Fracture Activation In The Overburden And Aquiclude Stability Under The Mining Of Close-Distance Coal Seams,
2025
School of Mining and Coal, Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, Baotou 014010, China; Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Mining Engineering, Baotou 014010, China; Inner Mongolia Research Center for Coal Safety Mining and Utilization Engineering and Technology, Baotou 014010, China; Inner Mongolia Cooperative Innovation Center for Coal Green Mining and Green Utilization, Baotou 014010, China
Fracture Activation In The Overburden And Aquiclude Stability Under The Mining Of Close-Distance Coal Seams, Cao Jian, Su Haitao, Wang Chao, Li Jianwei, Li Liang, Mao Xuwei
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background In the Jurassic coalfield of northern Shaanxi Province, the repeated mining of close-distance coal seams exacerbates the activation of fractures in the overburden. This is prone to cause aquiclude instability, leading to groundwater loss. Methods This study aims to reveal the characteristics of fractures in the overburden and the aquiclude stability in the mining of close-distance coal seams. Using a method combining measurement statistics, physical simulations using similar materials, and theoretical analysis, this study proposed categorizing primary coal-rock combinations based on the water-preserved mining of close-distance coal seams in the Jurassic coalfield of northern Shaanxi. Additionally, this study analyzed …
Inversion Of Electric Field Component EX In The Sotem Method Based On The Improved Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm,
2025
College of Geological Engineering and Geomatics, Chang’an University, Xi’an 710054, China; National Engineering Research Center for Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration, Beijing 100028, China; Integrated Geophysical Simulation Lab of Chang’an University, Xi’an 710054, China
Inversion Of Electric Field Component EX In The Sotem Method Based On The Improved Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm, Zhang Jifeng, Chen Changjian, Li Yuteng, You Xiran, Ma Ziben
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective The inversion of the horizontal electric field component in the grounded-source short offset transient electromagnetic (SOTEM) method using traditional algorithms is prone to fall into local extrema. To address this challenge, this study proposed an improved particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm that integrates the center of gravity reverse learning strategy. Methods Based on the center of gravity reverse learning strategy, the improved PSO algorithm can dynamically adjust learning factors and the value of the adaptive inertia weight, thus improving the global search capability and convergence efficiency effectively. The performance of the improved PSO algorithm was verified using the typical …
Characteristics Of Dynamic Mode Ⅱ Fracture Of Frozen Saturated Sandstones Under Varying Low Temperatures And Loading Rates,
2025
School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China
Characteristics Of Dynamic Mode Ⅱ Fracture Of Frozen Saturated Sandstones Under Varying Low Temperatures And Loading Rates, Zhao Tao, Cui Zhao, Jia Hailiang, Yang Guangyu
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background Investigating the mode Ⅱ fracture of frozen saturated sandstones under dynamic disturbances, including changes in their critical stress intensity factor (SIF; i.e., fracture toughness) and energy dissipation mechanisms, is crucial for the safe excavation of frozen wellbores through drilling and blasting in coal mines. Methods Using a split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB), this study conducted experiments on the dynamic mode Ⅱ fracture of a sandstone specimen using the short core in compression (SCC) method (also referred to as dynamic SCC experiments) under varying temperatures and loading rates. Accordingly, this study analyzed the SIF versus time curves of the frozen …
An Experimental Study On The Yield Strength Of Cement Grout For Grouting In The Limestone Area Of A Coal Seam Floor,
2025
Anhui Hengyuan Coal & Electric Co., Ltd., Suzhou 234000, China
An Experimental Study On The Yield Strength Of Cement Grout For Grouting In The Limestone Area Of A Coal Seam Floor, Zou Jun, Guo Yan, Gui Herong, Wang Weimin, Chen Zhenlin, Liu Faming, Dai Yanan, Hu Yang, Chen Zengbao, Li Jun, Gao Chuan, Li Heng
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective and Methods In recent years, regional grouting through ground directional drilling has become the preferred technique for water disaster prevention and control in floor limestones in a coal mining area. In grouting engineering, the diffusion radius of cement grout, which has always received wide attention, is constrained by multiple factors including the shear yield strength (yield strength for short) and specific gravity of cement grout, along with grouting pressure. The diffusion radius in turn influences the implementation effects of on-site grouting engineering. Among its controlling factors, the yield strength of cement grout cannot be tested on site. Given this, …
