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Finite element analysis of the subsidence of cap rocks during underground coal gasification process

  • Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen
  • Peking University

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Abstract

This paper discusses the possible surface subsidence and deformation of the overlying rock during the underground coal gasification (UCG) process, which is an important part of feasibility studies for UCG operations. First coal seam roof movement and surface subsidence in the shallow UCG process were simulated by a finite element model coupled with heat transfer module in COMSOL. Numerical results from this model were compared with and in good agreement to the existing studies. This was followed by the development of model for deeper coal seam cases. The comparison of the numerical results from two models shows that surface uneven settlement in deep underground coal gasification is only 7% of that in shallow underground coal gasification.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Research on Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering and Applied Technology
Pages91-94
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2013 2nd International Conference on Civil Engineering and Material Engineering, CEME 2013 - Wuhan, China
Duration: 21 Dec 201322 Dec 2013

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials Research
Volume859
ISSN (Print)1022-6680

Conference

Conference2013 2nd International Conference on Civil Engineering and Material Engineering, CEME 2013
Country/TerritoryChina
CityWuhan
Period21/12/1322/12/13

Keywords

  • Cap rocks
  • Finite element model
  • Multi-physics coupling
  • Underground coal gasification

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