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Effect Of Initial Adhesion On Shear Strength And Deformation Characteristics Of Interfaces In Heterogeneous Soils, Zhu Yanbo, Yang Fanfan, Miao Shuaisheng, Li Futong, Zhang Yuxuan

Coal Geology & Exploration

In the Loess Plateau of China, the interface between the Loess and Hipparion Red Clay is widely distributed. The initial adhesion between this interfaces plays an important role in its shear strength. To investigate the effect of initial adhesion on shear strength and deformation characteristics of the interfaces, we firstly performed a series of direct shear experiments. Then, we discussed the effects of initial adhesion on failure mode, shear deformation and shear strength of interfaces. The results indicate that the failure modes of interfaces with initial adhesion and interfaces without initial adhesion are different. The initial adhesion improves the sliding …

Research And Application Progress Of Energy Underground Structures, Wen Jiwei, Hou Junlong, Liu Xinghong, Zeng Xian’En, Xiang Tian

Coal Geology & Exploration

Energy geostructure refers to a type of structure equipped with heat exchange pipe in the building foundation element and the underground structure, which has the functions of load bearing and heat exchange. It not only effectively saves the valuable and irreversible underground space resources, but also makes full use of the non-carbon based continuous, stable, safe and clean geothermal energy resources, thus having more advantages than the traditional Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP). Herein, the concept, advantages, research and application progress of energy geostructure at home and abroad were systematically summarized. Moreover, the current situation of four common energy geostructures, …

Numerical Simulation Of The Influence Of Karst Structure On Heat Transfer Efficiency Of Buried Pipeline Group, Mu Xuan, Pei Peng, Zhou Xin, Tu Hongsheng

Coal Geology & Exploration

The buried pipeline is the part where the rock mass heat pump system performs direct heat transfer with the ground. The water-bearing structure in the karst area is complex and diverse, which has a significant impact on the heat transfer and storage of the buried pipeline group. Herein, the heat transfer process of a group of 27 vertical buried pipelines in four geological structure types was simulated, including the non-karst structure, fractured karst structure, karst conduit structure and mixed karst structure. Meanwhile, comparison was made for the change of parameters, such as the temperature field in the rock mass, the …

Numerical Simulation On Azimuth Gamma Ray Detection Of Coal And Rock Interface, Chen Gang, Chen Long, Li Quanxin, Liu Zhiyi

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to meet the requirements of geosteering drilling with LWD azimuth gamma, the response value of gamma ray intensity under different surrounding rock thicknesses and absorption coefficients was studied by numerical simulation. Meanwhile, the variation of special and physical characteristics reflected by API value measured by gamma detector under the radioactive formation conditions was simulated and analyzed. On this basis, the geological model of the three layers of coal, mudstone and limestone of 8-sectors azimuth gamma ray drilling was established to simulate the identification process of roof and floor of coal bed drilled. The simulation results show that the …

Time-To-Depth Conversion Accuracy Analysis And Improvement Method For Inclined Coal Bed, Wang Huifeng, Fu Chao, Li Guo, Chen Tongjun

Coal Geology & Exploration

The average-velocity method is the most commonly-used time-to-depth conversion technology for the seismic survey of coalbed. But for the steeply-inclined coalbed, the average velocity changes rapidly laterally, and the interpretation accuracy varies greatly, so that the intelligent coal mining could not be assured effectively. Herein, the accuracy of various average-velocity-interpolation methods was discussed by analyzing a steeply-inclined coalbed model and a practical 3D seismic mining area and appropriate improvement methods were proposed accordingly. The calculation results of a forward model show that the bottom elevation accuracy of coalbed is greatly affected by the locations of interpolation points in the case …

Air-Driven Directional Drilling Technology And Equipment In Soft Coal Seam Of Huainan Mining Area, Tian Hongliang, Chen Jian, Zhang Jie, Cheng Heyu, Dong Ruigang, Du Limeng, Liu Degui, Guan Qiangsheng

Coal Geology & Exploration

Aiming at Huainan mining area using bedding directional drilling to eliminate gas outburst in strip coal seams of working face and adjacent roadways, we put forward a technical idea of using pneumatic long directional drilling hole to eliminate gas outburst by one hole. On the basis of the previous pneumatic screw directional drilling technology test, we developed a narrow-body full-section remote directional drilling rig with a width of only 1.1 m, the spindle angle can be stepless adjusted from −90° to 90°, and maximum remote distance of 50 m. The ø73/82 mm screw pneumatic screw drill was optimized, with maximum …

Influencing Factors Of Increasing The Signal Strength Of The Em-Mwd By Applying Insulation Coating Outside The Casing, Shao Chun, Hu Chuang, Xu Lin, Chen Minghua, Long Xiaoping

Coal Geology & Exploration

Applying insulation coating outside the casing can reduce the attenuation of Electromagnetic measurement-while-drilling (EM-MWD) signals in low resistivity formations and increase the transmission depth of EM-MWD signals. For the purpose of obtaining the resistivity range of the formation applicable to the insulation coating and the influence of the coating characteristics on the received signal strength, a simulation model is established based on the finite element method, and simulation experiments are carried out on the application effect of the insulation coating applied to the casings of different resistivity formations and the influence regularity of the coating resistivity, thickness and length on …

