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Powering A Sustainable Electric Vehicle Future, Harmony Ruth, Jordan Brickman

Undergraduate Research Symposium Posters

Electric vehicle sales account for roughly 20% of total sales world wide and are projected to be 80% by 2050. China's electric vehicle market holds a 13.3% market share. China exported 550,000 electric vehicles in 2021. China represents a 54% share of the world's coal consumption as of 2020. Why study China on this issue? China is a major player in the World Economy.

Promoting Sustainability At Providence College, Victoria Hanlon, Ava Biafore

Health Sciences Student Scholarship

Victoria Hanlon ’23, Major: Health Policy and Management

Ava Biafore ’23, Majors: Management and Health Policy and Management

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Tuba Agartan, Health Policy and Management and Jill Parrett, Environmental Health and Safety

We are both Health Policy and Management majors conducting an independent study with Dr. Agartan with the goal of improving sustainability practices at Providence College. We are working cross functionally with Jill Parret of the Environmental Safety Department and the Student Congress Sustainability Committee to encourage the student body to increase sustainability awareness. These measures include creating a sustainability dashboard on the Providence College website, Canva …

Sustainability In Industrial Architecture, Katerina Shuble

Honors Projects

The goal of this project is to complete an in-depth study and analysis of sustainable industrial architecture. Currently, sustainable industrial architecture is an emerging topic amongst architects and industry leaders. Topics involve battling with ideologies and company policies to better the sustainability of industrial architecture. This project will help fill the gap between industrial design and sustainability by creating research and project-based examples of how sustainable industrial design can be completed. The project will be a result of a thorough research study of current sustainable industrial design, and a proposal for new efforts that can be implemented. The goal of …

The Ecology And Evolution Of Phenotypic Plasticity: Insights From Amphibians, Rick Relyea

Sustainability Seminar Series

Nearly every species on the planet exhibits traits that are the product of the genes they possess and the environments in which they live. Dr. Relyea will examine the ecological and evolutionary insights from more than two decades of studying amphibians as a model system, including the many different predator, competitor, and contaminant environments that induce changes in behavior, morphology, and life history. He will also explore the phylogenetic patterns in how plastic traits have evolved, including how traits and trait plasticities can exhibit dramatically different evolutionary patterns.

Table Of Contents, The Editors

Coal Geology & Exploration

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Present Situation And Prospects Of Tourism Resource Evaluation In Abandoned Mining Areas, Wang Qiuju, Wang Yue, Ma Yuying, Zhang Bo

Coal Geology & Exploration

The identification and evaluation of tourism resources are important basis for tourism planning and development in abandoned mining areas. This paper adopts literature review method and inductive analysis method to comprehensively sort out the domestic and foreign research results on the value evaluation of tourism resources in abandoned mining areas, and systematically analyze the identification, evaluation system construction and evaluation methods of tourism resources in abandoned mining areas. It is found that the current understanding of tourism resources in abandoned mining areas is only at the level of mining relics and mining heritage, lacking emphasis on the natural resources such …

Research On Redevelopment Model Of Abandoned Mining Land From The Perspective Of Property Right Policy, Deng Yuanyuan, Chang Jiang, Feng Shanshan, Zhou Xue

Coal Geology & Exploration

The reuse of abandoned mines has become the main path for resource-based cities to realize functional transformation. The redevelopment of mining land belongs to the renewal of urban stock industrial land, which is a spatial transformation process accompanied by property right transfer. The research on the evolution of the relationship between relevant property rights policies and abandoned mine redevelopment model is helpful to understand the impact of the policy and put forward suggestions for future policies. This paper combs the national and local property rights policies since 1990, takes the redevelopment practice in different times of this period as an …

Refined 3d Modeling Of Rock And Mine Specimens In Xishan Coalfield And Its Virtual Simulation Platform Construction, Zhang Qiongyue, Chen Liming, Zhao Jingui, Wang Jianmin

Coal Geology & Exploration

Rock and mineral specimens are unique and non-renewable. The traditional collection display is not convenient for professional academic exchanges, which limits the efficient development of the popularization of geosciences. 350 representative rock and mineral specimens of Xishan Coalfield in Taiyuan City are collected to explore the fine 3D modeling of small-scale rock and mineral specimens and to construct a virtual simulation platform. First, the multi-view image 3D reconstruction technology to design a matching three-dimensional ring object photography device is used to collect image data. Then modeling accuracy is optimized from two aspects of original image quality and modeling software. Finally, …

Geochemical Characteristics Of Rare Earth Elements In Surface Sediments From Huainan Coal Mining Subsidence Area, Anhui Province, China, Qian Yinghua, Zheng Liugen, Chen Yuanping, Jiang Chunlu, Chen Xing, Chen Yongchun

