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H2S Occurrence Conditions And Genetic Types Of Low Rank Bituminous Coal In Binchang Mining Area, Liu Huibin, He Wanying, Jiang Bo Oct 2020

H2S Occurrence Conditions And Genetic Types Of Low Rank Bituminous Coal In Binchang Mining Area, Liu Huibin, He Wanying, Jiang Bo

Coal Geology & Exploration

Based on the analysis of geological characteristics of the study area, it is considered that the geological conditions of H2S occurrence are the capping effect of dense surrounding rock on the roof and floor, the water-conducting fractured zone is unable to guide the overlying aquifer, and the low degree of coal metamorphism is not conducive to H2S adsorption, resulting in maximum H2S concentration of about 0.001 4% in the main mined coal seam 4 during the construction of Yadian mine at the north of Binchang mining area. Through the analysis of sulfur distribution, sulfate …

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Geological Modeling-Based Productivity Response Characteristics Of The Cbm Well In Baode Unitⅰ, Chen Bo, Tang Dazhen, Lin Wenji, Li Song, Zhong Guanghao, Zhu Xueguang Oct 2020

Geological Modeling-Based Productivity Response Characteristics Of The Cbm Well In Baode Unitⅰ, Chen Bo, Tang Dazhen, Lin Wenji, Li Song, Zhong Guanghao, Zhu Xueguang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Coalbed methane resource conditions and reservoir physical conditions are the basis of CBM exploration and exploitation. The geological modeling of CBM reservoir was carried out to clarify the spatial distribution of coal reservoir, and explain the difference of single well productivity, which can provide theoretical basis for selection and well drilling. This paper took Baode unit I as research object. Based on the measured data of gas content and well test permeability, the inversion model of gas content and permeability in the study area was established by using support vector machine algorithm(SVM) and transformed F-S permeability calculation formula, and the …

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Quantitative Evaluation Of The Contamination Degree Of The Drilling Fluid For Fractures Of Different Scale In Coal, Zhang Jingshuo, Ni Xiaoming, Li Yang, Li Zongyuan, Cao Yunxing Oct 2020

Quantitative Evaluation Of The Contamination Degree Of The Drilling Fluid For Fractures Of Different Scale In Coal, Zhang Jingshuo, Ni Xiaoming, Li Yang, Li Zongyuan, Cao Yunxing

Coal Geology & Exploration

During coalbed methane well drilling, the drilling fluid contaminates and blocks the pores and fractures of coal seam. In order to find out the difference of pollution degree of drilling fluid coal and the contribution rate of the pores and fractures of different scale to permeability, the coal of Changping mine was taken as the research object, the scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and the Image Pro Plus(IPP) processing technology were used, the parameters such as the average length, the average width, the total area and the total perimeter of the fractures of different scales in coal before and after contamination were …

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Hydrochemical Characteristics And Formation Mechanism Of Ordovician Limestone Water In Baode Coal Mine, Zhang Zeyuan, Xu Feng, Wang Shidong, Liu Qisheng Oct 2020

Hydrochemical Characteristics And Formation Mechanism Of Ordovician Limestone Water In Baode Coal Mine, Zhang Zeyuan, Xu Feng, Wang Shidong, Liu Qisheng

Coal Geology & Exploration

Ordovician limestone karst water is the main threatening water source for mining activities in Baode coal mine, and it is one of the main water supply sources. Ordovician limestone karst water samples were systematically collected in Baode coal mine, and the methods of correlation analysis, ion proportional coefficient, saturation index inversion simulation and Chlor-Alkali index were chosen to analyze the hydrochemical characteristics and its formation mechanism. The results showed that the water quality types of Ordovician limestone water changed from runoff zone to stagnant zone in a trend of HCO3-Na(Na·Ca)→HCO3·Cl-Na·Ca(Ca·Mg)→Cl-Na(Na·Ca). The mass concentration of each ion …

