The geological conditions for coal mining in China are complex,with various structural issues such as faults and collapsed columns seriously compromising the safety of coal mine production.In-seam wave exploration is ...The geological conditions for coal mining in China are complex,with various structural issues such as faults and collapsed columns seriously compromising the safety of coal mine production.In-seam wave exploration is an effective technique for acquiring detailed information on geological structures in coal seam working faces.However,the existing reflected in-seam wave imaging technique can no longer meet the exploration precision requirements,making it imperative to develop a new reflected in-seam wave imaging technique.This study applies the Gaussian beam summation(GBS)migration method to imaging coal seams'reflected in-seam wave data.Firstly,with regard to the characteristics of the reflected in-seam wave data,methods such as wavefield removal and enveloped superposition are employed for the corresponding wavefield separation,wave train compression and other processing of reflected in-seam waves.Thereafter,imaging is performed using the GBS migration technique.The feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed method for reflected in-seam wave imaging are validated by conducting GBS migration tests on 3D coal-seam fault models with different dip angles and throws.By applying the method to reflected in-seam wave data for an actual coal seam working face,accurate imaging of a fault structure is obtained,thereby validating its practicality.展开更多
In order to effectively detect potential geology anomalous bodies in coal bearing formation,such as coal seam thickness variation,small faults,goafs and collapse columns,and provide scientific guidance for safe and ef...In order to effectively detect potential geology anomalous bodies in coal bearing formation,such as coal seam thickness variation,small faults,goafs and collapse columns,and provide scientific guidance for safe and efficient mining,the SUMMIT-II EX explosion-proof seismic slot wave instrument,produced by German DMT Company,was used to detect the underground channel wave with the help of transmission method,reflection method and transflective method.Region area detection experiment in mining face had been carried out thanks to the advantage of channel wave,such as its great dispersion,abundant geology information,strong anti-interference ability and long-distance detecting.The experimental results showed that:(1)Coal seam thickness variation in extremely unstable coal seam has been quantitatively interpreted with an accuracy of more than 80%generally;(2)The faults,goafs and collapse columns could be detected and predicted accurately;(3)Experimental detection of gas enrichment areas,stress concentration regions and water inrush risk zone has been collated;(4)A research system of disaster-causing geology anomalous body detection by in-seam seismic survey has been built,valuable and innovative achievements have been got.Series of innovation obtained for the first time in this study indicated that it was more effective to detect disaster-causing potential geology anomalies by in-seam seismic survey than by ground seismic survey.It had significant scientific value and application prospect under complex coal seam conditions.展开更多
The presence of seam gas in the form of methane or carbon dioxide presents a hazard to underground coal mining operations.In-seam drilling has been undertaken for the past three decades for gas drainage to reduce the ...The presence of seam gas in the form of methane or carbon dioxide presents a hazard to underground coal mining operations.In-seam drilling has been undertaken for the past three decades for gas drainage to reduce the risk of gas outburst and lower the concentrations of seam gas in the underground ventilation.The drilling practices have reflected the standards of the times and have evolved with the development of technology and equipment and the needs to provide a safe mining environment underground.Early practice was to adapt equipment from other felds,with rotary drilling being the only form of drilling available.This form of drainage allowed various levels of gas drainage coverage but with changing emphasis,research and development within the coal industry has created specifc equipment,technology and practices to accurately place in-seam boreholes to provide effcient and effective gas drainage.Research into gas content determination established a standard for the process and safe levels for mining operations to continue.Surveying technology improved from the wire-line,single-shot Eastman survey instruments which was time-dependent on borehole depth to electronic