China has achieved a major engineering milestone in the construction of the Beishan Underground Research Laboratory(URL)for geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste(HLW).On December 26,2025,the project team...China has achieved a major engineering milestone in the construction of the Beishan Underground Research Laboratory(URL)for geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste(HLW).On December 26,2025,the project team successfully completed the excavation of the world's first deep,continuous small-radius,steep spiral ramp by a tunnel boring machine(TBM)named Beishan No.1,which marked the completion of the underground main structure of Beishan URL.展开更多
The aerosolization and diffusion of radioactive materials caused by chemical explosions represent a typical nuclear accident scenario that poses severe radioactive hazards to human health and the environment.This stud...The aerosolization and diffusion of radioactive materials caused by chemical explosions represent a typical nuclear accident scenario that poses severe radioactive hazards to human health and the environment.This study examines the diffusion of plutonium aerosol generated by a chemical explosion within a typical representative underground facility.The state of explosion products following a single-point detonation of explosives was simulated.Subsequently,a numerical simulation of plutonium aerosol diffusion using the discrete phase model(DPM)was conducted based on the outcomes of the chemical explosion simulation.The simulation results indicate that plutonium aerosols diffuse throughout underground facilities after a chemical explosion;small particle size aerosols primarily accumulate in the upper part of the room after the accident;the concentrations of plutonium aerosol in the room and tunnel are significantly higher than those in the other areas;and the temporal variations in aerosol concentration in each area were quantified.Based on the particle concentration distribution and the effective dose computation approach,the study computes the internal irradiation dose received by personnel in seven areas over various time periods post-accident.Recommendations for emergency decision-making were derived from these calculations.These findings provide important theoretical insight and practical engineering application value for understanding the diffusion of radioactive aerosol in confined spaces following chemical explosions and for evaluating personnel radiation dose.展开更多
Underground hydrogen storage has gained interest in recent years due to the enormous demand for clean energy.Hydrogen is more diffusive than air,with a smaller density and lower viscosity.These unique properties intro...Underground hydrogen storage has gained interest in recent years due to the enormous demand for clean energy.Hydrogen is more diffusive than air,with a smaller density and lower viscosity.These unique properties introduce distinctive hydrodynamic phenomena in hydrogen storage,one of which is fingering.Fingering could induce the fluid trapped in small clusters of pores,leading to a dramatic decrease in hydrogen saturation and a lower recovery rate.In this study,numerical simulations are performed at the microscopic scale to understand the evolution of hydrogen saturation and the impacts of injection and withdrawal cycles.Two sets of micromodels with different porosity(0.362 and 0.426)and minimum sizes of pore throats(0.362 mm and 0.181 mm)are developed in the numerical model.A parameter analysis is then conducted to understand the influence of injection velocity(in the range of 10^(-2)m/s to 10^(-5)m/s)and porous structure on the fingering pattern,followed by an image analysis to capture the evolution of the fingering pattern.Viscous fingering,capillary fingering,and crossover fingering are observed and identified under different boundary conditions.The fractal dimension,specific area,mean angle,and entropy of fingers are proposed as geometric descriptors to characterize the shape of the fingering pattern.When porosity increases from 0.362 to 0.426,the saturation of hydrogen increases by 26.2%.Narrower pore throats elevate capillary resistance,which hinders fluid invasion.These results underscore the importance of pore structures and the interaction between viscous and capillary forces for hydrogen recovery efficiency.This work illuminates the influence of the pore structures and the fluid properties on the immiscible displacement of hydrogen and can be further extended to optimize the injection strategy of hydrogen in underground hydrogen storage.展开更多
The Jinping Underground Laboratory is the deepest and largest underground laboratory in the world,with a maximum buried depth of approximately 2400 m.The objective is to study the brittle-ductile transition of marble ...The Jinping Underground Laboratory is the deepest and largest underground laboratory in the world,with a maximum buried depth of approximately 2400 m.The objective is to study the brittle-ductile transition of marble through a combination of experimental research and constitutive modeling.Triaxial compression and triaxial cyclic loading tests are initially conducted to explore the accumulation of pre-peak plastic strain and the deterioration of stiffness of the marble.Then,a specific constitutive model is developed to accurately reflect the pre-peak plastic hardening and post-peak strain softening behaviors based on the deformation and failure mechanism of the marble.The incremental constitutive relationship of the proposed model is subsequently derived in detail,and the model parameters are calibrated using data obtained from the test results.Finally,the effectiveness of the proposed model is assessed by comparing its results with the experimental results of the marble.The findings show that the proposed model accurately predicts the behavior of the marble,and its results are in good agreement with the test data.展开更多
Deep karst fractures significantly drive rock strata movement induced by mining and are one of the key factors causing slope failures.Understanding the disaster formation mechanisms of mining-induced slopes controlled...Deep karst fractures significantly drive rock strata movement induced by mining and are one of the key factors causing slope failures.Understanding the disaster formation mechanisms of mining-induced slopes controlled by deep karst fractures is crucial for geological hazard prevention and mitigation.Existing research on slope failure mechanisms under the coupled influence of deep karst fractures and underground coal mining remains limited and insufficiently developed.Consequently,this study establishes a coupled geomechanical model of mining-karst interaction for layered reverse-dip slopes in southwestern China.By integrating field investigations with discrete element simulations,this study explores the deformation characteristics and failure mechanisms of deeply fractured karst slopes subjected to underground mining,along with their impacts on slope stability.The main findings are as follows:(1)Deep rock karst fractures dominated the spatial distribution of tensile fracture zones,forming a dynamic stress arch effect above the goaf;(2)The mining process dynamically induced a three-stage destruction mode of the slope,namely,the bending effect caused by the dynamic stress arch,arch migration,and the evolution of the unlocking of the locking rocks;(3)Significant spatiotemporal variability existed between the tensile zone at the top of the slope and the shear zone on the slope surface,leading to the gradual overturning of the cantilever beam structure along the dominant structural surface.It indicates that deep rock karst fractures are the primary factor controlling the disaster of the cantilever beam structure,exacerbating the degree of rock fracture and surface subsidence induced by coal mining.This study reveals the chain disaster mechanism of layered anti-dip rock karst fracture slopes in southwestern China,namely,fracture penetration,rock stratum movement-induced failure,unlocking of key rocks,and final tensile overturning destruction,profoundly elucidating the critical role of rock dissolution fissures in mining-induced slope disasters.展开更多
