Ting Li, Qi Yang, Faraj A. Ahmad, J. Miskimins, Shaoming Li
{"title":"Experiments of Sand Distribution among Perforation Clusters in a Horizontal Pipe","authors":"Ting Li, Qi Yang, Faraj A. Ahmad, J. Miskimins, Shaoming Li","doi":"10.1080/12269328.2020.1851307","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/12269328.2020.1851307","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Multistage horizontal fracturing is the key technique in developing shale gas reservoirs. Although the parameters of perforation clusters are almost the same in each stage, production from each perforation cluster is vastly different. One of the factors that influences gas production between perforation clusters is the uneven proppant distribution among perforation clusters. In order to investigate proppant distribution among perforation clusters, the theory on proppant settling along horizontal lateral is presented to calculate the minimal critical velocity. Meanwhile, experiments on 20/40 and 40/70 mesh sand distribution with different concentrations were conducted at different pumping rates utilizing slick water fluids. The experimental parameters of perforation cluster, such as perforation density, length, and distance between clusters are scaled to simulate the actual treatment in shale gas fracturing. Therefore, the experimental results in this study can represent the actual distribution of proppants among perforation clusters. The results are analyzed, and some conclusions are presented. Pumping rate and viscosity are the two important factors that can have a big impact on the sand distribution. At a lower pumping rate, more sand was deposited at the first perforation cluster, whereas at a high pumping rate, more sand was deposited at the third cluster. The viscosity of slick water will also affect sand distribution largely. At a low fluid viscosity, sand distribution was varied much among clusters at the same pumping rate, and sand tended to distribute evenly when the fluid viscosity is increased. Therefore, in order to distribute proppants evenly among perforation clusters, the treatment parameters such as the pumping rate or the viscosity of slick water fluid can be adjusted accordingly.","PeriodicalId":12714,"journal":{"name":"Geosystem Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2020-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/12269328.2020.1851307","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45740203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modelling temperature distributions and flow conditions of fires in an underground mine drift","authors":"R. Hansen","doi":"10.1080/12269328.2018.1429954","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/12269328.2018.1429954","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract An analysis on the modelling of fire gas temperatures and fire gas velocities in a mine drift with longitudinal ventilation is conducted. A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model and a number of empirical correlations are validated against the results from two full-scale fire experiments in a mine drift. During the analysis it is found that the upper level (ceiling) fire gas temperature at 35 and 50 m from the fire is well fitted when comparing the results from the CFD modelling with the experimental results. The fire gas temperatures at the lower level are found to be over predicted by the CFD model. The ceiling fire gas temperatures directly above the vehicles are over predicted in one case and under predicted in the other case by the CFD model. The empirical models are found to over predict the average fire gas temperature during extensive parts of the fires. The fire gas velocities at the higher section are found to be under predicted and the fire gas velocities at the lower section are over predicted by the CFD model. Future studies should be aimed at developing empirical models for mining applications as well as validating developed CFD models.","PeriodicalId":12714,"journal":{"name":"Geosystem Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2020-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/12269328.2018.1429954","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48396706","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Application of geochemical modelling for hydraulic stimulation in enhanced geothermal systems","authors":"Junbeum Lee, E. Chung","doi":"10.1080/12269328.2020.1832923","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/12269328.2020.1832923","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT In an enhanced geothermal system (EGS), the use of fracking fluid generally causes changes in the geochemical properties of a hydrothermal reservoir. In this study, the geochemical changes were estimated through geochemical modelling using PHREEQC, and the modelling results were compared with field data and evaluated. As a result, the model showed an increase of the electrical conductivity in time which is consistent with the measurements. From the comparison between two results, it was found that the injected water was mixed with groundwater and the influence of the groundwater was significant when the hydraulic retention time of the fluid was longer than a day. Also, the chemical properties of the bedrock groundwater significantly could influence on the geochemical reactions in the geothermal reservoir. From the results, it can be concluded that the consideration of the chemical properties of groundwater or formation water is essential for the successful EGS operation.","PeriodicalId":12714,"journal":{"name":"Geosystem Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2020-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/12269328.2020.1832923","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47605331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chong Feng, M. Ma, Wenjun He, Teng Li, Qiuyu Wu, Ze Zhang, H. Zhao
