Numerical simulation of rock burst danger of longwall mining face located in the footwall of skew fault

2014 ◽  
pp. 657-660
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Rock Burst ◽  
Longwall Mining ◽  
Mining Face

scholarly journals Study on Occurrence Mechanism of Coal Pillar in L-Shaped Zone during Fully Mechanized Mining Period and Prevention Technology

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Zeng-qiang Yang ◽  
Hong-mei Wang ◽  
De-quan Sun ◽  
Xian-jian Ma ◽  
Ming-bao Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Rock Burst ◽  
Dynamic Load ◽  
Static Load ◽  
Coal Pillar ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
In Situ Investigation ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Occurrence Mechanism

In order to study the occurrence mechanism of rock burst in L-shaped zone during a fully mechanized mining period, the No. 705 working face which is located in Baojishan Colliery is taken as a typical engineering background. By means of in situ investigation, theoretical analysis, numerical simulation, in situ tests, and relevant monitoring methods, the occurrence mechanism of rock burst and corresponding prevention technology are studied. The results show that a coal pillar with some confining pressure in the L-shaped zone is established by FLAC3D numerical simulation software, and the numerical simulation results indicate that the change in static load has a greater effect than dynamic load on coal pillar unstable failure; the static load plays a role in storing energy, and dynamic load plays a role in inducing rock burst; the bolt-mesh-cable support and high-pressure water jet unloading combined technology is put forward to prevent rock burst in roadways, and the numerical simulation results show that stress distribution of surrounding rock meets the model of strong-soft-strong (3S) structure, and the moment distribution is reasonable. In the follow-up mining, a limit value of coal fines is used to determine that this measure is a reasonable method to prevent rock burst. The study conclusions provide theoretical foundation and new guidance for preventing rock burst by synergistic effect technology in roadways.

scholarly journals Experimental Research and Numerical Simulation of Ejector Precipitator in a Fully Mechanized Mining Face

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (11) ◽  
pp. 9815-9833
Author(s):  
Guodong Zhai ◽  
Wentao Zhang ◽  
Yaozong Li ◽  
Xinghao Lu ◽  
Wenyuan Hu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Coal Dust ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Dust Concentration ◽  
Dust Removal ◽  
Measuring Point ◽  
Mining Face ◽  
Supply Water

AbstractIn order to effectively reduce the coal dust concentration in a fully mechanized mining face, this research used laboratory experiment, numerical simulation, and field test to conduct an in-depth exploration of the ejector precipitator installed at the low-level caving coal hydraulic support. Firstly, through the experimental platform in the laboratory, the dust removal effect of the nozzle with different structural parameters was tested, and the 3D particle dynamic analyzer was adopted to verify its atomization characteristics; then, the structural parameters corresponding to the nozzle in the best test results were obtained. Secondly, by using Fluent, the negative pressure flow field in the ejector barrel was numerically simulated. The results indicated that when the pressure of supply water was 12 MPa, the negative pressure value formed in the flow field was the lowest and the inspiratory velocity was the largest, which was conducive to dust removal. Finally, the tests of liquid–gas ratio and dust removal ratio were carried out in a fully mechanized mining face. The results showed that when the nozzle specification recommended by the experiment and the pressure of supply water recommended by the numerical simulation were used, the removal ratios of the total coal dust and the respirable coal dust were 89.5% and 91.0%, respectively, at the measuring point of the highest coal dust concentration. It indicates that the ejector precipitator has a good application effect in reducing the coal dust concentration in a fully mechanized mining face and improving the work environment of coal mine workers.

scholarly journals Control Technology of Surface Movement Scope with Directional Hydraulic Fracturing Technology in Longwall Mining: A Case Study

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (18) ◽  
pp. 3480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhanjie Feng ◽  
Wenbing Guo ◽  
Feiya Xu ◽  
Daming Yang ◽  
Weiqiang Yang
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Hydraulic Fracturing ◽  
Longwall Mining ◽  
Numerical Models ◽  
Surface Subsidence ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Surface Movement ◽  
Directional Hydraulic Fracturing ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Overlying Strata

Mining-induced surface subsidence causes a series of environmental hazards and social problems, including farmland destruction, waterlogging and building damage in the subsidence area. To reduce mining damages, an innovative method of controlling the surface movement scope via artificial weak planes generated by hydraulic fracturing technology was proposed in this paper. Numerical models were built to analyze the influence of weak planes with different heights and dips on the overlying strata movement. The numerical simulation results showed that the weak planes structure cut off the development of the overlying strata displacement to the surface and affected the surface movement scope. When the weak planes’ dips were bigger than the angle of critical deformation, with the increase of the weak planes’ heights (0–120 m) the advance angle of influence changed from 53.61° to 59.15°, and the advance distance of influence changed from 173.31 m to 140.27 m which decreased by 30.04 m. In applications at Sihe coal mine in China, directional hydraulic fracturing technology was used in panel 5304 to form artificial weak planes in overlying strata. The measured surface subsidence and deformation value met the numerical simulation results and the mining-induced surface movement scope reduced. Moreover, no damage occurred to the surface buildings which were predicted to be in the affected area after extraction. This technology provided a new method to protect the surface structures from damages and had great benefits for the sustainable development of coal mines.

