In this study,to better decide the effect of coal seam dip angle upon the dynamic change of the crossfusion in gas transport and storage areas during the progress of working face in the high gas thick coal seam,a two-...In this study,to better decide the effect of coal seam dip angle upon the dynamic change of the crossfusion in gas transport and storage areas during the progress of working face in the high gas thick coal seam,a two-dimensional physical simulation experiment regarded as the theoretical research was conducted to properly explore the variation law of overburden fracture.The results demonstrated that the boundary of the gas transport zone was located in the region of fracture separation.The boundary of the gas storage area was located in the abrupt penetration zone.Also,according to the information theory,the state of the gas transport and storage areas was determined by the changing trend of the fracture rate and fracture entropy.The mathematical representation model of the dip effect in gas transport and storage areas was established.The criteria upon which the regional location of the gas transport area and gas storage area can be based were put forward.The cross-fusion evolution process of the dip effect in gas transport and storage areas was revealed as well.The research results could provide guidance for realising directional and accurate gas extraction.展开更多
Friction stir welding(FSW)is a relatively new welding technique that has significant advantages compared to the fusion welding techniques in joining non weld able alloys by fusion,such as aluminum alloys.Three FSW sea...Friction stir welding(FSW)is a relatively new welding technique that has significant advantages compared to the fusion welding techniques in joining non weld able alloys by fusion,such as aluminum alloys.Three FSW seams of AA6061-T6 plates were made us-ing different FSW parameters.The structure of the FSW seams was investigated using X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron mi-croscope(SEM)and non destructive testing(NDT)techniques and their hardness was also measured.The dominated phase in the AA6061-T6 alloy and the FSW seams was theα-Al.The FSW seam had lower content of the secondary phases than the AA6061-T6 al-loy.The hardness of the FSW seams was decreased by about 30%compared to the AA6061-T6 alloy.The temperature distributions in the weld seams were also studied experimentally and numerically modeled and the results were in a good agreement.展开更多
A coupled thermal-hydro-mechanical cohesive phase-field model for hydraulic fracturing in deep coal seams is presented.Heat exchange between the cold fluid and the hot rock is considered,and the thermal contribution t...A coupled thermal-hydro-mechanical cohesive phase-field model for hydraulic fracturing in deep coal seams is presented.Heat exchange between the cold fluid and the hot rock is considered,and the thermal contribution terms between the cold fluid and the hot rock are derived.Heat transfer obeys Fourier's law,and porosity is used to relate the thermodynamic parameters of the fracture and matrix domains.The net pressure difference between the fracture and the matrix is neglected,and thus the fluid flow is modeled by the unified fluid-governing equations.The evolution equations of porosity and Biot's coefficient during hydraulic fracturing are derived from their definitions.The effect of coal cleats is considered and modeled by Voronoi polygons,and this approach is shown to have high accuracy.The accuracy of the proposed model is verified by two sets of fracturing experiments in multilayer coal seams.Subsequently,the differences in fracture morphology,fluid pressure response,and fluid pressure distribution between direct fracturing of coal seams and indirect fracturing of shale interlayers are explored,and the effects of the cluster number and cluster spacing on fracture morphology for multi-cluster fracturing are also examined.The numerical results show that the proposed model is expected to be a powerful tool for the fracturing design and optimization of deep coalbed methane.展开更多
Evaluation of water richness in sandstone is an important research topic in the prevention and control of mine water disasters,and the water richness in sandstone is closely related to its porosity.The refl ection sei...Evaluation of water richness in sandstone is an important research topic in the prevention and control of mine water disasters,and the water richness in sandstone is closely related to its porosity.The refl ection seismic exploration data have high-density spatial sampling information,which provides an important data basis for the prediction of sandstone porosity in coal seam roofs by using refl ection seismic data.First,the basic principles of the variational mode decomposition(VMD)method and the random forest method are introduced.Then,the geological model of coal seam roof sandstone is constructed,seismic forward modeling is conducted,and random noise is added.The decomposition eff ects of the empirical mode decomposition(EMD)method and VMD method on noisy signals are compared and analyzed.The test results show that the firstorder intrinsic mode functions(IMF1)and IMF2 decomposed by the VMD method contain the main eff ective components of seismic signals.A prediction process of sandstone porosity in coal seam roofs based on the combination of VMD and random forest method is proposed.The feasibility and eff ectiveness of the method are verified by trial calculation in the porosity prediction of model data.Taking the actual coalfield refl ection seismic data as an example,the sandstone porosity of the 8 coal seam roof is predicted.The application results show the potential application value of the new porosity prediction method proposed in this study.This method has important theoretical guiding significance for evaluating water richness in coal seam roof sandstone and the prevention and control of mine water disasters.展开更多
Gas channeling in fractures during CO_(2) injection into the deep coal seam seriously reduces the CO_(2) storage efficiency after the development of coalbed methane.The generation and migration of coal fines causes bl...Gas channeling in fractures during CO_(2) injection into the deep coal seam seriously reduces the CO_(2) storage efficiency after the development of coalbed methane.The generation and migration of coal fines causes blockages in the fractures in the stage of drainage and gas production,reducing the gas channeling effect of injected CO_(2) caused by the heterogeneity of the coal seam.To explore the impact of coal fines within coal seam fractures on the efficacy of CO_(2) storage,experiments on the production stage and CO_(2) injection for storage were conducted on coal combinations containing propped fractures,fractures,and matrix.The CO_(2) storage characteristics of coal at the constraint of coal fines,as well as the influence of multiple rounds of intermittent CO_(2) injection and different injection parameters on the CO_(2) storage effect,were analyzed.The research results show that blockage by coal fines increases the resistance to fluid flow in the fractures by 71.2%.The CO_(2) storage capacity and storage potential of coal with coal fines are 6.5 cm^(3)/g and 8.8%higher than those of coal without coal fines,while the CO_(2) storage capacity of fractured coal under the influence of coal fines has the largest increase of 9.4 cm^(3)/g.The CO_(2) storage of coal containing coal fines is significantly higher(6.6%)than that of the coal without coal fines.The CO_(2) storage effect of the coal with coal fines is improved with the increase in injection rate,whereas the CO_(2) storage effect of the coal without coal fines decreases significantly(by 7.8%).Multiple rounds of intermittent injection increases the CO_(2) storage volume of coal by 20.4%(with coal fines)and 17.1%(without coal fines).The presence of coal fines in fractures also slows down the downward trend of CO_(2) storage fraction after multiple rounds of CO_(2) injection.The blockage in fractures significantly increases the CO_(2) injection time and difficulty,but can increase the CO_(2) storage fraction by 4.7%-17.1%,and the storage volume by 1.9%-14%,increasing the feasibility of CO_(2) storage in fractured coal seams that have previously been exploited for methane production.The multiple rounds of intermittent CO_(2) injection and shut-in periods has shown potential for greater CO_(2) storage and injection efficiency.展开更多
