Helium Origin And Primary Factors Controlling Helium Enrichment For Bauxite Gas Reservoirs In The Longdong Area, Ordos Basin,
2026
Department of Geology, Northwest University, State Key Laboratory of Continental Evolution and Early Life, Xi’an 710069, China
Helium Origin And Primary Factors Controlling Helium Enrichment For Bauxite Gas Reservoirs In The Longdong Area, Ordos Basin, Chen Keyu, Wang Xiaofeng, Liu Wenhui, Zhang Dongdong, Li Xiaofu
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Significant breakthroughs have been achieved in the exploration of bauxite gas reservoirs in the Taiyuan Formation, Longdong area, Ordos Basin. Bauxites are generally considered to hold great helium generation potential due to their relatively high uranium (U) and thorium (Th) contents. However, there remains a lack of quantitative studies on their actual contribution to helium abundance in natural gas in the area. Methods To determine dominant helium source rocks and mechanisms behind helium enrichment, this study investigated the bauxite gas reservoirs within the Taiyuan Formation in the Longdong area. Through analyses of the composition, carbon isotopes, and noble gas …
Water Hazards In Thick Floor Aquicludes For Coal Mining Above Confined Aquifers In North China-Type Coalfields: Patterns, Mechanisms, And Prevention And Control,
2026
Hebei State Key Laboratory of Mine Disaster Prevention, University of Emergency Management, Langfang 065201, China;College of Geology and Environment, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China
Water Hazards In Thick Floor Aquicludes For Coal Mining Above Confined Aquifers In North China-Type Coalfields: Patterns, Mechanisms, And Prevention And Control, Meng Haopeng, Yin Shangxian, Lian Huiqing, Yin Huichao, Hou Enke, Zhang Yi’An, Wang Zhuo, Jin Zidong, Cai Xiangjun, Cao Min, Wang Jianguang
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background Water hazards in coal seam floors represent a core challenge restricting the exploitation of deep coal resources in North China-type coalfields. As coal mining extends to greater depths, previous studies and experience exhibit limited applicability in the pattern classification, mechanism interpretation, and prevention and control of water hazards in thick floor aquicludes. Therefore, there is an urgent need to make breakthroughs and improvements in these three aspects.Methods Using several methods, including case-based induction, theoretical analysis, numerical simulation, and technical summary, this study developed a classification system based on parallel multiple criteria for floor water hazards by combining available …
Assessing Fault-Induced Floor Water Inrushes Based On Improved Water Inrush Coefficients,
2026
College of Energy and Mining Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
Assessing Fault-Induced Floor Water Inrushes Based On Improved Water Inrush Coefficients, Jiao Bin, Tan Wenfeng, Li Hongsheng, Chen Juntao, Gao Hongbing, Zhao Zizhang, Wu Fangcan
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background As coal mining in mines constantly expands to greater depths, water hazards in the Ordovician limestone aquifers of coal seam floors pose a serious threat to the mining of coal seams in lower formations. Fault reactivation represents a primary factor inducing water inrushes. However, the original water inrush coefficient (T = p/M) suffers from certain limitations when used to assess the water inrushes in areas with faults. Methods Four models of floor water inrushes induced by non-penetrating faults (i.e., concealed hydraulically conductive faults, concealed isolated faults, and exposed faults) and penetrating faults were constructed, and …
Numerical Simulations And Dispersion Analysis Of 3d In-Seam Waves Based On Finite Difference Method On Curvilinear Grids,
2026
School of Geological Engineering and Geomatics, Chang’an University, Xi’an 710064, China
Numerical Simulations And Dispersion Analysis Of 3d In-Seam Waves Based On Finite Difference Method On Curvilinear Grids, Liu Dan, Ren Zhiming
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background With the comprehensive advancement in intelligent coal mine construction, creating high-precision, transparent geological models of coal seams and their surrounding strata has emerged as a prerequisite for intelligent coal mining. The accurate identification of concealed geological anomalies, such as folds and faults, within coal seams represents a key challenge in safe coal mining. In-seam seismic exploration has become an important approach to detecting underground concealed structures owing to its advantages, including a considerable detection distance along coal seams, high precision, pronounced frequency dispersion effects, and facilitating the identification of waveform signatures. However, conventional methods for seam wave simulation are …
Policy Reflections On Promoting Strategic Oriented Basic Research In China: Insights From The U. S. Department Of Energy’S Basic Research Funding System,
2026
School of Public Policy and Management, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
Policy Reflections On Promoting Strategic Oriented Basic Research In China: Insights From The U. S. Department Of Energy’S Basic Research Funding System, You Yu, Yun Liu, Wenneng Zhou
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
Strategy-oriented basic research is a key pathway to driving major original breakthroughs at the frontiers of science, serving national strategic needs, and securing a leading position in global science and technology. It is also a vital pillar for achieving high-level self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology and enhancing the capacity for original innovation. Faced with the urgent need to build a science and technology powerhouse and achieve breakthroughs in key core technologies, China has gradually improved its organizational framework for advancing strategy-oriented basic research and has established a solid foundation for policy support and resource allocation. Nevertheless, when measured …
