Experimental analysis of coal bed methane desorption and seepage under sonic vibrating of cavitation water jets

A way to enhance coal bed methane desorption and seepage by sonic vibrating of cavitataion water jets is proposed because the gas coal seams have the intrinsic properties of micro-porosity, low permeability and high adsorption. The mechanisms of how the sonic vibrating effects promote methane desorption and seepage are analyzed, and the contrast experiments of methane desorption and seepage under sonic vibrating effects are also provided. The results show: when the cavitation number is 0.020 0, under sonic vibrating effects, the volume of coal bed methane desorption increases by 36.9%, and the time for coal bed methane desorption reduces by 19.6%. The speed of coal seams methane seepage is significantly increased by 35.3% and arrives at 0.383 3 ml/s.     

Effect of Main Parameters on Cutting of the Pulsed Abrasive Water Jet

The relationship between abrasive concentration, length of oscillating chamber, standoff distance and cutting depth, erosion rate as well as cutting specific energy was investigated by experiments in the submerge and surface conditions. The cutting and erosion capabilities of the pre-mixed abrasive water jet and the pulsed abrasive water jet were analyzed in contrast. It is shown that the maximum cutting depth and erosion rate of the pulsed abrasive water jet are respectively 1.67,1.72 and 1.39, 1.47 than the pre-mixed abrasive water jet in submerge and surface conditions. These results attained from the research are useful to increase the cutting efficiency, decrease the energy ratio and expand the application domains of the abrasive water jet.     

Analysis on rock cross-cut coal uncovering using high pressure water jet slotting in close distance seam group

Safe production and procedures at the driving face are restricted in mines of Guizhou province by the long periods required for rock cross-cut coal uncovering in high gas coal seam group. A new method is proposed to solve this problem using high pressure water jet slotting in penetration boreholes. This is proposed to increase the gas desorption rate and reduce drilling hole, which will shorten the cycle of rock cross-cut coal uncovering. Numerical simulation is used to compare the pressure relief effects of different slotting methods in penetration boreholes. The results show that the pressure relief effect of slotting all coal seams is more ideal. Field application indicates that high pressure water jet slotting has good effect of the pressure relief in coal seam group. The drilling number is reduced by 30, the drilling length is shortened by 610 m and the standard time of gas pre-pumping decreases by 39 days.     

Pressure Sweep Adsorption Processes for the Concentration of Methane from Coal-bed Gas Extracted

The coal-bed gas was usually extracted from mine in order to avoid coal gas outburst.The Methane(CH4),a main component in coal-bed gas,is a kind of excellent gas fuel and raw material for chemical industry.China is very rich in the resource of coal bed gas,however,most of the coal bed gas extracted from mine is wasted because of the too low concentration of methane. Pressure sweep adsorption(PSA) technique is noticeable among the methods for the concentration of methane from coal-bed gas.However,there are a few studies about this field.Studies on the pressure sweep adsorption(PSA) process for the separation of CH4/N2 using actived carbon as adsorbent are summarized.The thermodynamic relationships and kinetic processes and the influence of the operate parameters on the concentration of methane are investigated.These results have a direct application in coal-bed gas.Some suggestions for the problems need to be solved in PSA process for the separation of methane are also proposed.     

The effect of original moisture content in coal beds on coal and gas outburst risk level

By using self-made “Coal Containing Gas Thermal-Hydrological-Mechanical (THM) Coupling Experimental Equipment”, an experimental study is carried out to investigate the gas seepage law of containing-gas coal during the complete stress-strain process with different original water contents. Under the conditions of constant gas pressure and confining pressure, and the experimental results are compared with the field test of the gas emission variation of coal seams before and after being infused. The research results show that the triaxial compressive strength and the elastic ratio of coal decrease with the increase of original water content in coal, but the axial strain of coal increases and the absolute value of transverse strain and volume strain of coal increases at the triaxial compressive strength; the methane effective permeability of coal decreases throughout the complete stress-strain process. Outburst prevention by coal seam infusion attributed is analyzed from two aspects: the mechanics of coal and the gas flow in the coal seams. The higher original water content in coal seams is, the smaller the risk of coal and gas outburst becomes. So the original water content in coal seam can be treated as a significant criterion for the judgments of coal and gas outburst criticality.     

Mechanism analysis of permeability based on promoting coal matrix shrinkage by water jet

High pressure pulsed water jet (HPWJ) is a new technology of effectively improving coal seam permeability. However, the mechanism of increased permeability is not yet clear, which restricts the application of HPWJ in different coal seams. From the perspective of improving permeability by coal matrix shrinkage, the impelled dynamic equations is established based on analysis of coal dynamic effects by water jet. According to theoretical analysis of the stress state of coal matrix, it is concluded that HPWJ can promote coal matrix shrinkage, and the relationship equation between jet impact-coal matrix is derived. Besides, the gas seepage function in the coal slotted by the HPWJ is gained by using PM model, which provides theoretical support for generalizing the technology in the coal mine.     