As energy demand increases,the depth of mining is increasing,and methane disasters grow more serious,efficient extraction of methane is the ultimate method of preventing and controlling methane disasters.The objective...As energy demand increases,the depth of mining is increasing,and methane disasters grow more serious,efficient extraction of methane is the ultimate method of preventing and controlling methane disasters.The objectives for this research are to explore the efficiency of N_(2) injection to enhance gas extraction from coal seams(N_(2)-ECGE)and its impact on coal seam permeability.By developing a fluid-solid coupling model and using COMSOL Multiphysics to perform numerical simulations,the changes in gas pressure,methane content,gas production,output rate and permeability of coal seams were comparatively analyzed under the two methods of direct extraction and N_(2)-ECGE.The research results show that N_(2)-ECGE can significantly improve the coal seam gas pressure and reduce the coal seam CH_(4) content,and the larger the N_(2) injection pressure the more significant the reduction effect.Meanwhile,N_(2)-ECGE can significantly increase the CH_(4) extraction and output rate,and the increase of N_(2) pressure further improves the extraction efficiency.In addition,the pressure of nitrogen injection has a remarkable effect on coal seam permeability,high pressure of nitrogen injection can increase the permeability in the time of no disturbance,but the rate of permeability decreases more quickly after disturbed.The effect of strain due to adsorption desorption on coal seam permeability dominates.Despite model construction limitations,this research offers essential theoretical and practical direction for N_(2) injection to enhance the permeability evolution law of coal seam gas extraction process.展开更多
In extremely close-distance coal seam(ECDCS)mining,section coal pillars remain after upper coal seam(UCS)extraction.Thus,for layout and support design of lower coal seam(LCS)mining roadways,it is critical to account f...In extremely close-distance coal seam(ECDCS)mining,section coal pillars remain after upper coal seam(UCS)extraction.Thus,for layout and support design of lower coal seam(LCS)mining roadways,it is critical to account for UCS goaf deterioration and residual coal pillar(RCP)-induced stress disturbance.Taking the 6.4 m layer spacing of ECDCS mining in Nanyangpo Coal Mine as a case study,this research aimed to determine the optimal layout and surrounding rock control method for the 24202-ventilation roadway in the RCP area.First,the challenges of roadway layout and support under RCP were clarified:three layout methods face distinct RCPinduced stress disturbances and goaf-related roof damage.A finite element model was established;the second invariant of deviatoric stress(J_(2))and horizontal stress index were introduced to analyze plastic zone and stress evolution after UCS mining.Results show that J_(2)distributes symmetrically,with its peak diffusing downward and attenuating in a“/”-shaped pattern.Six schemes were simulated to compare plastic zone distributions at different positions,revealing that the optimal layout consists of a roadway alignment with the RCP center.Based on roadway layout and roof conditions,a cooperative control scheme was proposed:deep,strong anchorage with long cables across the RCP,and shallow stable support with short bolts in the ECDCS.This scheme secures roof cables anchored to the UCS RCP roof to achieve cross-seam anchorage.On-site borehole peeping and loose circle tests confirm smooth surrounding rock hole walls and limited failure range.Specifically,surrounding rock deformation and roof separation were controlled within 200 mm and 80 mm,respectively,with stable bolt/cable support resistance.These results offer an innovative solution for roadway layout design and support strategies under RCP in ECDCS,with significant engineering application value.展开更多
This study focuses on steeply inclined and extremely thick coal seams(SIETCS)characterized by immense thickness,a steep inclination of coal seams(87°),and high horizontal stress.The geological conditions and mini...This study focuses on steeply inclined and extremely thick coal seams(SIETCS)characterized by immense thickness,a steep inclination of coal seams(87°),and high horizontal stress.The geological conditions and mining technology associated with SIETCS differ significantly from those of generally inclined coal seams,resulting in notable variations in roadway stress distributions.On SIETCS have predominantly examined the impact of rock layers flanking coal seams on rock bursts,with limited emphasis on SIETCS roadways.This study employs comprehensive methods,integrating numerical simulations,theoretical analyses,and field detections to investigate the stress distribution of SIETCS and the mechanisms of rock burst-induced vertical damage,subsequently validated in situ.The vertical stress in SIETCS is minimal,while horizontal stress is concentrated,leading to the formation of layered crack structures(LCS)that distribute above and below the roadways.Additionally,elastic energy significantly concentrates within the LCS.Axial dynamic compressive stress and vertical dynamic tensile stress along the LCS diminish its stability,readily triggering failure.During the LCS failure process,the stored energy is released,converting into kinetic energy required for coal body ejection after reaching the minimum energy for failure and dissipative energy,ultimately leading to rock burst-induced vertical damage in roadways.On-site detection and analysis within SIETCS,along with historical rock burst data,confirm the existence of LCS and its role in inducing vertical rock burst damage.This research establishes essential foundations for preventing rock bursts within SIETCS.展开更多
Microstructural heterogeneity of low-permeability sandstone roofs of deep unmineable coal seams due to diagenesis significantly affects rock mechanical behavior,greatly impacting the sealing potential of in situ CO_(2...Microstructural heterogeneity of low-permeability sandstone roofs of deep unmineable coal seams due to diagenesis significantly affects rock mechanical behavior,greatly impacting the sealing potential of in situ CO_(2) sequestration and the structural stability of the geological formation.However,little is known about how the microstructure of different mineral groups influences the multiscale mechanical behavior of deep sandstone.This study proposes a new method for quantitatively characterizing the multiscale mechanical properties of low-permeability sandstone and shows the mechanisms responsible for mechanical failure at the micro-,meso-,and macroscale.Triaxial compression tests and targeted nanoindentation tests were conducted to assess the micro-and macroscale mechanical properties of different types of sandstone.The micro-and macroscale experiments were coupled with numerical simulations of compression using a unified cohesive model based on Voronoi polygons to clarify the multiscale mechanical behavior.The results indicate that quartz,the primary mineral component of the sandstones examined,exhibits the strongest micromechanical properties,followed by feldspar,calcite,and clay minerals.Compared to polycrystalline quartz,monocrystalline quartz has a more stable microstructure and is mechanically stronger.The macro-mechanical properties of tight sandstone samples are weakened by increased microstructural inhomogeneity and larger grain size.This leads to a higher likelihood of splitting damage,characterized by a high degree of discrete and weak stress sensitivity.The major conclusion is that the positive rhythm lithofacies of medium-grained sandstone to siltstone are the most favorable for efficient CO_(2) sequestration in deep unmineable coal seams.展开更多