Critical Technical Parameters Of Large-Diameter Multi-Stage Casing Drilling For Mine Rescue,
2025
CCTEG Xi’an Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710077, China
Critical Technical Parameters Of Large-Diameter Multi-Stage Casing Drilling For Mine Rescue, Xu Chao, Yao Ningping, Jiang Lei, Tian Hongjie, Liu Zhi, Zhu Ning
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective This study aims to meet the needs of mine rescue in cave-in accidents occurring in narrow underground spaces and to address the contradiction between equipment miniaturization and the drilling of large-diameter rescue boreholes under complex collapse conditions. Based on the goal of constructing a 60-m-long rescue passageway, this study developed a dual-power, composite drilling process based on multi-stage casing drilling technology for large-diameter horizontal rescue boreholes under complex collapse conditions. Furthermore, this study investigated the critical drilling parameters, aiming to provide a basis for the function development and parameter formulation of rescue equipment. Methods This study designed supporting three-stage …
Application Of Five Seismic Attributes In Natural Fracture Prediction For Deep Coalbed Methane Production Along The Eastern Margin Of The Ordos Basin,
2025
National Engineering Research of Coalbed Methane Development & Utilization, Beijing 100095, China; PetroChina Coalbed Methane Company Limited, Beijing 100028, China
Application Of Five Seismic Attributes In Natural Fracture Prediction For Deep Coalbed Methane Production Along The Eastern Margin Of The Ordos Basin, Tong Jiangnan, Wang Feng, Zhang Feng, Hou Wei, Li Zhongbai, Ji Liang, Jiang Yanan, Sun Wei
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background Natural fractures serve as both the primary storage space for free gas of deep coalbed methane (CBM) and pathways for hydrocarbon migration. Furthermore, these fractures can enhance the porosity and permeability of strata under the deep, high-pressure condition, significantly amplifying the permeability of coal seams. Therefore, the fine-scale characterization of the planar distribution of natural fractures is crucial to deep CBM production.Objectives and Methods This study investigated the No.8 coal seam in the Carboniferous Benxi Formation within the Daning-Jixian block on the eastern margin of the Ordos Basin. Through offset vector tiles (OVT) domain processing of offshore 3D …
Seepage Evolution Patterns And Self-Sealing Characterization Of Mining-Induced Overburden Fractures In Ecologically Vulnerable Mining Areas,
2025
School of Mining and Coal, Inner Mongolia University of Science & Technology, Baotou 014010, China; Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Mining Engineering, Baotou 014010, China; Inner Mongolia Research Center for Coal Safety Mining and Utilization Engineering and Technology, Baotou 014010, China; Inner Mongolia Cooperative Innovation Center for Coal Green Mining and Green Utilization, Baotou 014010, China
Seepage Evolution Patterns And Self-Sealing Characterization Of Mining-Induced Overburden Fractures In Ecologically Vulnerable Mining Areas, Li Jianwei, Sun Yanchao, Zhang Chuanjiu, Ta Xupeng, Cao Jian, Zhang Jian
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective The ecologically vulnerable areas (EVAs) in West China have been significantly affected by coal mining. In these areas, aquifers overlying goaves have been damaged under mining disturbance, being prone to cause water resource loss and desertification. Hence, it is crucial to guide the self-sealing of fractures artificially to preserve and further restore the groundwater level.Methods This study investigated mining face 22108 in the Buertai coal mine in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Based on the physical simulation experiments using similar materials, numerical calculations, and theoretical analysis, this study delved into the seepage evolution patterns of fractures in the …
Table Of Contents,
2025
China Coal Technology and Engineering Group (CCTEG)
Geological Technological Innovations And Contributions In The Exploration And Development Of The Shenfu Coalfield,
2025
School of Mines, China University of Mining & Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
Geological Technological Innovations And Contributions In The Exploration And Development Of The Shenfu Coalfield, Fan Limin
