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Practice And Understanding Of Multi-Layer Drainage Of Cbm Wells In Liupanshui Area, Liu Jiang, Sang Shuxun, Zhou Xiaozhi, Bi Caiqin, Jin Jun, Shan Yansheng

Coal Geology & Exploration

To improve the effect of drainage and extraction of coalbed methane wells, it is necessary to divide the drainage and production stages reasonably and formulate corresponding control measures. Based on the previous exploration and trial production of coalbed methane in Liupanshui area, this paper analyzed the geological characteristics of coalbed methane and the development characteristics of coal reservoirs in the area, and studied the drainage effect of the combined layers of two wells comparatively. The research shows that the area has several basic characteristics, including many coal seams, thin single-layer thickness, high gas content, high reservoir pressure, low coal seam …

Application Of Time Series Model In Water Inflow Prediction Of Working Face, Shi Longqin, Wang Yaru, Qiu Mei, Gao Weifu

Coal Geology & Exploration

In practical production of mines, the prediction of mine water inflow is of great significance for mine water prevention and control. Taking working face 1301 of Yuncheng coal mine as the research object, and without considering the influence of seasonal factors, ARIMA-the time series analysis model-is used to establish the functional relationship between mine water inflow and time, which proves that the time series of water inflow in working face 1301 of Yuncheng coal mine is affected by seasonal factors. Then, based on the principle of addition and decomposition of time series, the long-term trend, seasonal indexes, circulating factors and …

Fractal Theory-Based Seepage Model Of Hershel-Bulkley Fluid In Porous Medium, Yang Xian, Lu Wei, Jin Xin, Chen Juan, Feng Xingfa

Coal Geology & Exploration

Slurry is a kind of widely-used engineering fluid. Slurry will seeps into the formation in the process of construction, which has a certain impact on the project. In order to make deeper study on the seepage mechanism of slurry, the formation is simulated as porous medium, the slurry is simulated as Hershel-Bulkley fluid which can more comprehensively reflect its rheological properties, and the seepage model of Hershel-Bulkley fluid in porous medium was established based on Fractal theory. Based on the calculation results of seepage model, the effect of pressure gradient, flow index, consistency coefficient and porosity on the instantaneous average …

Test Of Mechanical Properties Of Limestone Under Hydraulic Pressure-Stress Coupling, Tian Shukun

Coal Geology & Exploration

To study the mechanical properties of limestone with water-rich saturated circumstance under water pressure-stress coupling, compression failure tests of limestone samples with different water pressure were carried out by using a self-developed permeability test device, the device can realize uniaxial compression test. Then, the stress-strain characteristics of limestone, the effect of hydraulic pressure on uniaxial compressive strength, the elastic modulus and the deformation modulus, and the correlation between breaking characteristics and hydraulic pressure were tested. The results show that the increased hydraulic pressure has a significant influence on the stress-strain curve and strength characteristics. With the increase of hydraulic strength, …

Development Characteristics Of Water Conducted Fracture Zone Based On Overburden Structural Effect, Cao Zubao, Wang Qingtao

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to study the roof water disaster caused by coal mining in Huanglong coalfield, taking mining failure of layered overburden as research object, four typical composite structural models for coal-soft rock-hard rock-soft rock-hard rock(combination I), coal-soft rock-soft rock-hard rock-hard rock(combination Ⅱ), coal-hard rock-soft rock-hard rock-soft rock(combination Ⅲ) and coal-hard rock-hard rock-soft rock-soft rock(combination IV) were generalized. Numerical simulation and theoretical calculation were used to analyze the mining failure characteristics of different overburden combinations and correlation between water conducting fissures and lithologic combination structure of overburden. The law of the effect of overburden structure on the development height of water …

The Law Of Soaking Infiltration And Collapse Deformation In Typical Loess-Paleosol Series, Zhao Jingang, Lyu Yuanqiang, Chao Jun, Yang Zhe, Xia Meng

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to investigate the law of moisture migration and collapse deformation of the typical loess-paleosol series, on the basis of water immersion test of the large test pits of Xi’an North-airport intercity rail transit in the loess tableland of Weibei, the real-time in-site observation was adopted, the soaking infiltration and collapse deformation of collapsible soil layer under conditions of non water seepage hole were traced and tested. The results show that: The movement of water immersion is dominated by vertical movement in the early stage. The whole form is like a continuous increase of “weight” shape. As the water …

Numerical Calculation Of Temperature Field Of Freeze-Sealing Pipe Roof Method In Gongbei Tunnel, Long Wei, Rong Chuanxin, Duan Yin, Guo Ke

Coal Geology & Exploration

This paper took the Gongbei tunnel in the Zhuhai Connection Section of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge as an example to study the development of the temperature field of the Freeze-Sealing Pipe Roof Method. Based on the heat transfer theory of two-dimensional porous media, the FEM software COMSOL was used to numerically analyze the actual working conditions of the active freezing period, the numerical calculation was verified by field measurement. The development and distribution of the temperature field before and after the opening of the special-shaped freezing pipes was studied. The results showed that: when freezing for 30 days, the concrete …