The geological structure of coal seams in China is remarkably varied and complex,with coalbed methane reservoirs marked by significant heterogeneity and low permeability,creating substantial technical challenges for e...The geological structure of coal seams in China is remarkably varied and complex,with coalbed methane reservoirs marked by significant heterogeneity and low permeability,creating substantial technical challenges for efficient extraction.This study systematically investigates the impact of liquid nitrogen immersion(LNI)on the coal’s pore structure and its mechanism of enhancing permeability with a combination of quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)analysis,nitrogen adsorption experiments,and fractal dimension calculations.The results demonstrate that LNI can damage the coal’s pore structure and promote fracture expansion through thermal stress induction and moisture phase transformation,thereby enhancing the permeability of coal seams.The T_(2)peak area in the NMR experiments on coal samples subjected to LNI treatment shows a significant increase,the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller(BET)specific surface area decreases to 6.02 m^(2)/g,and the Barrett-Joyner-Halenda(BJH)total pore volume increases to 14.99 mm^(3)/g.Furthermore,changes in fractal dimensions(D_(1)rising from 2.804 to 2.837,and D_(2)falling from 2.757 to 2.594)indicate a notable enhancement in the complexity of the pore structure.With increasing LNI cycles,the adsorption capacity of the coal samples diminishes,suggesting a significant optimization of the pore structure.This optimization is particularly evident in the reconstruction of the micropore structure,which in turn greatly enhances the complexity and connectivity of the sample’s pore network.In summary,the study concludes that LNI technology can effectively improve the permeability of coal seams and the extraction efficiency of coalbed methane by optimizing the micropore structure and enhancing pore connectivity,which offers a potential method for enhancing the permeability of gas-bearing coal seams and facilitating the development and utilization of coalbed methane.展开更多
Based on the coalbed methane(CBM)/coal-rock gas(CRG)geological,geophysical,and experimental testing data from the Daji block in the Ordos Basin,the coal-forming and hydrocarbon generation&accumulation characterist...Based on the coalbed methane(CBM)/coal-rock gas(CRG)geological,geophysical,and experimental testing data from the Daji block in the Ordos Basin,the coal-forming and hydrocarbon generation&accumulation characteristics across different zones were dissected,and the key factors controlling the differential CBM/CRG enrichment were identified.The No.8 coal seam of the Carboniferous Benxi Formation in the Daji block is 8-10 m thick,typically overlain by limestone.The primary hydrocarbon generation phase occurred during the Early Cretaceous.Based on the differences in tectonic evolution and CRG occurrence,and with the maximum vitrinite reflectance of 2.0%and burial depth of 1800 m as boundaries,the study area is divided into deeply buried and deeply preserved,deeply buried and shallowly preserved,and shallowly buried and shallowly preserved zones.The deeply buried and deeply preserved zone contains gas content of 22-35 m^(3)/t,adsorbed gas saturation of 95%-100%,and formation water with total dissolved solid(TDS)higher than 50000 mg/L.This zone features structural stability and strong sealing capacity,with high gas production rates.The deeply buried and shallowly preserved zone contains gas content of 16-20 m^(3)/t,adsorbed gas saturation of 80%-95%,and formation water with TDS of 5000-50000 mg/L.This zone exhibits localized structural modification and hydrodynamic sealing,with moderate gas production rate.The shallowly buried and shallowly preserved zone contains gas content of 8-16 m^(3)/t,adsorbed gas saturation of 50%-70%,and formation water with TDS lower than 5000 mg/L.This zone experienced intense uplift,resulting in poor sealing and secondary alteration of the primary gas reservoir,with partial adsorbed gas loss,and low gas production rate.A depositional unification and structural divergence model is proposed,that is,although coal seams across the basin experienced broadly similar depositional and tectonic histories,differences in tectonic intensity have led to spatial heterogeneity in the maximum burial depth(i.e.,thermal maturity of coal)and current burial depth and occurrence of CRG(i.e.,gas content and occurrence state).The research results provide valuable guidance for advancing the theoretical understanding of CBM/CRG enrichment and for improving exploration and development practices.展开更多
Coalbed methane(CBM)is a significant factor in triggering coal and gas outburst disaster,while also serving as a clean fuel.With the increasing depth of mining operations,coal seams that exhibit high levels of gas con...Coalbed methane(CBM)is a significant factor in triggering coal and gas outburst disaster,while also serving as a clean fuel.With the increasing depth of mining operations,coal seams that exhibit high levels of gas content and low permeability have become increasingly prevalent.While controllable shockwave(CSW)technology has proven effective in enhancing CBM in laboratory settings,there is a lack of reports on its field applications in soft and low-permeability coal seams.This study establishes the governing equations for stress waves induced by CSW.Laplace numerical inversion was employed to analyse the dynamic response of the coal seam during CSW antireflection.Additionally,quantitative calculations were performed for the crushed zone,fracture zone,and effective CSW influence range,which guided the selection of field test parameters.The results of the field test unveiled a substantial improvement in the gas permeability coefficient,the average rate of pure methane flowrate,and the mean gas flowrate within a 10 m radius of the antireflection borehole.These enhancements were notable,showing increases of 3 times,13.72 times,and 11.48 times,respectively.Furthermore,the field test performed on the CSW antireflection gas extraction hole cluster demonstrated a noticeable improvement in CBM extraction.After antireflection,the maximum peak gas concentration and maximum peak pure methane flow reached 71.2%and 2.59 m^(3)/min,respectively.These findings will offer valuable guidance for the application of CSW antireflection technology in soft and low-permeability coal seams.展开更多
The relationship between support and surrounding rock is of great significance to the control of surrounding rock in mining process.In view of the fact that most of the existing numerical simulation methods construct ...The relationship between support and surrounding rock is of great significance to the control of surrounding rock in mining process.In view of the fact that most of the existing numerical simulation methods construct virtual elements and stress servo control to approximately replace the hydraulic support problem,this paper establishes a new numerical model of hydraulic support with the same working characteristics as the actual hydraulic support by integrating numerical simulation software Rhino,Griddle and FLAC3D,which can realize the simulation of different working conditions.Based on this model,the influence mechanism of the supporting strength of hydraulic support on surrounding rock stress regulation and coal stability in front of the top coal caving face in extra thick coal seam were researched.Firstly,under different support intensity,the abutment pressure of the bearing coal and the coal in front of it presents the “three-stage”evolution characteristics.The influence range of support intensity is 15%–30%.Secondly,1.5 MPa is the upper limit of impact that the support strength can have on the front coal failure area.Thirdly,within a displacement range of 2.76 m from the coal wall,a support strength of1.5 MPa provides optimal control of the horizontal displacement of the coal.展开更多
