Numerical Simulation of Underground Pressure in Mining High-Inclined Coal-Seam with Analysis of Material Properties in Mine Dongbaowei

2013 ◽  
Vol 644 ◽  
pp. 382-386 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Ming Wen
Keyword(s):  
Coal Seam ◽  
In Situ Observation ◽  
Coal Seams ◽  
Relevant Model ◽  
Roof Caving ◽  
Deformation Feature ◽  
Working Face ◽  
Strata Behavior ◽  
Surrounding Rock Stress

The FLAC software is used in establishing a relevant model to study the strata behavior of fully mechanized working face of steep coal seams. Using this model, we have simulated the roof caving characteristic and the stress distribution of surrounding rocks and analyzed the deformation feature of the surrounding rocks in the working face end. Based on the in-situ observation about the fully mechanized working face, we have obtained the surrounding rock stress and the strata behavior of steep coal seam and proposed some countermeasures aiming at these problems.

scholarly journals Comprehensive technical support for safe mining in ultra-close coal seams: A case study

2021 ◽  
pp. 014459872110093
Author(s):  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Jiawei Guo ◽  
Kaidi Xie ◽  
Jinming Wang ◽  
Liang Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coal Seam ◽  
Technical Support ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Coal Seams ◽  
Deformation Control ◽  
Hard Roof ◽  
Working Face ◽  
Close Coal Seams ◽  
Safe Mining

In order to mine the coal seam under super-thick hard roof, improve the utilization rate of resources and prolong the remaining service life of the mine, a case study of the Gaozhuang Coal Mine in the Zaozhuang Mining Area has been performed in this paper. Based on the specific mining geological conditions of ultra-close coal seams (#3up and #3low coal seams), their joint systematic analysis has been performed, with the focus made in the following three aspects: (i) prevention of rock burst under super-thick hard roof, (ii) deformation control of surrounding rock of roadways in the lower coal seam, and (iii) fire prevention in the goaf of working face. Given the strong bursting tendency observed in upper coal seam and lower coal seam, the technology of preventing rock burst under super-thick hard roof was proposed, which involved setting of narrow section coal pillars to protect roadways and interleaving layout of working faces. The specific supporting scheme of surrounding rock of roadways in the #3low1101 working face was determined, and the grouting reinforcement method of local fractured zones through Marithan was further proposed, to ensure the deformation control of surrounding rock of roadways in lower coal seams. The proposed fire prevention technology envisaged goaf grouting and spraying to plug leaks, which reduced the hazard of spontaneous combustion of residual coals in mined ultra-close coal seams. The technical and economic improvements with a direct economic benefit of 5.55 million yuan were achieved by the application of the proposed comprehensive technical support. The research results obtained provide a theoretical guidance and technical support of safe mining strategies of close coal seams in other mining areas.

scholarly journals Surrounding Rock Movement of Steeply Dipping Coal Seam Using Backfill Mining

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Wenyu Lv ◽  
Kai Guo ◽  
Jianhao Yu ◽  
Xufeng Du ◽  
Kun Feng
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Coal Seam ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Maximum Deflection ◽  
Coal Seams ◽  
Physical Similarity ◽  
Working Face ◽  
Rock Structure ◽  
Backfill Mining ◽  
The Stability

The movement of the overlying strata in steeply dipping coal seams is complex, and the deformation of roof rock beam is obvious. In general, the backfill mining method can improve the stability of the surrounding rock effectively. In this study, the 645 working face of the tested mine is used as a prototype to establish the mechanical model of the inclined roof beam using the sloping flexible shield support backfilling method in a steeply dipping coal seam, and the deflection equation is derived to obtain the roof damage structure and the maximum deflection position of the roof beam. Finally, numerical simulation and physical similarity simulation experiments are carried out to study the stability of the surrounding rock structure under backfilling mining in steeply dipping coal seams. The results show the following: (1) With the support of the gangue filling body, the inclined roof beam has smaller roof subsidence, and the maximum deflection position moves to the upper part of working face. (2) With the increase of the stope height, the stress and displacement field of the surrounding rock using the backfilling method show an asymmetrical distribution, the movement, deformation, and failure increase slowly, and the increase of the strain is relatively stable. Compared with the caving method, the range and degree of the surrounding rock disturbed by the mining stress are lower. The results of numerical simulation and physical similarity simulation experiment are generally consistent with the theoretically derived results. Overall, this study can provide theoretical basis for the safe and efficient production of steeply dipping coal seams.

scholarly journals In-situ coal seam and overburden permeability characterization combining downhole flow meter and temperature logs.