instruments located in the drill string which transmitted accurate survey data to the drilling crew without time delays.This allowed improved directional control and increased drilling rates.Directional drilling technology has now been established as the industry standard to provide effective gas drainage drilling.Exploration was identifed as an additional beneft with directional drilling as it has the ability to provide exploration data from long boreholes.The ability of the technology to provide safe and reliable means to investigate the need for inrush protection and water drainage ahead of mining has been established.Directional drilling technology has now been introduced to the Chinese coal industry for gas drainage through a practice of auditing,design,supply,training and ongoing support.Experienced drilling crews can offer site specifc gas drainage drilling services utilising the latest equipment and technology.展开更多
The propagation laws of in-seam seismic wave in coal seam in differeut situations are studied by means of in-seam seismic simulatiou tests. Some valuable conclusions are obtained, which are signiricant in guiding in-s...The propagation laws of in-seam seismic wave in coal seam in differeut situations are studied by means of in-seam seismic simulatiou tests. Some valuable conclusions are obtained, which are signiricant in guiding in-seam seismic prospecting in the future.展开更多
This study aimed to demonstrate the application of Long Reach Directionally Drilled Boreholes(LRDD)for gas drainage of adjacent seams before and during the longwall face operations of low permeability-high gas content...This study aimed to demonstrate the application of Long Reach Directionally Drilled Boreholes(LRDD)for gas drainage of adjacent seams before and during the longwall face operations of low permeability-high gas content coals Staszic-Wujek Hard Coal Mine in the Upper Silesia Coal Basin(Poland).Five LRDD Boreholes(TM1a-TM5)with a length of 300 and 400 m were located over coal seam 501 in the fractured zone and monitored over six months of longwall face operations.LRDD Boreholes were combined with Cross-Measured Boreholes.Reservoir characterization and geological modeling supported the results obtained from gas drainage.The drainage efficiency of LRDD Boreholes was the approxi-mately 70%level,while conventional Cross-Measured Boreholes were only 30%.The highest goaf gas quality(94%methane concentration)was reported for TM4,placed at an average elevation of 41 m above coal seam 501.The highest goaf gas production(average 6.2 m^(3)/min)was reported for LRDD Borehole TM3.This borehole was placed within the fracture zone(average elevation of 24.4 m)and drilled through the sandstone lithotype with the best reservoir properties,enhancing drainage performance.LRDD Boreholes TM2 and TM4 achieved similar performance.These three LRDD Boreholes were drilled close to the maximum principal horizontal stress direction,providing borehole stability during under-mining.The lowest goaf gas production was reported for LRDD Boreholes TM1a and TM5.Both Boreholes were placed in the rubble zone.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42174157)the CAGS Research Fund(Grant No.JKY202216)the Chinese Geological Survey Project(Grant Nos.DD20230008,DD20233002).
文摘The geological conditions for coal mining in China are complex,with various structural issues such as faults and collapsed columns seriously compromising the safety of coal mine production.In-seam wave exploration is an effective technique for acquiring detailed information on geological structures in coal seam working faces.However,the existing reflected in-seam wave imaging technique can no longer meet the exploration precision requirements,making it imperative to develop a new reflected in-seam wave imaging technique.This study applies the Gaussian beam summation(GBS)migration method to imaging coal seams'reflected in-seam wave data.Firstly,with regard to the characteristics of the reflected in-seam wave data,methods such as wavefield removal and enveloped superposition are employed for the corresponding wavefield separation,wave train compression and other processing of reflected in-seam waves.Thereafter,imaging is performed using the GBS migration technique.The feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed method for reflected in-seam wave imaging are validated by conducting GBS migration tests on 3D coal-seam fault models with different dip angles and throws.By applying the method to reflected in-seam wave data for an actual coal seam working face,accurate imaging of a fault structure is obtained,thereby validating its practicality.
基金supported by the Key Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.41130419).
