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Characteristics Of The Shale Gas Reservoirs And Evaluation Of Sweet Spots In Wufeng Formation And Longmaxi Formation In Jingmen Exploration Area, Li Xiaoming, Liu Jirong, Lin Wen, Ma Lihong, Liu Dexun, Chen Yujie

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to further clarify the resource potential of shale gas from Wufeng Formation to Longmaxi Formation in Jingmen exploration area, sweet spots were selected. The shale in Wufeng Formation and 1th Member of Longmaxi Formation of the well X was taken as the research object in this study. Using sliced kerogen, X-ray diffraction, nuclear magnetic resonance, micro nano CT scanning, geochemical analysis and other testing methods, combined with logging interpretation results, based on the petrology, organic geochemical and mineral composition, physical properties, pore types and structure characteristics and hydrocarbon content, the reservoir characteristics of Wufeng-1^th Member of the …

Analysis Of Organic Matter Maturity Of Sapropel Coal In Oil Layer A Of Haishiwan Mine Field Of Yaojie Mining Area, Song Xiaozhong, Zhang Bingzhong, Lei Ying, Song Yanqiang

Coal Geology & Exploration

The vitrinite reflectance is recognized as the only comparable evaluation index of organic matter maturity of source rock in the exploration and development of oil and gas, shale gas and coalbed methane resources. Current research was done to determine the organic matter maturity of sapropel coal in oil layer A in Haishiwan mine field more accurately. Coal samples were collected from boreholes and observation of the optical characteristics of reflected light and fluorescence microscopic components were studied under the microscope. It was found that there are two different characteristic vitrinites in sapropel coal in oil layer A. One was fluorescent …

Deformation Characteristics Of Coal Measures And Gas Occurrence Law Of Coal Mines In North China, Wang Wei, Wei Yanzhao, Jia Tianrang, Yan Jiangwei

Coal Geology & Exploration

Gas is not only one of the important disaster-causing factors in coal mines, but also an important clean energy. Understanding the deformation characteristics of coal measures and the occurrence of gas is the basis for coal mine gas disaster prevention and coalbed methane development. Taking the North China coal measures as the research object, taking the tectonic evolution and control as the main line, using the theory of plate tectonics, tectonic evolution and step by step control of gas-occurring structures, the deformation characteristics of the North China coal-measures and the law of coal mine gas occurrence were systematically studied. The …

Discussion On The Water-Preserved Coal Mining By Dewatering-Reflooding Water Curtain In Open-Pit Coal Mines, Li Ying, Yang Zhuo, Wu Tong

Coal Geology & Exploration

To suppress the attenuation of groundwater resources caused by drainage and control the influence range of coal mining on groundwater resources, the coal mining technology with water curtain was adopted. Taking an open-pit coal mine as the background, this paper established a sand trough recharge platform to carry out physical experiments, and used a numerical method to simulate the irrigation area, so as to analyze the formation and variation of the dewatering-reflooding water curtain. Physical experiments were carried out to observe the formation of a fixed head boundary by water injection curtain which prevented the expansion of funnel, the influence …

Case Study On The Effects Of Seismic Exploration Beneath The Goafs Of Different Ages, Zhang Zhao, Yin Quanzeng

Coal Geology & Exploration

With the continuous development of coal resources, the upper group of coal in some coal mines has been mined out, and it is urgent to solve the detection problem of the lower group of coal. Affected by the goaf formed by the upper group of coal, the seismic energy absorption and scattering attenuation of the lower group of coal are significant, and the signal-to-noise ratio of the data is low. The detection of the lower group of coal under the goaf by 3D seismic exploration is still in the exploration stage. In this paper, the 3D seismic exploration project of …

Prediction Of Fracture Distribution And Evaluation Of Shale Gas Preservation Conditions In Longmaxi Formation In Dongxi Area, Xie Jiatong, Fu Xiaoping, Qin Qirong, Li Hu

Coal Geology & Exploration

Commercial development of shale gas confirmed that mature shale has great potential for exploration, southeast Sichuan is the strategic pilot area of shale gas exploration and development in southern China, cracks are the key factor of shale gas preservation and development deployment, for the structural environment complex and special basin edge area, increasing the difficulty of shale crack research, but also provides a new direction for shale gas exploration and development. As a new field of oil and gas exploration in China, shale gas exploration has not yet developed a mature crack evaluation system. Taking Dongxi area of the southeast …

Study On The Microscopic Mechanism Of The Loess Improved By Quicklime, Xie Xiao, Wang Luyao, Deng Lejuan, Zhang Guowei

