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Yielding To The Necessities Of A Great Public Industry: Denial And Concealment Of The Harmful Health Effects Of Coal Mining, Caitlyn Greene, Patrick Charles Mcginley Mar 2019

Yielding To The Necessities Of A Great Public Industry: Denial And Concealment Of The Harmful Health Effects Of Coal Mining, Caitlyn Greene, Patrick Charles Mcginley

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

In the mid-nineteenth century, coal mined in Central Appalachia began to flow into industrial markets. Those mines and the coal they produced provided jobs, put food on family tables in coalfield households, and even provided housing for hundreds of thousands of coal miners and their families. The bounty from America’s expanding coalfields fueled the Industrial Revolution and powered the nation’s steel mills, factories,steamboats, and railroads. It powered America’s defense through two World Wars and later military conflicts. Coal-fired power plants generated more than half of the electricity used in the United States in the latter quarter of the twentieth century. …

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Fischer–Tropsch: Product Selectivity–The Fingerprint Of Synthetic Fuels, Wilson D. Shafer, Muthu Kumaran Gnanamani, Uschi M. Graham, Jia Yang, Cornelius M. Masuku, Gary Jacobs, Burtron H. Davis Mar 2019

Fischer–Tropsch: Product Selectivity–The Fingerprint Of Synthetic Fuels, Wilson D. Shafer, Muthu Kumaran Gnanamani, Uschi M. Graham, Jia Yang, Cornelius M. Masuku, Gary Jacobs, Burtron H. Davis

Center for Applied Energy Research Faculty and Staff Publications

The bulk of the products that were synthesized from Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (FTS) is a wide range (C1–C70+) of hydrocarbons, primarily straight-chained paraffins. Additional hydrocarbon products, which can also be a majority, are linear olefins, specifically: 1-olefin, trans-2-olefin, and cis-2-olefin. Minor hydrocarbon products can include isomerized hydrocarbons, predominantly methyl-branched paraffin, cyclic hydrocarbons mainly derived from high-temperature FTS and internal olefins. Combined, these products provide 80–95% of the total products (excluding CO2) generated from syngas. A vast number of different oxygenated species, such as aldehydes, ketones, acids, and alcohols, are also embedded in this product range. …

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An Assessment Of The Influence Of Local Conditions On The Economic And Environmental Sustainability Of Drain Water Heat Recovery Systems, Anusha Ravichandran Mar 2019

An Assessment Of The Influence Of Local Conditions On The Economic And Environmental Sustainability Of Drain Water Heat Recovery Systems, Anusha Ravichandran

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Increasing resource demand and decreasing supplies necessitate a paradigm shift in wastewater management from treatment to resource recovery. As the economic and environmental performance of wastewater-based resource recovery systems is location-specific (e.g., terrain slope influences hydro-energy recovery), a holistic view of their sustainability requires a comprehensive analysis on the effect of the local conditions on these systems. Although the internal factors affecting such systems (e.g., water quality and end use) are well studied, there is limited literature on the effect of external factors such as topography, climate and population density. This study evaluated the role of climate and population density …

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An Analysis Of United States Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning Policy And The Public Participation Process, Alexis Stabulas Mar 2019

An Analysis Of United States Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning Policy And The Public Participation Process, Alexis Stabulas

Sustainability and Social Justice

As the number of nuclear power plants slated for decommissioning increases, reflecting on the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC’s) decommissioning regulations in relation to public participation becomes increasingly important. When plants close, communities lose security in economics, employment, and environmental and human health. The NRC’s regulations on public involvement are very limited and generally stakeholders do not feel supported in the decommissioning process. Local and tribal governments, citizen groups, the general public, and those directly affected have all found the NRC’s public involvement inadequate, ineffective, and infrequent. The case studies of two completely decommissioned plants, Maine Yankee and Big Rock …

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36% Reduction In Fuel Resupply Using A Hybrid Generator & Battery System For An Austere Location, David J. Chester, Torrey J. Wagner, Douglas S. Dudis Mar 2019

36% Reduction In Fuel Resupply Using A Hybrid Generator & Battery System For An Austere Location, David J. Chester, Torrey J. Wagner, Douglas S. Dudis