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The Pca-Logistic Method For Identification Of Water Burst In Nalinhe No.2 Coal Mine, Ji Zhuochen, Ding Xiang, Hou Enke, Pu Zhiguo, Xie Peng Oct 2020

The Pca-Logistic Method For Identification Of Water Burst In Nalinhe No.2 Coal Mine, Ji Zhuochen, Ding Xiang, Hou Enke, Pu Zhiguo, Xie Peng

Coal Geology & Exploration

Nalinhe No.2 coal mine is the first pair of large-scale mines in the Nalinhe mining area. The water inrush events occur from time to time due to its own complex hydrogeological conditions and strong disturbance of excavation in the initial stage of production, which has caused serious threat to the mining activity safety. Finding the source of gushing water quickly and effectively is the key to control the mine water disaster. Based on the water quality analysis of main aquifers and goaf water samples in Nalinhe No.2 coal mine, and drawing the piper trilinear nomograph water samples, the hydrogeochemical characteristics …

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Experimental Study On Bearing Characteristics Of Filled Piers In Coal Mine Goaf, Zhu Shibin Oct 2020

Experimental Study On Bearing Characteristics Of Filled Piers In Coal Mine Goaf, Zhu Shibin

Coal Geology & Exploration

The high concentration slurry is poured into the goaf to form filled piers. The bearing capacity of the piers to the superstructure are affected by the overlap size. In order to grasp the influence of the overlap size on the bearing capacity of the overlying rock layer, high concentration slurry was prepared which selected cement as the cementing material, standard sand as the aggregate. 3D printing technology was used to make the mold to produce the overlapped round table samples. The uniaxial compression test was carried out. Test results show that, when the top area and height of each single …

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Expansion Mechanism And Control Measures Of High Concentration Slurry Filling In Cavity Goaf Of Coal Mine, Wu Boqiang, Wang Xiaodong, Zhu Shibin Oct 2020

Expansion Mechanism And Control Measures Of High Concentration Slurry Filling In Cavity Goaf Of Coal Mine, Wu Boqiang, Wang Xiaodong, Zhu Shibin

Coal Geology & Exploration

The filling expansion mechanism and control measures of high concentration slurry in goaf is one of the difficult problems to be solved in the filling treatment of cavity goaf. Based on this, combined with the high concentration slurry transportation and rheological theory, a high concentration slurry filling process model was constructed to reveal its expansion mechanism, the dynamic and resistance calculation methods of filling expansion process were studied, the main influencing factors and control methods of filling accumulation body morphology were determined, and the theoretical results were verified by outdoor filling test.The results show that the the relative error between …

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Damaged Constitutive Model Of Frozen Sand Under The Influence Of Intermediate Principal Stress, Ma Shilong, Yao Zhaoming, Liu Shuang, Pan Xuan Oct 2020

Damaged Constitutive Model Of Frozen Sand Under The Influence Of Intermediate Principal Stress, Ma Shilong, Yao Zhaoming, Liu Shuang, Pan Xuan

Coal Geology & Exploration

Artificial freezing is a commonly used method for stopping water and providing temporary support during the excavation of saturated sand. This study on the damage characteristics of frozen soil lays the foundation for the analysis of the mechanical properties of frozen soil and the stability of frozen bodies. In order to study the damage mechanical properties of frozen sand, three-dimensional laboratory tests on frozen sand with different intermediate principal stress coefficients were carried out at -5℃. Based on the Weibull random distribution of micro element failure of frozen soil, the Drucker-Prager strength criterion was invoked as the statistical distribution variable, …

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Numerical Experiment On Damage And Fracture Of Shale Based On Micro-Scale, Cui Hengtao, Wu Zhonghu, Lou Yili, Zuo Yujun, Sun Wenjibin, Liu Hao Oct 2020

Numerical Experiment On Damage And Fracture Of Shale Based On Micro-Scale, Cui Hengtao, Wu Zhonghu, Lou Yili, Zuo Yujun, Sun Wenjibin, Liu Hao

