CO_(2)-enhanced oil recovery(CO_(2)-EOR)is an economically viable carbon capture,utilization,and storage(CCUS)technique that is widely practiced and greatly contributes to the achievement of carbon-neutral cities.Howe...CO_(2)-enhanced oil recovery(CO_(2)-EOR)is an economically viable carbon capture,utilization,and storage(CCUS)technique that is widely practiced and greatly contributes to the achievement of carbon-neutral cities.However,studies on CO_(2)-EOR source-sink matching involving different emission sources,different carbon capture rates,and stepwise CO_(2)pipeline construction are scarce.Considering four types of carbon sources,including coal-fired power,iron and steel,cement,and chemical plants,with different CO_(2)capture rates(85%,90%,95%,and 100%,respectively),and using a five-phased construction plan with a 25-year build-up period,we developed a method for quantifying carbon emissions from different sources,calculating the effective storage of carbon in CO_(2)-EOR and optimizing CO_(2)-EOR source-sink matching to reduce project costs.Using the Subei Basin in the Jiangsu Province,China,as a case study,we calculated the theoretical CO_(2)-EOR storage to be 1.7408×10^(8)t and the effective CO_(2)-EOR storage to be 0.435×10^(8)t.We analyzed the completion rate of transportation pipelines,the number of connected carbon sources,and the mass of CO_(2)stored,as well as the cost-effectiveness and sensitivity.Implementation of CO_(2)-EOR effectively reduced the total cost of source-sink matching in the five-stage 25-year construction approach.The reduction of CO_(2)capture rates had no effect on the value of oil repelling.The capture cost significantly affected the total cost of source-sink matching,and the impacts of the carbon sources on the total cost were in the order coal-fired power>iron and steel>cement>chemical plants.This study provides an innovative tool for evaluating the CO_(2)storage potential of CO_(2)-EOR and provides an important framework for implementing CO_(2)-EOR and planning CCUS projects in the Subei Basin and similar regions.展开更多
Installation, detection, maintenance, mapping, and management of underground utility assets present challenges to owners, engineers and contractors. Industry-wide practices include the use of geophysical and similar t...Installation, detection, maintenance, mapping, and management of underground utility assets present challenges to owners, engineers and contractors. Industry-wide practices include the use of geophysical and similar technologies to determine depth and location, and 2D as-built plans integrated with GIS databases for information management. The feasibility of incorporating 3D BIM models of the subsurface to replace the 2D plans to improve visualization and data management is examined in this paper. Obtaining an accurate image of the underground infrastructure would help minimize excavation accidents due to equipment-utility collisions and prevent property damage. Further, the inclusion of automated data collection and sharing features realized through BIM technology can enhance operations of smart cities. The research methodology consists of a state-of-the-art review of the current underground utility management systems, combined with statistical analysis of survey responses received from utility providers and one-call centers in the U.S. Three categories of utility practices are identified based on the level of digital technology integration. It is found that a vast majority of utility firms have adopted GIS databases with 2D plans, depth and other asset information, while a smaller percentage of providers have achieved full GIS-BIM in<span style="font-family:Verdana;">tegration, incorporating a wide range of asset data. Future progress on</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> broader implementation appears to be constrained by the digital literacy of personnel </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">and high costs of technology acquisition and application. A three-step frame</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">work for converting 2D plans to 3D BIM models is also presented and discussed. The process model proposed for this purpose allows the utilization of commercially available software with minimal need for additional coding.</span>展开更多
Cable fire is one of the most important events for operation and maintenance(O&M)safety in underground utility tunnels(UUTs).Since there are limited studies about cable fire risk assessment,a comprehensive assessm...Cable fire is one of the most important events for operation and maintenance(O&M)safety in underground utility tunnels(UUTs).Since there are limited studies about cable fire risk assessment,a comprehensive assessment model is proposed to evaluate the cable fire risk in different UUT sections and improve O&M efficiency.Considering the uncertainties in the risk assessment,an evidential reasoning(ER)approach is used to combine quantitative sensor data and qualitative expert judgments.Meanwhile,a data transformation technique is contributed to transform continuous data into a five-grade distributed assessment.Then,a case study demonstrates how the model and the ER approach are established.The results show that in Shenzhen,China,the cable fire risk in District 8,B Road is the lowest,while more resources should be paid in District 3,C Road and District 25,C Road,which are selected as comparative roads.Based on the model,a data-driven O&M process is proposed to improve the O&M effectiveness,compared with traditional methods.This study contributes an effective ER-based cable fire evaluation model to improve the O&M efficiency of cable fire in UUTs.展开更多