scholarly journals Mechanism of Rock Burst Revealed by Numerical Simulation and Energy Calculation

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenlong Zhang ◽  
Nianjie Ma ◽  
Ji Ma ◽  
Chen Li ◽  
Jianju Ren
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Force Field ◽  
Rock Burst ◽  
Elastic Energy ◽  
Computational Method ◽  
Energy Calculation ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Mass Release ◽  
The Difference ◽  
And Control

We propose a new computational method to calculate the storage elastic energy value of surrounding rocks based on numerical simulation and theoretical calculation. By calculating the difference value in energy under different force states and comparing them with the energy level when rock burst occurs, we get the mechanism of rock burst: when roadway and surrounding rocks are in the condition of large ratio bias force field, certain triggering stress causes mass release of the elastic energy of surrounding rocks around the roadway, and when the energy reaches a certain level, rock burst will occur. We also put forward the specific force field conditions and triggering stress values of rock burst, which is of great guiding significance for the mechanism disclosure, monitoring, and control of rock burst.

New Criteria to Assess Seismic and Rock Burst Hazard in Coal Mines / Nowe Kryteria Dla Oceny Zagrożenia Sejsmicznego I Tąpaniami W Kopalniach Węgla Kamiennego

2015 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 743-760 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grzegorz Mutke ◽  
Józef Dubiński ◽  
Adam Lurka
Keyword(s):  
Rock Burst ◽  
Longwall Mining ◽  
Time Windows ◽  
Coal Mines ◽  
Seismic Energy ◽  
Hard Coal ◽  
Face Advance ◽  
Mining System ◽  
Burst Hazard ◽  
New Criteria

Abstract The paper presents new criteria of seismic and rock burst hazard assessment in Polish hard coal mines where longwall mining system is common practice. The presented criteria are based on the results of continuous recording of seismic events and analysis of selected seismological parameters: spatial location of seismic event in relation to mining workings, seismic energy, seismic energy release per unit coal face advance, b-value of Gutenberg-Richter law, seismic energy index EI, seismic moment M0, weighted value of peak particle velocity PPVW. These parameters are determined in a moving daily time windows or time windows with fixed number of seismic tremors. Time changes of these parameters are then compared with mean value estimated in the analyzed area. This is the basis to indicate the zones of high seismic and rock burst hazard in specific moment in time during mining process. Additionally, the zones of high seismic and rock burst hazard are determined by utilization of passive seismic tomography method. All the calculated seismic parameters in moving time windows are used to quantify seismic and rock burst hazard by four level scales. In practice, assessment of seismic and rock burst hazard is used to make daily decision about using rock burst prevention activities and correction of further exploitation of monitored coal panel.

scholarly journals Support design of main retracement passage in fully mechanised coal mining face based on numerical simulation

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yalong Li ◽  
Mohanad Ahmed Almalki ◽  
Cheng Li
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Coal Mine ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Coal Face ◽  
Support Design ◽  
Working Face ◽  
Surrounding Rock Control ◽  
Mining Face ◽  
Mining Pressure

Abstract For the comprehensive mechanised coal mining technology, the support design of the main withdrawal passage in the working face is an important link to achieve high yield and efficiency. Due to the impact of mining, the roof movement of the withdrawal passage is obvious, the displacement of the coal body will increase significantly, and it is easy to cause roof caving and serious lamination problems, and even lead to collapse accidents, which will affect the normal production of the mine. In this paper, the mining pressure development law of the main withdrawal passage support under the influence of dynamic pressure is designed, the most favourable roof failure form of the withdrawal passage is determined, and the action mechanism and applicable conditions of different mining pressure control measures are studied. The pressure appearance and stress distribution in the final mining stage of fully mechanised coal face are studied by numerical simulation. The deformation and failure characteristics and control measures of roof overburden in the last mining stage of fully mechanised coal face are analysed theoretically. Due to the fact that periodic pressure should be avoided as far as possible after the full-mechanised mining face is connected with the retracement passage, some auxiliary measures such as mining height control and forced roof blasting are put forward on this basis. The relative parameters of the main supporting forms are calculated. The main retracement of a fully mechanised working face in a coal mine channel is put forward to spread the surrounding rock grouting reinforcement, reinforcing roof, and help support and improve the bolt anchoring force, the main design retracement retracement channels in the channel near the return air along the trough for supporting reinforcing surrounding rock control optimisation measures, such as through the numerical simulation analysis, the optimisation measures for coal mine fully mechanised working face of surrounding rock is feasible. Numerical simulation results also show that the surrounding rock control of fully mechanised working face of coal mine design improvements, its main retreat channel under the roof subsidence, cribbing shrank significantly lower, and closer, to better control the deformation of surrounding rock, achieved significant effect, to ensure the safety of coal mine main retracement channel of fully mechanised working face support.