Coal Geology & Exploration

Correctly understanding the micro-scale fracture characteristics of the Lower Cambrian shale and the evolution law of acoustic emission signals are of great reference value in the study of shale mechanical characteristics, fracture mechanism and shale gas development and utilization. In this paper, based on digital image processing technology, the non-uniform characterization of quartz-filled shale is carried out, and a numerical model is established using the real rock fracture analysis system RFPA2D-DIP to simulate the failure process of shale under different confining pressures. The test results show that under the micro-scale structure, the shale failure mode can be roughly …

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Characteristics Of In-Situ Stress Field And Stability Analysis Of Roadway In Hongqingliang Coal Mine, Rong Hai, Han Yongliang, Zhang Hongwei, Xin Jinxin, Cao Yu, Lan Tianwei Oct 2020

Characteristics Of In-Situ Stress Field And Stability Analysis Of Roadway In Hongqingliang Coal Mine, Rong Hai, Han Yongliang, Zhang Hongwei, Xin Jinxin, Cao Yu, Lan Tianwei

Coal Geology & Exploration

The in-situ stress of 3-1 coal seam in Hongqingliang coal mine was measured by hollow core inclusion measurement, and distribution characteristics of in-situ stress field were obtained in order to solve the problem of serious deformation in mining roadway. Fault structures of grade Ⅰ-Ⅴ in Hongqingliang coal mine were divided by geo-dynamic division method, and the stress areas were divided and the stability of roadways was analysis by rock stress state analysis system. The research showed that the in-situ stress field in Hongqingliang coal mine belongs to the horizontal tectonic stress field, which is dominated by horizontal compressive stress. The …

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Model Of Surface Subsidence Basin For Long-Wall Working Face Along Strike Of Gently Inclined Coal Seam, Tang Yichuan, Xing Congcong, Liu Donghai, Deng Niandong, Yao Ting, Shang Hui Oct 2020

Model Of Surface Subsidence Basin For Long-Wall Working Face Along Strike Of Gently Inclined Coal Seam, Tang Yichuan, Xing Congcong, Liu Donghai, Deng Niandong, Yao Ting, Shang Hui

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to accurately describe the distribution of surface subsidence basin, and based on the power exponential function model and the subsidence features, the surface subsidence basin model of long-wall working face along strike with gently inclined coal seam was established concerned the combination of theoretical analysis and numerical simulation method. The influencing factors of model parameters and the changing patterns of parameters were analyzed, and the applicability and the predicting accuracy of the model were verified. The results showed that parameter n reflected the range of the bottom size of the sinking basin, which was mainly related to the …

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Effect Of Thermally Conductive Filler On Thermal Conductivity Of Cementing Materials In Geothermal Wells, Yang Yu, Xu Shuanhai, Zhang Hao, Han Yongliang, Zhang Weidong Oct 2020

Effect Of Thermally Conductive Filler On Thermal Conductivity Of Cementing Materials In Geothermal Wells, Yang Yu, Xu Shuanhai, Zhang Hao, Han Yongliang, Zhang Weidong

Coal Geology & Exploration

Adding heat-conducting filler to the cement of the geothermal well could significantly improve the thermal conductivity of the cement stone and enhance the heat extraction effect of the geothermal well. In this study, on the basis of summarizing the heat conduction path theory and concept of high packing density, the effects of different filler types, particle sizes and dosages on the thermal conductivity of cementing cement were investigated through experiments. The test results showed that graphite had the best effect on improving the thermal conductivity of cement stone compared to other types of filler; the larger the graphite particle size, …

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Numerical Simulation Of Coaxial Heat Transfer Capacity Of Deep Vertical Wells, Zhao Chunhu, Shang Hongbo, Jin Dewu, Wang Hao, Xu Shuanhai, Wang Xiaodong, Zhang Weidong Oct 2020