Redevelopment Strategy Of Closed Coal Mine Industrial Plaza: A Case Study Of Fenghuangshan Mine In Jincheng, China, Wang Jingxiang, Chang Jiang, Deng Yuanyuan, Lin Yan, Wu Haoran

Coal Geology & Exploration

With the effective implementation of China’s policy on cutting the overcapacity of coal, a number of mines with exhausted resources and backward production capacity have been shut down and abandoned. Thus, the traditional independent industrial and mining areas become silent, and the industrial plazas serving coal production and workers’ lives are faced with the problems such as function loss and idle land. Therefore, excavating the value of the closed coal mine industrial plazas and giving it new functions is the key to revitalize the existing resources and stimulate the vitality of independent industrial and mining areas. Herein, research was conducted …

Status And Prospect Of Harmless Disposal And Resource Comprehensive Utilization Of Solid Waste Of Coal Gangue, Wang Yutao

Coal Geology & Exploration

A large amount of coal gangue generated during coal production and processing is piled up on the surface, which not only causes land occupation and soil erosion, but also causes geological disasters such as landslides and debris flows. So it has a serious impact on the ecological environment of the mining area. The cumulative stockpile of coal gangue in China has exceeded 6 billion tons, accounting for 13000 hectares of land. In 2020, the output of coal gangue in China is 729 million tons, the comprehensive utilization is 526 million tons, and the comprehensive utilization rate is 72.2%. At present, …

Research On Drill Pipe Pose Recognition Technology Based On Monocular Vision, Ma Bin, Peng Guangyu

Coal Geology & Exploration

As a key technology in the field of intelligent drilling equipment, automatic drill pipe loading and unloading technology restricts the automation and intelligent development of underground drilling equipment in coal mines. The existing drill pipe automatic loading and unloading system mainly relies on the mechanical structure and proximity switches for positioning, which has the problem of poor positioning accuracy and low automation. To solve this problem, a drill pipe pose recognition algorithm based on monocular vision technology was proposed. The camera was used to capture the image containing the cooperative target, and the relative distance and posture between the camera …

Design And Application Of Pump-Free Double Channel Mechanical Hole Enlarging Bit For Gas Penetration In Middle Hard Coal Seam, Gao Xiaoliang, Shao Guojie, Yang Huwei

Coal Geology & Exploration

In borehole enlarge drilling, it is necessary to adjust the flow of mud pump to switch drilling and borehole enlarging state, and the control effect is not ideal. To improve the precision of the borehole enlarging technology while drilling machinery control, a pump-free double channel mechanical borehole enlarging drill bit was developed, which equiped with dual channel to form a complete set of double channel drill pipe and double channel water device. Two sets of individual waterways were designed, annulus water way for cooling bit and carry out rock powder, and center water way is used to control the opening …

Research And Application Of Integrated Fracturing Fluid System For Unconventional Natural Gas In Coal Measures, Xu Dong, Wang Yubin, Bai Kunsen, Zhu Weiping, Liu Chuanqing, Li Bing, He Pengbo

Coal Geology & Exploration

To solve the problems of poor application flexibility and non-adjustable performance of the current fracturing fluid system in unconventional natural gas of coal measures, an integrated fracturing fluid system is researched. In this study, the experimental evaluation was performed for the viscosity increase, drag reduction, sand suspension, temperature and shear resistance, gel breaking, additive compatibility, anti-swelling and surface tension of the integrated fracturing fluid system based on three kinds of integrated thickeners in combination with the field clay stabilizer, cleanup additive and gel breaker. Meanwhile, the field application effect of integrated fracturing fluid was analyzed. The results show that: the …

Svm-Based Sensitivity Zoning Of Subsidence Disaster Development In The Underground Coal Mining Areas, Xue Yong’An, Zou Youfeng, Zhang Wenzhi, Zhang Mingmei, Liu Guangchun

Coal Geology & Exploration

At present, there is no fixed way to predict the sensitive zones of subsidence disaster development in underground coal mining areas, and the prediction result of sensitive zones has a great uncertainty. Herein, the subsidence disaster in Xishan area of Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province was taken as the research object. Totally 4 types of kernel SVM based prediction model for sensitivity zoning of subsidence disaster were constructed with the methods of GIS spatial analysis, statistical analysis and Support Vector Machine (SVM) in combination, taking the subsidence disaster data checked and recorded in 2012 and 2014 as the modeling and verification …

Accelerate Construction Of New Pattern Of Ecological Protection In Northwest China, Qi Feng, Guangzu Bai, Zongxing Li, Bao Wang, Lijuan Chen, Penglong Wang, Tengfei Yu, Hongfei Meng, Wen Liu, Zhixiang Lu, Tingting Ning, Chengqi Zhang, Meng Zhu