Indexes optimization of outburst forecast while a rock cross-cut coal is uncovered by pulsed water jet

To obtain the best outburst prediction index of rock cross-cut coal uncovering slotted by pulsed water jet,the effects of the rigidity coefficient’s measured value and the initial velocity of gas diffusion to the integrative indexes D and K are analyzed based on the dynamic evolution of coal crake field under water jet. Thus the integrative indexes D and K are excluded. A grey relation model of outburst prediction indexes(K1,S and P)from 7 coal mine’ rock cross-cut coal uncovering in Chongqing,Sichuan and Henan is set up. And the grey relation degrees of the 3 prediction indexes to outburst hazard are calculated by using grey relational analysis method. The results show that the outburst hazard can be more accurately reflected by the cuttings desorption index K1 when a cross-cut coal uncovering slotted by pulsed water jet,and it should be considered as the best outburst prediction index.     

Study on the Factors Affecting Gas Permeability of Coal

In this paper,the permeability of coal from Nantong colliery is studied in a labo-ratory. The effects of desorbed gas temperature and water content on gas permeability were investi-gated. The results of experiments indieatd that decreasing gas pressure without desorption , the permeability of coal decreases, However, below the desorption pressure, the permeability of coal formethane increases, The reaults suggest that the logarithm of permeability of coal is a linear functionof the temperature and the permeability of coal saturated with water is lass than the permeability ofdry coal; with the increase of water content, the permeability of coal for methane is increasing.     

Experimental analysis of matrix shrinkage’s influence on mechanical permeability of gas filled coal

Based on the coal seam of Zhao zhuang coal mine and Si he coal mine belong to Jin cheng anthracite Mining Group in Shanxi province, by using the self developed three axial servo controlled seepage equipment for hot fluid solid coupling of coal containing methane, parallel experiments for permeability of helium and methane under different gas pressures are carried out to quantitatively study the influence of Klinkenberg effects on the permeability of coal. Meanwhile, the problem of permeability decreasing caused by fluid pressure decreasing and gas desorption is eliminated by controlling the effective stress. The results show thatthe Klinkenberg effect is obvious under low gas pressure. With the increase of gas pressure, the permeability of coal decreases at first and then increases. The inflection points of gas pressure for Klinkenberg effect are about 0.9 MPa both for coal samples in Zhao zhuang coal mine and Si he coal mine. When the effective stress is constant, with the increase of gas pressure, the permeability increment caused by Klinkenberg effect decreases, while permeability increment caused by coal matrix shrinkage increases. Coal matrix shrinkage has a close relationship with the mechanical properties of coal rock mass. For the coal sample with a poor mechanical property, coal matrix shrinkage is more obvious.     

Research on primary parameters of high pressure water jet during rock cross-cut coal uncovering

According to the problems of gas drainage in rock cross-cut coal uncovering on high gassy coal seam with low gas permeability coal seam, a novel technology which uses high pressure water jet to slot coal seam is presented to raise the methane drainage radius and permeability. Based on the distribution of water jet velocity, the relationship of impact force of water jet and characters of coal is analyzed. Besides, the velocity of coal partial basing on the relationship of force of partial and dip of drilling is studied. Then, the effective diameters of slotting are calculated. Finally, the novel technology is applied to the Pingdingshan mine. The results show that quantities is decreased 38.2%,gas drainage rate is increased 2.86 times and the period of gas drainage is reduced 57.1% and the area of the gas drainage is widened 2.05 times compared to original technology.     

The Grey Related Degree Analysis of the Cutting for the Premixed Abrasive Water Jet

The cutting property is studied with the grey theory and method for the premixed abrasive water jet.The relationship between the primary and secondary is obtained about the cutting specific energy influenced by pressure,the standoff distance,the abrasive concentration and transverse velocity.The guidance is provided for further research and pratical application.     

Study on Adsorption Characteristics of Coal to Gas in Geophysical Field

It is very important to mine safe exploitation, gas drawing and predict of coal and gas outburst that adsorption characteristics of coal to gas in geophysical field are studied. Adsorption and desorption characteristics of coal to gas in geophysical field have been reviewed in detail, then it is obtained that adsorption characteristics of coal to gas in electromagnetic field should be further studied . Adsorption and desorption characteristics of coal to methane in alternating electric field (AEF) have been studied mainly. Adsorption characteristics of three coal samples in AEF have been studied by means of Volume Method. The result shows that chemical properties and matter constituent of coal surface are no changed , adsorption and desorption of the coal samples in AEF well accord with Langmuir equation and two constants empirical formula, and because coal potential energy is increased and coal temperature is raised caused by Joule heat effect , adsorption ability of coal is decreased, and the desorption process is slowed down in AEF.     