The underground utility tunnel(UUT)is one of the typical urban underground structures,which usually requires mechanical ventilation systems for forced ventilation.In addition to the ventilation scheme for accident sce...The underground utility tunnel(UUT)is one of the typical urban underground structures,which usually requires mechanical ventilation systems for forced ventilation.In addition to the ventilation scheme for accident scenarios,the normal operating ventilation scheme deserves equal attention as it has a great impact on the air quality as well as the thermal and humidity environment inside the UUT.In this study,a UUT located in southern China is taken as the research object,and the effect of ventilation on its internal thermal and humidity distribution is explored with a combined use of field measurements and numerical simulations.The results of field measurements show that the average temperature inside the closed UUT is 20.5℃and the average humidity ratio is 14.1 g/kgdry;both are lower than those of the external environment.In the plum rain season,if the tunnel is ventilated without any treatment of the external airflows,surface condensation tends to occur near the air inlet while the region with high relative humidity would be distributed on both sides far from the air inlet.The study also discusses the effect of different temperatures and humidity ratios of the inflow air on the humidity inside the UUT,and on this basis,the humidity control strategy for UUT in the plum rain season is proposed.展开更多
This paper discusses the challenges and diffculties experienced during soil investigation in urban areas using drilling machines and soil sampling.The focus is on the consequences of a lack of data on the subsoil profi...This paper discusses the challenges and diffculties experienced during soil investigation in urban areas using drilling machines and soil sampling.The focus is on the consequences of a lack of data on the subsoil profile and presence of utilities,which could cause major accidents with severe economic and social losses,resulting in constriction activities being delayed and urban services being disrupted.This paper describes certain accidents related to soil investigation in Qatar and their consequences,as well as the lessons learned from these accidents.In order to meet the challenges of soil investigation in urban areas,this paper presents a solution based on smart tech-nology,which includes:(i)a geotechnical information system with update data concerning the soil profile,soil surface,utilities locations,and water table level;(ii)tools for data management,analysis,and visualization;and(iii)a user interface that allows authorities,com-panies,and citizens to access authorized data via a graphic interface,update data,and send messages and alerts in the case of any inci-dent occurring.Finally,the paper presents a promising perspective for the development of smart drilling devices,which record data related to the functioning of a drilling machine and transmit data to the smart soil investigation system.展开更多
基金Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,Grant/Award Number:BK20231488National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:52378083,52078481。
文摘CO_(2)-enhanced oil recovery(CO_(2)-EOR)is an economically viable carbon capture,utilization,and storage(CCUS)technique that is widely practiced and greatly contributes to the achievement of carbon-neutral cities.However,studies on CO_(2)-EOR source-sink matching involving different emission sources,different carbon capture rates,and stepwise CO_(2)pipeline construction are scarce.Considering four types of carbon sources,including coal-fired power,iron and steel,cement,and chemical plants,with different CO_(2)capture rates(85%,90%,95%,and 100%,respectively),and using a five-phased construction plan with a 25-year build-up period,we developed a method for quantifying carbon emissions from different sources,calculating the effective storage of carbon in CO_(2)-EOR and optimizing CO_(2)-EOR source-sink matching to reduce project costs.Using the Subei Basin in the Jiangsu Province,China,as a case study,we calculated the theoretical CO_(2)-EOR storage to be 1.7408×10^(8)t and the effective CO_(2)-EOR storage to be 0.435×10^(8)t.We analyzed the completion rate of transportation pipelines,the number of connected carbon sources,and the mass of CO_(2)stored,as well as the cost-effectiveness and sensitivity.Implementation of CO_(2)-EOR effectively reduced the total cost of source-sink matching in the five-stage 25-year construction approach.The reduction of CO_(2)capture rates had no effect on the value of oil repelling.The capture cost significantly affected the total cost of source-sink matching,and the impacts of the carbon sources on the total cost were in the order coal-fired power>iron and steel>cement>chemical plants.This study provides an innovative tool for evaluating the CO_(2)storage potential of CO_(2)-EOR and provides an important framework for implementing CO_(2)-EOR and planning CCUS projects in the Subei Basin and similar regions.