Coal Geology & Exploration

Rare earth elements(REEs) are widely used in environmental geochemical analysis process research due to their unique chemical characteristics. This study investigated the geochemical characteristics of rare earth elements in surface sediment from the Huainan coal mining subsidence area, Anhui Province, China. Twelve surface sediment samples were collected from Panyi, Guqiao and Xieqiao subsidence areas in the study area. The content of rare earth elements in the samples was tested and analyzed by ICP-MS, and the distribution characteristics and controlling factors of REEs and its material sources were discussed. The results show that the rare earth element content in the surface …

Progress In Investigation Technology For Coal Mine Goafs Under Buildings And Structures In China, Liu Xiaoping

Coal Geology & Exploration

The investigation of goafs in the coal mine is a major technical problem that restricts the normal engineering construction and safe operation of the upper site. Looking back at the establishment of coal mine goaf prospecting technical specifications in China, the results obtained in the past three decades are reviewed in the goaf prospecting methods, the deformation prediction, stability evaluation, etc. Some representative problems are pointed out in the current actual investigation work, such as the poor guidance of the investigation outline, the inadequate integration of drilling technical requirements with the investigation work, the inability of engineering geophysical exploration to …

Principle Of A Self-Protective Sealing Device For Mwd And Its Influencing Factors, Wang Yaoming, Ye Genfei, Zhao Yongzhe, Gao Ke, Liu Weiwei, Duan Huijun

Coal Geology & Exploration

For deeper drilling depth and longer service life of MWD, a self-protection sealing device for the MWD instrument is designed given the defects of the combined static sealing structure. The relationship between rubber airbag expansion displacement and air pressure was studied through static expansion numerical simulation. On this basis, the reasons for different results due to different model sizes were analyzed, and the factors causing the different simulation results of the self-protection sealing device were discussed. The four independent variables of airbag diameter, width, wall thickness and inner cavity width were determined and simulated to explore their relationship with the …

Temporal And Spatial Changes Of Terrestrial Water Storage In Yellow River Basin Based On Grace, Yang Fei, Zhang Chengye, Li Jun, Song Ziheng, Guo Tianyu

Coal Geology & Exploration

The Yellow River Basin is currently the main gathering place both for economically recoverable coal and coal production in China. Understanding the water sources and its changes is not only a prerequisite for promoting the intensive use of water in the Yellow River Basin, but also the basis for carrying out the ecological protection and sustainable development of the mining areas in the Yellow River Basin. Compared with traditional methods for monitoring terrestrial water storage that are limited by the distribution and number of monitoring points, GRACE provides a new way to study the temporal and spatial changes of water …

A Food-Themed Cross-Disciplinary Faculty-Staff Learning Community Enriches Place-Based Experiential Learning Curricula - (Instructor Resource), Julia L. Angstmann, Grant A. Fore, Francesca A. Williamson, Brandon H. Sorge

Scholarship and Professional Work - LAS

This document contains instructional resources to facilitate an 8-month Faculty-Staff Learning Community (FSLC) focused on learning and discussion to support the creation of campus farmsituated place-based experiential learning (PBEL) lessons that inspire place attachment, sustainability meaning making, environmental science literacy, and civic mindedness. The development of this professional development resource is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Nos. DUE-1609219 and DUE-1915313.

The Characteristics And Dynamic Mechanism Of Regional Development And Evolution Of Pan’An Lake, Chang Jiang, Chen Yedong, Li Zixuan, Wang Hui, Feng Shanshan

Coal Geology & Exploration

Coal mining activities will directly or indirectly affect the development and evolution of cities and their characteristics. Jiawang District of Xuzhou used to be an important coal production base in China, and Pan’an Lake region is the main area of Jiawang coal production. This paper takes Pan’an Lake region as the research object, analyzes the characteristics of its development and evolution under the influence of coal mining activities, selects social environment, economic development, policy control and resource environment as the driving factors affecting the development and evolution of the area, and uses principal component analysis to determine the main driving …

Research Status And Prospects Of Secondary Enrichment And Accumulation Of Residual Coalbed Methane Resources In Abandoned Mines, Wang Jiachen, Yang Zhaobiao, Qin Yong, Yang Yanqun, Dong Zhiyong, Meng Xianghao

Coal Geology & Exploration

In promoting the achievement of the carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals in China, the development of residual coalbed methane resources in abandoned mines is of important practical significance. However, the development of the residual coalbed methane is characterized by its secondary dynamic reservoir formation after disturbed under original geological conditions. Therefore, the related literature at home and abroad in recent years is summarized as follows. (1) The disturbed area of the overburden and floor in coal seam mining can be divided into the gas conduction fracture zone, pressure relief zone and non-desorption zone. The influence range of coal seam …

Establishment Of A 3d Solid Model Blasting Rock Mass Based On Intelligent Lithology Identification, Chen Yingxian, Wang Pengfei

