Methods For Assessing The Circulation Depth Of Geothermal Water In A Moderate- To Low-Temperature Convective Geothermal System And Their Applications,
2026
State Key Laboratory of Lithospheric and Environmental Coevolution, Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100029, China;College of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
Methods For Assessing The Circulation Depth Of Geothermal Water In A Moderate- To Low-Temperature Convective Geothermal System And Their Applications, Li Yiman, Xia Haoran, Gao Binbin, Sun Wenjie, Pang Zhonghe
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background The circulation depth of geothermal water is an important parameter for investigating geothermal systems or fields. It determines the thermal energy intensity and mineral composition of geothermal water, emerging as a critical factor influencing the efficient and sustainable development and utilization of geothermal resources.Progress This study presents a summary of the characteristics of typical moderate- to low-temperature convective geothermal systems from the perspective of sources (heat and fluid sources), pathways, geothermal reservoirs, cap rocks, and the geothermal water upwelling process and its impacts. Furthermore, this study systematically reviews suitable methods for assessing the circulation depth of geothermal water, …
Technologies And Typical Cases For The Prevention And Control Of Water Hazards Associated With Burnt Rocks In The Yushenfu Mining Area,
2026
CCTEG Xi’an Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710077, China;State Key Laboratory of Disaster Prevention and Ecology Protection in Open-pit Coal Mines, Xi’an 710077, China;Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control Technology for Coal Mine Water Hazard, Xi’an 710077, China
Technologies And Typical Cases For The Prevention And Control Of Water Hazards Associated With Burnt Rocks In The Yushenfu Mining Area, Wang Shidong, Wang Hai, Ji Zhongkui, Zhu Kaipeng, Han Qiang, Xue Xiaoyuan, Chen Pan, Zhao Kaixing
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background Brunt rocks are widely distributed in the Yushenfu mining area, predominantly occurring along rivers and gullies. These rocks are characterized by well-developed pores and fractures and weak to extremely strong water-yielding capacity, posing serious threats to roadway tunneling and mining for coal in the same layer or underlying them. Methods This study aims to effectively prevent and control water hazards associated with burnt rocks and reduce their threat. Through field surveys, statistical analysis, field experiments, and exemplary applications, along with exploration and monitoring and related analyses, this study analyzed the distribution of burnt rocks in the Yushenfu mining area …
Progress And Prospects Of Geothermal Resource Monitoring Technology,
2026
Center for Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology Survey, China Geological Survey, Tianjin 300309, China;Engineering Technology Innovation Center for Geoenvironment Monitoring, Ministry of Natural Resources, Tianjin 300309, China;Tianjin Engineering Center of Geothermal Resources Exploration and Development, Tianjin 300309, China
Progress And Prospects Of Geothermal Resource Monitoring Technology, Hao Wenjie, Li Shengtao, Wang Huang, Liu Donglin, Wang Wanli, Qin Junsheng, Jin Xianpeng, Shen Jian, Liu Shuai, Yao Yahui, Hao Shuli, Ren Tao, Liu Zhe, Meng Xianwei, Hou Deren, Ren Xiaoqing, Jia Xiaofeng, Wen Dongguang
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background Geothermal resources represent a renewable energy source characterized by abundant reserves, extensive distribution, high stability and reliability, and green and low-carbon attributes. China has led the world in the direct utilization of geothermal energy for many years. Geothermal resource monitoring, which lays the groundwork for geothermal exploration, exploitation, and utilization, provides critical data required to determine dynamic changes in geothermal reservoirs and their surrounding geological environments, ensure long-term sustainable geothermal exploitation and utilization, and achieve the refined management and protection of geothermal resources. Advances In the narrow sense, geothermal resource monitoring technology is primarily applied to individual wells. In …
Advances In Research On Methods For Intelligent Identification Of Seismic Facies,
2026
State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China;College of Geophysics, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
Advances In Research On Methods For Intelligent Identification Of Seismic Facies, Liu Xingye, Yu Peilin, He Hengjun
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background The intelligent identification of seismic facies can significantly improve the efficiency of sedimentary system characterization and hydrocarbon reservoir interpretation. However, influenced by factors such as non-stationary geological bodies, high costs of sample labeling, and limited training samples, conventional methods for intelligent identification are generally insufficient to achieve high identification accuracy and widespread application concurrently. Advances This study presents a systematic review of three types of technologies for the intelligent identification of seismic facies, namely unsupervised, supervised, and semi-supervised learning, with each type including deep learning methods. The three technological types are comparatively verified using 3D seismic data from a …
Geothermal Energy In Utah: Massive Potential To Meet Growing Electricity Needs,
2026
Utah State University
Geothermal Energy In Utah: Massive Potential To Meet Growing Electricity Needs, Emily Labonty, Kendall Becker, Logan Mitchell, Jennifer Bodine, Scott Hotaling
All Current Publications
Including more geothermal energy in Utah's energy mix would help address issues of concern for many Utahns: poor air quality, climate change, and the need to support renewable energy research. Geothermal energy, heat from within the Earth, is a renewable energy source that can provide flexible, baseload electricity––like coal or natural gas––but without the climate-warming and polluting effects. This fact sheet provides information about geothermal energy, generating electricity from geothermal energy, and current geothermal projects in Utah.