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Julia Busse ◽  
Alexander Scheuermann ◽  
Detlef Bringemeier ◽  
Alex Hossack ◽  
Ling Li
Keyword(s):  
Coal Seam ◽  
Coal Mine ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Coal Seams ◽  
Flow Meter ◽  
Geophysical Logging ◽  
Planning And Design ◽  
Hydraulic Conditions ◽  
Mine Development

Abstract The planning and design of any coal mine development requires among others a thorough investigation of the geological, geotechnical and hydrogeological subsurface conditions. As part of a coal mine exploration program we conducted heat pulse vertical flow meter testing. The flow data were combined with absolute and differential temperature logging data to gain information about the hydraulic characteristics of two different coal seams and their over- and interburden. For the strata that were localised based on geophysical logging data including density, gamma ray and resistivity hydraulic properties were quantified. We demonstrate that the temperature log response complements the flow meter log response. A coupling of both methods is therefore recommended to get an insight into the hydraulic conditions in a coal seam and its overburden.

scholarly journals Study on Temporal and Spatial Characteristics of Overlying Strata in Deep Coal Mining Process

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bang-an Zhang ◽  
Yang yushun ◽  
Dong-ming Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Coal Seam ◽  
Coal Mining ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
In Situ Stress ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Concentration Coefficient ◽  
Working Face ◽  
Stress Concentration Coefficient

Abstract This paper adopts the stress relief method to test the in-situ stress in the field to obtain the in-situ stress distribution characteristics of No. 2+3# coal seam. A three-dimensional model was established with the No. S3012 working face as the engineering background, and the measured in-situ stress values ​​were applied to the three-dimensional model, and the spatial-temporal evolution characteristics of coal and rock mass around the stope during coal seam mining were studied. The specific conclusions are as follows: the three-dimensional stress distribution map in front of, behind and on both sides of the working face in the process of coal mining are obtained. As the working face goes on, the maximum value of the supporting stress formed in front of, behind and on both sides of the working face shifts to the corner, presenting a “hump-like” distribution. The stress concentration coefficient of front, back and both sides of stope increases linearly with the increase of mining size. Under the same mining size, the stress concentration coefficient in front of stope is the smallest, and the stress concentration coefficient on both sides is the largest. The three-dimensional displacement field distribution nephogram of overlying strata in the process of coal mining is obtained. With the continuous advance of the working face, the roof strata of coal seam undergo continuous dynamic subsidence process, and the roof subsidence increases continuously, showing the shape of "bowl" with sharp bottom. In the process of working face mining, the roof displacement of coal seam showed an "O" shape evolution characteristic. The three-dimensional distribution cloud map of the plastic zone of coal and rock mass in the process of working face mining was obtained, and the failure volume of the plastic zone gradually increases with the continuous progress of the working face.

scholarly journals Stability of "Support-Surrounding Rock" System for Fully Mechanized Longwall Mining in Steeply Dipping Coal Seams

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luo Shenghu ◽  
tong wang ◽  
Wu Yongping ◽  
Huangfu Jingyu ◽  
Zhao Huatao
Keyword(s):  
Coal Seam ◽  
Longwall Mining ◽  
Stability Control ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Coal Seams ◽  
Physical Test ◽  
Rock System ◽  
Working Face ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Mining Height

Abstract The key to the safe and efficient longwall mining of steeply dipping seams lies in the stability control of the "support-surrounding rock" system. This paper analyzes the difficulty of controlling the stability of the support during the longwall mining process of steeply dipping coal seams in terms of the characteristics of the non-uniform filled-in gob using a combination of physical test, theoretical analysis and field measurements. Considering the floor as an elastic foundation, we built a "support-surrounding rock" mechanical model based on data obtained on "support-surrounding rock" systems in different regions and the laws of support motion under different load conditions. Our findings are summarized as follows. First, depending on the angle of the coal seam, the caving gangue will roll (slide) downward along the incline, resulting in the formation of a non-uniform filling zone in the deep gob in which the lower, middle, and upper sections are filled, half-filled, and empty, respectively. In addition, an inverted triangular hollow surface is formed on the floor of the gob in the middle and upper sections behind the support. Furthermore, as the angle of the coal seam, length of the working face, and mining height increase, the characteristics of the non-uniform filled-in gob are enhanced. Second, we found that, as a result of support by the gangue, the "support-surrounding rock" system is relatively stable in the lower part of the working face while, in the middle and upper sections of the working face, the contact method and loading characteristics of the support are more complicated, making stability control difficult. Third, the magnitude and direction of the load, action point, and mining height all affect the stability of the support to varying degrees, with the tangential load and action position of the roof load having the most significant impacts on the stability of the support. Under loading by the roof, rotation and subsidence of the support inevitably occur, with gradually increasing amplitude and effects on the inter-support and sliding forces. Finally, we found that it is advisable in the process of moving the support to adopt "sliding advance of support" measures and to apply a "down-up" removal order to ensure overall stability. These research results provide reference and guidance of significance to field practice production.