The effective early warning of surrounding rock mass deformation is crucial in geotechnical engineering for ensuring the safety and stability of underground constructions.This study introduces a novel risk early warni...The effective early warning of surrounding rock mass deformation is crucial in geotechnical engineering for ensuring the safety and stability of underground constructions.This study introduces a novel risk early warning model based on multi-parameter fuzzy comprehensive evaluation,which quantitatively assesses the risk state of the surrounding rock mass.The microseismic(MS)monitoring system is set up for the underground powerhouse.The spatial and temporal distribution of MS events and the frequency characteristics of MS signals are analyzed during the top arch excavation.The early warning indices for characterizing MS spatial aggregation and frequency-energy dispersion are proposed based on the octree theory to assess the deformation of the surrounding rock mass.The risk warning model for the surrounding rock mass in underground engineering is developed through the integration of the formulated index and the frequency characteristics of MS signals.The results indicate that the multiparameter fuzzy comprehensive assessment model can achieve three-dimensional visualization of risk warnings for the surrounding rock mass.The quantitative results regarding warning time and potential deformation areas are highly consistent with the characteristics of MS precursors.These research results can provide an important reference for early warning of surrounding rock mass risk in similar underground projects.展开更多
Coal mine underground reservoirs help address the severe water imbalance in ecologically fragile mining regions of western China,but evaluating their storage capacity remains challenging due to the coupled effects of ...Coal mine underground reservoirs help address the severe water imbalance in ecologically fragile mining regions of western China,but evaluating their storage capacity remains challenging due to the coupled effects of gangue deformation,saturation,and goaf geometry.This study investigates the deformation and void evolution of fragmented gangue with varying lithologies,particle sizes,and water contents through an independent-developed testing system and theoretical model.A planar micro-unit model and a three-dimensional spatial structure model are proposed to quantify the storage coefficient and total reservoir capacity of underground water storage structures.These models incorporate the effects of stratified lithologies,saturation-induced softening,and spatially distributed stress conditions.The methodology is applied to the underground reservoir in Chahasu coal mine,and the results show that under increasing stress,storage coefficients decline exponentially,with pronounced differences between single-and double-lithology structures.The storage coefficient in the spatial model demonstrate greater resilience to stress concentration compared to planar models,and further analysis identifies critical thresholds in roof fracture distances and stress-recovery times affecting long-term storage performance.This research provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating underground reservoir storage potential,offering theoretical support and engineering guidance for the sustainable utilization of mine water.展开更多
Discontinuities in rock masses critically impact the stability and safety of underground engineering.Mainstream discontinuities identificationmethods,which rely on normal vector estimation and clustering algorithms,su...Discontinuities in rock masses critically impact the stability and safety of underground engineering.Mainstream discontinuities identificationmethods,which rely on normal vector estimation and clustering algorithms,suffer from accuracy degradation,omission of critical discontinuities when orientation density is unevenly distributed,and need manual intervention.To overcome these limitations,this paper introduces a novel discontinuities identificationmethod based on geometric feature analysis of rock mass.By analyzing spatial distribution variability of point cloud and integrating an adaptive region growing algorithm,the method accurately detects independent discontinuities under complex geological conditions.Given that rock mass orientations typically follow a Fisher distribution,an adaptive hierarchical clustering algorithm based on statistical analysis is employed to automatically determine the optimal number of structural sets,eliminating the need for preset clusters or thresholds inherent in traditional methods.The proposed approach effectively handles diverse rock mass shapes and sizes,leveraging both local and global geometric features to minimize noise interference.Experimental validation on three real-world rock mass models,alongside comparisons with three conventional directional clustering algorithms,demonstrates superior accuracy and robustness in identifying optimal discontinuity sets.The proposed method offers a reliable and efficienttool for discontinuities detection and grouping in underground engineering,significantlyenhancing design and construction outcomes.展开更多
0 INTRODUCTION Throughout human history,three major energy transitions have occurred:from burning wood in primitive times to using coal in 18th Century,then to oil and gas in 20th Century,and to the renewable energy r...0 INTRODUCTION Throughout human history,three major energy transitions have occurred:from burning wood in primitive times to using coal in 18th Century,then to oil and gas in 20th Century,and to the renewable energy revolution in the 21st Century(Zou et al.,2023).The three transitions have three characteristics in common:shifted from nonrenewable to renewable energy,from“resource-centric”to a“technology-centric”,and from“high-carbon fossil”to“net-zero”.展开更多
Deep Underground Science and Engineering(DUSE)is pleased to release this issue with feature articles reporting the advancement in several research topics related to deep underground.This issue contains one perspective...Deep Underground Science and Engineering(DUSE)is pleased to release this issue with feature articles reporting the advancement in several research topics related to deep underground.This issue contains one perspective article,two review articles,six research articles,and one case study article.These articles focus on underground energy storage,multiscale modeling for correlation between micro-scale damage and macro-scale structural degradation,mineralization and formation of gold mine,interface and fracture seepage,experimental study on tunnel-sand-pile interaction,and high water-content materials for deep underground space backfilling,analytical solutions for the crack evolution direction in brittle rocks,and a case study on the squeezing-induced failure in a water drainage tunnel and the rehabilitation measures.展开更多
Soft rock is one of the common geological conditions in coal mine underground water reservoir engineering.The cross-scale correlation analysis of water erosion soft lithology deterioration is very important for the sa...Soft rock is one of the common geological conditions in coal mine underground water reservoir engineering.The cross-scale correlation analysis of water erosion soft lithology deterioration is very important for the safety and stability of coal mine underground reservoir(CMUR)engineering.To address the issues of grain crowding and segmentation difficulties in cross-scale corelation analysis,as well as the limitations of traditional etching methods,this study proposes an image grain segmentation method based on deep learning algorithms,utilizing scanning electron microscopy and image process-ing techniques.The method successfully segments crowded grains and eliminates the interference from misplaced particles.In addition,indoor uniaxial compression tests were conducted to obtain the mechanical properties of sandstone samples with different water content.By quantitatively characterizing the macroscopic and microscopic deterioration degree of red sandstone samples with different water contents,the relationship between the strength changes of rock samples and the pet-rographic parameters such as grain size and grain shape is analyzed,and the influence law of soft lithology deterioration in CMUR engineering is revealed.The results indicate:(1)Water significantly weakens the mechanical properties and stability of soft rock.With increasing water content,the strength of sandstone samples continuously decreases,and the failure mode transitions from brittle to ductile failure.(2)The deterioration of micro-micro structures is the main cause of the decrease in mechanical properties of water-eroded soft rock.Grain size,grain area,and aspect ratio are negatively correlated with water content,indicating that hydrophilic minerals in soft rock dissolve under the action of water,leading to rock damage.(3)Grain size,area,and aspect ratio can serve as significant indicators for quantifying the strength changes of water-eroded soft rock.The research findings can be applied to stability assessment and disaster prevention in CMUR engineering.展开更多