Advances In Research On Borehole Geophysical Exploration And Associated Equipment For Advance Detection Of Underground Water Hazards In Coal Mines,
2026
Inner Mongolia Research Institute, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Ordos 017010, China;National Coal Mine Water Hazard Prevention Engineering Technology Research Center, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China;Mine Water Hazard Prevention National Mine Safety Administration Key Laboratory, Beijing 100083, China
Advances In Research On Borehole Geophysical Exploration And Associated Equipment For Advance Detection Of Underground Water Hazards In Coal Mines, Wu Qiang, Wang Xianhui, Yang Donghui, Xiao Wenhao, Cui Zhuangjie, Chen Han, Sheng Zhen, Zeng Yifan
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background Deep coal mining is facing increasingly complex hidden disaster-causing factors, including faults, collapse columns, water accumulation in goaves, confined water in coal seam floors, and hydraulically conductive fracture zones. In this context, conventional modes based on ground exploration, roadway geophysical exploration, and drilling verification suffer from limitations in terms of detection distance, positioning accuracy, dynamic perception, and real-time feedback. In contrast, borehole geophysical exploration extends the detection space into coal-rock masses using underground boreholes, enabling the acquisition of information about continuous physical properties around, between, and ahead of boreholes. Therefore, this technology provides important support for the advance detection …
Recent Advances In Research On Intelligent Technologies And Equipment For Underground Geological Exploration Of Coal Mines In China,
2026
China National Coal Association, Beijing 100013, China
Recent Advances In Research On Intelligent Technologies And Equipment For Underground Geological Exploration Of Coal Mines In China, Zhang Jianming, Li Quanxin, Liu Fei, Fang Jun
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background Intelligent coal mine construction represents an important measure to promote the high-quality development of the coal industry. Developing intelligent technologies and equipment for geological exploration is the key to both transparent geological guarantee and the efficient prevention and control of major disasters in coal mines. Advances This study presents a systematic analysis of the latest advances in intelligent technologies and equipment for underground geological exploration of coal mines in China, focusing on intelligent drilling and geophysical prospecting. In terms of intelligent drilling, this study introduces intelligent drilling rigs equipped with multiple functions, including adaptive control, remote monitoring, and fault …
Philosophy And Methodology For Predicting Deep Coal Resources: A Case Study Of The Carboniferous-Permian Strata In The Ordos Basin,
2026
College of Geoscience and Surveying Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing) Beijing 100083, China;State Key Laboratory of fine exploration and intelligent development of Coal Resources, China University of Mining andTechnology-Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
Philosophy And Methodology For Predicting Deep Coal Resources: A Case Study Of The Carboniferous-Permian Strata In The Ordos Basin, Cao Daiyong, Wei Yingchun, Ning Shuzheng, Wang Xin, Zhu Wenhao, Li Jingqi, Wang Anmin, Qiao Junwei, Xu Xiaotao, Hou Yuehua
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective In China, deep coal resources hold considerable potential, exhibiting promising prospects for exploitation and utilization. Therefore, gaining a clear understanding of deep coal resources provides a prerequisite and foundation for both the national strategic planning of coal resources and the scientific development and utilization of deep coal resources. Research Thinking From the perspective of the current situation of coal resources in China, this study determined the occurrence characteristics and categories of deep coal resources. Accordingly, it proposed a philosophy and workflow for predicting the resources, followed by the prediction of deep coal resources in the Carboniferous-Permian strata of the …
Theoretical Research Advances And Applications Of The Dynamic Metamorphism Of Coals,
2026
State Key Laboratory of Digital Intelligent Technology for Unmanned Coal Mining, Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan 232001, China;School of Earth and Environment, Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan 232001, China
Theoretical Research Advances And Applications Of The Dynamic Metamorphism Of Coals, Liu Hewu, Jiang Bo, Song Yu, Du Zhigang, Zhang Kun, Hou Chenliang, Yang Wenjie, Huang Nini