In recent years,the mining depth of steeply inclined coal seams in the Urumqi mining area has gradually increased.Local deformation of mining coal-rock results in frequent rockbursts.This has become a critical issue t...In recent years,the mining depth of steeply inclined coal seams in the Urumqi mining area has gradually increased.Local deformation of mining coal-rock results in frequent rockbursts.This has become a critical issue that affects the safe mining of deep,steeply inclined coal seams.In this work,we adopt a perspective centered on localized deformation in coal-rock mining and systematically combine theoretical analyses and extensive data mining of voluminous microseismic data.We describe a mechanical model for the urgently inclined mining of both the sandwiched rock pillar and the roof,explaining the mechanical response behavior of key disaster-prone zones within the deep working face,affected by the dynamics of deep mining.By exploring the spatial correlation inherent in extensive microseismic data,we delineate the“time-space”response relationship that governs the dynamic failure of coal-rock during the progression of the sharply inclined working face.The results disclose that(1)the distinctive coal-rock occurrence structure characterized by a“sandwiched rock pillar-B6 roof”constitutes the origin of rockburst in the southern mining area of the Wudong Coal Mine,with both elements presenting different degrees of deformation localization with increasing mining depth.(2)As mining depth increases,the bending deformation and energy accumulation within the rock pillar and roof show nonlinear acceleration.The localized deformation of deep,steeply inclined coal-rock engenders the spatial superposition of squeezing and prying effects in both the strike and dip directions,increasing the energy distribution disparity and stress asymmetry of the“sandwiched rock pillar-B3+6 coal seam-B6 roof”configuration.This makes worse the propensity for frequent dynamic disasters in the working face.(3)The developed high-energy distortion zone“inner-outer”control technology effectively reduces high stress concentration and energy distortion in the surrounding rock.After implementation,the average apparent resistivity in the rock pillar and B6 roof substantially increased by 430%and 300%,respectively,thus guaranteeing the safe and efficient development of steeply inclined coal seams.展开更多
In light of the escalating global energy imperatives,mining of challenging-to-access resources,such as steeply inclined extra-thick coal seams(SIEC),has emerged as one of the future trends within the domain of energy ...In light of the escalating global energy imperatives,mining of challenging-to-access resources,such as steeply inclined extra-thick coal seams(SIEC),has emerged as one of the future trends within the domain of energy advancement.However,there is a risk of gas and coal spontaneous combustion coupling disasters(GCC)within the goaf of SIEC due to the complex goaf structure engendered by the unique mining methodologies of SIEC.To ensure that SIEC is mined safely and efficiently,this study conducts research on the GCC within the goaf of SIEC using field observation,theoretical analysis,and numerical modeling.The results demonstrate that the dip angle,the structural dimensions in terms of width-to-length ratio,and compressive strength of the overlying rock are the key factors contributing to the goaf instability of SIEC.The gangue was asymmetrically filled,primarily accumulating within the central and lower portions of the goaf,and the filling height increased proportionally with the advancing caving height,the expansion coefficient,and the thickness of the surrounding rock formation.The GCC occurs in the goaf of SIEC,with an air-return side range of 41 m and an air-intake side range of 14 m,at the intersection area of the“<”-shaped oxygen concentration distribution(coal spontaneous combustion)and the“>”-shaped gas concentration distribution(gas explosion).The optimal nitrogen flow rate is 1000 m3/h with an injection port situated 25 m away from the working face for the highest nitrogen diffusion efficacy and lowest risk of gas explosion,coal spontaneous combustion,and GCC.It has significant engineering applications for ensuring the safe mining of SIEC threatened by the GCC.展开更多
Injecting carbon dioxide(CO_(2))into coal seams may unlock substantial carbon sequestration potential.Since the coal acts like a carbon filter,it can preferentially absorb significant amounts of CO_(2).To explore this...Injecting carbon dioxide(CO_(2))into coal seams may unlock substantial carbon sequestration potential.Since the coal acts like a carbon filter,it can preferentially absorb significant amounts of CO_(2).To explore this further,desorption of the adsorbed gas due to pressure drop is investigated in this paper,to achieve an improved understanding of the long-term fate of injected CO_(2) during post-injection period.This paper presents a dual porosity model coupling gas flow,adsorption and geomechanics for studying coupled processes and effectiveness of CO_(2) sequestration in coals.A new adsorption?desorption model derived based on thermodynamics is incorporated,particularly,the desorption hysteresis is considered.The reliability of the proposed adsorption-desorption isotherm is examined via validation tests.It is indicated that occurrence of desorption hysteresis is attributed to the adsorption-induced pore deformation.After injection ceases,the injected gas continues to propagate further from the injection well,while the pressure in the vicinity of the injection well experiences a significant drop.Although the adsorbed gas near the well also decreases,this decrease is less compared to that in pressure because of desorption hysteresis.The unceasing spread of CO_(2) and drops of pressure and adsorbed gas depend on the degree of desorption hysteresis and heterogeneity of coals,which should be considered when designing CO_(2) sequestration into coal seams.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.5217-4205)Shaanxi Provincial Outstanding Youth Science Fund Project(No.2023-JC-JQ-40)+4 种基金National Key Research and Development Project(No.2023YFC3009004)Key Project of Shaanxi Provincial Department of Education(No.22JY040)Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Key Research and Development Task Special Project(No.2022B01034-3)Key Laboratory of Green Coal Mining in Xinjiang,Ministry of Education(No.KLXGY-KA2404)Shaanxi Provincial Key Research and Development Task General Project(No.2024GX–YBXM-490)。
文摘In this study,to better decide the effect of coal seam dip angle upon the dynamic change of the crossfusion in gas transport and storage areas during the progress of working face in the high gas thick coal seam,a two-dimensional physical simulation experiment regarded as the theoretical research was conducted to properly explore the variation law of overburden fracture.The results demonstrated that the boundary of the gas transport zone was located in the region of fracture separation.The boundary of the gas storage area was located in the abrupt penetration zone.Also,according to the information theory,the state of the gas transport and storage areas was determined by the changing trend of the fracture rate and fracture entropy.The mathematical representation model of the dip effect in gas transport and storage areas was established.The criteria upon which the regional location of the gas transport area and gas storage area can be based were put forward.The cross-fusion evolution process of the dip effect in gas transport and storage areas was revealed as well.The research results could provide guidance for realising directional and accurate gas extraction.