scholarly journals Investigation on the CBM Extraction Techniques in the Broken-Soft and Low-Permeability Coal Seams in Zhaozhuang Coalmine

Geofluids ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Zhaoying Chen ◽  
Xuehai Fu ◽  
Guofu Li ◽  
Jian Shen ◽  
Qingling Tian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coal Seam ◽  
Hydraulic Fracturing ◽  
Coalbed Methane ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Horizontal Stress ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Vertical Stress ◽  
Low Permeability ◽  
Coal Seams

To enhance the coalbed methane (CBM) extraction in broken-soft coal seams, a method of drilling a horizontal well along the roof to hydraulically fracture the coal seam is studied (i.e., HWR-HFC method). We first tested the physical and mechanical properties of the broken-soft and low-permeability (BSLP) coal resourced from Zhaozhuang coalmine. Afterward, the in situ hydraulic fracturing test was conducted in the No. 3 coal seam of Zhaozhuang coalmine. The results show that (1) the top part of the coal seam is fractured coal, and the bottom is fragmented-mylonitic coal with a firmness coefficient value of less than 1.0. (2) In the hydraulic fracturing test of the layered rock-coal specimens in laboratory, the through-type vertical fractures are usually formed if the applied vertical stress is the maximum principal stress and is greater than 4 MPa compared with the maximum horizontal stress. However, horizontal fractures always developed when horizontal stress is the maximum or it is less than 4 MPa compared with vertical stress. (3) The in situ HWR-HFC hydraulic fracturing tests show that the detected maximum daily gas production is 11,000 m3, and the average gas production is about 7000 m3 per day. This implies that the CBM extraction using this method is increased by 50%~100% compared with traditional hydraulic fracturing in BSLP coal seams. The research result could give an indication of CBM developing in the broken-soft and low-permeability coal seams.

Recent Patents on Thin Coal Seam Mining Equipment

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-108
Author(s):  
Yanxiang Wang ◽  
Daolong Yang ◽  
Bangsheng Xing ◽  
Tingting Zhao ◽  
Zhiyi Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coal Seam ◽  
Underground Space ◽  
Mining Method ◽  
Mining Equipment ◽  
Coal Seams ◽  
Thin Coal Seam ◽  
Recoverable Reserves ◽  
Working Face ◽  
Geological Conditions ◽  
Seam Mining

Background:: China's thin and extremely thin coal seam resources are widely distributed and rich in reserves. These coal seams account for 20% of the recoverable reserves, with 9.83 billion tons of industrial reserves and 6.15 billion tons of recoverable reserves. Objective: Due to the complex geological conditions of the thin coal seam, the plow mining method cannot be effectively popularized, and the drum mining method is difficult to be popularized and applied in small and medium-sized coal mines, so it is necessary to find other more advantageous alternative mining methods. Methods: The equipment integrates mining operations, conveying operations, and supporting operations, and is suitable for mining short and extremely thin coal seam with a height of 0.35m-0.8m and width of 2m-20m. It has the advantages of the low body of the shearer, no additional support on the working face, and small underground space. The mining efficiency of thin coal seam and very thin coal seam can be improved and the mining cost can be reduced. Results: Thin coal seam shear mining combines mining, conveying, and supporting processes together and has the advantages of a low fuselage, no extra support required for the working face, and feasibility in a small underground space. Conclusion: The summarized mining method can improve the mining efficiency of thin and extremely thin coal seams, reduce mining costs, and incorporate green mining practices, which take both mining economy and safety into account.

scholarly journals Geophysical Evaluation of Effectiveness of Blasting for Roof Caving During Longwall Mining of Coal Seam

2019 ◽  
Vol 177 (2) ◽  
pp. 905-917 ◽  
Author(s):  
Łukasz Wojtecki ◽  
Petr Konicek ◽  
Maciej J. Mendecki ◽  
Iwona Gołda ◽  
Wacław M. Zuberek
Keyword(s):  
Coal Seam ◽  
Stress Drop ◽  
Longwall Mining ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Longwall Face ◽  
Seismic Moment Tensor ◽  
Coal Seams ◽  
Rockburst Hazard ◽  
Roof Caving ◽  
Roof Rocks