Analysis on the mechanical model in gob-side entry retaining of inclined coal seam

When gob-side roadways in inclined coal seam are retained by strike long wall mining method, the conveyor roadway are retained under ascending mining and the ventilation roadway is retained under underhand mining. In order to research the differences of roof activity in the two conditions, stack continuous layer boards model and load strips segmentation method are used and the influence of the coal seam dip angle is considered. Then the solving formulas of roadside support resistance under such conditions are obtained. Through comparison and analysis, it shows that roadside support resistance of conveyor roadway gob-side entry retaining is much greater than ventilation roadway gob-side entry retaining. When ventilation roadway gob-side entry retaining is used, roadside support resistance reduces with the coal seam dip angle increases. While conveyor roadway gob-side entry retaining is adoptel, roadside support resistance increases with the coal seam dip angle increases. But when the coal seam dip angle is larger than the natural repose angle of goaf caving gangue, the resistance can be reduced by considering the effect of goaf gangue accumulation. The conclusion provides reference for choosing mining sections order of gob-side entry retaining in inclined coal seam.     

Stress wave effect in numerical simulation on rock breaking under high pressure water jet

The evolvement of rock damage struck by a high pressure water jet is characterized by nonlinear properties, thus making it a complicated dynamic problem. Based on a nonlinear finite element and elastic plasticity theory, a computational model was established. The dynamic load striking the rock by a high pressure water jet was simulated by the dynamic contact method. Furthermore, the propagation of a stress wave in the same rock was simulated at different impact velocities. The results show that the propagation velocity of a stress wave is proportional to the impact velocity of the high pressure water jet. The effects of a stress wave in sandstone and coal impacted by high pressure water jets of the same velocity were simulated.The effect of a stress wave in coal was stronger than in sandstone, while the region of propagation of stress wave in coal was smaller.     

Economic Benefit Analysis on the Exploitation and Utilization Coal bed Methane

The gas accident in Coal Mine is an important safe hidden trouble.The notion on the prevention and cure of gas accident should be changed.Coal gas is a kind of deleterious gas,but it is a clean energy resource.The actualities of coal bed methane resources and its use in our country are reviewed.The foreground for the use of coal bed methane is analyszed.The economic benefit of coal bed methane utilization is evaluated by the Net Present Value(NPV) and the Internal Rate of Return(IRR)method.The results are shown that the utilization of the coal bed methane can decrease the gas accident,save energy source,reduce the environmental pollution,and have remarkable economic benefit.     

THE EFFECT OF THE STRESS OF LONGWALL AND STRUCTURE OF COAL ON THE BUMP OF COAL AND METHANE

The problems that the bump of coal and methame in the mine is contraled by the stress of longwall and that the coal and methane bump in the mine is affected by the physical properties of the coal are analysed and discussed through some specific bump cases. It is shown that the compressive stress, the content of the methane of the coal, and the bump of coal and methane are directly affected by the content of the ash and the volatile of the coal.     

Effects of Wave Speed on Frequencies of the Self excited Oscillation Pulsed Abrasive Water Jets

The effects of cavitation and abrasive acceleration in the self excited oscillation pulsed abrasive water jets are directly determined by its oscillating frequencies, so the wave speed in the jets and its effects on pulsed frequencies are discussed. The numerical results show that the oscillating frequencies of the jets increase obviously with decreasing wave speed, and the abrasive parameters have almost no effects on the wave speed, whereas the exit of air in fluid has significant consequences on the wave speed.It was found that these conclusions were applicable for design the nozzle of the jets.     

Experimental analysis of abrasive belt grinding of glass fiber reinforced plastic composite material

Abrasive belt grinding experiments of glass fiber reinforced plastics composite material are carried out by using three different abrasive belts with different sizes,and the interaction principle between the abrasive and the workpiece is analyzed.The main factors of material removal rate and belt life of glass fiber reinforced plastics composite material are obtained through a large number of tests and test data.The extent and the main reason of belt plug are analyzed through the professional image analysis software (Image Pro Plus) for the first time.The results show that in the process of abrasive belt grinding,the material removal rate are affected by the factors for grinding pressure,belt speed,abrasive type and size,and the ceramic abrasive belt has the highest removal rate.The main factor for belt plug extent is grinding pressure.The most important wear form of abrasive belt is blunt,and the accumulation abrasive belt has the longest life,followed by ceramic abrasive belt.     

Study on Matching of Geometrical Sizes of Picks with Cutting Parameters

Based on the speciality of coal breakage when it was cut by picks, the mechanical models were built according to coal tension strength. The mathematical equations of length of carbide-tipped cutter bit that is essential for picks and merit of cutting distance were derived. It was found that these equations are applicable for production.     

Numerical simulation on damage field of high pressure waterjet breaking rock under high ambient pressure

This paper uses ALE algorithm to develop a numerical model of breaking rock under high pressure water jet, in consideration of rock in a state of high ambient pressure. The simulation results show that damage evolution speed along axial direction of rock under high ambient pressure is lower than rock without ambient pressure, and ambient pressure has less impact on the damage evolution speed along radial direction. Through analyzing damage evolution of four typical element under water jet with different speed, it shows that increasing water jet speed can improve breaking rock efficiency. The relationship between water jet speed and performance of high pressure water jet breaking rock wis explained in theory.