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background The discovery and exploration of the Shenfu coalfield (i.e., a Jurassic coalfield in northern Shaanxi Province) represent the most significant achievement in China’s coal industry during the 6th Five-Year Plan of the country, marking the onset of the strategic westward shift of China’s coal industry. The complex discovery and exploration processes of the Shenfu coalfield have yielded valuable technological innovations. A summary of advances in the geological exploration and research of this coalfield will provide significant implications and references for the geologic work and green development of major coal-producing areas in West China. Advances First, research on the coal …
Mining-Induced Fault Slip: Assessment Model And Method For Determining Fault Instability Ranges,
2025
School of Energy and Mining Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China; New Energy Development and Disaster Prevention Research Center, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
Mining-Induced Fault Slip: Assessment Model And Method For Determining Fault Instability Ranges, Zhao Hongbao, Zhang Bo, Zhang Chi, Ji Dongliang
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Faults are highly susceptible to activation and slip instability under the influence of mining. This might trigger many disasters such as mine earthquakes, posing serious threats to mine safety. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the mechanical mechanisms behind mining-induced fault activation and determine the ranges of mutual feedback between mining and fault activation in advance. Methods With the 213B mining face of the Xinzhi coal mine as the engineering background, this study analyzed the fault activation process induced by mining and created an elastic mechanical model for the impacts of mining on the surrounding rocks of faults. Accordingly, …
Geological Characteristics And Key Technologies For Exploration And Development Of The Yanchuannan Coalbed Methane Field, Ordos Basin,
2025
Key Laboratory of Deep CBM Exploration and Production, SINOPEC, Nanjing 210011, China; East China Oil & Gas Company, SINOPEC, Nanjing 210011, China
Geological Characteristics And Key Technologies For Exploration And Development Of The Yanchuannan Coalbed Methane Field, Ordos Basin, He Xipeng, Xiao Cui, Gao Yuqiao, Li Xin, Guo Tao, Cai Xiao
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective China boasts abundant coalbed methane (CBM) resources, which serve as a crucial replacement for the reserve growth and production addition of natural gas resources. In recent years, CBM exploration and production have gradually expanded into deep, thin coal seams, which, however, are characterized by strong heterogeneity, ultra-low permeability, high in situ stress, and complex enrichment patterns. Therefore, the exploration and exploitation of deep, thin coal seams face challenges such as inadequate geological theories, poor adaptability of key technologies, and low investment returns, which hinder large-scale commercial CBM production. Methods Focusing on the exploration and exploitation practice of middle-deep, thin …
Exploring Sandstone-Hosted Uranium Deposits In Coal-Bearing Basins Using Geophysical Methods: A Case Study Of The East-Central Erlian Basin,
2025
Hohhot General Survey of Natural Resources Center, China Geological Survey, Hohhot 010090, China; Innovation Base for Gold Exploration Technology in the Northern Margin of North China Craton, Hohhot 010013, China
Exploring Sandstone-Hosted Uranium Deposits In Coal-Bearing Basins Using Geophysical Methods: A Case Study Of The East-Central Erlian Basin, Liang Jiangang, Kuang Haiyang, Cao Zhanning, Yang Weimin
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background Sandstone-hosted uranium deposits, critical to the uranium resources growth in China, are extensively distributed in continental and marine-continental transitional sedimentary rocks. Currently, the exploration and research on these deposits in China focus primarily on the Meso-Cenozoic sedimentary basins in the northern regions. Objective and Methods The Erlian Basin exhibits the coexistence of uranium, coals, and oil. This study investigated the east-central part of this basin using multiple geophysical data, including regional gravity survey, aeromagnetic survey, and airborne radioactivity survey (ARS). Furthermore, six 2D seismic profiles totaling 130 km in length were deployed, and instantaneous soil radon measurement as employed. …
Impacts Of Diamond Particle Sizes On Performance Of Ni-Cu Superhydrophobic Coatings On Drilling Tool Surfaces,
2025
Faculty of Engineering, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
Impacts Of Diamond Particle Sizes On Performance Of Ni-Cu Superhydrophobic Coatings On Drilling Tool Surfaces, Wen Qi, Li Tao, Duan Longchen, Pan Bingsuo