Faculty Publications

The DOD energy policy is to increase energy security resiliency, and mitigate costs in the use and management of energy[1] Forward operating bases (FOBs) are remote, austere base camps that support an operationally defined mission with a limited or no ability to draw from an energy grid and have historically relied on diesel-powered generators for the primary production of energy.[2] Generators are sized to meet a theoretical peak demand, but steady state loads are far below this peak, resulting in under-loaded generators.[3] Under-loaded diesel generators decrease efficiency and increase the need for maintenance, affecting the lifespan of …

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Method Of Increasing Mass Transfer Rate Of Acid Gas Scrubbing Solvents, Joseph E. Remias, Cameron A. Lippert, Kunlei Liu Feb 2019

Method Of Increasing Mass Transfer Rate Of Acid Gas Scrubbing Solvents, Joseph E. Remias, Cameron A. Lippert, Kunlei Liu

Center for Applied Energy Research Faculty Patents

A method of increasing the overall mass transfer rate of acid gas scrubbing solids is disclosed. Various catalyst compounds for that purpose are also disclosed.

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Research On Key Technology Of The 15 000 N·M High-Power Directional Drilling Rig, Fang Peng Feb 2019

Research On Key Technology Of The 15 000 N·M High-Power Directional Drilling Rig, Fang Peng

Coal Geology & Exploration

According to the actual demand for ultra-long distance directional drilling in coal seam and large diameter directional drilling in seam roof, and the function of compound directional drilling technology for drilling rig, the technical idea of modular development for the functional development and design of high-power directional drilling rig are put forward. Combined with the contradiction among high-power matching, large capacity output and compact layout design of drilling rig, the key technologies of 15 000 N·m high-power directional drilling rig are researched in this paper, including overall layout design, large capacity rotary head design and layer board analysis, large opening …

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Hole-Bottom Hydraulic Pressurization Technology For Directional Drilling In Hard Rock In Underground Coal Mines, Xu Baolong, Yao Ningping, Wang Li, Cao Jing, Dou Xuqian Feb 2019

Hole-Bottom Hydraulic Pressurization Technology For Directional Drilling In Hard Rock In Underground Coal Mines, Xu Baolong, Yao Ningping, Wang Li, Cao Jing, Dou Xuqian

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to solve the problem of large feeding pressure, low drilling efficiency and limited hole depth caused by the backing effect of drill string during directional drilling of deep hole in underground coal mines, a technical idea of using hydraulic tool to increase WOB was proposed. The structural design of the hydraulic pressurizer at the bottom of the hole was carried out by drawing on the structure of the hydraulic pressurizer in the field of oil drilling and combining the nearly horizontal drilling conditions in underground coal mines. The hydraulic parameters were designed by the theoretical calculation and the …

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Progress And Prospects Of Coal Geological Work In Tibet, Qiao Junwei, Ning Shuzheng, Song Shiyu, Yang Cheng Feb 2019

Progress And Prospects Of Coal Geological Work In Tibet, Qiao Junwei, Ning Shuzheng, Song Shiyu, Yang Cheng

Coal Geology & Exploration

Through the summary of the coal geological work and achievements in Tibet for nearly 70 years, the current status and main results of coal geological exploration in the main coal mines in the region were reviewed. The formation age, distribution range, coal content and coal quality characteristics of coal-bearing strata in major coal mines in the region were found out. The division of coal-bearing tectonic units and coal-accumulating basins in Tibet was summarized, and the sedimentary systems and sedimentary environments of coal-bearing strata in the main coal-forming periods were preliminarily summarized. It is generally believed that the overall degree of …

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Analysis Of Diffusion Properties Of Methane In Low Rank Coal, Meng Zhaoping, Zhang Guiyuan, Li Guoqing, Liu Jinrong Feb 2019

Analysis Of Diffusion Properties Of Methane In Low Rank Coal, Meng Zhaoping, Zhang Guiyuan, Li Guoqing, Liu Jinrong

Coal Geology & Exploration

Diffusion properties of methane in coal is an important reservoir parameter affecting CBM production. Using the lignite samples from the Xiaolongtan Formation of the Miocene Neogene in southeastern Yunnan Province, the isothermal adsorption experiments of methane in low rank coal were carried out. Based on the relationship between adsorption amount and time obtained from isothermal adsorption experiment, the diffusion coefficient of methane in coal was calculated by using an unipore model of unsteady gas diffusion. The diffusion law of methane in coal and its control mechanism were revealed. The results show that gas diffusion law in coal obeys Langmuir equation; …

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Study On Complex Resistivity Of Artificial Sandstone Containing Conductive Mineral Under High Pressure, Tian Gang, Tang Xingong, Xiang Kui, Chi Meiyao Feb 2019