Coal Geology & Exploration

With the development and application of intelligent drilling machine, the lithology data of blasting borehole can be obtained accurately. The blast-hole database is established to store and manage the intelligently identified blast-hole data. Taking the rock property data of blast hole as the sample, the inverse distance square method is used to interpolate the solid elements within the blasting area to generate the 3D solid model of blasting rock mass. The 3D solid model of rock mass was cut by using the polygon of blasting area and the triangular network of bench, and then the 3D solid model of blasting …

Establishment And Application Of Four Basic Data Accounts For Coal Mine Water Control, Lyu Yuguang, Li Mingzhen, Hu Falun, Liu Shuang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Mine water inflow, aquifer water level, analysis data of water quality and formation information are closely related to water prevention and control. It takes a long time to collect a large amount of data. The relevant technical specifications clearly require the establishment of an account for data management, but there is no unified and practical account format, and detailed description of its purpose. Microsoft Excel is used to establish four basic data accounts of mine water inflow, aquifer water level, hydrochemistry and information on stratum. The format of the account is standardized, and the methods for data application of each …

Formation Of Permafrost And Its Influence On Natural Gas Hydrate Accumulation In Muli Region, Qinghai Province, Wang Liping, Zhu Yinghao, Li Ning, Xu Shuanhai, Tian Yanzhe, Liu Naifei, Wang Wenli

Coal Geology & Exploration

The characteristics of the existing permafrost and natural gas hydrates were summarized and analyzed by studying the natural gas hydrate formation in Muli Region, Qinghai Province. On the basis of the evidence of the Quaternary climate survey and the available geological exploration data on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, FLAC^3D was used to simulate and calculate the formation of permafrost. The calculation results show that the existing permafrost probably formed during the late Holocene Neoglacial(4 000-3 000 to 1 000 a BP), and a stable boundary at bottom of the permafrost layer formed after about 170 a of cooling at a …

Green Transformation Paths Of Closed Coalmine Industrtry In Coal Resources Cities, Zhang Lifeng, Wang Qiuju

Coal Geology & Exploration

With the implementation of China's energy supply-side structural reform and coal production capacity policy, the number of coal mines closed in China is increasing year by year, and how to transform the industry after the closure of coal mines has become an urgent problem. Most of the closed coal mines are concentrated in coal resource-based cities, and the development of closed coal mines is inseparable from the development of coal resource-based cities. The selection of their advantageous industries should be consistent with the direction of industrial transformation of the cities where they are located, so as to to make effective …

Construction And Application Of Gas Resource Estimation And Evaluation Method In Abandoned Coal Mines, Liu Xiaolei, Yan Jiangwei, Liu Cao, Jia Tianrang, Feng Zhendong, Wei Jianping, Wei Guoying

Coal Geology & Exploration

On the basis of on the exploration and development status of gas resources in abandoned coal mines in China, the idea of “resource estimation + preliminary evaluation” was put forward to reasonably evaluate the gas resources in abandoned coal mines. The estimation and evaluation method of gas resources in abandoned coal mines was established, which has the advantages of less required parameters and strong practicability. According to the gas emission characteristics and abandoned time, the types of abandoned coal mines were divided into two categories: stable and unstable. Unstable coal mines were further divided into early, middle and late stages …

Mineral Composition Characteristics And Petroleum Geological Significance Of Tight Sandstone Of Longtan Formation In Weixin Area, Eastern Yunnan, Xing Huitong, Zhang Xiaoli, He Jinxian, Cao Wenjie, Yang Tiantian, Wang Jian, Shi Shuai

Coal Geology & Exploration

Tight gas is an unconventional resource developed in low-porosity and ultra-low permeability sandstone and has rich potential oil and gas reserves. However, due to its tight and low permeability, fracturing is a necessary means for efficient development of tight gas. The reservoir characteristics and material composition of sandstone are of great significance to the preliminary evaluation of resource potential and production capacity of the dense sandstone reservoirs. By using X-ray diffraction, microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and other technical means, ten outcroppings of tight sandstone from coal measures of Permian Longtan Formation in Weixin area of eastern Yunnan Province were qualitatively …

Characteristics Of Coal And Gas Outburst And Controlling Mechanism Of Stress Field In The Hanging Wall Of Normal Faults, Cao Yunxing, Zhang Haiyang, Zhang Zhen, Liu Gaofeng

Coal Geology & Exploration

The fault zone is the main geological unit where coal and gas outbursts occur. Statistics of many coal and gas outbursts show that the number and intensity of the outbursts in the hanging wall are significantly greater than those in the foot wall for normal faults. However, there are few studies on the geological mechanism of this phenomenon, especially the variation of the in-situ stress field in the hanging wall of normal faults before and after mining, and its controlling mechanism of coal and gas outbursts that has not been completely demonstrated. In view of this, the normal fault DF …