Abstract Deep longwall mining of coal seams is made in the Upper Silesian Coal Basin (USCB) under complicated and mostly unfavourable geological and mining conditions. Usually, it is correlated with rockburst hazard mostly at a high level. One of the geological factors affecting the state of rockburst hazard is the presence of competent rocks in the roof of extracted coal seams, so rock falling behind the longwall face does not occur, and hanging-up of roof rocks remains. The long-lasting absence of caving may lead to an occurrence of high-energy tremor in the vicinity of the longwall face. Roof caving behind the longwall face may be forced by blasting. The column of explosives is then located in blastholes drilled in layers of roof rocks, e.g. sandstones behind the longwall face. In this article, a characterization of tremors initiated by blasts for roof caving during underground extraction of coal seam no. 507 in one of the collieries in the USCB has been made using three independent methods. By the basic seismic effect method, the effectiveness of blasting is evaluated according to the seismic energy of incited tremors and mass of explosives used. According to this method, selected blasts gave extremely good or excellent effect. An inversion of the seismic moment tensor enables determining the processes happening in the source of tremors. In the foci of provoked tremors the slip mechanism dominated or was clearly distinguished. The expected explosion had lesser significance or was not present. By the seismic source parameters analysis, among other things, an estimation of the stress drop in the focus or its size may be determined. The stress drop in the foci of provoked tremors was in the order of 105 Pa and the source radius, according to the Brune’s model, varied from 44.3 to 64.5 m. The results of the three mentioned methods were compared with each other and observations in situ. In all cases the roof falling was forced.

Characters Evaluation of Ground Pressure in Fully Mechanized Top Coal Caving Face in Soft Coal Seams

2011 ◽  
Vol 255-260 ◽  
pp. 3735-3739
Author(s):  
Wei Dong Pan ◽  
Xiao Hua Wu ◽  
Yang Li
Keyword(s):  
Coal Seam ◽  
Mining Area ◽  
Base Point ◽  
Coal Seams ◽  
Distribution Law ◽  
Soft Coal ◽  
Ground Pressure ◽  
Working Face ◽  
Working Resistance ◽  
Hydraulic Supports

Based on the big thickness, low stiffiness and other characters of No. 8 coal seam in Huaibei mining area, the moving laws of top coal seam and roof, and distribution law of ground pressure were studied under the fully mechanized top coal caving. The research methods included working resistance observation of hydraulic supports in working face, deformation observation of stope roadways and deeper base point observation in roof and top coal. The results show that, in the thick and soft coal seams, the influence coverage of mining ground pressure in fully mechanized top coal caving face is much wider than that in the working face with general mining technology, but the intensity of pressure is much lower.

scholarly journals Research on Characteristic Recognition and Dangerous Prevention While Mining through Collapse Column of Pansan Minefield,China

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haitao Xu ◽  
hui yang ◽  
Wenbin Sun ◽  
Lingjun Kong ◽  
Peng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Coal Seam ◽  
Water Inrush ◽  
Coal Pillar ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Coal Seams ◽  
Transient Electromagnetic ◽  
Working Face ◽  
Electromagnetic Detection ◽  
Floor Failure ◽  
Collapse Column

Abstract In order to find out the characteristics of geological isomer exposed in the mining process of 12318 working face in Pansan Mine and grasp its influence law on subsequent coal seams mining, the isomer was firstly determined as the collapse column by means of 3D seismic, transient electromagnetic detection, SYT detection and other methods, and its development characteristics, conductivity and water enrichment were identified.Then FLAC3D numerical simulation software was used to analyze the characteristics of vertical stress and plastic failure zone in different coal seams during mining.Finally, by comparing the ultimate failure depth of floor and the thickness of waterproof layer in the process of each coal seam directly pushing through the collapse column, the risk of water inrush and the prevention are analyzed.The results show that the exposed geological isomer is characterized by weak water-rich collapse column.Under the influence of the mining of the previous coal seam and the activation of the collapse column, the subsequent coal seam is in the low stress area before mining, which increases the floor failure and causes the activation of the collapse column more easily during mining.Coal 5# and 4# can be directly pushed through the collapse column, and coal pillar of sufficient width should be left for coal 1# to prevent the collapse column from activating water inrush.

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