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Applying superhydrophobic coatings on drilling tool surfaces can effectively alleviate the challenges posed by drill bit balling and core barrel blockage. However, the limited mechanical stability of superhydrophobic coatings has somewhat hindered their widespread application in practical operations. Methods To improve the durability of superhydrophobic coatings, this study co-deposited diamond micropowder into Ni-Cu composite coating using composite electrodeposition, followed by surface modification using 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecyltrimethoxysilane (PFDTES). Employing a variety of testing methods, this study investigated the impacts of the mass fractions of diamonds with particle sizes of 1 μm and 20 μm (also referred to as diamonds W1 and W20, …
Primary Geological Characteristics, Advances In Exploration And Production, And Strategies Of Coalbed Methane In South China,
2025
Key Laboratory of Deep Coalbed Methane Exploration and Development, SINOPEC, Nanjing 210011, China; East China Oil and Gas Company, SINOPEC, Nanjing 210011, China
Primary Geological Characteristics, Advances In Exploration And Production, And Strategies Of Coalbed Methane In South China, Guo Tao, Zhou Yatong, Jin Xiaobo, Gao Xiaokang, Peng Xingping
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective and Methods South China contains abundant coalbed methane (CBM) resources from numerous, superimposed, thin coal seams, serving as a significant replacement for China’s CBM exploration and production in the future. Despite significant progress in recent years, the CBM industry still faces several challenges in comprehensive and effective production. To accelerate its development, this study summarizes the primary geological characteristics of CBM resources in South China, organizes the current status and advances in CBM exploration and production in this region, and proposes corresponding technical strategies. Results The results indicate that the abundant CBM resources in South China exhibit coal seams …
Stratigraphic Characteristics And Shale Gas Enrichment Interval Distribution Of The Lower Cambrian Qiongzhusi Formation, Upper Yangtze Region, China,
2025
PetroChina National Institute of Excellence Engineers, Beijing 100096, China; National Energy Shale Gas Research and Development (Experimental) Center, Beijing 100083, China
Stratigraphic Characteristics And Shale Gas Enrichment Interval Distribution Of The Lower Cambrian Qiongzhusi Formation, Upper Yangtze Region, China, Wang Hongyan, Shi Zhensheng, Zhao Qun, Zhou Tianqi, Wang Pengfei
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Shales in the Lower Cambrian Qiongzhusi Formation within the Upper Yangtze region preserve critical information about primitive oceans. Furthermore, these shales serve as vital source rocks and reservoirs, having demonstrated considerable potential for shale gas exploration. Methods Using seismic, borehole, and outcrop data, this study investigated the shale strata and their distribution in the Qiongzhusi Formation through comparative analysis. Accordingly, the sweet-spot interval was determined. Results and conclusions The results indicate that the Lower Cambrian Qiongzhusi Formation in the Upper Yangtze region can be divided into the first and second members (also referred to as the Qiong 1 and …
Advances In Research On Technologies For Large-Scale Coal Gangue Utilization For Green Mine Construction,
2025
Key Laboratory of Gas and Fire Control for Coal Mines, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China; State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Prevention and Control, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
Advances In Research On Technologies For Large-Scale Coal Gangue Utilization For Green Mine Construction, Shi Quanlin, Long Lihua, Yang Qian, Wang Shaohui, Xie Dawei
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background The coal gangue, a solid waste, features high production and a continuous increase in the amount piled in China. The long-term piling up of coal gangue will cause the waste of land resources and environmental pollution in mining areas. Various methods for utilizing coal gangue, such as preparing high-value-added chemical products and extracting useful elements, suffer a limited consumption capacity, failing to meet the requirements of large-scale disposal and utilization of solid wastes and green mine construction. Advances The comprehensive utilization of coal gangue for mining area reclamation and underground backfilling represents a critical direction for its large-scale disposal …
Advances In Research On The Mechanical Responses Of Hot Dry Granites Under Varying Cooling Conditions In China,
2025
School of Resources and Geosciences, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China; No. 112 Geological Team, Bureau of Geology and Mineral Exploration and Development of Guizhou Province, Anshun 561000, China