Study On Complex Resistivity Of Artificial Sandstone Containing Conductive Mineral Under High Pressure, Tian Gang, Tang Xingong, Xiang Kui, Chi Meiyao

Coal Geology & Exploration

Due to the complex pore structure and non-single skeleton composition, natural rock samples are more difficult to study than artificial rock samples. The standard rock samples with different mineral content and volume content were artificially synthesized by using brass powder, pyrite sand, graphite powder, epoxy resin, etc. Complex resistivity measurements were taken to the samples by using AutoLab-1000 equipment under different formation pressure conditions. The complex resistivity and the parameters of zero frequency resistivity, polarizability, and time constant of the artificial sandstone standard were derived based on Debye decomposition model. Made a discussion on relationship between parameters of the model, …

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Theoretical Research On The Ploughing Rock Breaking Properties Of New Conical Pdc Cutter, Ju Pei, Wang Chuanliu Feb 2019

Theoretical Research On The Ploughing Rock Breaking Properties Of New Conical Pdc Cutter, Ju Pei, Wang Chuanliu

Coal Geology & Exploration

The researches on the conical PDC cutter are now focused on numerical simulation, field and laboratory tests, the theoretical analysis on its mechanical properties has not been reported. Therefore, the tensile shear rock breaking mechanism and cutting load distribution characteristics of the conical PDC cutter are described by numerical simulation, the theoretical formula of the cutting load is derived according to the energy balance principle. Results show that comparing with the conventional cylindrical PDC cutter, the rock breaking process of conical PDC cutter is more stable, the cutting load is influenced by the rock properties, the parameters of cutter structure, …

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Model Of Gas-Bearing Coal Permeability Prediction Based On Apso-Wls-Svm, Mao Zhiyong, Huang Chunjuan, Lu Shichang, Han Rongyue Feb 2019

Model Of Gas-Bearing Coal Permeability Prediction Based On Apso-Wls-Svm, Mao Zhiyong, Huang Chunjuan, Lu Shichang, Han Rongyue

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to predict gas-bearing coal permeability accurately and prevent gas accidents effectively, a weighted least square support vector machine(WLS-SVM) algorithm based on Adaptive Particle Swarm Optimization(APSO) is proposed. Based on the related theory and literature research on gas-bearing coal permeability, the effective stress, gas pressure, temperature and compressive strength were selected as the main characteristic indexes. The APSO algorithm was used to optimize the combination parameters(C, σ) of the WLS-SVM model and APSO-WLS-SVM gas-bearing coal permeability prediction model was established. According to the field data, 40 sets of data were used as training samples and the remaining …

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Study On Development Height Of Permeable Fractured Zone Based On Overburden Failure Transfer, Zhao Gaobo, Guo Wenbing, Lou Gaozhong, Ma Zhibao Feb 2019

Study On Development Height Of Permeable Fractured Zone Based On Overburden Failure Transfer, Zhao Gaobo, Guo Wenbing, Lou Gaozhong, Ma Zhibao

Coal Geology & Exploration

It is extremely significant for coal mining under water bodies and water conservation mining to research overburden failure and the height of permeable fractured zone. The processes of overburden failure transfer were analyzed, which could be divided into transmission development stage and transmission termination stage. Through theoretical analysis, mechanical model of strata suspended integrity and overhanging stability were established. The limited suspension distance and overhang distance of each stratum were proposed to judge the damage of each layer. A new theoretical method to predict the development height of permeable fractured zone was put forward. The project example was compared with …

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Data Modeling And Analysis Of Coal Resources Based On 3dmine Software, Liu Xiaoning, Luo Jinhui, Ma Xiaoli, Dong Zhibo Feb 2019

Data Modeling And Analysis Of Coal Resources Based On 3dmine Software, Liu Xiaoning, Luo Jinhui, Ma Xiaoli, Dong Zhibo

Coal Geology & Exploration

Taking No.3 coal in Gucheng coal mine, Shandong Province as the target, 3D coal seam entity models were built in 3DMine software, coaly quality indices' distributions were analyzed and coal reserve was calculated and compared to the reserve estimation in method of geological block. Firstly, a boreholes database is established using the geological data and borehole data of the target, and a 3D surface model of the coal seam with faults embedded was constructed. Then, the surface model was interpolated into an entity blocks model through the algorithm of inverse distance weighted(IDW) interpolation. Finally, the recoverable coal reserve of the …