scholarly journals Determination of Reasonable Width of Filling Body for Gob-Side Entry Retaining in Mining Face With Large Cutting Height

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shijiang Pu ◽  
Gui yi Wu ◽  
Qinzhi Liu ◽  
Yuliang Wang ◽  
Qiang Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Mechanical Model ◽  
Vertical Displacement ◽  
Vertical Stress ◽  
Body Width ◽  
Minimum Width ◽  
Mining Face ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Cutting Height ◽  
Two Sides

Abstract When gob-side entry retaining is adopted in mining face with large cutting height, due to large stope space, strong dynamic pressure and other reasons, the filling body is usually broken and unstable due to improper width of filling body, and the stability of surrounding rock of roadway is poor. Therefore, this paper will take Shaqu mine as the engineering background to study the reasonable filling body width of gob-side entry retaining in mining face with large cutting height. Firstly, the stability factors of gob-side entry retaining in mining face with large cutting height are analyzed, and the mechanical model of bearing structure of gob-side entry retaining is established based on the lateral pressure and overlying load of filling body, and the reasonable width of filling body is obtained quantitatively; Numerical simulation is used to analyze the evolution of vertical stress, vertical displacement and plastic zone of working face with the change of filling body width. Finally, combined with the deformation observation results of 24207 gob-side entry retaining roof, two sides and filling body, the rationality of filling body width is verified. The results show that: the setting of the width and strength of the filling body plays an important role in the stability of gob-side entry retaining. According to the mechanical model, the minimum width of the filling body is 2.2m in the lateral direction and 3.9m in the vertical direction; Numerical simulation shows that when the width of filling body is too small, with the increase of filling body width, the vertical stress of filling body increases gradually. When the width of filling body reaches a certain value, the vertical stress decreases with the increase of width, and the stress concentration area will change from symmetrical type to eccentric load type, from the middle of filling body to the side of filling body near gob. If the width of the filling body is too small, the filling body will be too broken to bear the load, resulting in too small vertical stress and too large vertical displacement of the roadway roof. The larger the width of the filling body is, the greater the cutting resistance is, the more timely the side roof of the gob can be cut off, the less the stress of the roadway and the filling body, and the more stable the retained roadway is. Finally, through the observation of 24207 gob-side entry retaining, the total deformation of two sides and roof and floor of roadway tends to be stable after 665mm and 597mm respectively. The roof of roadway does not appear severe subsidence and obvious cracking, and the floor does not appear too large floor heave. The effect of roadway retaining is good, which indicates that 4m support can meet the needs of practical engineering.

scholarly journals Fracture Mechanism in Overlying Strata during Longwall Mining

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Zhengyi Ti ◽  
Jiazhen Li ◽  
Meng Wang ◽  
Kang Wang ◽  
Zhupeng Jin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Fracture Mechanism ◽  
Longwall Mining ◽  
Flexural Rigidity ◽  
Central Area ◽  
Short Side ◽  
Wall Area ◽  
Key Stratum ◽  
Coal Wall ◽  
Overlying Strata

We used the key stratum theory to establish a more realistic thin-plate mechanical model of elastic foundation clamped boundary and study the fracture mechanism of overlying strata during longwall mining. We analyzed the fracture characteristics and factors affecting fracture of the key stratum combined with the Mohr–Coulomb yield criterion. Besides, we used numerical simulation methods to verify the evolution pattern of the overlying strata fracture. The results show that the fracture mechanisms of the elastic foundation clamped structure’s key stratum varied depending on the position under longwall mining. The advanced coal wall area of the upper surface is a compressive-shear fracture. The center area of the lower surface is a tensile fracture. With the increase of the excavation length and the load of the key stratum, the central area and the advanced coal wall area of the long side are fractured before the advanced coal wall area of the short side. With the increase of flexural rigidity of the key stratum, the advanced coal wall area of the long side fractures before the central area and the advanced coal wall area of the short side. With the increase of the foundation modulus and the advanced load of the key stratum, the central area fractures before the surrounding advanced coal wall area. The advanced influence distance was positively correlated with the key stratum’s flexural rigidity and advanced load and negatively correlated with the foundation modulus and excavation length. The advanced influence distance was not affected by the load of the key stratum. The numerical simulation results show that, with the increase of the mining area, the fracture trace of overlying strata in goaf extended to the coal wall’s interior. The fracture range of overlying strata is larger than that of the miningd: area. This study has a practical value for water disasters, gas outbursts, and rock strata control.

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