scholarly journals Experimental Study on the Efficacy of Water Infusion for Underground Mining of a Coal Seam

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (18) ◽  
pp. 3820 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyen ◽  
Nguyen ◽  
Do
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Coal Seam ◽  
Field Test ◽  
Underground Mining ◽  
Water Injection ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Water Infusion ◽  
Coal Wall ◽  
Infusion Method

The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the water infusion method for various coalfaces of a coal seam by an experimental study. First, laboratory tests were performed on several coal samples taken from actual coalfaces to determine the general characteristics, especially the strength properties, with respect to the moisture content and time. The results obtained from the laboratory were employed to evaluate the appropriate parameters (e.g., water injection time and the optimum moisture content) for water infusion works in the field. A field test was then performed in order to assess the efficacy of water infusion for underground mining. The spalling depth (i.e., longwall face failure of coal wall, involving the stability of underground mining coalfaces) and mining velocity (i.e., involving the cost-effectiveness of mining constructions) were monitored at various coalfaces for both case studies (i.e., with and without water infusion). Expectedly, the field test results revealed that the spalling depth decreased significantly, whereas the mining velocity sped up considerably, at coalfaces using water infusion compared to at those without using the water infusion method. In conclusion, the promising findings obtained from the field test reinforced the efficacy of water infusion for underground mining coalfaces.

Experimental study of wetting-seepage effect of microemulsion for the coal seam water injection

2021 ◽  
pp. 116361
Author(s):  
Song Yan ◽  
Qiming Huang ◽  
Cunli Qin ◽  
Gang Wang ◽  
Huaixing Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Coal Seam ◽  
Water Injection

Experimental Study on Quadruped Wheel Robot for Wheat Precision Seeding

2016 ◽  
Vol 693 ◽  
pp. 1651-1657 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hai Bo Lin ◽  
Chui Jie Yi ◽  
Zun Min Liu
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Field Test ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Orthogonal Rotation ◽  
Agricultural Machine ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Multiple Effort

The wheat precision seeding technology provided an advanced agricultural protection for the high yield of wheat. But the lack of an effective agricultural machine made this technology difficult to apply widely. In this paper a quadruped wheel robot to achieve the wheat precision seeding technology was designed. And experimental study was taken under different operating conditions. Because of multiple effort factors, a quadratic orthogonal rotation combination design method was applied in the experiments, and identifying the main factors by analysis. Then the field test was carried out according to the main factors. The experiment results showed that the qualified rates of seeding exceed 93% in different sowing speed. That reached the agronomic requirements of wheat precision seeding.

New method of monitoring the transmission range of coal seam water injection and correcting the monitoring results

Measurement ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 177 ◽  
pp. 109334
Author(s):  
Jian Chen ◽  
Weimin Cheng ◽  
Gang Wang ◽  
Haomiao Li ◽  
Yanyan Li
Keyword(s):  
Coal Seam ◽  
Water Injection ◽  
New Method ◽  
Transmission Range

scholarly journals Moisture-Dependent Strength Properties of Thermally-Modified Fraxinus excelsior Wood in Compression

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1647 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward Roszyk ◽  
Elżbieta Stachowska ◽  
Jerzy Majka ◽  
Przemysław Mania ◽  
Magdalena Broda
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Treatment Temperature ◽  
Thermal Modification ◽  
Fraxinus Excelsior ◽  
Mechanical Parameters ◽  
Saturation Point ◽  
Wood Moisture ◽  
Intrinsic Anisotropy ◽  
European Ash

European ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.) is one of the species commonly used for wood thermal modification that improves its performance. The presented research aimed to investigate a moisture-dependent strength anisotropy of thermally-modified European ash in compression. Wood samples were modified at 180 °C and 200 °C. Their mechanical parameters were determined in the principal anatomical directions under dry (moisture content of 3%) and wet (moisture content above fibre saturation point) conditions. Effect of heat treatment temperature and moisture content on the ash wood mechanical parameters concerning each anatomical direction were determined. The results show that thermal treatment kept the intrinsic anisotropy of wood mechanical properties. It decreased wood hygroscopicity, which resulted in improved strength and elasticity measured for wet wood when compared to untreated and treated samples. Higher treatment temperature (200 °C) increased wood elasticity in compression in all the anatomical directions despite wood moisture content during the measurements. Multivariate analysis revealed that the modification temperature significantly affected the modulus of elasticity perpendicular to the grain, while in the case of compression strength, the statistically significant effect was observed only parallel to the grain. The results obtained can be useful from an industrial perspective and can serve as part of a database for further modelling purposes.

A Review of Technical Potential for Coal Production and Coal Degasification – A Conventional Source of Methane – In Nigeria

2003 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-67
Author(s):  
Adepo Jepson Olumide ◽  
Ayodele Charles Oludare ◽  
Balogun Olufemi
Keyword(s):  
Coal Seam ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Underground Mining ◽  
Simple Calculation ◽  
Gas Content ◽  
Gelling Agent ◽  
Coal Bed ◽  
Natural State ◽  
Mining Operations ◽  
Inorganic Matter

Coal, a solid fuel in its natural state has been identified as one of the world's major fossil fuels. It is a compact, stratified mass of mummified plant debris interspersed with smaller amounts of inorganic matter buried in sedimentary rocks. The use of coal as an energy source can be dated back to the prehistoric times. Methane is associated with many if not all coal seams, and is the dreaded “fire damp” responsible for many pit explosions. Coal mines are designed to vent as much methane as possible. It is present in the pores of coal under pressure, released during mining operations and can be extracted through vertical well bores. This paper highlights the fact that pipeline- quality methane can be extracted economically from coal seems before and during underground mining operations. The stimulation method involves hydraulic fracturing of the coal seam by using water, sand and, a gelling agent in a staged and alternating sand/and no sand sequence. The purpose is to create new fractures in the coal seam(s). The cleating of the coal helps to determine the flow characteristics of the coal formation and is vital in the initial productivity of a coal-methane well. The simple calculation of gas-in-place is achieved by multiplying the gas content of the coal by net coal thickness, the density, and the aerial extent of the drainage. The method is claimed to be suitable for use in Nigeria and potential sites for coal bed methane extraction in Nigeria are identified.

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