Numerical Simulation Of Coaxial Heat Transfer Capacity Of Deep Vertical Wells, Zhao Chunhu, Shang Hongbo, Jin Dewu, Wang Hao, Xu Shuanhai, Wang Xiaodong, Zhang Weidong

Coal Geology & Exploration

Aiming at the scientific evaluation of coaxial casing heat transfer of geothermal resources with medium burial depth(1 500-4 000 m), a rock-water coupled heat transfer model of a vertical single well was built based on the simulation platform of COMSOL Multiphysics software. Taking the stratigraphic and geothermal characteristics of Xi'an area as the simulation background, the heat transfer capacity of single well(3 500 m)casing under two different geothermal gradients(0.027℃/m and 0.030℃/m) and four flow velocities(0.25, 0.50, 0.75, 1.00 m/s) was calculated and analyzed. Meanwhile, the numerical models of group wells with five kinds of well spacing were established, and the …

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Multi Parameter Monitoring System And Device For Mine Gas Drainage, Dai Chenyu Oct 2020

Multi Parameter Monitoring System And Device For Mine Gas Drainage, Dai Chenyu

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to make up for the deficiency of the regional monitoring of the traditional gas drainage monitoring system, this paper proposes to build a borehole gas drainage monitoring system with borehole as the monitoring unit, which can dynamically grasp the drainage effect of each borehole in the process of gas drainage in real time, change the large area regional measurement into the measurement of each borehole in the region, and realize the fine monitoring of gas drainage. According to the requirements of borehole gas drainage monitoring system, combined with the characteristics of gas drainage parameters at the borehole orifice, …

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Application Of The Dip Curvature Attributes In The Recognition Of Coal Roadway, Shan Rui Oct 2020

Application Of The Dip Curvature Attributes In The Recognition Of Coal Roadway, Shan Rui

Coal Geology & Exploration

The intelligent accurate coal mining needs to construct the high-precision and transparent 3D geological model, and the seismic data interpretation integrated into the dynamic roadway data provide data support for the model. The geological model of roadway is established and forward modeling is carried out to analyze the difference of seismic characteristics caused by a roadway. Based on curvature attribute principle, various seismic curvature attributes were applied to seismic data interpretation, guide the roadway recognition in the seismic data. The coal seam 2 of CJT coalfield was selected as the research object, and the high-quality seismic data and various attribute …

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Experiment Of Secondary Fault Information Mining Based On Boundary Element Method, Lu Ziqing, Zhu Shujie, Zhang Xiaowen, Wang Ji Oct 2020

Experiment Of Secondary Fault Information Mining Based On Boundary Element Method, Lu Ziqing, Zhu Shujie, Zhang Xiaowen, Wang Ji

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to study the development of secondary faults and fracture, a boundary element method (BEM) combined with seismic interpretation of main faults and geo-mechanics is discussed. Firstly, with the Anderson's theory of faulting, the classification of secondary fault tectonic evolution events is improved under the combination of fault and stress; secondly, the stress tensor order reduction and linear superposition principle are applied to simplify the stress and displacement balance equation, and the Monte Carlo method is used to inverse the paleo-stress field. After all, the equilibrium equation of stress, strain and discontinuous displacement is solved to obtain the current …

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Velocity Analysis Method Of Reflected In-Seam Wave Detection Technique, Yang Yanjun, Zhu Shujie, Zhang Xiaowen, Wang Ji Oct 2020

Velocity Analysis Method Of Reflected In-Seam Wave Detection Technique, Yang Yanjun, Zhu Shujie, Zhang Xiaowen, Wang Ji

Coal Geology & Exploration

During the excavation of the roadway, using reflected in-seam waves detection technique to explore the structure of roadway and accurately interpret the wave impedance interface is of signality for mine production. The method of detecting the position of faults by reflected in-seam waves is usually inaccurate, which is mainly caused by the selected deviation of reflected in-seam waves velocity. In order to reduce the selected deviation of reflected in-seam waves velocity, this paper analyzed the features of reflected in-seam waves velocity of fifteen coal seam in thirteen coal mines and the velocity relationships of reflected in-seam waves, direct in-seam waves …