Influence Factors And Formation Properties Of Temperature Field In The Frozen Wall Of Double Ring Pipes, Li Huaixin, Lin Bin, Wang Peng

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to research the change law of the temperature field of the frozen wall of double-circle pipes, an auxiliary shaft in Huainan coalmine was taken as the research object, the FLAC^3D software was used to numerically simulate the formation process of the temperature field of the frozen wall of double-circle pipes and the influence of different factors on average temperature of frozen wall based on the relevant geological parameters. The research results show that temperature of the soil in the double-circle pipes is the lowest, and temperature on both sides increases gradually, the interval between frozen holes is …

Detection Technique And Application Of Transmission In-Seam Wave In Thin Coal Seam, Yang Hui

Coal Geology & Exploration

Aiming at the problem of serious attenuation of channel wave in thin seam and its limited distance of propagation, a method of restricted CT imaging was proposed by using the furthest in-seam wave propagation distance. Firstly, the variation of in-seam wave frequency with different thickness of coal seam was studied by theoretical derivation. Taking a 1.5m thin seam as the main research object, the attenuation characteristics of channel wave were simulated by forward modeling, and the effective propagation distance of channel wave was determined. The actual data of No. 15 coal seam in a coal mine in Shandong Province shows …

Influence Of Parting In Composite Coal Seam On Interpretation Of Fault Throw By Channel Wave Seismic Exploration, Su Xiaoyun

Coal Geology & Exploration

The channel wave seismic exploration technology has achieved relatively reliable result in detection of faults, collapse columns and the change of coal thickness in working faces, now becomes the preferred method for detection of underground geological structures. But for detection of geological structures in partings of composite coal seams the method has still certain problems. In order to study the influence of partings in composite coal seams on detection of channel wave seismic exploration, various models were built by changing thickness, lithology of parting in composite coal seams and experimenting with channel wave seismic detection in Shanxi to study how …

Suppression Of Multiple Reflected Refraction In Shallow Low-Velocity Zones By Vertical Combination Of Seismic Sources, Fu Yanning, Chang Suoliang, Zhang Sheng, Liu Zuiliang, Yang Yong, Chen Qiang, Liu Bo, Xu Yuying

Coal Geology & Exploration

A special type of multiple reflected refraction often appears in seismic records in areas with low-velocity structures. It seriously affects the closed reflection wave, which causes the distortion of the reflection wave shape and affects the correct interpretation of the seismic data. Based on the forward simulation of the multiple reflected refraction equation, the generation mechanism of multiple reflected refraction in the shallow low-velocity zones was set forth. A method of suppressing multiple reflected refraction by vertically combined dual sources was proposed. The formation parameters(formation thickness and velocity)are obtained according to the methods of small refraction and micro logging in …

Seismic Impedance Inversion Of Coal Field With Reflectivity Method Based On Bayesian Theory, Yang Zhen, Gao Zhenyu, Liu Xingye

Coal Geology & Exploration

Seismic inversion can reflect the morphology of subsurface formation and facies information more intuitively. Seismic impedance inversion can directly produce elastic information of underground media, providing reliable information for subsequent coal identification, water channel prediction and collapse column distinguishing. A Bayesian-based inversion of reflectivity method was developed. It can consider the various propagation effects of seismic waves and solve the objective function nonlinearly, which can more accurately calculate the impedance and improve the inversion resolution. The method is applied to the actual data from Buertai coal mine and satisfactory results are output, which effectively verifies the feasibility and effectiveness of …

Research On Electronically Controlled Automation Technology Of Underground Drilling Rig For Coal Mine, Dong Hongbo, Yao Ningping, Ma Bin, Liao Jiangnan

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to conform to the development direction of automation and intelligence of underground equipment in coal mines, a set of electronically controlled system of drilling rig has been developed according to the characteristics of underground drilling rigs in coal mines. The functions such as remote control, parameter monitoring, working condition judgment and safe interlocking were realized in the drilling rig. On the basis of single-acting control of the drilling rig, the technology of automatic drilling and automatic trip-out of the drilling rig was studied, which greatly improved the automation of underground drilling rig in coal mine. The functional experiments …

Design And Numerical Simulation Of Multi-Layer Bit With Extra-High Matrix, Sun Qibin, Shen Lina, Yang Gansheng, Tian Guoliang, Ruan Hailong, Chen Xi

Coal Geology & Exploration

Aiming at the problem that the life of the diamond bit is limited by the height of the bit matrix, an optimized design scheme of an impregnated diamond bit with extra-high multi-layer matrix was proposed. In the design of the bit, eccentric staggered cutting teeth, alternate waterways and water baffles were introduced to ensure the cooling and effective drilling of the bit. Through strength and hydraulic flow field simulation, the strength of the drill bit was checked, the rationality of the waterway structure was verified, and the finished product of the drill bit was further realized. The drill bit breaks …