Coal Geology & Exploration

To investigate the influence of lime content on loess strength and its microscopic mechanism, different proportions of lime were used to improve loess. Through direct shear test, mercury intrusion porosimetry and scanning electron microscopy, the strength characteristics and microstructure changes of compacted loess and modified loess with different lime contents were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively, and the microscopic mechanism of lime-improved loess was analyzed in depth. The results show that the shear strength parameters of lime-improved loess increases first and then decreases with the increase of lime contents. The cohesive force and internal friction angle reach the maximum when the …

A 3d Seismic Physical Modeling System Of Large Double Triaxial Air-Supported Positioning And Multichannel Data Acquisition And Its Application, Shi Xianxin, Liu Qiang, Hu Jiwu, Wang Pan, Lian Chenguang, Jia Qian, Zhang Miaomiao, Nie Ailan

Coal Geology & Exploration

As an important technology to study seismic wave propagation characteristics, 3D seismic physical simulation is an effective method to understand the propagation law and response characteristics of seismic waves in complex structures. It has the advantages of more realistic results and no limitation on calculation methods and boundary conditions over numerical simulation. Therefore, it has important applications in the research of the basic law of seismic wave propagation, verification of field seismic exploration methods, design optimization of observation systems, etc. This paper presents a 3D seismic physical modeling system of large double triaxial air-supported positioning and multichannel data acquisition, which …

Experimental Study On Transient Electromagnetic Method With A Conical Source, Yang Haiyan, Liu Zhixin, Zhang Hua, Chen Xiao, Lian Zhe, Wang Ling, Yang Fujie

Coal Geology & Exploration

A new transmitter device-conical source has been proved theoretically to have several advantages for transient electromagnetic sounding. To verify application ability of conical source, two kinds of transmitter devices were designed and made, and the experimental studies on surface and in mine roadway were carried out. By applying high density resistivity achievements in surface experiment, the detecting results using conical source and multi-coils were compared. The results show that the description of strata resistivity with conical source is better than that with multi-coils. One fault was identified and the strike and position of which matches the high density resistivity result …

New Method And Optimization Research On Water Sealing Outside Casing Based On Water-Swelling Rubber For Stratified Pumping, Zheng Xianghua, Yuan Wei, Luo Yunxiang, Cheng Cong

Coal Geology & Exploration

Stratified pumping test is a key technique for hydrogeological exploration. To solve the problems of low efficiency and poor reliability and controllability of the traditional water-sealing methods outside casing for stratified pumping, a water-swelling rubber was developed based on high water absorption of the sodium polyacrylate resin, and a new approach based on water-swelling rubber was proposed and optimized by the response surface methodology in this paper. With the water swelling ratio of the rubber as response index, a surrogate model was constructed by the Box-Behnken experimental design to study the influence of different process parameters, working condition parameters, and …

Numerical Analysis Of The Effect Of Different Soil Types And Water Content On Heat Transfer Performance Of Horizontal Buried Pipes, Zou Hang, Pei Peng, Hao Dingyi, Wang Chen

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to reveal the heat transfer performance of the horizontal buried pipe heat exchanger in the ground source heat pump system in different soil types, this paper, based on the theoretical knowledge of soil capillary water, combined with the means of numerical simulation, discusses the influence of the difference of three-phase composition in different types of energy storage soil on the heat transfer characteristics of the horizontal buried pipe heat exchanger. The results show that under the cooling condition of 308.15 K, the outlet water temperature of the horizontal pipe in the loam soil decreases to 303.3 K and …

Development And Prospect Of Intelligent Drilling Technology And Equipment For Underground Coal Mines In China, Li Quanxin, Liu Fei, Fang Jun Xi'an Research Institute Co., Ltd., China Coal Technology And Engineering Group Corp., Xi'an 710077, China, Liu Jianlin, Chu Zhiwei

Coal Geology & Exploration

The intelligent drilling technology and equipment are important part of the intelligent construction of coal mine, and it is the advanced technology and equipment urgently needed by coal mine enterprises to further promote the work of reducing personnel and increasing efficiency. The phased achievements of underground intelligent drilling technology and equipment during the 13th five-year plan are systematically summarized, and the development status of key technical equipment such as automatic drilling rig, parameter monitoring of measurement while drilling(MWD) system, rotary steerable system are introduced. The key factors restricting the research and development (R & D) and application of intelligent drilling …

Application Of Competitive Intelligence For Insular Territories: Automatic Analysis Of Scientific And Technology Trends To Fight The Negative Effects Of Climate Change, Henri Dou, Pierre Fournie