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Study On Time-Frequency Characteristics And Field Test Of Giant Magnetostrictive Acoustic Wave Seismic Source, Wang Zelun, Gao Hongxin, Yu Shijian, Wang Yongshen Oct 2020

Study On Time-Frequency Characteristics And Field Test Of Giant Magnetostrictive Acoustic Wave Seismic Source, Wang Zelun, Gao Hongxin, Yu Shijian, Wang Yongshen

Coal Geology & Exploration

Wide-band, high-power and short-residual acoustic wave sources are the key technology for high-resolution detection of large-scale complex structures, in order to solve the contradiction between detection distance and resolution, a new acoustic wave detection instrument is developed by using the acoustic transmitter made of giant magnetostrictive material(GMM) as the source. The focal center frequency is 5 kHz, and the excitation voltage is 300-600 V, it has the characteristics of large radiated sound power, short residual vibration(3.5 cycles) and frequency band width(1-3 kHz), which solves the problem of the high resolution acoustic wave detection. Its greatest advantage is that the acoustic …

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Simulation Of The Cutter Arrangement Pattern Of The Arc Pdc Drill Bit, Ju Pei, Wang Chuanliu Oct 2020

Simulation Of The Cutter Arrangement Pattern Of The Arc Pdc Drill Bit, Ju Pei, Wang Chuanliu

Coal Geology & Exploration

When drilling in a complex heterogeneous formation, due to the limitation of bit crown shape, the cutters of each part of the bit are subjected to non-uniform force, and the cutters at the local location are subjected to large impact load, which lead to the occurrence of bit vortex. In order to solve the problem, a “multi-level force balance” cutter circumferential arrangement scheme is proposed. By establishing the rock breaking finite element simulation model of the bit, the mechanical characteristics of the cutter and the bit under three circumferential cutter distribution modes(clockwise, counterclockwise and “multi-level force balance”) are analyzed. Simulation …

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Simulation And Experimental Study On Dynamic Characteristics Of Radial Piston Hydraulic Chuck, Liang Chunmiao, Yao Ningping, Yao Yafeng, Li Kun, Peng Tao, Song Haitao Oct 2020

Simulation And Experimental Study On Dynamic Characteristics Of Radial Piston Hydraulic Chuck, Liang Chunmiao, Yao Ningping, Yao Yafeng, Li Kun, Peng Tao, Song Haitao

Coal Geology & Exploration

The chuck is an important part of the coal mine tunnel drilling rig. The performance of the chuck directly affects the efficiency and quality of drilling. Aiming at the problems of the rubber cylinder hydraulic chuck. a new radial piston hydraulic chuck is studied. The objective of this paper is to devise a new radial piston hydraulic chuck instead of rubber-sleeve hydraulic chuck. Then, the motion mathematical model of radial piston hydraulic chuck was established based on the radial piston chuck clamping and loosening of system structure and working principle. At the same time, a dynamic co-simulation of chuck hydraulic …

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Analysis Of Bit Balling And Application Of The Balling-Preventing Drilling Fluid In Well Songke-2, Hu Yule, Hu Chen, Zhang Hengchun, Zheng Wenlong Oct 2020

Analysis Of Bit Balling And Application Of The Balling-Preventing Drilling Fluid In Well Songke-2, Hu Yule, Hu Chen, Zhang Hengchun, Zheng Wenlong

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to solve the problem of the high mud content and easy hydration and dispersion of the Cretaceous sedimentary strata in well Songke-2, the bit balling is prone to occur in the water-based drilling fluid environment, which affects the drill bit ROP and induces downhole adhesion stuck, the paper combined the core drilling technology of well Songke-2, systematically analyzed of the causes of bit balling generated by the drill bit in the mudstone and water-based drilling fluid environment, provided a basis for the design of the anti-balling of the drill bit and the formulation of the anti-ball in drilling …