文摘In order to effectively detect potential geology anomalous bodies in coal bearing formation,such as coal seam thickness variation,small faults,goafs and collapse columns,and provide scientific guidance for safe and efficient mining,the SUMMIT-II EX explosion-proof seismic slot wave instrument,produced by German DMT Company,was used to detect the underground channel wave with the help of transmission method,reflection method and transflective method.Region area detection experiment in mining face had been carried out thanks to the advantage of channel wave,such as its great dispersion,abundant geology information,strong anti-interference ability and long-distance detecting.The experimental results showed that:(1)Coal seam thickness variation in extremely unstable coal seam has been quantitatively interpreted with an accuracy of more than 80%generally;(2)The faults,goafs and collapse columns could be detected and predicted accurately;(3)Experimental detection of gas enrichment areas,stress concentration regions and water inrush risk zone has been collated;(4)A research system of disaster-causing geology anomalous body detection by in-seam seismic survey has been built,valuable and innovative achievements have been got.Series of innovation obtained for the first time in this study indicated that it was more effective to detect disaster-causing potential geology anomalies by in-seam seismic survey than by ground seismic survey.It had significant scientific value and application prospect under complex coal seam conditions.
文摘The presence of seam gas in the form of methane or carbon dioxide presents a hazard to underground coal mining operations.In-seam drilling has been undertaken for the past three decades for gas drainage to reduce the risk of gas outburst and lower the concentrations of seam gas in the underground ventilation.The drilling practices have reflected the standards of the times and have evolved with the development of technology and equipment and the needs to provide a safe mining environment underground.Early practice was to adapt equipment from other felds,with rotary drilling being the only form of drilling available.This form of drainage allowed various levels of gas drainage coverage but with changing emphasis,research and development within the coal industry has created specifc equipment,technology and practices to accurately place in-seam boreholes to provide effcient and effective gas drainage.Research into gas content determination established a standard for the process and safe levels for mining operations to continue.Surveying technology improved from the wire-line,single-shot Eastman survey instruments which was time-dependent on borehole depth to electronic instruments located in the drill string which transmitted accurate survey data to the drilling crew without time delays.This allowed improved directional control and increased drilling rates.Directional drilling technology has now been established as the industry standard to provide effective gas drainage drilling.Exploration was identifed as an additional beneft with directional drilling as it has the ability to provide exploration data from long boreholes.The ability of the technology to provide safe and reliable means to investigate the need for inrush protection and water drainage ahead of mining has been established.Directional drilling technology has now been introduced to the Chinese coal industry for gas drainage through a practice of auditing,design,supply,training and ongoing support.Experienced drilling crews can offer site specifc gas drainage drilling services utilising the latest equipment and technology.
文摘The propagation laws of in-seam seismic wave in coal seam in differeut situations are studied by means of in-seam seismic simulatiou tests. Some valuable conclusions are obtained, which are signiricant in guiding in-seam seismic prospecting in the future.
文摘This study aimed to demonstrate the application of Long Reach Directionally Drilled Boreholes(LRDD)for gas drainage of adjacent seams before and during the longwall face operations of low permeability-high gas content coals Staszic-Wujek Hard Coal Mine in the Upper Silesia Coal Basin(Poland).Five LRDD Boreholes(TM1a-TM5)with a length of 300 and 400 m were located over coal seam 501 in the fractured zone and monitored over six months of longwall face operations.LRDD Boreholes were combined with Cross-Measured Boreholes.Reservoir characterization and geological modeling supported the results obtained from gas drainage.The drainage efficiency of LRDD Boreholes was the approxi-mately 70%level,while conventional Cross-Measured Boreholes were only 30%.The highest goaf gas quality(94%methane concentration)was reported for TM4,placed at an average elevation of 41 m above coal seam 501.The highest goaf gas production(average 6.2 m^(3)/min)was reported for LRDD Borehole TM3.This borehole was placed within the fracture zone(average elevation of 24.4 m)and drilled through the sandstone lithotype with the best reservoir properties,enhancing drainage performance.LRDD Boreholes TM2 and TM4 achieved similar performance.These three LRDD Boreholes were drilled close to the maximum principal horizontal stress direction,providing borehole stability during under-mining.The lowest goaf gas production was reported for LRDD Boreholes TM1a and TM5.Both Boreholes were placed in the rubble zone.