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Research On Collapsibility Of A Loess Site In Pakistan, Liu Chunlong, Zhang Zhiqiang, Liu Fengyin, Liu Naifei, Sun Hongchao, Lyu Wenjun Feb 2019

Research On Collapsibility Of A Loess Site In Pakistan, Liu Chunlong, Zhang Zhiqiang, Liu Fengyin, Liu Naifei, Sun Hongchao, Lyu Wenjun

Coal Geology & Exploration

The loess of an area in Pakistan is the Quaternary Holocene alluvium. The study and existing geological data in this area are relatively few, and special research is needed. In order to determine the distribution and collapsibility of the lo-ess, based on the construction distribution of the loess site, undisturbed soil sample was selected at the typical location. The unconfined compression strength tests and compressive tests were carried out. The structural characteristics of loess were quantitatively described by structural index. The self-weight collapsible coefficient and collapsible coefficient of loess were determined, the self-weight settlement and the total settlement were calculated …

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Table Of Contents, The Editors Feb 2019

Table Of Contents, The Editors

Coal Geology & Exploration

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Technology And Method Of Cbm Concurrent Exploration During Coal Resources Exploration, Lin Yabing, Qin Yong, Duan Zhonghui, Ma Dongmin Feb 2019

Technology And Method Of Cbm Concurrent Exploration During Coal Resources Exploration, Lin Yabing, Qin Yong, Duan Zhonghui, Ma Dongmin

Coal Geology & Exploration

The coal seam serves as a geological carrier for CBM, and exploration of CBM and coal resources is a man-datory requirement for the management of national mineral resources. Based on the practice of project exploration in recent years, it analyzed the evaluation criteria of CBM resources in the process of coal resources exploration. On this basis, the exploration ideas, exploration methods, tasks, report preparations have proposed a method system for CBM in the ex-ploration of coal resources. According to the particularity of CBM exploration work methods, CBM seismic, well logging, drilling, well log, gas drainage, and engineering quality acceptance methods …

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Experimental Of Water Unlocking Stimulation Mechanism On Surfactant Fracturing Fluid, Song Jinxing, Yu Shiyao, Su Xianbo, Wang Qian Feb 2019

Experimental Of Water Unlocking Stimulation Mechanism On Surfactant Fracturing Fluid, Song Jinxing, Yu Shiyao, Su Xianbo, Wang Qian

Coal Geology & Exploration

This paper presents an experimental study of water unlocking stimulation mechanism on surfactant fracturing fluid based on the measurements of surface tension, contact angle, gas-phase permeabilities and desorption of nitrogen on synthetic coal samples. The coking coal in Liulin zone of Hedong coal field was used as testing object in this study. Active water and surfactant fracturing fluids were used as testing liquids in this study. Results show that the surfactant fracturing fluid(1.5%KCl+0.05%AN) reduces the surface tension of active water fracturing fluid(1.5%KCl) and increases the wettabil-ity of active water fracturing fluid to coal reservoir; the surfactant fracturing fluid reduces the …

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The Characteristics Of Organic Matter In Coal-Measure Source Rocks And Coal-Measure Gas Resource Potential In Eastern Henan Province, Yang Yanqing, Zhang Xiaodong, Xu Yakun, Zhang Peng, Wang Kun, Zhu Chunhui Feb 2019

The Characteristics Of Organic Matter In Coal-Measure Source Rocks And Coal-Measure Gas Resource Potential In Eastern Henan Province, Yang Yanqing, Zhang Xiaodong, Xu Yakun, Zhang Peng, Wang Kun, Zhu Chunhui

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to evaluate the hydrocarbon generation potential of coal-measure source rocks in eastern Henan Province, based on the measurement results of organic carbon content, vitrinite reflectance and the identification of maceral and type of kerogen in source rocks, the organic geochemical characteristics and the resource potential of coal-measure gas in different blocks of eastern Henan Province were comprehensively analyzed, and favorable blocks for coal-measure gas exploration were designated. The results show that the organic carbon mass fraction of coal-measure source rocks presents low as a whole(less than 1.5%). Kerogen in coal-measures source rocks is mainly of type Ⅲ and …

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Analysis Of Water Abundance Characteristics Of Sandstone Aquifer In Luohe Formation On The Basis Of Arcgis, Hou Enke, Long Tianwen, Liu Qingli, Wang Fei, Fan Zhigang Feb 2019