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background The dynamic metamorphism of coals, a significant type of coal metamorphism, represents a fundamental research topic of coal geology. The research achievements have been widely applied in fields such as coal resource evaluation, the prevention and control of coal mine gas, and the exploration and exploitation of coalbed methane (CBM), holding great significance for gaining a deep understanding of the microscopic mechanisms underlying coal deformation and metamorphism, coal and gas outbursts, and CBM occurrence. Method Based on a literature survey and analysis, this study presents a systematic review of the development history of research on the dynamic metamorphism of …
Tectonic Genetic Mechanisms Of Burnt Rocks In The Upper And Middle Reaches Of The Yellow River Basin,
2026
College of Geology and Environment, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China;Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Geological Support for Coal Green Exploitation, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China;Geological Research Institute for Coal Green Mining, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China
Tectonic Genetic Mechanisms Of Burnt Rocks In The Upper And Middle Reaches Of The Yellow River Basin, Sun Qiang, Hu Xin, Wang Shuangming, Ding Xiaoying, Geng Jishi, Wu Jiakun, Wei Shaoni, Luo Donghai
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective The upper and middle reaches of the Yellow River basin represent significant coal bases of China, while burnt rocks formed by the high temperature of coal fires greatly affect the safe and green coal mining in this region. Therefore, investigating the distribution patterns and geological genetic mechanisms of burnt rocks in this region is of great scientific significance and practical value. Methods This study systematically investigated the distribution range and patterns of burnt rocks in the upper and middle reaches of the Yellow River basin. Using analysis of geological processes, this study explored the geological genetic mechanisms and primary …
Industrial Development Of Coalbed Methane Exploitation In China: A 30-Year Retrospective And Future Prospects,
2026
China United Coalbed Methane Corp., Ltd., Beijing 100015, China
Industrial Development Of Coalbed Methane Exploitation In China: A 30-Year Retrospective And Future Prospects, Meng Shangzhi, Li Yong, Qin Yong, Li Guofu, Tang Shuheng, Xu Fengyin, Wang Yanbin, Zhang Shouren, Zhang Cong
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background The founding of China United Coalbed Methane Corp., Ltd. in 1996 signals the entry of the coalbed methane (CBM) exploitation in China into the industrial development stage. A systematic summary of the development history, key technologies, and future trends of China's CBM industry is of great significance for gaining a deeper understanding of CBM exploitation patterns and promoting the high-quality development of the CBM industry. Based on a systematic investigation of relevant domestic and international literature, this study presents a comprehensive analysis of the industrial development process of CBM exploitation in China, including development stages, technological evolution, and future …
Advances And Prospects Of Design Optimization Technologies For Differential Development With Three-Dimensional Well Patterns For Deep Coalbed Methane Reservoirs: A Case Study Of The No. 8 Coal Seam In The Ordos Basin,
2026
China United Coalbed Methane National Engineering Research Center Co., Ltd., Beijing 100095, China;PetroChina Coalbed Methane Company Limited, Beijing 100028, China
Advances And Prospects Of Design Optimization Technologies For Differential Development With Three-Dimensional Well Patterns For Deep Coalbed Methane Reservoirs: A Case Study Of The No. 8 Coal Seam In The Ordos Basin, Yan Xia, Fang Jianlong, Mou Chun, Meng Peilong, Wang Yuan, Yu Xiang, Fei Shixiang, Feng Yanqing, Zhao Longmei, Li Meng, Cui Yuehua, Chi Runlong, Yang Qing, Huang Li, Zheng Xiaopeng, Yin Zesong, Wang Congcong, Ma Limin, Zhang Shuang, Liu Shirui, Zhang Yang, Guo Jiali
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Design optimization for gas reservoir development serves as a key approach to the efficient exploitation, enhanced primary recovery, and elevated efficiency with reduced costs of deep coalbed methane (CBM). Methods In this study, the most extensively developed Ordos Basin in China was investigated as an example to explore the significant heterogeneity of the geological conditions of deep coal seams. Based on a fine-scale geological investigation of over 3 000 wells across the basin, this study systematically revealed the heterogeneity of the key parameters of deep coal reservoirs, including reservoir distribution, reservoir-cap rock assemblages, coal seam structure, and gas-bearing properties. …
Analysis Of Coal Seam Water Sources Based On Hydrochemistry And Water Isotopes,
2026
Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum Mining Limited Company, Xi’an 710065, China
Analysis Of Coal Seam Water Sources Based On Hydrochemistry And Water Isotopes, Wei Dong, Wang Hao, Wang Chungang, Wang Xiaodong, Liu Wei, Wang Qiangmin, Liu Quanhui, Zhou Zhenfang, Wang Yutong