Scientific and technological advancements are rapidly transforming underground engineering,shifting from labor-intensive,time-consuming methods to automated,real-time systems.This timely and comprehensive review cover...Scientific and technological advancements are rapidly transforming underground engineering,shifting from labor-intensive,time-consuming methods to automated,real-time systems.This timely and comprehensive review covers in-situ testing,intelligent monitoring,and geophysical testing methods,highlighting fundamental principles,testing apparatuses,data processing techniques,and engineering applications.The state-of-the-art summary emphasizes not only cutting-edge innovations for complex and harsh environments but also the transformative role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in data interpretations.The integration of big data and advanced algorithms is particularly impactful,enabling the identification,prediction,and mitigation of potential risks in underground projects.Key aspects of the discussion include detection capabilities,method integration,and data convergence of intelligent technologies to drive enhanced safety,operational efficiency,and predictive reliability.The review also examines future trends in intelligent technologies,emphasizing unified platforms that combine multiple methods,real-time data,and predictive analytics.These advancements are shaping the evolution of underground construction and maintenance,aiming for risk-free,high-efficiency underground engineering.展开更多
This study investigates the mechanical response of an underground cavern subjected to cyclic high gas pressure,aiming to establish a theoretical foundation for the design of lined rock caverns(LRCs)for energy storage ...This study investigates the mechanical response of an underground cavern subjected to cyclic high gas pressure,aiming to establish a theoretical foundation for the design of lined rock caverns(LRCs)for energy storage with high internal pressure,e.g.compressed air energy storage(CAES)underground caverns or hydrogen storage caverns.Initially,the stress paths of the surrounding rock during the excavation,pressurization,and depressurization processes are delineated.Analytical expressions for the stress and deformation of the surrounding rock are derived based on the MohreCoulomb criterion.These expressions are then employed to evaluate the displacement of cavern walls under varying qualities of surrounding rock,the contact pressure between the steel lining and the surrounding rock subject to different gas storage pressures,the load-bearing ratio of the surrounding rock,and the impact of lining thickness on the critical gas pressure.Furthermore,the deformation paths of the surrounding rock are evaluated,along with the effects of tunnel depth and diameter on residual deformation of the surrounding rock,and the critical minimum gas pressure at which the surrounding rock and the lining do not detach.The results indicate that residual deformation of the surrounding rock occurs after depressurization under higher internal pressure for higher-quality rock masses,leading to detachment between the surrounding rock and the steel lining.The findings indicate that thicker linings correspond to higher critical minimum gas pressures.However,for lower-quality surrounding rock,thicker linings correspond to lower critical minimum gas pressures.These findings will provide invaluable insights for the design of LRCs for underground energy storage caverns.展开更多
The large-scale accumulation of industrial solid waste,including red mud and coal gangue,coupled with goafs left by under-ground mining activities,poses significant challenges to sustainable human development.In this ...The large-scale accumulation of industrial solid waste,including red mud and coal gangue,coupled with goafs left by under-ground mining activities,poses significant challenges to sustainable human development.In this study,red mud,coal gangue,and othersolid wastes were used to prepare underground backfilling materials.The utilization rate of the total solid waste reached 95%,with redmud accounting for approximately 40wt% of the total.The unconfined compressive strength,setting time,and slump tests were conduc-ted to evaluate the mechanical properties of the material.At the optimal ratio,the 7-and 28-d strengths reach 4.4 and 6.9 MPa,respect-ively.The initial and final setting times were 200 and 250 min,respectively,whereas the initial and 1-h slump exceed 250 and 210 mm,respectively.X-ray diffraction(XRD),Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),and scanning electron microscopy(SEM)wereemployed to explore the microstructure,phase composition,and chemical bonding within the material.Needle-like,clustered,and granu-lar hydration products were observed,and the primary crystalline structures were identified as ettringite,gmelinite,C-A-S-H,andC-S-H.In addition,a thorough environmental risk assessment was conducted,complemented by detailed economic cost and carbonemission calculations.During the creation of backfill material,hazardous elements from solid waste are immobilized through adsorption,precipitation,and incorporation into the crystal lattice.The immobilization efficiencies for Ni,Al,Cr^(6+),and As were 97.03%,94.32%,86.43%,and 84.22%,respectively,at a pH of 8.49.Moreover,the use of solid waste as a raw material results in considerable cost savingsand marked reduction in carbon emissions.This study innovatively promotes the green cycle of alumina production in the bauxite miningindustry.展开更多
Hydrogen,a genuinely clean energy,is a promising alternative to fossil fuels.Inspired by underground gas storage of methane,establishing underground hydrogen storage(UHS)in depleted oil and gas reservoirs has emerged ...Hydrogen,a genuinely clean energy,is a promising alternative to fossil fuels.Inspired by underground gas storage of methane,establishing underground hydrogen storage(UHS)in depleted oil and gas reservoirs has emerged as a significant research focus.Carbonate reservoirs,where widely-presented fractures can facilitate the high-speed injection and production of gases,are hence ideal candidates for building underground hydrogen storage facilities.During the cyclic injection and extraction processes of UHS,the formation is subjected to stress disturbances,leading to stress sensitivity.Understanding the stress sensitivity patterns of carbonate rocks is crucial for optimizing injection and production strategies.This study reconstructed three-dimensional digital models of fractured carbonate rocks from the L gas field using micro-CT scanning technology.Utilizing the finite element method,we investigated the microscopic permeability characteristics of carbonate rocks and analyzed the impact of stress loading direction and confining stress on stress sensitivity.The findings reveal that the stress loading direction significantly influences the stress sensitivity of fractured carbonate rocks.When a stress of 60 MPa is applied perpendicular to the fracture direction,the permeability reduction ratio can reach 17.32%.In contrast,when the same stress is applied parallel to the fracture direction,the permeability reduction ratio is only 4.82%.Furthermore,a simulation of UHS with cyclic injection and production of H2 in the target block was conducted.When both permeability and porosity stress sensitivity were considered,the working gas volume for UHS decreased by only 3.4%,demonstrating that fractured carbonate reservoirs are feasible candidates for constructing underground hydrogen storage.展开更多