Analysis Of Water Abundance Characteristics Of Sandstone Aquifer In Luohe Formation On The Basis Of Arcgis, Hou Enke, Long Tianwen, Liu Qingli, Wang Fei, Fan Zhigang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Aquifer water abundance evaluation is the prerequisite for coalmine water inflow prediction and water disaster prevention. Luohe aquifer is the roof of No.4 coal seam on panel 41 in Wenjiapo mine. Six main controlling factors of Luohe aquifer chosen to assess coal water abundance are aquifer thickness, porosity, moisture content, washing liquid consumption and apparent resistivity of upper and lower Luohe Formation. Analytic hierarchy process(AHP) has been used to determine the weight of each control factor. Based on ArcGIS numerical visualization platform, the vector maps of factors are normalized and superimposed, and then water abundance evaluation model of aquifer based …

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Fuzzy Random Optimization Of Generalized Kelvin Constitutive Model For Creep Of Artificial Freezing Clay, Yao Yafeng, Cheng Hua, Rong Chuanxin, Zhang Nan, Lin Jian Feb 2019

Fuzzy Random Optimization Of Generalized Kelvin Constitutive Model For Creep Of Artificial Freezing Clay, Yao Yafeng, Cheng Hua, Rong Chuanxin, Zhang Nan, Lin Jian

Coal Geology & Exploration

The constitutive model of freezing creep is one of the important reference data for shaft building using freezing method. Uniaxial creep tests under different stress levels were conducted for the artificial freezing clay at -5℃, -10℃, -15℃ and -20℃. So the changing rules of creep curves were obtained under the condition of different temperatures and different stress levels. On this basis, traditional Guess-Newton algorithm has been improved by fuzzy random iterative search and the of the fuzzy random Guess-Newton algorithm steps were obtained, then we use the improved algorithm to optimize the parameters of the generalized Kelvin constructive model, obtained …

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Clgis Logging Data Format Conversion, Lin Jiamin, Zhang Gong Feb 2019

Clgis Logging Data Format Conversion, Lin Jiamin, Zhang Gong

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to solve the problem of DAT log data format conversion, well logging data of CLGIS(Coalfield Logging Geology Interpretation System) is analyzed in detail. On the basis of analysis of the data storage format, format conversion program is written. The program can accurately convert the DAT format data to LAS format data promptly. The LAS format data can be loaded into the commonly used well logging software in oil field easily. With the help of powerful software, the drawing efficiency and quality of coalfield well logging is greatly improved.

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Mechanical Characteristics And Test Of Rotary Drilling Of Pdc Anchor Bit, Zhang Youzhen, Zhang Ning, Zhang Xianzhen Feb 2019

Mechanical Characteristics And Test Of Rotary Drilling Of Pdc Anchor Bit, Zhang Youzhen, Zhang Ning, Zhang Xianzhen

Coal Geology & Exploration

For the construction requirements of the fast and accurate drilling of anchor hole in a coal roadway, the main mechanical factors are analyzed in theory through the establishment of PDC anchor bit rotary drilling mechanics model. The results show that the axial force of the PDC cutting tooth increases with the increase of the penetration depth, and shows the trend of first decreasing and then increasing with the increase of the cutting angle. When the friction coefficient of the coal-bearing strata is 0.20 to 0.43, the optimum cutting angle is from 15.0° to 18.3°, and the axial force and the …

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Progress In The Research On Drilling Technology And Equipment In Coal Mining Areas Of China, Li Quanxin, Shi Zhijun, Tian Hongliang, Yao Ke, Liu Jianlin, Yao Yafeng, Xu Chao, Fang Jun, Liu Fei Feb 2019

Progress In The Research On Drilling Technology And Equipment In Coal Mining Areas Of China, Li Quanxin, Shi Zhijun, Tian Hongliang, Yao Ke, Liu Jianlin, Yao Yafeng, Xu Chao, Fang Jun, Liu Fei

Coal Geology & Exploration

Drilling technology and equipment play a key role in coalbed methane(gas) development and ensuring coal mine safe production in coal mining areas. The complicated geological and mining conditions of coal seams in China determine that the drilling technology and equipment must be based on the basic situation of coal mining areas and take the way of independent innovation. The representative achievements of drilling technology and equipment in coal mining area during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan and the Twelfth Five-Year Plan were systematically summarized in this paper. Additionally, it presents comprehensive introduction to the great achievements of surface drilling and underground …