{"title":"Paleoenvironmental changes of source rocks from the Carboniferous to Permian sediments of the Mahu Sag, Junggar Basin, China","authors":"Chong Feng, M. Ma, Wenjun He, Teng Li, Qiuyu Wu, Ze Zhang, H. Zhao","doi":"10.1080/12269328.2020.1802354","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/12269328.2020.1802354","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT There are four sets of source rocks from Carboniferous (C) to Permian in Mahu Sag, and the paleoenvironment is the decisive factor for the differences of source rocks. In order to study the controlling effect of paleoenvironmental evolution on the change of source rock properties, the major, trace elements and the total organic carbon (TOC) of 47 core samples from four sets of source rocks were tested. The results indicate that the paleoenvironmental evolution of these four sets of source rocks from C to Permian in Mahu Sag can be divided into five stages. At the end of C and the early stage of deposition of Wuerhe formation (P2w), the paleo climate became warm and humid, and the salinity of water body became small. Meanwhile, the oxidizability of water body gradually became stronger. At the deposition stage of Jiamuhe Formation (P1j), Fengcheng Formation (P1f) and the late stage of deposition of P2w, the paleo climate gradually became hot and dry, and the salinity of water body gradually increased. Meanwhile, the reducibility of water body became stronger. The paleoenvironmental factors controlling the abundance of organic matter in source rocks are different in different stages.","PeriodicalId":12714,"journal":{"name":"Geosystem Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2020-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/12269328.2020.1802354","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49489832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mechanical behaviour of rock subjected to uniaxial compression at intermediate strain rate","authors":"Y. Wicaksana, S. Jeon","doi":"10.1080/12269328.2020.1799438","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/12269328.2020.1799438","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This paper presents a study of the mechanical behaviour of rock under dynamic compression loading at intermediate strain rate (ISR). A series of laboratory tests were carried out to obtain dynamic uniaxial compressive strength by using a non-explosive powder reaction loading apparatus that was able to generate loading in the ISR range. It was found that the strength of granite and sandstone specimens increases at the ISR range. The results were discussed with a comparison with other findings from multiple references. In general, strength increases linearly at the lower rates and rises significantly at higher rates. Within the ISR range, the tendency is not consistent. Further understanding of rock behaviour within the ISR range needs to be extensively explored. This paper might be useful to understand phenomena involving a dynamic process such as mechanical excavation in which rock experiences a loading lower than high strain rate, i.e., explosive blasting, and higher than static loading.","PeriodicalId":12714,"journal":{"name":"Geosystem Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2020-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/12269328.2020.1799438","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47754045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Indications of the sedimentary environments by the sedimentary characteristics and trace elements of Ordovician Majiagou Formation, Northern Shaanxi salt basin","authors":"Linlin Wang, Tao Shi, Dawei Chang, Haitao Zhang","doi":"10.1080/12269328.2020.1778545","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/12269328.2020.1778545","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The abundant geochemical information on elements in the autogenous sedimentary rocks can help reconstruct the paleoenvironment of the stratigraphic sedimentation period. Based on the analysis of sedimentary characteristics of Ordovician Majiagou Formation and the trace elements in limestone, dolomite and gypsum rocks in Northern Shaanxi salt basin, the relationship between the distribution of trace elements of Majiagou Formation and the sedimentary environment is discussed. The results display that Majiagou Formation is mainly composed of the sedimentation of carbonate rocks and evaporites, and the subfacies of open platform and restricted platform are developed. The trace element analysis shows that the deposition period of the Majiagou Formation is dominated by dry hot climate, and there are alternating dry and wet seasons in climate evolution. In middle Ordovician, the sedimentary environment of Majiagou Formation was undergoing the transformation of oxygen enrichment-oxygen deficiency-anoxic environment.","PeriodicalId":12714,"journal":{"name":"Geosystem Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2020-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/12269328.2020.1778545","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45155739","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Smooth model of blasting seismic wave signal denoising based on two-stage denoising algorithm","authors":"Miao Sun, Li Wu, Chunjun Li, Qing Yuan, Yuchun Zhou, Xu Ouyang","doi":"10.1080/12269328.2020.1778543","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/12269328.2020.1778543","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT In this paper, a two-stage denoising algorithm is proposed. Complementary ensemble empirical mode decomposition based on permutation entropy (CEEMD-PE) is carried out for the noisy monitoring signal in the first stage. Several denoising models are established according to the intrinsic mode function obtained by CEEMD-PE. An objective function considers both the smoothness of the denoising model and the similarity between the denoising model and the noisy monitoring signal is established, and the second stage denoising is realized by solving the objective function. The denoising model corresponding to the optimal solution of the objective function is the smooth denoising model. In order to verify the correctness of the two-stage denoising algorithm, the mixed simulation signal with noise is denoised, and based on the definition of signal-to-noise ratio, the effect of two-stage denoising is calculated. Finally, the algorithm is applied to the actual blasting seismic signal denoising processing. It is found that the proposed algorithm can not only reduce the noise interference but also retain the real part of the original signal while filtering the noise.","PeriodicalId":12714,"journal":{"name":"Geosystem Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2020-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/12269328.2020.1778543","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46791267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Siham Bouzekri, M. L. El Hachimi, K. Kara, M. El Mahi, E. Lotfi