The Rock-soil interface is a common geological interface.Due to mechanical differences between soil and rock,the stress waves generated by underground blasting undergo intense polarization when crossing the rock-soil ...The Rock-soil interface is a common geological interface.Due to mechanical differences between soil and rock,the stress waves generated by underground blasting undergo intense polarization when crossing the rock-soil interface,making propagation laws difficult to predict.Currently,the characteristics of the impact of the rock-soil interface on blasting stress waves remain unclear.Therefore,the vibration field caused by cylindrical charge blasting in elastic rock and partial-saturation poro-viscoelastic soil was solved.A forward algorithm for the underground blasting vibration field in rock-soil sites was proposed,considering medium damping and geometric diffusion effects of stress waves.Further investigation into the influence of rock and soil parameters and blasting source parameters revealed the following conclusions:stress waves in soil exhibit dispersion,causing peak particle velocity(PPV)to display a discrete distribution.Soil parameters affect PPV attenuation only within the soil,while blasting source parameters affect PPV attenuation throughout the entire site.Multi-wave coupling effects induced by the rocksoil interface result in zones of enhanced and attenuated PPV within the site.The size of the enhancement zone is inversely correlated with the distance from the blasting source and positively correlated with the blasting source attenuation rate and burial depth,providing guidance for selecting explosives and blasting positions.Additionally,PPV attenuation rate increases with distance from the rock-soil interface,but an amplification effect occurs near the interface,most noticeable at 0.1 m.Thus,a sufficient safety distance from the rock-soil interface is necessary during underground blasting.展开更多
The Kuye River Basin has experienced a rapid depletion of groundwater due to the increased coal production.In this study,by introducing the empirical equations derived from the three zone theory in the coal mining ind...The Kuye River Basin has experienced a rapid depletion of groundwater due to the increased coal production.In this study,by introducing the empirical equations derived from the three zone theory in the coal mining industry in China as a boundary condition,a calculation model was developed by coupling the soil and water assessment tool and visual modular three-dimensional finite-difference ground-water flow model(SWAT-VISUAL MODFLOW).The model was applied to several coal mines in the basin to quantify the groundwater impact of underground mining.For illustration purposes,two underground water observation stations and one water level station were selected for groundwater change simulation in 2009,producing the results that agreed well with the observed data.We found that groundwater level was closely related to the height of the fractured water-conducting zone caused by underground mining,and a higher height led to a lower groundwater level.This finding was further supported by the calculation that underground mining was responsible for 23.20mm aquifer breakages in 2009.Thus,preventing surface subsidence due to underground mining can help protecting the basin's groundwater.展开更多
To investigate the fracture propagation characteristics and failure mechanism of anti-dip rock slope induced by underground mining,the Jiguanling landslide in Wulong,Chongqing,China is taken as the prototype,and physi...To investigate the fracture propagation characteristics and failure mechanism of anti-dip rock slope induced by underground mining,the Jiguanling landslide in Wulong,Chongqing,China is taken as the prototype,and physical model test is utilized to study the fracture evolution process,deformation characteristics and failure mechanism of anti-dip rock slope.In this study,the digital image correlation(DIC)technique and pressure acquisition system are combined to analyze the displacement and stress field of rock slope during underground mining stages.The results show that the anti-dip rock slope experiences four stages during underground coal mining:tensile fracture propagation in upper toppling zone,shallow damage in the lower shear zone,coal seam roof caving,failure of the whole slope.There is a phenomenon of local tensile and compressive stress conversion in upper toppling zone after roof caving.The appearance of coal seam roof caving increases the compressive area and pressure of the shear zone,leading to the failure of the shear blocks at the front edge,and ultimately causing failure of the whole slope.Mining with retained coal pillar before shallow failure in the shear zone can effectively block the impact of lower mining on the upper toppling zone,achieve a 16%contraction in toppling zone,and improve the stability of the slope.The failure mode of slope can be summarized as shear–slip–toppling collapse failure.This paper improves the understanding on the failure mechanism of anti-dip rock slope caused by underground mining.展开更多
This special issue of Deep Underground Science and Engineering(DUSE)showcases pioneering research on the transformative role of machine learning(ML)and Big Data in deep underground engineering.Edited by vip editors ...This special issue of Deep Underground Science and Engineering(DUSE)showcases pioneering research on the transformative role of machine learning(ML)and Big Data in deep underground engineering.Edited by vip editors Prof.Asoke Nandi(Brunel University of London,UK),Prof.Ru Zhang(Sichuan University,China),Prof.Tao Zhao(Chinese Academy of Sciences,China),and Prof.Tao Lei(Shaanxi University of Science and Technology,China),this issue highlights the innovative applications of ML technique in reshaping structural safety,tunneling operations,and geotechnical investigations.展开更多
The supply of energy is a severe challenge for every country,particularly those that are industrially developed and highly populated.Natural gas is among the most essential energy sources due to its reasonably low cos...The supply of energy is a severe challenge for every country,particularly those that are industrially developed and highly populated.Natural gas is among the most essential energy sources due to its reasonably low cost and high heating value.One of the elements of a sustainable energy supply is underground gas storage(UGS).UGS systems consist of a cushion gas(base gas)and a working gas.The cushion gas is injected into a reservoir to sustain the pressure and remain there until the period of storage ends,while the working gas is the main gas to be stored and produced.Unlike prior studies on fully depleted fields,our research emphasizes the potential of UGS in the presence of remaining oil and integrates key concepts,such as enhanced oil recovery and CO_(2)sequestration.A simulation study was conducted using Qatari Advanced Simulator for Reservoirs software to determine the feasibility of a UGS system in a partially depleted oil reservoir.N_(2) and CO_(2)gases were considered and analyzed over short,medium,and long injection/withdrawal cycles to investigate their potential as cushion gases for natural gas storage in a partially depleted oil reservoir.It was found that using CO_(2)as a cushion gas produces 32%,57%,and 90%of CH_(4) according to short-,medium-,and long-term energy storage scenarios,respectively,with the CH_(4) production higher than when using N2.This study sheds light on the feasibility of implementing underground gas storage systems in partially depleted oil reservoirs.展开更多
文摘China has achieved a major engineering milestone in the construction of the Beishan Underground Research Laboratory(URL)for geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste(HLW).On December 26,2025,the project team successfully completed the excavation of the world's first deep,continuous small-radius,steep spiral ramp by a tunnel boring machine(TBM)named Beishan No.1,which marked the completion of the underground main structure of Beishan URL.