Advances In Research On The Mechanical Responses Of Hot Dry Granites Under Varying Cooling Conditions In China, Xie Jingyu, Song Jiwei, Sui Jiancai, Zhao Meng, Wang Ren, Zeng Chong, Wang Jianlong
Coal Geology & Exploration
Significance Enhanced geothermal systems (EGSs) serve as a key technique for exploiting hot dry rocks (HDRs) presently. During the construction and operation of EGSs, rocks of the HDR reservoirs will experience various cooling conditions, such as natural cooling, cyclic cooling, and water cooling, rendering it greatly significant to investigate the mechanical response characteristics of granites—typical HDRs—under varying cooling conditions. Advances This study offers a summary and analysis of experimental data about the mechanical responses, i.e., uniaxial compressive strength (σc), elastic modulus (E), tensile strength (σt), and Poisson's ratio (ν), of …
An Edge Awareness-Enhanced Visual Slam Method For Underground Coal Mines,
2025
College of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China; College of Mechanical Engineering, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China
An Edge Awareness-Enhanced Visual Slam Method For Underground Coal Mines, Mu Qi, Liang Xin, Guo Yuanjie, Wang Yuhao, Li Zhanli
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Underground coal mines commonly exhibit low illuminance, weak textures, and structuralization-induced feature degradation. These scenes lead to challenges of insufficient effective features and high mismatch rates to the visual simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) system, severely compromising its localization accuracy and robustness. Methods This study proposed an edge awareness-enhanced visual SLAM method. First, an edge-awareness constrained low-illuminance image enhancement module was developed. Specifically, images with clear textures and uniform illumination were obtained using the Retinex algorithm optimized using an adaptive gradient-domain guided filter. This significantly improved feature extraction performance under low and uneven lighting conditions. Second, an edge awareness-enhanced …
Engineering Practice Of Advance Gas Control For Crushed Soft Coal Seams Through Directional Fracturing Using A Long Borehole In The Coal Seam Roof,
2025
CCTEG Xi'an Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd., Xi'an 710077, China; College of Safety Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
Engineering Practice Of Advance Gas Control For Crushed Soft Coal Seams Through Directional Fracturing Using A Long Borehole In The Coal Seam Roof, Jia Bingyi, Li Shugang, Chen Dongdong, Zhang Qun
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective and Methods The crushed soft coal seams susceptible to intense coal and gas outbursts exhibit high gas content and pressure. Consequently, during borehole drilling for regional gas pre-drainage in such coal seams, high blowout intensity is prone to cause gas overrun and low drilling efficiency. To accelerate its development, this study analyzed the status and adaptability of existing technologies for regional advance gas drainage and pressure relief, as well as the fracture propagation characteristics of coal seam roofs during indirect fracturing using boreholes near the roofs. Accordingly, this study proposed an advance gas drainage and pressure relief technology for …
Dynamic Evolutionary Pattern Of Fractures In Tectonically Deformed Coal-Bearing Assemblages During Loading,
2025
College of Safety Science and Engineering, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China; Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Coal Resources Green Mining, Ministry of Education, Xinjiang Institute of Engineering, Urumqi 830023, China; Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Intelligent Prevention and Emergency Response, Xinjiang Institute of Engineering, Urumqi 830023, China
Dynamic Evolutionary Pattern Of Fractures In Tectonically Deformed Coal-Bearing Assemblages During Loading, Zhao Pengxiang, Liu Yingying, Li Shugang, Liu Yanqun, Liu Yunchuan, Wang Laolao, Lu Weidong
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective The formation and evolution of fractures in tectonically deformed coals (TDCs) exert a significant influence on the occurrence of dynamic hazards to TDC-bearding combinations under mining disturbance. However, the influence patterns remain unclear. Methods Using a NanoVoxel-3000 high-resolution inspection system for multiscale integrated geotechnical scanning and analysis, this study performed uniaxial compression and CT scanning experiments on TDC-bearing combination specimens. Moreover, this study reconstructed the mesoscopic geometric structures of the specimens using the Avizo software, obtaining three-dimensional visualization models of fractures inside the specimens. Results and Conclusions During loading of a specimen studied, fractures were generated in the TDC …