文摘Friction stir welding(FSW)is a relatively new welding technique that has significant advantages compared to the fusion welding techniques in joining non weld able alloys by fusion,such as aluminum alloys.Three FSW seams of AA6061-T6 plates were made us-ing different FSW parameters.The structure of the FSW seams was investigated using X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron mi-croscope(SEM)and non destructive testing(NDT)techniques and their hardness was also measured.The dominated phase in the AA6061-T6 alloy and the FSW seams was theα-Al.The FSW seam had lower content of the secondary phases than the AA6061-T6 al-loy.The hardness of the FSW seams was decreased by about 30%compared to the AA6061-T6 alloy.The temperature distributions in the weld seams were also studied experimentally and numerically modeled and the results were in a good agreement.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42202314)。
文摘A coupled thermal-hydro-mechanical cohesive phase-field model for hydraulic fracturing in deep coal seams is presented.Heat exchange between the cold fluid and the hot rock is considered,and the thermal contribution terms between the cold fluid and the hot rock are derived.Heat transfer obeys Fourier's law,and porosity is used to relate the thermodynamic parameters of the fracture and matrix domains.The net pressure difference between the fracture and the matrix is neglected,and thus the fluid flow is modeled by the unified fluid-governing equations.The evolution equations of porosity and Biot's coefficient during hydraulic fracturing are derived from their definitions.The effect of coal cleats is considered and modeled by Voronoi polygons,and this approach is shown to have high accuracy.The accuracy of the proposed model is verified by two sets of fracturing experiments in multilayer coal seams.Subsequently,the differences in fracture morphology,fluid pressure response,and fluid pressure distribution between direct fracturing of coal seams and indirect fracturing of shale interlayers are explored,and the effects of the cluster number and cluster spacing on fracture morphology for multi-cluster fracturing are also examined.The numerical results show that the proposed model is expected to be a powerful tool for the fracturing design and optimization of deep coalbed methane.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42274180)National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFC2902003).
文摘Evaluation of water richness in sandstone is an important research topic in the prevention and control of mine water disasters,and the water richness in sandstone is closely related to its porosity.The refl ection seismic exploration data have high-density spatial sampling information,which provides an important data basis for the prediction of sandstone porosity in coal seam roofs by using refl ection seismic data.First,the basic principles of the variational mode decomposition(VMD)method and the random forest method are introduced.Then,the geological model of coal seam roof sandstone is constructed,seismic forward modeling is conducted,and random noise is added.The decomposition eff ects of the empirical mode decomposition(EMD)method and VMD method on noisy signals are compared and analyzed.The test results show that the firstorder intrinsic mode functions(IMF1)and IMF2 decomposed by the VMD method contain the main eff ective components of seismic signals.A prediction process of sandstone porosity in coal seam roofs based on the combination of VMD and random forest method is proposed.The feasibility and eff ectiveness of the method are verified by trial calculation in the porosity prediction of model data.Taking the actual coalfield refl ection seismic data as an example,the sandstone porosity of the 8 coal seam roof is predicted.The application results show the potential application value of the new porosity prediction method proposed in this study.This method has important theoretical guiding significance for evaluating water richness in coal seam roof sandstone and the prevention and control of mine water disasters.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(52104048,42272198)。
文摘Gas channeling in fractures during CO_(2) injection into the deep coal seam seriously reduces the CO_(2) storage efficiency after the development of coalbed methane.The generation and migration of coal fines causes blockages in the fractures in the stage of drainage and gas production,reducing the gas channeling effect of injected CO_(2) caused by the heterogeneity of the coal seam.To explore the impact of coal fines within coal seam fractures on the efficacy of CO_(2) storage,experiments on the production stage and CO_(2) injection for storage were conducted on coal combinations containing propped fractures,fractures,and matrix.The CO_(2) storage characteristics of coal at the constraint of coal fines,as well as the influence of multiple rounds of intermittent CO_(2) injection and different injection parameters on the CO_(2) storage effect,were analyzed.The research results show that blockage by coal fines increases the resistance to fluid flow in the fractures by 71.2%.The CO_(2) storage capacity and storage potential of coal with coal fines are 6.5 cm^(3)/g and 8.8%higher than those of coal without coal fines,while the CO_(2) storage capacity of fractured coal under the influence of coal fines has the largest increase of 9.4 cm^(3)/g.The CO_(2) storage of coal containing coal fines is significantly higher(6.6%)than that of the coal without coal fines.The CO_(2) storage effect of the coal with coal fines is improved with the increase in injection rate,whereas the CO_(2) storage effect of the coal without coal fines decreases significantly(by 7.8%).Multiple rounds of intermittent injection increases the CO_(2) storage volume of coal by 20.4%(with coal fines)and 17.1%(without coal fines).The presence of coal fines in fractures also slows down the downward trend of CO_(2) storage fraction after multiple rounds of CO_(2) injection.The blockage in fractures significantly increases the CO_(2) injection time and difficulty,but can increase the CO_(2) storage fraction by 4.7%-17.1%,and the storage volume by 1.9%-14%,increasing the feasibility of CO_(2) storage in fractured coal seams that have previously been exploited for methane production.The multiple rounds of intermittent CO_(2) injection and shut-in periods has shown potential for greater CO_(2) storage and injection efficiency.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52374249,52130409,52121003)the National Key R&D Program(2023YFC3009003)+1 种基金the Basic Research Business Fees for Central Universities(2024JCCXAQ01)Open Fund of State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control(2011DA105287-FW202303).