文摘The aerosolization and diffusion of radioactive materials caused by chemical explosions represent a typical nuclear accident scenario that poses severe radioactive hazards to human health and the environment.This study examines the diffusion of plutonium aerosol generated by a chemical explosion within a typical representative underground facility.The state of explosion products following a single-point detonation of explosives was simulated.Subsequently,a numerical simulation of plutonium aerosol diffusion using the discrete phase model(DPM)was conducted based on the outcomes of the chemical explosion simulation.The simulation results indicate that plutonium aerosols diffuse throughout underground facilities after a chemical explosion;small particle size aerosols primarily accumulate in the upper part of the room after the accident;the concentrations of plutonium aerosol in the room and tunnel are significantly higher than those in the other areas;and the temporal variations in aerosol concentration in each area were quantified.Based on the particle concentration distribution and the effective dose computation approach,the study computes the internal irradiation dose received by personnel in seven areas over various time periods post-accident.Recommendations for emergency decision-making were derived from these calculations.These findings provide important theoretical insight and practical engineering application value for understanding the diffusion of radioactive aerosol in confined spaces following chemical explosions and for evaluating personnel radiation dose.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Project(Grant No.2023YFE0110900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42320104003,42477168).
文摘Underground hydrogen storage has gained interest in recent years due to the enormous demand for clean energy.Hydrogen is more diffusive than air,with a smaller density and lower viscosity.These unique properties introduce distinctive hydrodynamic phenomena in hydrogen storage,one of which is fingering.Fingering could induce the fluid trapped in small clusters of pores,leading to a dramatic decrease in hydrogen saturation and a lower recovery rate.In this study,numerical simulations are performed at the microscopic scale to understand the evolution of hydrogen saturation and the impacts of injection and withdrawal cycles.Two sets of micromodels with different porosity(0.362 and 0.426)and minimum sizes of pore throats(0.362 mm and 0.181 mm)are developed in the numerical model.A parameter analysis is then conducted to understand the influence of injection velocity(in the range of 10^(-2)m/s to 10^(-5)m/s)and porous structure on the fingering pattern,followed by an image analysis to capture the evolution of the fingering pattern.Viscous fingering,capillary fingering,and crossover fingering are observed and identified under different boundary conditions.The fractal dimension,specific area,mean angle,and entropy of fingers are proposed as geometric descriptors to characterize the shape of the fingering pattern.When porosity increases from 0.362 to 0.426,the saturation of hydrogen increases by 26.2%.Narrower pore throats elevate capillary resistance,which hinders fluid invasion.These results underscore the importance of pore structures and the interaction between viscous and capillary forces for hydrogen recovery efficiency.This work illuminates the influence of the pore structures and the fluid properties on the immiscible displacement of hydrogen and can be further extended to optimize the injection strategy of hydrogen in underground hydrogen storage.
基金China Power Construction Group research project,Grant/Award Number:DJ-HXGG-2023-16National Natural Science Foundation of China-Yalong River Joint Fund Key Project,Grant/Award Number:U1965204+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:52109143Open Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Simulation and Regulation of Water Cycle in River Basin(China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research),Grant/Award Number:IWHR-SKL-KF202305。
文摘The Jinping Underground Laboratory is the deepest and largest underground laboratory in the world,with a maximum buried depth of approximately 2400 m.The objective is to study the brittle-ductile transition of marble through a combination of experimental research and constitutive modeling.Triaxial compression and triaxial cyclic loading tests are initially conducted to explore the accumulation of pre-peak plastic strain and the deterioration of stiffness of the marble.Then,a specific constitutive model is developed to accurately reflect the pre-peak plastic hardening and post-peak strain softening behaviors based on the deformation and failure mechanism of the marble.The incremental constitutive relationship of the proposed model is subsequently derived in detail,and the model parameters are calibrated using data obtained from the test results.Finally,the effectiveness of the proposed model is assessed by comparing its results with the experimental results of the marble.The findings show that the proposed model accurately predicts the behavior of the marble,and its results are in good agreement with the test data.
基金financially supported by the Guizhou Provincial Basic Research Program(Natural Science)(ZD[2025]007)the Guizhou Provincial Program on Commercialization of Scientific and Technological Achievements(N0.QKHCG-LH2024-ZD025)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42067046)。
文摘Deep karst fractures significantly drive rock strata movement induced by mining and are one of the key factors causing slope failures.Understanding the disaster formation mechanisms of mining-induced slopes controlled by deep karst fractures is crucial for geological hazard prevention and mitigation.Existing research on slope failure mechanisms under the coupled influence of deep karst fractures and underground coal mining remains limited and insufficiently developed.Consequently,this study establishes a coupled geomechanical model of mining-karst interaction for layered reverse-dip slopes in southwestern China.By integrating field investigations with discrete element simulations,this study explores the deformation characteristics and failure mechanisms of deeply fractured karst slopes subjected to underground mining,along with their impacts on slope stability.The main findings are as follows:(1)Deep rock karst fractures dominated the spatial distribution of tensile fracture zones,forming a dynamic stress arch effect above the goaf;(2)The mining process dynamically induced a three-stage destruction mode of the slope,namely,the bending effect caused by the dynamic stress arch,arch migration,and the evolution of the unlocking of the locking rocks;(3)Significant spatiotemporal variability existed between the tensile zone at the top of the slope and the shear zone on the slope surface,leading to the gradual overturning of the cantilever beam structure along the dominant structural surface.It indicates that deep rock karst fractures are the primary factor controlling the disaster of the cantilever beam structure,exacerbating the degree of rock fracture and surface subsidence induced by coal mining.This study reveals the chain disaster mechanism of layered anti-dip rock karst fracture slopes in southwestern China,namely,fracture penetration,rock stratum movement-induced failure,unlocking of key rocks,and final tensile overturning destruction,profoundly elucidating the critical role of rock dissolution fissures in mining-induced slope disasters.