文摘Installation, detection, maintenance, mapping, and management of underground utility assets present challenges to owners, engineers and contractors. Industry-wide practices include the use of geophysical and similar technologies to determine depth and location, and 2D as-built plans integrated with GIS databases for information management. The feasibility of incorporating 3D BIM models of the subsurface to replace the 2D plans to improve visualization and data management is examined in this paper. Obtaining an accurate image of the underground infrastructure would help minimize excavation accidents due to equipment-utility collisions and prevent property damage. Further, the inclusion of automated data collection and sharing features realized through BIM technology can enhance operations of smart cities. The research methodology consists of a state-of-the-art review of the current underground utility management systems, combined with statistical analysis of survey responses received from utility providers and one-call centers in the U.S. Three categories of utility practices are identified based on the level of digital technology integration. It is found that a vast majority of utility firms have adopted GIS databases with 2D plans, depth and other asset information, while a smaller percentage of providers have achieved full GIS-BIM in<span style="font-family:Verdana;">tegration, incorporating a wide range of asset data. Future progress on</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> broader implementation appears to be constrained by the digital literacy of personnel </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">and high costs of technology acquisition and application. A three-step frame</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">work for converting 2D plans to 3D BIM models is also presented and discussed. The process model proposed for this purpose allows the utilization of commercially available software with minimal need for additional coding.</span>
基金Airport New City Utility Tunnel PhaseⅡProject,China。
文摘Cable fire is one of the most important events for operation and maintenance(O&M)safety in underground utility tunnels(UUTs).Since there are limited studies about cable fire risk assessment,a comprehensive assessment model is proposed to evaluate the cable fire risk in different UUT sections and improve O&M efficiency.Considering the uncertainties in the risk assessment,an evidential reasoning(ER)approach is used to combine quantitative sensor data and qualitative expert judgments.Meanwhile,a data transformation technique is contributed to transform continuous data into a five-grade distributed assessment.Then,a case study demonstrates how the model and the ER approach are established.The results show that in Shenzhen,China,the cable fire risk in District 8,B Road is the lowest,while more resources should be paid in District 3,C Road and District 25,C Road,which are selected as comparative roads.Based on the model,a data-driven O&M process is proposed to improve the O&M effectiveness,compared with traditional methods.This study contributes an effective ER-based cable fire evaluation model to improve the O&M efficiency of cable fire in UUTs.
基金supported by the Sponsored Shanghai Rising-Star Program,China(Grant No.20QB1404900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52078380)+3 种基金the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(Grant No.SLDRCE19-B-14)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2017YFC0805000 and 2016YFC0802400)the Construction Program of Shanghai Engineering Research Center,China(Grant No.17DZ2251800)which are gratefully acknowledged.
文摘The underground utility tunnel(UUT)is one of the typical urban underground structures,which usually requires mechanical ventilation systems for forced ventilation.In addition to the ventilation scheme for accident scenarios,the normal operating ventilation scheme deserves equal attention as it has a great impact on the air quality as well as the thermal and humidity environment inside the UUT.In this study,a UUT located in southern China is taken as the research object,and the effect of ventilation on its internal thermal and humidity distribution is explored with a combined use of field measurements and numerical simulations.The results of field measurements show that the average temperature inside the closed UUT is 20.5℃and the average humidity ratio is 14.1 g/kgdry;both are lower than those of the external environment.In the plum rain season,if the tunnel is ventilated without any treatment of the external airflows,surface condensation tends to occur near the air inlet while the region with high relative humidity would be distributed on both sides far from the air inlet.The study also discusses the effect of different temperatures and humidity ratios of the inflow air on the humidity inside the UUT,and on this basis,the humidity control strategy for UUT in the plum rain season is proposed.
文摘This paper discusses the challenges and diffculties experienced during soil investigation in urban areas using drilling machines and soil sampling.The focus is on the consequences of a lack of data on the subsoil profile and presence of utilities,which could cause major accidents with severe economic and social losses,resulting in constriction activities being delayed and urban services being disrupted.This paper describes certain accidents related to soil investigation in Qatar and their consequences,as well as the lessons learned from these accidents.In order to meet the challenges of soil investigation in urban areas,this paper presents a solution based on smart tech-nology,which includes:(i)a geotechnical information system with update data concerning the soil profile,soil surface,utilities locations,and water table level;(ii)tools for data management,analysis,and visualization;and(iii)a user interface that allows authorities,com-panies,and citizens to access authorized data via a graphic interface,update data,and send messages and alerts in the case of any inci-dent occurring.Finally,the paper presents a promising perspective for the development of smart drilling devices,which record data related to the functioning of a drilling machine and transmit data to the smart soil investigation system.