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Test Of Near-Horizontal Drilling Hydraulic Reverse Circulation Coring In Leakage Formation, Yang Dongdong, Zhao Jiangpeng Oct 2020

Test Of Near-Horizontal Drilling Hydraulic Reverse Circulation Coring In Leakage Formation, Yang Dongdong, Zhao Jiangpeng

Coal Geology & Exploration

Based on the urgent need of accurate exploration of geological anomalous bodies such as collapse columns and small faults in underground coal mines for near-horizontal boreholes coring drilling of leakage formation, the double-wall hydraulic reverse circulation continuous coring technology was proposed, its technical principle and characteristics were analyzed, the matching ø89/42 mm double-wall coring drilling pipes and reverse circulation coring bits were developed. Three near-horizontal coring boreholes were drilled, the functional tests were carried out in a surface mine, the maximum core recovery rate of a single borehole was 83.6%, the maximum roundtrip footage was 69 m and the average …

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Evaluation Of The Extractive Gold Process: Open-Pit Mining Through Exergy Analysis, Hector I. Velasquez, Carlos Andres Orozco Loaiza, Christian Hasenstab, Natalia A. Cano Oct 2020

Evaluation Of The Extractive Gold Process: Open-Pit Mining Through Exergy Analysis, Hector I. Velasquez, Carlos Andres Orozco Loaiza, Christian Hasenstab, Natalia A. Cano

Journal of Sustainable Mining

The Colombian mining sector is characterized by the production of coal, nickel, emeralds, gold, and construction materials. It is considered by the National Development Plan of Colombia 2018-2022 as an economic agent that boosts development in the region and one that requires the strengthening of its policies and environmental liability. Therefore, this paper aims to show the importance of implementing methodologies based on the logic of nature (exergy) that objectively indicate the environmental impact of an extractive gold activity, such as open-pit gold mining. The extractive activity or process to be studied consists of the following stages: topsoil removal by …

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Exergy Life Cycle Assessment Indicators In Colombian Gold Mining Sector, Natalia A. Cano, Christian Hasenstab, Hector I. Velasquez Oct 2020

Exergy Life Cycle Assessment Indicators In Colombian Gold Mining Sector, Natalia A. Cano, Christian Hasenstab, Hector I. Velasquez

Journal of Sustainable Mining

Thermodynamic methods, such as exergy analysis allow the assessment of environmental load (environmental impacts), by calculating the entropy generated or exergy destroyed due to the use of renewable and non-renewable resources along the entire production chain. In this research, exergy analysis will be approached as an extension of LCA to ExLCA (Exergy Life Cycle Assessment), as complementary tools, for sustainability assessment of two gold mining systems in Colombia: open-pit and alluvial mining. It is quantified exergy life cycle efficiencies; Cumulative Energy/ Exergy Demand, by distinguishing between renewable and non-renewable resources used in the process. The energy contained in renewable and …

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True Cost Of Coal: Coal Mining Industry And Its Associated Environmental Impacts On Water Resource Development, Noshin Masood, Karen Hudson-Edwards, Abida Farooqi Oct 2020

True Cost Of Coal: Coal Mining Industry And Its Associated Environmental Impacts On Water Resource Development, Noshin Masood, Karen Hudson-Edwards, Abida Farooqi

Journal of Sustainable Mining

Coal is a strategic and essential resource that ensures quality of life, energy security and sustainable development. Being the cheapest source of energy, it is the second after oil that is used to generate 40% of the world's electricity. However, traditional and conventional coal fuel extraction can threaten human health bycontaminating air and water, harming land, and contributing to global warming. The environmental impacts associated with conventional methods of coal mining and consumption can affect all components of the environment, and these impacts may be beneficial or harmful, permanent or temporary, repairable or irreparable, and reversible or irreversible in nature. …