基金support from the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(Grant No.2023NSFSC0812).
文摘The effective early warning of surrounding rock mass deformation is crucial in geotechnical engineering for ensuring the safety and stability of underground constructions.This study introduces a novel risk early warning model based on multi-parameter fuzzy comprehensive evaluation,which quantitatively assesses the risk state of the surrounding rock mass.The microseismic(MS)monitoring system is set up for the underground powerhouse.The spatial and temporal distribution of MS events and the frequency characteristics of MS signals are analyzed during the top arch excavation.The early warning indices for characterizing MS spatial aggregation and frequency-energy dispersion are proposed based on the octree theory to assess the deformation of the surrounding rock mass.The risk warning model for the surrounding rock mass in underground engineering is developed through the integration of the formulated index and the frequency characteristics of MS signals.The results indicate that the multiparameter fuzzy comprehensive assessment model can achieve three-dimensional visualization of risk warnings for the surrounding rock mass.The quantitative results regarding warning time and potential deformation areas are highly consistent with the characteristics of MS precursors.These research results can provide an important reference for early warning of surrounding rock mass risk in similar underground projects.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52404153,52504157 and 52504156)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20241649).
文摘Coal mine underground reservoirs help address the severe water imbalance in ecologically fragile mining regions of western China,but evaluating their storage capacity remains challenging due to the coupled effects of gangue deformation,saturation,and goaf geometry.This study investigates the deformation and void evolution of fragmented gangue with varying lithologies,particle sizes,and water contents through an independent-developed testing system and theoretical model.A planar micro-unit model and a three-dimensional spatial structure model are proposed to quantify the storage coefficient and total reservoir capacity of underground water storage structures.These models incorporate the effects of stratified lithologies,saturation-induced softening,and spatially distributed stress conditions.The methodology is applied to the underground reservoir in Chahasu coal mine,and the results show that under increasing stress,storage coefficients decline exponentially,with pronounced differences between single-and double-lithology structures.The storage coefficient in the spatial model demonstrate greater resilience to stress concentration compared to planar models,and further analysis identifies critical thresholds in roof fracture distances and stress-recovery times affecting long-term storage performance.This research provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating underground reservoir storage potential,offering theoretical support and engineering guidance for the sustainable utilization of mine water.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2023YFC3009400).
文摘Discontinuities in rock masses critically impact the stability and safety of underground engineering.Mainstream discontinuities identificationmethods,which rely on normal vector estimation and clustering algorithms,suffer from accuracy degradation,omission of critical discontinuities when orientation density is unevenly distributed,and need manual intervention.To overcome these limitations,this paper introduces a novel discontinuities identificationmethod based on geometric feature analysis of rock mass.By analyzing spatial distribution variability of point cloud and integrating an adaptive region growing algorithm,the method accurately detects independent discontinuities under complex geological conditions.Given that rock mass orientations typically follow a Fisher distribution,an adaptive hierarchical clustering algorithm based on statistical analysis is employed to automatically determine the optimal number of structural sets,eliminating the need for preset clusters or thresholds inherent in traditional methods.The proposed approach effectively handles diverse rock mass shapes and sizes,leveraging both local and global geometric features to minimize noise interference.Experimental validation on three real-world rock mass models,alongside comparisons with three conventional directional clustering algorithms,demonstrates superior accuracy and robustness in identifying optimal discontinuity sets.The proposed method offers a reliable and efficienttool for discontinuities detection and grouping in underground engineering,significantlyenhancing design and construction outcomes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China“Quantitative characterization of lacustrine shale oil mobility based on nano-scale oil-rock interactions”(No.42172180)Science and Technology Research Project for the China National Petroleum Corporation“Source-reservoir characteristics and sweet spot evaluation for terrestrial shale oil in China”(No.2021DJ1802)。
文摘0 INTRODUCTION Throughout human history,three major energy transitions have occurred:from burning wood in primitive times to using coal in 18th Century,then to oil and gas in 20th Century,and to the renewable energy revolution in the 21st Century(Zou et al.,2023).The three transitions have three characteristics in common:shifted from nonrenewable to renewable energy,from“resource-centric”to a“technology-centric”,and from“high-carbon fossil”to“net-zero”.
文摘Deep Underground Science and Engineering(DUSE)is pleased to release this issue with feature articles reporting the advancement in several research topics related to deep underground.This issue contains one perspective article,two review articles,six research articles,and one case study article.These articles focus on underground energy storage,multiscale modeling for correlation between micro-scale damage and macro-scale structural degradation,mineralization and formation of gold mine,interface and fracture seepage,experimental study on tunnel-sand-pile interaction,and high water-content materials for deep underground space backfilling,analytical solutions for the crack evolution direction in brittle rocks,and a case study on the squeezing-induced failure in a water drainage tunnel and the rehabilitation measures.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51774196,52304093)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M741968)Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(ZR2023ME086).
文摘Soft rock is one of the common geological conditions in coal mine underground water reservoir engineering.The cross-scale correlation analysis of water erosion soft lithology deterioration is very important for the safety and stability of coal mine underground reservoir(CMUR)engineering.To address the issues of grain crowding and segmentation difficulties in cross-scale corelation analysis,as well as the limitations of traditional etching methods,this study proposes an image grain segmentation method based on deep learning algorithms,utilizing scanning electron microscopy and image process-ing techniques.The method successfully segments crowded grains and eliminates the interference from misplaced particles.In addition,indoor uniaxial compression tests were conducted to obtain the mechanical properties of sandstone samples with different water content.By quantitatively characterizing the macroscopic and microscopic deterioration degree of red sandstone samples with different water contents,the relationship between the strength changes of rock samples and the pet-rographic parameters such as grain size and grain shape is analyzed,and the influence law of soft lithology deterioration in CMUR engineering is revealed.The results indicate:(1)Water significantly weakens the mechanical properties and stability of soft rock.With increasing water content,the strength of sandstone samples continuously decreases,and the failure mode transitions from brittle to ductile failure.(2)The deterioration of micro-micro structures is the main cause of the decrease in mechanical properties of water-eroded soft rock.Grain size,grain area,and aspect ratio are negatively correlated with water content,indicating that hydrophilic minerals in soft rock dissolve under the action of water,leading to rock damage.(3)Grain size,area,and aspect ratio can serve as significant indicators for quantifying the strength changes of water-eroded soft rock.The research findings can be applied to stability assessment and disaster prevention in CMUR engineering.