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background The northern Yuheng mining area exhibits the widespread occurrence of water-bearing coal seams. This unique hydrogeological phenomenon poses a serious challenge to efficient mine roadway construction and safe coal mining in the mining area. The recharge sources of the coal seam water remain poorly understood, representing a primary bottleneck in the prevention and control of coal seam water hazards. Methods This study aims to reveal the recharge sources and evolutionary mechanisms of coal seam water in the northern Yuheng mining area. By integrating methods including hydrochemical analysis, isotope analysis, and inverse hydrogeochemical simulation, this study systematically investigated the hydrogeochemical …
Hydrodynamic Evolution Simulations And Safety Assessment Of The Deep Reinjection And Storage Of High-Salinity Mine Water,
2026
School of Resources and Geosciences, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China;Yunlong Lake Laboratory of Deep Underground Science and Engineering, Xuzhou 221116, China;National Professional Center Laboratory for Basic Research on Mine Water Hazard Prevention and Control Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
Hydrodynamic Evolution Simulations And Safety Assessment Of The Deep Reinjection And Storage Of High-Salinity Mine Water, Xu Zhimin, Chen Weixiao, Sun Yajun, Zhang Jian, Chen Tianci, Liu Qi, Chen Ge, Hua Jingfan
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective In some mining areas of North China-type coalfields, large volumes of high-salinity mine water produced during coal mining pose dual challenges: high treatment costs to meet discharge standards and the waste of mine water resources due to inefficient utilization before discharge. In recent years, the deep reinjection and storage technology for high-salinity mine water has provided a new approach to this issue. To achieve this technology, it is essential to understand the flow field evolution during mine water reinjection and address reinjection-induced safety problems. Methods This study investigated coal mine A in Jiangsu Province as an example. Using the …
Multi-Objective Optimization And Performance Investigation Of Cementing Materials With High Thermal Conductivity Based On Response Surface Methodology,
2026
China Coal Research Institute, Beijing 100013, China;CCTEG Xi’an Geothermal Energy Development Co., Ltd., Xi’an 712100, China;CCTEG Xi’an Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710077, China
Multi-Objective Optimization And Performance Investigation Of Cementing Materials With High Thermal Conductivity Based On Response Surface Methodology, Zhao Yongzhe, Li Wenhao, Wang Yijie, Han Yongliang
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Geothermal energy has emerged as a strategic clean energy for the low-carbon transformation of the world's energy mix. Correspondingly, its efficient exploitation and utilization are crucial to the early achievement of the goals of peak carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality. For geothermal resource exploitation, the thermal conductivity of cementing structures determines the efficiency of heat transfer from strata to geothermal well casings, establishing it as a key factor influencing the efficiency of geothermal energy extraction. Therefore, the research and development of cementing materials with high thermal conductivity can provide robust support for efficient geothermal resource exploitation.Methods The …
Key Technologies For Artificial Intelligence-Based Inversion Of The Borehole Transient Electromagnetic Method In Coal Mining Areas,
2026
CCTEG China Coal Research Institute, Beijing 100013, China;CCTEG Xi’an Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710077, China;CCTEG Xi’an Transparent Geology Technology Co., Ltd., Xi’an 712000, China;National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Coal Mining and Rock Stratum Control, Beijing 100013, China
Key Technologies For Artificial Intelligence-Based Inversion Of The Borehole Transient Electromagnetic Method In Coal Mining Areas, Fan Tao, Hao Yue, Zhang Peng, Li Ping, Zhao Zhao, Zhao Rui, Liu Qiang, Yan Junsheng, Song Xianzhe, Liu Borui, Chen Changyuan, Li Bo
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background Using directional boreholes, the borehole transient electromagnetic (TEM) method enables near-field excitation and the simultaneous reception of three components within a borehole. This method can effectively avoid interference from ferromagnetic materials in roadways, thereby significantly enhancing the detection accuracy and range. Therefore, this method is widely applied to the detection of underground concealed water hazards in coal mines. However, there is a conflict between the accuracy and efficiency of current inversion methods for borehole TEM data, and existing technologies are insufficient to simultaneously meet the demands for high efficiency and high precision in the detection of concealed water hazards. …