Critical Assessment On Challenges And Advances In Coal Pillar Strength Estimation Techniques: A Focus On Geological Discontinuities,
2026
National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Department of Mining Engineering, India
Critical Assessment On Challenges And Advances In Coal Pillar Strength Estimation Techniques: A Focus On Geological Discontinuities, Abhishek Kumar Singh, Sahendra Ram
Journal of Sustainable Mining
Accurate estimation of coal pillar strength is essential for ensuring safety and operational efficiency in underground mining. Current assessment methods often face limitations in addressing time-dependent failure mechanisms, geological discontinuities, and dynamic loading conditions. This paper identifies future research directions aimed at enhancing the reliability of pillar strength evaluations. One important focus is the development of advanced numerical models that account for time-dependent behaviours such as creep and fatigue. Incorporating multi-scale modelling techniques, which connect micro-scale material responses to macro-scale structural performance, may lead to more precise predictions. The integration of real-time monitoring systems measuring stress, deformation, and environmental factors …
How Important Is Clean Energy To Utahns?,
2026
Utah State University
How Important Is Clean Energy To Utahns?, Elizabeth Brunner, Stacia Ryder
Utah People and Environment Poll (UPEP)
Utah's energy mix has changed significantly over the past several decades as it has moved to cleaner forms of generation. For example, according to the Energy Information Administration, in 2024, coal fueled about 45% of Utah's total electricity net generation, down from 75% in 2015. As can be seen in the chart below, the state anticipates demand growth, with further reductions in coal alongside a significant increase in solar, storage, and natural gas by 2032. Though not represented in these charts, plans for nuclear power generation have been proposed in Brigham City as well as outside of Green River. Utah …
Table Of Contents,
2026
China Coal Technology and Engineering Group (CCTEG)
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 …
Novel Connotations Of Green Exploration Oriented To Mine Ecological Restoration,
2026
Institute of Land Spatial Ecological Security and Restoration, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
Novel Connotations Of Green Exploration Oriented To Mine Ecological Restoration, Hu Zhenqi, Zhang Fan, Zhao Yanling, Liang Yusheng
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background Mineral resource exploitation inevitably causes ecological damage, while its green solution is rooted in green exploration. Currently, green exploration refers to activities aimed at avoiding, eliminating, or mitigating ecological pollution and damage caused by exploration operations, as well as those intended for the restoration of the ecosystem damaged in the exploration process. However, besides focusing on the exploration process, green exploration should provide geological guarantees for ecological restoration following resource exploitation. [Methods] In this study, the novel connotations of green exploration are proposed first. In other words, green exploration, which should be oriented to the demand for mine …
Advances In Research On Techniques For Petrographic Analysis And Tests Of Coals And Their Applications In China,
2026
CCTEG Xi’an Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710077, China
Advances In Research On Techniques For Petrographic Analysis And Tests Of Coals And Their Applications In China, Song Xiaozhong, Zhang Qun, Fan Zhangqun, Jiang Wenping
Coal Geology & Exploration
Background Techniques for petrographic analysis and tests of coals are critical to the accurate characterization of coals, oil, and gas, providing pivotal geological bases for coalfield exploration, formation condition investigation of coal deposits, clean and efficient coal utilization, and hydrocarbon resource evaluation. China's coal petrology commenced nearly a century ago, having progressively evolved into a key field serving the national energy strategy from the early-stage component identification and genetic investigation of coals. A standardization system suitable for the petrographic analysis and tests of coals with distinctive Chinese characteristics has been established. This system has found applications in industrial fields including …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Advances In Regional Fracturing Technology Using Underground Long Directional Boreholes For The Prevention And Control Of Coal-Rock Dynamic Disasters And Its Engineering Practices,
2026
CCTEG Xi’an Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710077, China;School of Earth and Environment, Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan 232001, China
Advances In Regional Fracturing Technology Using Underground Long Directional Boreholes For The Prevention And Control Of Coal-Rock Dynamic Disasters And Its Engineering Practices, Zheng Kaige, Zhang Jian, Sun Siqing, Chen Dongdong, Zhang Qun, Li Bingang, Guo Wei, Liu Le, Jia Bingyi, Wang Zeyang, Dai Nan, Wang Haojie
Coal Geology & Exploration
Objective Coal-rock dynamic disasters represent a key challenge to the safe and efficient mining of deep coals, rendering it urgent to develop regional, advance, and precise technologies for proactive disaster prevention and control. Advances The regional fracturing technology using underground long directional boreholes for disaster prevention and control in coal mines originated from ground fracturing. To date, a regional fracturing theory oriented to geological origin, mining responses, and disaster-causing mechanisms has been developed. Furthermore, a core equipment system incorporating high-power directional drilling rigs, variable frequency fracturing pump sets with high injection rates of fracturing fluids, infinite stage fracturing, and tools …