International Journal of Islands Research

Islands are fragile territories because of their geographical position. As a result, climate impacts can have serious consequences, of which some are irreversible. Therefore, it is necessary to allow insular territories to benefit from the latest scientific and technological advances in combating climate effects. The current article shows how to deal with automatic analysis of scientific information on the one hand, but also its applications via patents. We will analyse the latest scientific results as well as their possible applications using patent analysis. We will also focus on experts, laboratories, and leading companies, that are active on the field. The …

Climate Change-Induced Effects On Beach Degradation And Tourist Behaviour: A Review Of Previous Studies With Potential In An Island Tourism Context, Yen E. Lam González, Carmen Garcia, Matias M. González Hernández, Carmelo J. Leon

International Journal of Islands Research

This article conducts a qualitative meta-analysis of papers addressing the topic of climate change impacts on beach loss and degradation, and its relation to tourist behaviour (destination choice, willingness to re-visit, expenditure and willingness to pay). The main aim is to identify values that can be used in future research works in the context of island tourism. We found that the strong specialisation and fragmentation of data and methods limit the transferability potential of previous research analysing climate-induced effects on beaches and tourist behaviour. Researchers from different fields bring their own conceptual models which often address similar problems but use …

Unbuilding: How Deconstruction Is Saving The Planet By Giving Building Materials A Second Life, Diana M. Ducroz

Capstones

In 2018, more than 600 million tons of construction and demolition (C&D) waste was generated in the United States, more than twice the volume of ordinary trash created by American households and businesses. Even though 80-95% of this concrete, asphalt, steel, wood, drywall, glass and brick can be reused, repurposed or recycled, a quarter of it – or 145 million tons in 2018 – ends up in landfills. Thirty million tons of wood alone – often sturdy, irreplaceable old-growth lumber – is being trashed every year.

Now, a budding ‘build reuse’ movement, made up of environmentalists, architects, historic preservationists, city …

Characterization Of Landfill Leachate For Enhanced Metal Recovery, Hanna Fulford, Amisha Shah, Inez Hua, Nadezhda Zyaykina, Lori Hoagland, Alejandro Rodriguez Sanchez, Umut Bicim

Discovery Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Internship

Landfills contain a trove of valuable materials, such as critical, precious, and rare earth metals, that are integral to the United State’s economy and national security. The leachate that filters through landfills picks up these materials, which allows for the possibility of recovery. For this research, samples will be analyzed from landfills throughout the Midwestern United States to provide a baseline on water quality constituents, elements present, and microbial activity. Preliminary data for this study was acquired by analyzing samples of landfill leachate from a landfill in northern Indiana. pH readings indicate that the leachate is slightly basic. It also …

Electric Vehicle Integration In San Francisco, Lisa Farmos

Master's Projects and Capstones

California’s Executive Order N-79-20 requires all new cars and passenger trucks sold in California to be zero-emissions by 2035. Electric vehicles (EVs) are the primary alternative fuel solution. However, there are widespread barriers to ownership, particularly for those in lower socioeconomic classes. A literature review of barriers to EV ownership shows the primary barrier is insufficient overnight charging infrastructure. Geospatial data of EV charging infrastructure and 2020 census tract data were used to map average income versus EV charging infrastructure in San Francisco. Data maps confirm the literature review findings: there is a positive correlation between income and EV charging …

Odu Research Is Showcased In ‘Waters Rising’ Exhibition At The Chrysler Museum Of Art, Amber Kennedy

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Plastic Recycling Is Inefficient And Expensive, Clark S. Adomaitis

Capstones

Plastics production and incineration contributes more than 850 million metric tons to the emissions that are causing climate change. Emissions are growing at a moment when scientists and world leaders are in agreement that they need to dramatically decrease. Environmentalists say that plastic production makes up 4.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. New plastic plants opening in the U.S. do not line up with emission reduction goals.

At the end of plastics’ lives, a lot of what we’re putting into our recycling bins isn’t getting recycled. In fact, only 18% of trash from New York City homes is actually recycled. …

Staying One Step Ahead Of The Growing Electric Vehicle Market, Russell Molter

Honors Projects

Electric vehicles are becoming more popular among drivers as they become more affordable and as people become more aware of the benefits of electric vehicles. Because of this, the demand for electric car chargers is quickly increasing across the country. This includes BGSU’s campus. Right now, there are seven chargers available on campus, but with the trends in how the electric vehicle market is growing, BGSU should create a plan to install many more chargers to meet the increasing demand for charging stations. This strategy will allow BGSU to keep up with the growing electric vehicle market, which will additionally …