Development And Prospects Of Underground Intelligent Drilling Rigs For Coal Mines,
2026
China Coal Research Institute, Beijing 100013, China;China Coal Technology and Engineering Group Xi'an Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710077, China
Development And Prospects Of Underground Intelligent Drilling Rigs For Coal Mines, Yao Ningping, Li Quanxin, Lu Qianhai, Peng Guangyu, Zhang Gang, Zhang Youzhen
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background In coal mines, underground intelligent drilling rigs serve as critical equipment for gas extraction and water hazard prevention and control. With increasing mining depth, extreme operating conditions, including elevated gas concentration and high in situ stress, pose challenges to conventional drilling modes. Progress This study presents a systematic review of the evolutionary history of intelligent drilling rigs in China from the 13th to the 14th Five-Year Plan, dividing it into three stages: semi-automated operation, whole-process automated operation, and initial intelligent drilling. In the semi-automated operation stage, technologies for remote control within a viewing distance and automatic loading and unloading …
Intelligent Path Planning For Drilling Arms In Rock Bolting In Coal Mines Based On An Improved Rrt Algorithm,
2026
School of Mechanical Enginerring, Xi’an University of Science and and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China;Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Intelligent Detection and Control for Mining Electromechanical Equipment, Xi’an 710054, China
Intelligent Path Planning For Drilling Arms In Rock Bolting In Coal Mines Based On An Improved Rrt Algorithm, Zhang Xuhui, Xie Yanbin, Lei Mengyu, Song Chengzhi, Dong Zheng, Wang Zeyao, Wang Tenghui, Tian Sihao, Zhang Qinhuan
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Against the background of intelligent coal mining, automated underground rock bolting has become a core demand in enhancing the tunneling efficiency and safety of roadways. However, the path planning of drilling arms suffers from a low degree of automation, cumbersome posture adjustment, low operational stability, and insufficient drilling accuracy in complex underground environments. Methods To address these issues, this study developed an intelligent path planning method for drilling arms in rock bolting in coal mines based on an improved rapidly-exploring random tree (RRT) algorithm. First, a goal-biased guidance strategy was adopted to narrow the sampling range, and an update …
A Method For 3d Model Reconstruction Of Large-Diameter Rescue Wells Based On Multiple Cameras,
2026
National Engineering Research Center of Highway Maintenance Equipment, Chang’an University, Xi’an 710064, China;Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing of Construction Machinery, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, China
A Method For 3d Model Reconstruction Of Large-Diameter Rescue Wells Based On Multiple Cameras, Gu Hairong, Wang Boyang, Yang Wenjuan, Tong Yubo, Wang Jiaxi, Sun Lishun
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Surface drilling for mine rescue represents a critical technique in the emergency rescue system against mine disasters. To accurately assess the passability of large-diameter rescue wells during rescue operations, it is essential to build precise 3D models of the rescue wells for rapid reconstruction of rescue scenarios. Methods Based on the theory of multi-camera-based 3D model reconstruction, this study investigated the method of arranging four Intel D435i cameras within a large-diameter rescue well. Accordingly, a multi-camera-based 3D model reconstruction system for a large-diameter rescue well was established, involving the joint calibration of the camera array and the selection of …
Research And Empirical Validation Of The Application Modes Of Multimodal Large Language Models For Coal Mines,
2026
State Key Laboratory of Digital Intelligent Technology for Unmanned Coal Minings, Beijing 100013, China
Research And Empirical Validation Of The Application Modes Of Multimodal Large Language Models For Coal Mines, Wang Guofa, Wang Jingyi, Liu Shuang, Xu Zhe, Liu Mingrui
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Under the technological backdrop of large language models (LLMs), big data, and knowledge fusion, multimodal LLMs have found rapid application across traditional industries, including coal mining. However, the successful implementation and sustained operation of these models remain challenging. To address issues concerning the implementation and usage of multimodal LLMs in the construction of intelligent coal mines, this study conducted a multi-dimensional survey of multimodal LLM applications in coal mines, aiming to establish an LLM application paradigm that is suitable for the current management status and organizational structures for safe coal mining. Method Using content analysis, case analysis, and empirical …