基金supported by Ministry of Education of Singapore,under Academic Research Fund Tier 1(Grant Number RG143/23).
文摘Scientific and technological advancements are rapidly transforming underground engineering,shifting from labor-intensive,time-consuming methods to automated,real-time systems.This timely and comprehensive review covers in-situ testing,intelligent monitoring,and geophysical testing methods,highlighting fundamental principles,testing apparatuses,data processing techniques,and engineering applications.The state-of-the-art summary emphasizes not only cutting-edge innovations for complex and harsh environments but also the transformative role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in data interpretations.The integration of big data and advanced algorithms is particularly impactful,enabling the identification,prediction,and mitigation of potential risks in underground projects.Key aspects of the discussion include detection capabilities,method integration,and data convergence of intelligent technologies to drive enhanced safety,operational efficiency,and predictive reliability.The review also examines future trends in intelligent technologies,emphasizing unified platforms that combine multiple methods,real-time data,and predictive analytics.These advancements are shaping the evolution of underground construction and maintenance,aiming for risk-free,high-efficiency underground engineering.
基金supported by the State Key Laboratory of Disaster Reduction in Civil Engineering(Grant No.SLDRCE23-02)Ningbo PublicWelfare Fund Project(Grant No.2023S100)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2024YFE0105800).
文摘This study investigates the mechanical response of an underground cavern subjected to cyclic high gas pressure,aiming to establish a theoretical foundation for the design of lined rock caverns(LRCs)for energy storage with high internal pressure,e.g.compressed air energy storage(CAES)underground caverns or hydrogen storage caverns.Initially,the stress paths of the surrounding rock during the excavation,pressurization,and depressurization processes are delineated.Analytical expressions for the stress and deformation of the surrounding rock are derived based on the MohreCoulomb criterion.These expressions are then employed to evaluate the displacement of cavern walls under varying qualities of surrounding rock,the contact pressure between the steel lining and the surrounding rock subject to different gas storage pressures,the load-bearing ratio of the surrounding rock,and the impact of lining thickness on the critical gas pressure.Furthermore,the deformation paths of the surrounding rock are evaluated,along with the effects of tunnel depth and diameter on residual deformation of the surrounding rock,and the critical minimum gas pressure at which the surrounding rock and the lining do not detach.The results indicate that residual deformation of the surrounding rock occurs after depressurization under higher internal pressure for higher-quality rock masses,leading to detachment between the surrounding rock and the steel lining.The findings indicate that thicker linings correspond to higher critical minimum gas pressures.However,for lower-quality surrounding rock,thicker linings correspond to lower critical minimum gas pressures.These findings will provide invaluable insights for the design of LRCs for underground energy storage caverns.
基金financially supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(No.U23A20557)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by China Association for Science and Technology(No.2022QNRC001)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(No.00007720)。
文摘The large-scale accumulation of industrial solid waste,including red mud and coal gangue,coupled with goafs left by under-ground mining activities,poses significant challenges to sustainable human development.In this study,red mud,coal gangue,and othersolid wastes were used to prepare underground backfilling materials.The utilization rate of the total solid waste reached 95%,with redmud accounting for approximately 40wt% of the total.The unconfined compressive strength,setting time,and slump tests were conduc-ted to evaluate the mechanical properties of the material.At the optimal ratio,the 7-and 28-d strengths reach 4.4 and 6.9 MPa,respect-ively.The initial and final setting times were 200 and 250 min,respectively,whereas the initial and 1-h slump exceed 250 and 210 mm,respectively.X-ray diffraction(XRD),Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),and scanning electron microscopy(SEM)wereemployed to explore the microstructure,phase composition,and chemical bonding within the material.Needle-like,clustered,and granu-lar hydration products were observed,and the primary crystalline structures were identified as ettringite,gmelinite,C-A-S-H,andC-S-H.In addition,a thorough environmental risk assessment was conducted,complemented by detailed economic cost and carbonemission calculations.During the creation of backfill material,hazardous elements from solid waste are immobilized through adsorption,precipitation,and incorporation into the crystal lattice.The immobilization efficiencies for Ni,Al,Cr^(6+),and As were 97.03%,94.32%,86.43%,and 84.22%,respectively,at a pH of 8.49.Moreover,the use of solid waste as a raw material results in considerable cost savingsand marked reduction in carbon emissions.This study innovatively promotes the green cycle of alumina production in the bauxite miningindustry.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,52304048Ye Tian,China Postdoctoral Science Foundation,2022M722637,Ye Tian。
文摘Hydrogen,a genuinely clean energy,is a promising alternative to fossil fuels.Inspired by underground gas storage of methane,establishing underground hydrogen storage(UHS)in depleted oil and gas reservoirs has emerged as a significant research focus.Carbonate reservoirs,where widely-presented fractures can facilitate the high-speed injection and production of gases,are hence ideal candidates for building underground hydrogen storage facilities.During the cyclic injection and extraction processes of UHS,the formation is subjected to stress disturbances,leading to stress sensitivity.Understanding the stress sensitivity patterns of carbonate rocks is crucial for optimizing injection and production strategies.This study reconstructed three-dimensional digital models of fractured carbonate rocks from the L gas field using micro-CT scanning technology.Utilizing the finite element method,we investigated the microscopic permeability characteristics of carbonate rocks and analyzed the impact of stress loading direction and confining stress on stress sensitivity.The findings reveal that the stress loading direction significantly influences the stress sensitivity of fractured carbonate rocks.When a stress of 60 MPa is applied perpendicular to the fracture direction,the permeability reduction ratio can reach 17.32%.In contrast,when the same stress is applied parallel to the fracture direction,the permeability reduction ratio is only 4.82%.Furthermore,a simulation of UHS with cyclic injection and production of H2 in the target block was conducted.When both permeability and porosity stress sensitivity were considered,the working gas volume for UHS decreased by only 3.4%,demonstrating that fractured carbonate reservoirs are feasible candidates for constructing underground hydrogen storage.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.41972286 and 42102329).