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Based on a profound understanding of the great significance of constructing an ecological protection pattern in Northwest China, this paper systematically summarizes the achievements, new problems and new trends of ecological protection in Northwest China, and accordingly, puts forward an overall spatial arrangement for the ecological protection under "two regions (watersheds)-six zones (core ecological function zones)-multiple points (key ecological points)". In addition, a key path to construct a new pattern of ecological protection in Northwest China is expounded in order to make more contributions to the acceleration of the harmonious co-existence between human and nature. The path is mainly based …

Eco-Rational Conversion: Spheres Of Influence Into Spheres Of Transformation - Creating An Ecological Society, Douglas Morris

Sustainability Research & Practice Seminar Presentations

Professor Douglas Morris, Educational Foundations & Policy Studies - Eco-rational conversion: spheres of influence into spheres of transformation - creating an ecological society

A Long-Term Vision For An Ecologically Sound Platte River, Andrew J. Caven, Melissa M. Mosier, Kristal Stoner, Bill Taddicken, Brice Krohn, Ashley Gramza, Craig R. Allen, Mike Carter, Michelle Koch, Kirk D. Schroeder, Sarah Bailey, Rich Walters, Brian C. Chaffin, Erica Gnuse, Amy Jones, Kate Bird

Zea E-Books Collection

The Platte River extends about 310 mi (499 km) from North Platte, Nebraska, to its terminus at the Missouri River confluence near Plattsmouth, Nebraska. The Platte River Valley is a continentally significant ecosystem that serves as a major stopover for migratory waterbirds in the Central Flyway including the endangered Whooping Crane (Grus americana) and >1 million Sandhill Cranes (Antigone canadensis) at the peak of spring migration. However, the Platte River Valley also supports a great diversity of avifauna including grassland breeding birds, native stream fish, vascular plants, herpetofauna, mammals, pollinators, and aquatic macroinvertebrates. Despite ongoing conservation …

Population Health Metrics During The Early Stages Of The Covid-19 Pandemic: Correlative Pilot Study, Marie A. Severson, David A. Cassada, Victor C. Huber, Daniel D. Snow, Lisa M. Mcfadden

Nebraska Water Center: Faculty Publications

Background: COVID-19 has caused nearly 1 million deaths in the United States, not to mention job losses, business and school closures, stay-at-home orders, and mask mandates. Many people have suffered increased anxiety and depression since the pandemic began. Not only have mental health symptoms become more prevalent, but alcohol consumption has also increased during this time. Helplines offer important insight into both physical and mental wellness of a population by offering immediate, anonymous, cheap, and accessible resources for health and substance use disorders (SUD) that was unobstructed by many of the mandates of the pandemic. Further, the pandemic also …

A Not-So-Clean Slate: A Progress Report Of Pa’S Automated Record Sealing Law, Matt B. Saboe, Tekia Huger-Burton

Sustainability Research & Practice Seminar Presentations

Professor Matt B. Saboe, Economics and Finance, and Tekia Huger-Burton - A Not-So-Clean Slate: A Progress Report of PA’s Automated Record Sealing Law

Assessing Vegetation Pattern Using Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (Modis) Images Along The Western Coastal Area Of Bangladesh, Nazrul I. Khandaker

Publications and Research

ASSESSING VEGETATION PATTERN USING MODERATE RESOLUTION IMAGING SPECTRORADIOMETER (MODIS) IMAGES ALONG THE WESTERN COASTAL AREA OF BANGLADESH

AKHI, Atika Rahman, AHMED, Asib, HASSAN, Muhammad Qumrul, and KHANDAKER, Nazrul

Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, Vol 54, No. 5, https://doi.org/10.1130/abs/2022AM-379769

AKHI, Atika Rahman, Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh, AHMED, Asib, Department of Geography and Environment, Dhaka University, Agargaon, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh, HASSAN, Muhammad Qumrul, Department of Geology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh and KHANDAKER, Nazrul, Geology Discipline, York College of CUNY, 9420 Guy R Brewer Blvd, AC-2F09, Jamaica, NY 11451-0001

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Comparing Geosciences-Related Engagement Generated During And After The Use Of Multiple Pedagogical Approaches: Animated Videos, Youtube, Interactive Educational Games, Group Discussion And Powerpoint Presentations, Andrew M. Singh, Nazrul I. Khandaker, Ality Aghedo, Jasmin Budhan, Belal A. Sayeed, B'Jorn K. Forde, Krishna Mahabir

Publications and Research

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased educators’ reliance on online learning tools such as Blackboard Collaborate Ultra and Zoom meetings to deliver geoscience-related lessons in real-time. Assessments were conducted using introduction to geology, environmental geology, and oceanography - part of the City University of New York's (CUNY) newly implemented pathways curriculum. These general education courses belong to scientific world and life and physical sciences category and are intended for seamless transfer between CUNY campuses. Students, however, have the option to disengage from participation. Students are able to disable microphones and cameras, as well as rely entirely on text-chat if they choose. …