Propagation Characteristics Of Flame Wave And Shock Wave During The Gas Explosion In Complex Pipeline Network, Jia Jinzhang, Wang Dongming, Niu Xin, Li Bin, Zhu Jinchao, Wang Fengxiao

Coal Geology & Exploration

For the purpose of further exploring the flame wave propagation characteristics of the gas explosion shock wave, the gas explosion experiment was carried out in a complex pipe network designed and built by ourselves. In the experiment, a high precision pressure sensor and a temperature sensor were used to collect pressure changes and temperature peak data. By using the flame sensor to collect the flame wave signal in the process of explosion, the flame wave propagation velocity was calculated according to the theoretical formula, and the Origin software was used to comprehensively process the experimental data to study the shock …

Construction And Application Of “Coal-Water-Environment” Coordinated Development Evaluation Index System：A Case Study Of Sihe Minefield, Wang Qingwei, Guo Biao, Song Mei, Yan Qiang

Coal Geology & Exploration

The scientific construction of the relationship among coal, water, and the environment is the basis of green coal development during the process of coal mining. This paper focus on the coal mining and protection of water resources and the ecological environment, and builds a green coordinated development evaluation index system by taking coal, water and environment into consideration. In this study, the methodology used is holistic and hierarchical principles of system theory. The selection of indicators considering resource factors, technological development and environmental concept progress are determined in accordance with the latest industry regulations, technical standards and local guiding planning. …

Soil Fertility And Heavy Metal Risk Assessment In Jvhugeng Mining Area, Muli Coalfield, Qinghai Province, Wang Tong, Zhang Mei, Xu Hui, Zhang Guchun, Wang Yanjun, Fang Huiming, Li Yuan

Coal Geology & Exploration

The mining of coal resources at the Jvhugeng mining area, Muli Coalfield, has damaged the ecological environment of the mining area. Through the determination of soil fertility indexes and heavy metal indexes in the study area, soil fertility and heavy metal ecological risks are evaluated by the principal component analysis method and the potential ecological hazard index method. The results show that the soil in the mining area is alkaline as a whole, rich in organic matters, total nitrogen, and available potassium, but lacking in available phosphorus. It has the characteristics of being rich in nitrogen potassium and poor in …

Directional Drilling Technology And Equipment For Gas Drainage In Large Panel Of Underground Coal Mines, Xu Chao, Jiang Lei, Chen Pan, Zhang Di

Coal Geology & Exploration

In recent years, with the progress of directional drilling technology and equipment in underground coal mines, a new model of advanced and comprehensive control of gas in the large panel of Baode Coal Mine is formed by covering the whole work with ultra-long directional drilling along the coal seam, hence the panel of the unexcavated roadway can be fully pre-pumped in advance to avoid gas overrun. As gas extraction in large panel requires a single construction along the coal seam borehole to run through the whole working face length, this paper starts from the construction technology of ultra-long directional drilling …

A Spatial Assessment Of Impacts To The Flats Fishery By Recreational Boating In The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Kristin Anderson

All HCAS Student Capstones, Theses, and Dissertations

The recreational flats fishery in the Florida Keys is a significant component of the marine resource-based economy, exceeding $465 million (USD) in annual economic impact. Permit (Trachinotus falcatus), bonefish (Albula vulpes), and tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) are the three main species targeted by flat fishers. Those participating in this fishery generally practice catch-and-release angling therefore, the fishery is considered a more sustainable marine use compared to more traditional commercial fisheries. However, with population and tourism rising in South Florida, the fishery is increasingly threatened by habitat degradation and user conflicts. Ongoing revisions to the Florida …

Landscape Materials: Impact On Water Quality At Different Temperatures, Vignesh Tiruvannamalai '24

Distinguished Student Work

The purpose of this experiment is to analyze how commonly used landscaping materials (wood mulch, rubber mulch, and landscape stones) will affect the quality and chemical composition of runoff water they come into contact with, and how this will be impacted by different temperatures experienced in different climatic regions.

In order to conduct this experiment, always wear safety goggles and gloves when handling experiment materials. First, prepare the landscaping materials and rinse the containers and lids. Then, place the designated amount of landscaping materials in each container and fill each with 2.27 liters of filtered water, subsequently covering them and …

Ens 300: Principles Of Sustainability Oer Curation, Chealsye Bowley

Curated OER Collections

This OER curation is an annotated bibliography of prospective OER for the GVSU course ENS 300: Principles of Sustainability, assembled by request from the instructor.

The Role Small And Medium Enterprises’ In Sustainability Coastal Media Solutions Goal 8 Un Sdg, Bridgette Devlin

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

No abstract provided.