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Design Of Parameter Monitoring Software For Full Hydraulic Drilling Rig Based On Embedded Technology, Liao Jiangnan, Jiang Nan, Song Haitao, Dong Hongbo, Ma Bin Feb 2019

Design Of Parameter Monitoring Software For Full Hydraulic Drilling Rig Based On Embedded Technology, Liao Jiangnan, Jiang Nan, Song Haitao, Dong Hongbo, Ma Bin

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to reduce the development cost of the coal mine hydraulic drilling rig monitoring and diagnosis system, realize the versatility and portability of the monitoring and diagnosis system, and simplify the operation process, an embedded parameter monitoring software for the domestic mainstream full hydraulic drilling rig was designed. The software took STM32F407 microprocessor as the running environment and was developed in the environment of Visual Studio 2013 with C language. After completing GUI simulation on emWin Simulation, the software function verification experiment was carried out on the ZDY4000LR drilling rig. The experiment shows that the software ran stably and …

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Design Of Remote Control System Of Drilling Rig In Coal Mines, Weng Yinsheng, Wu Di, Lu Feifei, Wang Longpeng Feb 2019

Design Of Remote Control System Of Drilling Rig In Coal Mines, Weng Yinsheng, Wu Di, Lu Feifei, Wang Longpeng

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to solve the influence of the dangerous conditions in the deep mine, such as large percus-sive ground pressure and high temperature and humidity of the roadways in deep mines on drilling operation, a remote control drilling rig control system is designed. The control system consists of local control terminal and remote control terminal, both communicating by CAN(Controller Area Network) bus and optical fiber for data and image. Local control terminal core uses automobile PLC(Programmable Logic Controller) as the control core to realize data acquisition and control, develops program in CoDeSys. The remote control terminal, based on MCU and …

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Trajectory Design Of Oblique Section In Nearly Horizontal Directional Hole In Inclined Formation In Underground Coal Mine, Zhang Yingjie, Zhao Yongzhe, Yang Zhong, Mo Haitao Feb 2019

Trajectory Design Of Oblique Section In Nearly Horizontal Directional Hole In Inclined Formation In Underground Coal Mine, Zhang Yingjie, Zhao Yongzhe, Yang Zhong, Mo Haitao

Coal Geology & Exploration

Trajectory design of the near-horizontal directional drilling technology in underground coal mine is one of key aspects to successfully implement the technology. The trajectory of hole in a nearly horizontal formation is designed generally by two-dimensional method, and this method usually leads to the problem that the deflecting section of the hole travels out of the inclined target formation.Therefor, the calculation methods of the drilled formation true thickness were studied in the paper, the method using the unit normal vector of formation was proposed, and computation table in Excel was developed to guide trajectory design of near-horizontal directional drilling. The …

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Geological Consideration For Site Selection Of Underground Coal Gasifier, Han Lei, Qin Yong, Wang Zuotang Feb 2019

Geological Consideration For Site Selection Of Underground Coal Gasifier, Han Lei, Qin Yong, Wang Zuotang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Underground coal gasification(UCG) is a revolution in traditional coal mining technology, and the site selection of underground coal gasifier is a prerequisite for a successful UCG project. Refining and analyzing the previous research results, the principle of UCG and the geological controls of site selection of underground coal gasifier were reviewed. The results show that lignite is the most suitable for UCG. UCG should choose thickness greater than 2 m, angle is less than 70° and buried depth of coal seam is 300 to 2 000 meters. At the same time, the UCG process may pollute the groundwater, and the …

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Fracture Extension Law Of Hydraulic Fracture In Coal With Different Structure, Jia Qifeng, Ni Xiaoming, Zhao Yongchao, Cao Yunxing Feb 2019

Fracture Extension Law Of Hydraulic Fracture In Coal With Different Structure, Jia Qifeng, Ni Xiaoming, Zhao Yongchao, Cao Yunxing

Coal Geology & Exploration

To find out the fracture extension law of coal hydraulic fracturing with different coal body structures can lay a foundation for reasonable well pattern deployment. Taking Shizhuang block of Qinshui basin as the research object, the fracture of coal core was observed, and four kinds of coal with fracture development degree were divided. Based on the theory of rock mass mechanics, the stress field calculation model of fracture tip and the judgment criterion of whether hydraulic fracture can pass through natural fracture in hydraulic fracturing process were established. According to the measured data of CBM wells, the reliability of theoretical …

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