in the recharge zone, runoff zone and detention zone. The results show that the K₂ limestone water and the No.15 coal seam water will undergo ion exchange, mixing and CO₂ action. The K₂ limestone water is mainly …