{"title":"Metal pollution assessment of surface water from the abandoned Pb mine Zaida, high Moulouya-Morocco","authors":"Siham Bouzekri, M. L. El Hachimi, K. Kara, M. El Mahi, E. Lotfi","doi":"10.1080/12269328.2020.1772125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/12269328.2020.1772125","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to evaluate the metal (As, Cd, Pb, Zn and Cu) pollution of surface water in a mining environment. To achieve this, water samples were taken from the Moulouya River, Ansegmir tributary and Hassan II Dam located downstream of the abandoned Pb mine. Which allowed to conduct a comprehensive physicochemical analysis. The results showed high metal concentrations in most sites. In fact, the levels of arsenic, cadmium, copper and lead are much higher than the specific values set by the World Health Organization for drinking water. While, cadmium exceeds the Moroccan irrigation standards at all studied sites. However, the correlation results showed a high correlation among Cd/As and Cu/Zn, but no correlation recorded between Pb and other metals, which can be explained by the special source of Pb ‘the tailings’.","PeriodicalId":12714,"journal":{"name":"Geosystem Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2020-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/12269328.2020.1772125","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41247835","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A review of calcined clays and ceramic wastes as sources for alkali-activated materials","authors":"N. Rakhimova","doi":"10.1080/12269328.2020.1768154","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/12269328.2020.1768154","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Expanding and optimising the raw materials base in accordance with increasing ecological and technical requirements is one of the determining factors of a promising future for the constantly evolving alkali-activated materials (AAMs). Because of the development of the chemistry of the inorganic materials, the range of potentially suitable aluminosilicates has changed and expanded continuously throughout the history of AAMs. Relatively recently, efforts to find more types of adequate, alternative aluminosilicate sources, in addition to conventional granulated blast furnace slag, fly ash, and metakaolin, have led to extensive studies that have substantially increased understanding around the suitability of various natural sources and wastes for production of AAMs. In recent decades, calcined clays and ceramic wastes have become significant as an alumino-silicate sources for AAMs. Extensive research forms the theoretical and practical bases for the application of calcined clays, which are diverse in composition and structure, for effective cement production. This paper reviews recent developments in the field of alkali-activated cement-based systems using calcined clays containing different amounts of 1:1 and/or 2:1 type clay and secondary minerals, and ceramic wastes, including their suitability aspects, processing features, chemical reactivities, controlling factors, potential for application.","PeriodicalId":12714,"journal":{"name":"Geosystem Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2020-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/12269328.2020.1768154","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44699364","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
T. A. Tawfik, Magdy A. El-Yamani, A. Serag Faried, Shimaa M. Mohammed, Ghada M. Abdel-Hafez
{"title":"Influence of thiourea synthesis with silica fume on the corrosion rate of reinforcement concrete","authors":"T. A. Tawfik, Magdy A. El-Yamani, A. Serag Faried, Shimaa M. Mohammed, Ghada M. Abdel-Hafez","doi":"10.1080/12269328.2019.1660235","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/12269328.2019.1660235","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The examination of corrosion rate for steel reinforcement existent in concrete was carried out in the presence of silica fume and thiourea. The ordinary Portland cement (OPC) replacement was conducted with silica fume material at 5 and 10% by cement weight for concrete production, in addition to that using various percentage of thiourea (1, 2, 3 4 and 5%) added to concrete. Monitoring and estimating the corrosion rate for reinforcing steel existent in concrete with and without silica fume and thiourea was held with the usage of corrosion test cell. Besides, compressive and splitting tensile strength submerged in fresh and salty water of hardened concrete with and without silica fume and thiourea that were considered in the study. The immersion for all the samples of steel reinforcement with salty water (tap water with 1.5% of calcium sulphate and 3% of sodium chloride) for about 90 days of exposure were studied. The best results for the lowest corrosion rate were obtained when a mixture of silica fume with thiourea is used with concentrations of 10 and 3%, respectively compared with the ordinary concrete.","PeriodicalId":12714,"journal":{"name":"Geosystem Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2020-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/12269328.2019.1660235","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48398621","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}