文摘As energy demand increases,the depth of mining is increasing,and methane disasters grow more serious,efficient extraction of methane is the ultimate method of preventing and controlling methane disasters.The objectives for this research are to explore the efficiency of N_(2) injection to enhance gas extraction from coal seams(N_(2)-ECGE)and its impact on coal seam permeability.By developing a fluid-solid coupling model and using COMSOL Multiphysics to perform numerical simulations,the changes in gas pressure,methane content,gas production,output rate and permeability of coal seams were comparatively analyzed under the two methods of direct extraction and N_(2)-ECGE.The research results show that N_(2)-ECGE can significantly improve the coal seam gas pressure and reduce the coal seam CH_(4) content,and the larger the N_(2) injection pressure the more significant the reduction effect.Meanwhile,N_(2)-ECGE can significantly increase the CH_(4) extraction and output rate,and the increase of N_(2) pressure further improves the extraction efficiency.In addition,the pressure of nitrogen injection has a remarkable effect on coal seam permeability,high pressure of nitrogen injection can increase the permeability in the time of no disturbance,but the rate of permeability decreases more quickly after disturbed.The effect of strain due to adsorption desorption on coal seam permeability dominates.Despite model construction limitations,this research offers essential theoretical and practical direction for N_(2) injection to enhance the permeability evolution law of coal seam gas extraction process.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52074296)。
文摘In extremely close-distance coal seam(ECDCS)mining,section coal pillars remain after upper coal seam(UCS)extraction.Thus,for layout and support design of lower coal seam(LCS)mining roadways,it is critical to account for UCS goaf deterioration and residual coal pillar(RCP)-induced stress disturbance.Taking the 6.4 m layer spacing of ECDCS mining in Nanyangpo Coal Mine as a case study,this research aimed to determine the optimal layout and surrounding rock control method for the 24202-ventilation roadway in the RCP area.First,the challenges of roadway layout and support under RCP were clarified:three layout methods face distinct RCPinduced stress disturbances and goaf-related roof damage.A finite element model was established;the second invariant of deviatoric stress(J_(2))and horizontal stress index were introduced to analyze plastic zone and stress evolution after UCS mining.Results show that J_(2)distributes symmetrically,with its peak diffusing downward and attenuating in a“/”-shaped pattern.Six schemes were simulated to compare plastic zone distributions at different positions,revealing that the optimal layout consists of a roadway alignment with the RCP center.Based on roadway layout and roof conditions,a cooperative control scheme was proposed:deep,strong anchorage with long cables across the RCP,and shallow stable support with short bolts in the ECDCS.This scheme secures roof cables anchored to the UCS RCP roof to achieve cross-seam anchorage.On-site borehole peeping and loose circle tests confirm smooth surrounding rock hole walls and limited failure range.Specifically,surrounding rock deformation and roof separation were controlled within 200 mm and 80 mm,respectively,with stable bolt/cable support resistance.These results offer an innovative solution for roadway layout design and support strategies under RCP in ECDCS,with significant engineering application value.
基金support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52374180,52327804).
文摘This study focuses on steeply inclined and extremely thick coal seams(SIETCS)characterized by immense thickness,a steep inclination of coal seams(87°),and high horizontal stress.The geological conditions and mining technology associated with SIETCS differ significantly from those of generally inclined coal seams,resulting in notable variations in roadway stress distributions.On SIETCS have predominantly examined the impact of rock layers flanking coal seams on rock bursts,with limited emphasis on SIETCS roadways.This study employs comprehensive methods,integrating numerical simulations,theoretical analyses,and field detections to investigate the stress distribution of SIETCS and the mechanisms of rock burst-induced vertical damage,subsequently validated in situ.The vertical stress in SIETCS is minimal,while horizontal stress is concentrated,leading to the formation of layered crack structures(LCS)that distribute above and below the roadways.Additionally,elastic energy significantly concentrates within the LCS.Axial dynamic compressive stress and vertical dynamic tensile stress along the LCS diminish its stability,readily triggering failure.During the LCS failure process,the stored energy is released,converting into kinetic energy required for coal body ejection after reaching the minimum energy for failure and dissipative energy,ultimately leading to rock burst-induced vertical damage in roadways.On-site detection and analysis within SIETCS,along with historical rock burst data,confirm the existence of LCS and its role in inducing vertical rock burst damage.This research establishes essential foundations for preventing rock bursts within SIETCS.
基金supported by the project from the Exploration and Development Research Institute of PetroChina Daqing Oilfield Companyfinancial support from the research by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42402148)+1 种基金Sichuan Provincial Fund(24NSFSC4997)Guizhou Outstanding Young Science and Technology Talent Program(YQK[2023]012).
文摘Microstructural heterogeneity of low-permeability sandstone roofs of deep unmineable coal seams due to diagenesis significantly affects rock mechanical behavior,greatly impacting the sealing potential of in situ CO_(2) sequestration and the structural stability of the geological formation.However,little is known about how the microstructure of different mineral groups influences the multiscale mechanical behavior of deep sandstone.This study proposes a new method for quantitatively characterizing the multiscale mechanical properties of low-permeability sandstone and shows the mechanisms responsible for mechanical failure at the micro-,meso-,and macroscale.Triaxial compression tests and targeted nanoindentation tests were conducted to assess the micro-and macroscale mechanical properties of different types of sandstone.The micro-and macroscale experiments were coupled with numerical simulations of compression using a unified cohesive model based on Voronoi polygons to clarify the multiscale mechanical behavior.The results indicate that quartz,the primary mineral component of the sandstones examined,exhibits the strongest micromechanical properties,followed by feldspar,calcite,and clay minerals.Compared to polycrystalline quartz,monocrystalline quartz has a more stable microstructure and is mechanically stronger.The macro-mechanical properties of tight sandstone samples are weakened by increased microstructural inhomogeneity and larger grain size.This leads to a higher likelihood of splitting damage,characterized by a high degree of discrete and weak stress sensitivity.The major conclusion is that the positive rhythm lithofacies of medium-grained sandstone to siltstone are the most favorable for efficient CO_(2) sequestration in deep unmineable coal seams.