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Odu Helps Power Virginia’S Offshore Wind Project, Philip Walzer Oct 2020

Odu Helps Power Virginia’S Offshore Wind Project, Philip Walzer

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Measurement Of Surface Subsidence And Ground Collapse Caused By Underground Mining In The Boleo Copper District, Mexico, Jong-Gwan Kim Oct 2020

Measurement Of Surface Subsidence And Ground Collapse Caused By Underground Mining In The Boleo Copper District, Mexico, Jong-Gwan Kim

Journal of Sustainable Mining

Subsidence and vertical movements in mines are a challenge in mining operations. To qualify as a controlled mine site, ground movements must be measured regularly during mining operations. Boleo Copper District mine was monitored and the movement during mining operations was measured from Oct. 31, 2018 to March 15, 2019. The evaluation of vertical and horizontal movement was determined in four locations in the mine areas M303, M303S, M303 C, and M305. The exploitation area, which measured approximately 80 x 90 m2 with a height of 2.4 m, impacted the surface in the form of cracks. These cracks were …

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Recovery And Repurposing Of Thermal Resources In The Mining And Mineral Processing Industry, Shannon H. Mclean, Jeffrey Chenier, Sari Muinonen, Corey A. Laamanen, John A. Scott Oct 2020

Recovery And Repurposing Of Thermal Resources In The Mining And Mineral Processing Industry, Shannon H. Mclean, Jeffrey Chenier, Sari Muinonen, Corey A. Laamanen, John A. Scott

Journal of Sustainable Mining

The consumption of energy contributes significantly to the overall cost of operations and the environmental impact of the mining and mineral processing industry. However, despite a few notable exceptions, most of the resulting waste heat produced is dissipated, without recovery, into the environment. There is also a lot of stored heat in mine water which can be tapped into long after a mine has closed. There is, therefore, significant opportunity to improve the industry's sustainability through increasing the amount of waste heat recovered and repurposed.

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Mineralogical Variations With The Mining Depth In The Congo Copperbelt: Technical And Environmental Challenges In The Hydrometallurgical Processing Of Copper And Cobalt Ores, Michel Shengo Lutandula, W. S. Kitobo, M. B. Kime, M. P. Mambwe, T. K. Nyembo Oct 2020

Mineralogical Variations With The Mining Depth In The Congo Copperbelt: Technical And Environmental Challenges In The Hydrometallurgical Processing Of Copper And Cobalt Ores, Michel Shengo Lutandula, W. S. Kitobo, M. B. Kime, M. P. Mambwe, T. K. Nyembo

Journal of Sustainable Mining

For a long time in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the mining of ores for the production of copper cathodes and salts of cobalt was mostly conducted in the near-surface oxidized mineralization of the Congo Copperbelt. An important part of this mineralization is found in geological settings where copper and cobalt mainly exist as mixtures of oxides and sulfides. With the depletion of surface-rich minerals, mining is taking place at depths where sulfide minerals are prevalent. Using current technologies, the hydrometallurgical processing of ores with high levels of sulfide minerals results in poor metal recovery due to their retention in …

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Alternative Methodology To Determine Effective Coefficient Of Methane Diffusion In Coal, Henryk Koptoń Oct 2020

Alternative Methodology To Determine Effective Coefficient Of Methane Diffusion In Coal, Henryk Koptoń

Journal of Sustainable Mining

The article presents the results of research in to the development of an alternative method of determining the effective coefficient of methane diffusion in coal, based on a mathematical model following Fick's second law. The research was conducted based on the recorded courses of methane sorption kinetics in coal samples obtained in laboratory conditions with the precise gravimetric sorption system IGA-001. The value of the coefficient was treated as an element tuning the model in such a way that the average relative error of the ex post was as small as possible. Model verification indicated the correctness of its assumptions. …

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