Gather, Educate, Prepare: Libraries As Champions To Build Informed And Climate-Resilient Communities, Adrian K. Ho, René Tanner, Monika Antonelli

Library Presentations

The past few years have witnessed increasing numbers of discussions and programs about the impacts of climate change, addressing topics from the devastating wildfires in California, relentless heat waves in Europe, to the accelerating thaw of the ice sheet in Greenland. The media has described the social atmosphere using such terms as climate angst, ecological grief, and existential crisis. Weighed down by a steady stream of climate news, some people have sought professional help for guidance on tackling emotional responses to natural disasters and climate trauma. Meanwhile, many of us are wondering what can be done. As a central player …

Quantifying The Environmental Impacts Of Cookstove Transitions A Societal Exergy Analysis Based Model Of Energy Consumption And Forest Stocks In Honduras, Noah Ver Beek, Elvin Vindel, Matthew K. Heun, Paul E. Brockway

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

Unsustainable consumption of biofuels contributes to deforestation and climate change, while household air pollution from burning solid biofuels in homes results in millions of premature deaths globally every year. Honduras, like many low and medium Human Development Index countries, depends on primary solid biofuels for more than 30% of its primary energy supply (as of 2013). We conducted a societal exergy analysis and developed a forest stock model for Honduras for 1971–2013 and used the results to model an energy transition from traditional wood stoves to either improved efficiency wood cookstoves or modern fuel cookstoves (using Electricity or Liquefied petroleum …

Climate Change Impacts The Subsurface Transport Of Atrazine And Estrone Originating From Agricultural Production Activities, Renys Enrique Barrios, Simin Akbariyeh, Chuyang Liu, Khalid Muzamil Gani, Margarita T. Kovalchuk, Xu Li, Yusong Li, Daniel D. Snow, Zhenghong Tang, John Gates, Shannon L. Bartelt-Hunt

Nebraska Water Center: Faculty Publications

Climate change will impact soil properties such as soil moisture, organic carbon and temperature and changes in these properties will influence the sorption, biodegradation and leaching of trace organic contaminants to groundwater. In this study, we conducted a modeling case study to evaluate atrazine and estrone transport in the subsurface under current and future climate conditions at a field site in central Nebraska. According to the modeling results, in the future, enhanced evapotranspiration and increased average air temperature may cause drier soil conditions, which consequently reduces the biodegradation of atrazine and estrone in the water phase. On the other hand, …

Data From: Forest Density Intensifies The Importance Of Snowpack To Growth In Water-Limited Pine Forests, Kelly E. Gleason, John B. Bradford, Anthony W. D’Amato, Shawn Fraver, Brian J. Palik, Michael A. Battaglia

Environmental Science and Management Datasets

Research Study
Warming climate and resulting declines in seasonal snowpack have been associated with drought stress and tree mortality in seasonally snow-covered watersheds worldwide. Meanwhile, increasing forest density has further exacerbated drought stress due to intensified tree-tree competition. Using a uniquely detailed dataset of population-level forest growth (n=2495 sampled trees), we examined how inter-annual variability in growth relates to snow volume across a range of forest densities (e.g., competitive environments) in sites spanning a broad aridity gradient across the United States. Forest growth was positively related to snowpack in water-limited forests located at low latitude, and this relationship was intensified …

Session 6: Innovating The Built Environment Post-Covid-19, Marc Palatucci, Richard Lyall, Timothy Harris, Steven Bender, Peter Smirniotopoulos, Ryan Mathesin

SITIE Symposiums

ABSTRACT: Innovating the Built Environment for a Post-COVID-19 World

It would seem an act of academic malpractice to teach a course titled Innovating the Built Environment: How the Law Responds to Disruptive Change, and host an all-day symposium as an integral part of that course, and not endeavor to address the most-disruptive thing to happen to the built environment in more than 100 years: The coronavirus pandemic. This "disruption" to real estate is the proverbial elephant in the room. Hopefully, it will maintain a minimum six-foot distance from others as we address how it impacts the four Special Topics …

Session 5: Real Estate Tokenization, Joseph Vincent, Steven Bender, Peter Smirniotopoulos

SITIE Symposiums

ABSTRACT: Is “tokenization” the next great leap forward needed to make homeownership more appealing to Millennials and Gen Z’s?

If single-family homeownership and time-sharing had a love child, what would it look like? Is it possible to adapt successful models for office sharing to homeownership so renters who lament not owning an appreciating asset could have a stake in “something” while not being tied down to one specific residential structure or a single geographic location, to make homeownership more attractive to younger generations? And, if so, does blockchain technology hold the key (pun intended) to fractional ownerships in real …