基金Projects(52204226,52104204,52474276)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(tsqnz20221140)supported by the Taishan Scholars Project of China+1 种基金Projects(ZR2022QE243,ZR2024ME097)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province of ChinaProject(252300421010)supported by the Excellent Youth Foundation of Henan Scientific Committee,China。
文摘The geological structure of coal seams in China is remarkably varied and complex,with coalbed methane reservoirs marked by significant heterogeneity and low permeability,creating substantial technical challenges for efficient extraction.This study systematically investigates the impact of liquid nitrogen immersion(LNI)on the coal’s pore structure and its mechanism of enhancing permeability with a combination of quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)analysis,nitrogen adsorption experiments,and fractal dimension calculations.The results demonstrate that LNI can damage the coal’s pore structure and promote fracture expansion through thermal stress induction and moisture phase transformation,thereby enhancing the permeability of coal seams.The T_(2)peak area in the NMR experiments on coal samples subjected to LNI treatment shows a significant increase,the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller(BET)specific surface area decreases to 6.02 m^(2)/g,and the Barrett-Joyner-Halenda(BJH)total pore volume increases to 14.99 mm^(3)/g.Furthermore,changes in fractal dimensions(D_(1)rising from 2.804 to 2.837,and D_(2)falling from 2.757 to 2.594)indicate a notable enhancement in the complexity of the pore structure.With increasing LNI cycles,the adsorption capacity of the coal samples diminishes,suggesting a significant optimization of the pore structure.This optimization is particularly evident in the reconstruction of the micropore structure,which in turn greatly enhances the complexity and connectivity of the sample’s pore network.In summary,the study concludes that LNI technology can effectively improve the permeability of coal seams and the extraction efficiency of coalbed methane by optimizing the micropore structure and enhancing pore connectivity,which offers a potential method for enhancing the permeability of gas-bearing coal seams and facilitating the development and utilization of coalbed methane.
基金Supported by the China National Science and Technology Major Project(2025ZD1405700)CNPC Science and Technology Project(2023YQX20117).
文摘Based on the coalbed methane(CBM)/coal-rock gas(CRG)geological,geophysical,and experimental testing data from the Daji block in the Ordos Basin,the coal-forming and hydrocarbon generation&accumulation characteristics across different zones were dissected,and the key factors controlling the differential CBM/CRG enrichment were identified.The No.8 coal seam of the Carboniferous Benxi Formation in the Daji block is 8-10 m thick,typically overlain by limestone.The primary hydrocarbon generation phase occurred during the Early Cretaceous.Based on the differences in tectonic evolution and CRG occurrence,and with the maximum vitrinite reflectance of 2.0%and burial depth of 1800 m as boundaries,the study area is divided into deeply buried and deeply preserved,deeply buried and shallowly preserved,and shallowly buried and shallowly preserved zones.The deeply buried and deeply preserved zone contains gas content of 22-35 m^(3)/t,adsorbed gas saturation of 95%-100%,and formation water with total dissolved solid(TDS)higher than 50000 mg/L.This zone features structural stability and strong sealing capacity,with high gas production rates.The deeply buried and shallowly preserved zone contains gas content of 16-20 m^(3)/t,adsorbed gas saturation of 80%-95%,and formation water with TDS of 5000-50000 mg/L.This zone exhibits localized structural modification and hydrodynamic sealing,with moderate gas production rate.The shallowly buried and shallowly preserved zone contains gas content of 8-16 m^(3)/t,adsorbed gas saturation of 50%-70%,and formation water with TDS lower than 5000 mg/L.This zone experienced intense uplift,resulting in poor sealing and secondary alteration of the primary gas reservoir,with partial adsorbed gas loss,and low gas production rate.A depositional unification and structural divergence model is proposed,that is,although coal seams across the basin experienced broadly similar depositional and tectonic histories,differences in tectonic intensity have led to spatial heterogeneity in the maximum burial depth(i.e.,thermal maturity of coal)and current burial depth and occurrence of CRG(i.e.,gas content and occurrence state).The research results provide valuable guidance for advancing the theoretical understanding of CBM/CRG enrichment and for improving exploration and development practices.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52074013,52374179)China Huaneng Group Science and Technology Project(HNKJ20-H87)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province(2208085ME125)Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center(21KZS216),which are gratefully appreciated.
文摘Coalbed methane(CBM)is a significant factor in triggering coal and gas outburst disaster,while also serving as a clean fuel.With the increasing depth of mining operations,coal seams that exhibit high levels of gas content and low permeability have become increasingly prevalent.While controllable shockwave(CSW)technology has proven effective in enhancing CBM in laboratory settings,there is a lack of reports on its field applications in soft and low-permeability coal seams.This study establishes the governing equations for stress waves induced by CSW.Laplace numerical inversion was employed to analyse the dynamic response of the coal seam during CSW antireflection.Additionally,quantitative calculations were performed for the crushed zone,fracture zone,and effective CSW influence range,which guided the selection of field test parameters.The results of the field test unveiled a substantial improvement in the gas permeability coefficient,the average rate of pure methane flowrate,and the mean gas flowrate within a 10 m radius of the antireflection borehole.These enhancements were notable,showing increases of 3 times,13.72 times,and 11.48 times,respectively.Furthermore,the field test performed on the CSW antireflection gas extraction hole cluster demonstrated a noticeable improvement in CBM extraction.After antireflection,the maximum peak gas concentration and maximum peak pure methane flow reached 71.2%and 2.59 m^(3)/min,respectively.These findings will offer valuable guidance for the application of CSW antireflection technology in soft and low-permeability coal seams.