文摘The Rock-soil interface is a common geological interface.Due to mechanical differences between soil and rock,the stress waves generated by underground blasting undergo intense polarization when crossing the rock-soil interface,making propagation laws difficult to predict.Currently,the characteristics of the impact of the rock-soil interface on blasting stress waves remain unclear.Therefore,the vibration field caused by cylindrical charge blasting in elastic rock and partial-saturation poro-viscoelastic soil was solved.A forward algorithm for the underground blasting vibration field in rock-soil sites was proposed,considering medium damping and geometric diffusion effects of stress waves.Further investigation into the influence of rock and soil parameters and blasting source parameters revealed the following conclusions:stress waves in soil exhibit dispersion,causing peak particle velocity(PPV)to display a discrete distribution.Soil parameters affect PPV attenuation only within the soil,while blasting source parameters affect PPV attenuation throughout the entire site.Multi-wave coupling effects induced by the rocksoil interface result in zones of enhanced and attenuated PPV within the site.The size of the enhancement zone is inversely correlated with the distance from the blasting source and positively correlated with the blasting source attenuation rate and burial depth,providing guidance for selecting explosives and blasting positions.Additionally,PPV attenuation rate increases with distance from the rock-soil interface,but an amplification effect occurs near the interface,most noticeable at 0.1 m.Thus,a sufficient safety distance from the rock-soil interface is necessary during underground blasting.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China,Grant/Award Number:2021YFC3201103-01Project Funds of Administration for Market Regulation Henan Province,Grant/Award Number:20241110011+1 种基金Special Funding for Basic Research Expenses for Central Government Departmentaffiliated Institutes,Grant/Award Number:HKYJBYW-2024-06The Open Foundation of the Yellow River Institute of Hydraulic Research,Grant/Award Number:LYBEPR202206。
文摘The Kuye River Basin has experienced a rapid depletion of groundwater due to the increased coal production.In this study,by introducing the empirical equations derived from the three zone theory in the coal mining industry in China as a boundary condition,a calculation model was developed by coupling the soil and water assessment tool and visual modular three-dimensional finite-difference ground-water flow model(SWAT-VISUAL MODFLOW).The model was applied to several coal mines in the basin to quantify the groundwater impact of underground mining.For illustration purposes,two underground water observation stations and one water level station were selected for groundwater change simulation in 2009,producing the results that agreed well with the observed data.We found that groundwater level was closely related to the height of the fractured water-conducting zone caused by underground mining,and a higher height led to a lower groundwater level.This finding was further supported by the calculation that underground mining was responsible for 23.20mm aquifer breakages in 2009.Thus,preventing surface subsidence due to underground mining can help protecting the basin's groundwater.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52474092 and 52074042).
文摘To investigate the fracture propagation characteristics and failure mechanism of anti-dip rock slope induced by underground mining,the Jiguanling landslide in Wulong,Chongqing,China is taken as the prototype,and physical model test is utilized to study the fracture evolution process,deformation characteristics and failure mechanism of anti-dip rock slope.In this study,the digital image correlation(DIC)technique and pressure acquisition system are combined to analyze the displacement and stress field of rock slope during underground mining stages.The results show that the anti-dip rock slope experiences four stages during underground coal mining:tensile fracture propagation in upper toppling zone,shallow damage in the lower shear zone,coal seam roof caving,failure of the whole slope.There is a phenomenon of local tensile and compressive stress conversion in upper toppling zone after roof caving.The appearance of coal seam roof caving increases the compressive area and pressure of the shear zone,leading to the failure of the shear blocks at the front edge,and ultimately causing failure of the whole slope.Mining with retained coal pillar before shallow failure in the shear zone can effectively block the impact of lower mining on the upper toppling zone,achieve a 16%contraction in toppling zone,and improve the stability of the slope.The failure mode of slope can be summarized as shear–slip–toppling collapse failure.This paper improves the understanding on the failure mechanism of anti-dip rock slope caused by underground mining.
文摘This special issue of Deep Underground Science and Engineering(DUSE)showcases pioneering research on the transformative role of machine learning(ML)and Big Data in deep underground engineering.Edited by vip editors Prof.Asoke Nandi(Brunel University of London,UK),Prof.Ru Zhang(Sichuan University,China),Prof.Tao Zhao(Chinese Academy of Sciences,China),and Prof.Tao Lei(Shaanxi University of Science and Technology,China),this issue highlights the innovative applications of ML technique in reshaping structural safety,tunneling operations,and geotechnical investigations.
基金support provided by Hamad bin Khalifa University,Qatar Foundation,Qatar(210028127).
文摘The supply of energy is a severe challenge for every country,particularly those that are industrially developed and highly populated.Natural gas is among the most essential energy sources due to its reasonably low cost and high heating value.One of the elements of a sustainable energy supply is underground gas storage(UGS).UGS systems consist of a cushion gas(base gas)and a working gas.The cushion gas is injected into a reservoir to sustain the pressure and remain there until the period of storage ends,while the working gas is the main gas to be stored and produced.Unlike prior studies on fully depleted fields,our research emphasizes the potential of UGS in the presence of remaining oil and integrates key concepts,such as enhanced oil recovery and CO_(2)sequestration.A simulation study was conducted using Qatari Advanced Simulator for Reservoirs software to determine the feasibility of a UGS system in a partially depleted oil reservoir.N_(2) and CO_(2)gases were considered and analyzed over short,medium,and long injection/withdrawal cycles to investigate their potential as cushion gases for natural gas storage in a partially depleted oil reservoir.It was found that using CO_(2)as a cushion gas produces 32%,57%,and 90%of CH_(4) according to short-,medium-,and long-term energy storage scenarios,respectively,with the CH_(4) production higher than when using N2.This study sheds light on the feasibility of implementing underground gas storage systems in partially depleted oil reservoirs.