基金supported by Distinguished Youth Funds of National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51925402)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.51904203 and 52174125)+4 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No.2021M702049)the Tencent Foundation or XPLORER PRIZEShanxi Science and Technology Major Project Funds (No.20201102004)Shanxi-Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering (No.2021SX-TD001)Open Fund Research Project Supported by State Key Laboratory of Strata Intelligent Control and Green Mining Co-founded by Shandong Province and the Ministry of Science and Technology (No.SICGM202209)。
文摘The relationship between support and surrounding rock is of great significance to the control of surrounding rock in mining process.In view of the fact that most of the existing numerical simulation methods construct virtual elements and stress servo control to approximately replace the hydraulic support problem,this paper establishes a new numerical model of hydraulic support with the same working characteristics as the actual hydraulic support by integrating numerical simulation software Rhino,Griddle and FLAC3D,which can realize the simulation of different working conditions.Based on this model,the influence mechanism of the supporting strength of hydraulic support on surrounding rock stress regulation and coal stability in front of the top coal caving face in extra thick coal seam were researched.Firstly,under different support intensity,the abutment pressure of the bearing coal and the coal in front of it presents the “three-stage”evolution characteristics.The influence range of support intensity is 15%–30%.Secondly,1.5 MPa is the upper limit of impact that the support strength can have on the front coal failure area.Thirdly,within a displacement range of 2.76 m from the coal wall,a support strength of1.5 MPa provides optimal control of the horizontal displacement of the coal.
基金financially supported by the Major Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52394191)the Outstanding Ph.D Dissertation Cultivating Program of Xi’an University of Science and Technology(No.PY22001)the National Foundation for studying abroad(No.[2022]87)。
文摘In recent years,the mining depth of steeply inclined coal seams in the Urumqi mining area has gradually increased.Local deformation of mining coal-rock results in frequent rockbursts.This has become a critical issue that affects the safe mining of deep,steeply inclined coal seams.In this work,we adopt a perspective centered on localized deformation in coal-rock mining and systematically combine theoretical analyses and extensive data mining of voluminous microseismic data.We describe a mechanical model for the urgently inclined mining of both the sandwiched rock pillar and the roof,explaining the mechanical response behavior of key disaster-prone zones within the deep working face,affected by the dynamics of deep mining.By exploring the spatial correlation inherent in extensive microseismic data,we delineate the“time-space”response relationship that governs the dynamic failure of coal-rock during the progression of the sharply inclined working face.The results disclose that(1)the distinctive coal-rock occurrence structure characterized by a“sandwiched rock pillar-B6 roof”constitutes the origin of rockburst in the southern mining area of the Wudong Coal Mine,with both elements presenting different degrees of deformation localization with increasing mining depth.(2)As mining depth increases,the bending deformation and energy accumulation within the rock pillar and roof show nonlinear acceleration.The localized deformation of deep,steeply inclined coal-rock engenders the spatial superposition of squeezing and prying effects in both the strike and dip directions,increasing the energy distribution disparity and stress asymmetry of the“sandwiched rock pillar-B3+6 coal seam-B6 roof”configuration.This makes worse the propensity for frequent dynamic disasters in the working face.(3)The developed high-energy distortion zone“inner-outer”control technology effectively reduces high stress concentration and energy distortion in the surrounding rock.After implementation,the average apparent resistivity in the rock pillar and B6 roof substantially increased by 430%and 300%,respectively,thus guaranteeing the safe and efficient development of steeply inclined coal seams.
基金support from the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFC3004704)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52374241)the National Natural Science Foundation of China Youth Foundation(Grant No.52104230).
文摘In light of the escalating global energy imperatives,mining of challenging-to-access resources,such as steeply inclined extra-thick coal seams(SIEC),has emerged as one of the future trends within the domain of energy advancement.However,there is a risk of gas and coal spontaneous combustion coupling disasters(GCC)within the goaf of SIEC due to the complex goaf structure engendered by the unique mining methodologies of SIEC.To ensure that SIEC is mined safely and efficiently,this study conducts research on the GCC within the goaf of SIEC using field observation,theoretical analysis,and numerical modeling.The results demonstrate that the dip angle,the structural dimensions in terms of width-to-length ratio,and compressive strength of the overlying rock are the key factors contributing to the goaf instability of SIEC.The gangue was asymmetrically filled,primarily accumulating within the central and lower portions of the goaf,and the filling height increased proportionally with the advancing caving height,the expansion coefficient,and the thickness of the surrounding rock formation.The GCC occurs in the goaf of SIEC,with an air-return side range of 41 m and an air-intake side range of 14 m,at the intersection area of the“<”-shaped oxygen concentration distribution(coal spontaneous combustion)and the“>”-shaped gas concentration distribution(gas explosion).The optimal nitrogen flow rate is 1000 m3/h with an injection port situated 25 m away from the working face for the highest nitrogen diffusion efficacy and lowest risk of gas explosion,coal spontaneous combustion,and GCC.It has significant engineering applications for ensuring the safe mining of SIEC threatened by the GCC.
基金The research was conducted as part of the“Establishing a Research Observatory to Unlock European Coal Seams for CO_(2) Storage(ROCCS)”project(Grant No.899336)The work of the second author is also sponsored by Shanghai Pujiang Program(Grant No.23PJ1412600)。
文摘Injecting carbon dioxide(CO_(2))into coal seams may unlock substantial carbon sequestration potential.Since the coal acts like a carbon filter,it can preferentially absorb significant amounts of CO_(2).To explore this further,desorption of the adsorbed gas due to pressure drop is investigated in this paper,to achieve an improved understanding of the long-term fate of injected CO_(2) during post-injection period.This paper presents a dual porosity model coupling gas flow,adsorption and geomechanics for studying coupled processes and effectiveness of CO_(2) sequestration in coals.A new adsorption?desorption model derived based on thermodynamics is incorporated,particularly,the desorption hysteresis is considered.The reliability of the proposed adsorption-desorption isotherm is examined via validation tests.It is indicated that occurrence of desorption hysteresis is attributed to the adsorption-induced pore deformation.After injection ceases,the injected gas continues to propagate further from the injection well,while the pressure in the vicinity of the injection well experiences a significant drop.Although the adsorbed gas near the well also decreases,this decrease is less compared to that in pressure because of desorption hysteresis.The unceasing spread of CO_(2) and drops of pressure and adsorbed gas depend on the degree of desorption hysteresis and heterogeneity of coals,which should be considered when designing CO_(2) sequestration into coal seams.