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Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Date submitted
    2023-10-02
  • Date accepted
    2024-11-07
  • Date published
    2025-04-25

Laboratory studies of hydraulic fracturing of intersecting boreholes in a non-uniform stress field

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This study focuses on the features of hydraulic fracture propagation in intersecting boreholes in polymethyl methacrylate blocks in a non-uniform stress field. Glycerol aqueous solution and plasticine were used as the working fluids. According to linear fracture mechanics, a stress concentrator at the borehole intersection contributes to the beginning of crack formation, with further crack propagation occurring in the plane containing their axes. The relevance of this study is due to the search for innovative approaches and the development of technological solutions to address the issue of effective longitudinal crack formation and its further propagation in a rock mass under unfavourable stress field conditions. This paper provides a scheme of laboratory stand operation and a general view of the sealing packers used to isolate a specified interval when performing tests. The graphs of glycerol pressure versus injection time are presented, and the breakdown pressure in the blocks is specified. The shape of fractures formed during the indentation of plasticine into the borehole system was investigated. The findings of physical modelling indicate that longitudinal cracks are predominantly formed in the boreholes. The deviation of the crack trajectory from the vertical plane containing the borehole axes is primarily affected by the magnitude of the horizontal compressive stress field rather than the increase in the angle between them. In addition, the angles of inclination of the longitudinal crack plane measured at its intersection with the side face of the block are specified.

How to cite: Patutin A.V., Skulkin A.A., Rybalkin L.A., Drobchik A.N. Laboratory studies of hydraulic fracturing of intersecting boreholes in a non-uniform stress field // Journal of Mining Institute. 2025. Vol. 272 . p. 100-109. EDN JFQTTE
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Date submitted
    2022-06-20
  • Date accepted
    2023-01-10
  • Date published
    2023-08-28

Laboratory, numerical and field assessment of the effectiveness of cyclic geomechanical treatment on a tournaisian carbonate reservoir

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Results are discussed for evaluation of effectiveness of the cyclic geomechanical treatment (CGT) on a Tournaisian carbonate reservoir. Analysis of laboratory experiments performed according to a special program to assess permeability changes for Tournaisian samples under cyclic changes in pore pressure is presented. The main conclusion is the positive selectivity of the CGT: an increase in permeability is observed for samples saturated with hydrocarbons (kerosene) with connate water, and maximal effect is related to the tightest samples. For water-saturated samples, the permeability decreases after the CGT. Thus, the CGT improves the drainage conditions for tight oil-saturated intervals. It is also confirmed that the CGT reduces the fracturing pressure in carbonate reservoirs. Using flow simulations on detailed sector models taking into account the results of laboratory experiments, a possible increase in well productivity index after CGT with different amplitudes of pressure variation was estimated. Results of a pilot CGT study on a well operating a Tournaisian carbonate reservoir are presented, including the interpretation of production logging and well testing. The increase in the well productivity index is estimated at 44-49 % for liquid and at 21-26 % for oil, with a more uniform inflow profile after the treatment. The results of the field experiment confirm the conclusions about the mechanisms and features of the CGT obtained from laboratory studies and flow simulations.

How to cite: Indrupskiy I.M., Ibragimov I.I., Tsagan-Mandzhiev T.N., Lutfullin A.A., Chirkunov A.P., Shakirov R.I., Alekseeva Y.V. Laboratory, numerical and field assessment of the effectiveness of cyclic geomechanical treatment on a tournaisian carbonate reservoir // Journal of Mining Institute. 2023. Vol. 262 . p. 581-593. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2023.5
Modern Trends in Hydrocarbon Resources Development
  • Date submitted
    2022-09-15
  • Date accepted
    2022-11-17
  • Date published
    2022-12-29

Comprehensive assessment of hydraulic fracturing technology efficiency for well construction during hydrocarbon production

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The oil and gas industry has been an integral and fundamental sector of the Russian economy for the past few years. The main problems of this industry have traditionally been the deteriorating structure of oil reserves; depreciation of main assets; slowdown and decline in oil production. Recently these have been complicated by a number of new negative trends related to underinvestment, limited financial resources, deteriorating access to new equipment and technologies. The task of the research is to make a comprehensive assessment of hydraulic fracturing technology during well construction and to increase the recovery and intensification of hydrocarbons production. In this research, modeling techniques were used to assess the productivity of each fracture. Geophysical methods (seismic survey) were used to determine the geomechanical properties of the formation. Comprehensive assessment of hydraulic fracturing technology during well construction was carried out, which allowed to increase vertical permeability and unite disparate parts of the reservoir in practice, and to determine the development efficiency of the hydrocarbon field.

How to cite: Bosikov I.I., Klyuev R.V., Мayer А.V. Comprehensive assessment of hydraulic fracturing technology efficiency for well construction during hydrocarbon production // Journal of Mining Institute. 2022. Vol. 258 . p. 1018-1025. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2022.98
Geology
  • Date submitted
    2022-04-29
  • Date accepted
    2022-07-21
  • Date published
    2022-11-10

Deep structure, tectonics and geodynamics of the Sea of Okhotsk region and structures of its folded frame

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The use of the zonal-block model of the earth's crust for the construction of regional tectonic schemes and sections of the earth's crust based on a complex of geological and geophysical data makes it possible to consider the resulting maps and sections as tectonic models. The main elements of such models are blocks with an ancient continental base and interblock zones formed by complexes of island arcs, an accretionary prism, or oceanic crust. The developed geotectonic model of the Sea of Okhotsk region reflects the features of the deep structure, tectonics, and geodynamics. The Cimmerian Novosibirsk-Chukotka, Verkhoyansk-Kolyma, Kolyma-Omolon, and Amur folded regions and the Alpides of the Koryak-Kamchatka and Sakhalin-Sikhote-Alin folded regions are developed along the northern, western, and southern boundaries of the Sea of Okhotsk megablock with a continental crust type. From the east, the megablock is limited by oceanic basins and island arcs.

How to cite: Egorov A.S., Bolshakova N.V., Kalinin D.F., Ageev A.S. Deep structure, tectonics and geodynamics of the Sea of Okhotsk region and structures of its folded frame // Journal of Mining Institute. 2022. Vol. 257 . p. 703-719. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2022.63
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Date submitted
    2021-05-31
  • Date accepted
    2021-10-18
  • Date published
    2021-12-16

Experimental evaluation of compressibility coefficients for fractures and intergranular pores of an oil and gas reservoir

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The paper is devoted to studies of the volumetric response of rocks caused by changes in their stress state. Changes in the volume of fracture and intergranular components of the pore space based on measurements of the volume of pore fluid extruded from a rock sample with an increase in its all-round compression have been experimentally obtained and analyzed. Determination of the fracture and intergranular porosity components is based on the authors' earlier proposed method of their calculation using the values of longitudinal wave velocity and total porosity. The results of experimental and analytical studies of changes in porosity and its two components (intergranular and fractured) under the action of effective stresses are considered. This approach allowed the authors to estimate the magnitude of the range of changes in the volumetric compressibility of both intergranular pores and fractures in a representative collection of 37 samples of the Vendian-age sand reservoir of the Chayanda field. The method of separate estimation of the compressibility coefficients of fractures and intergranular pores is proposed, their values and dependence on the effective pressure are experimentally obtained. It is determined that the knowledge of the values of fracture and intergranular porosity volumetric compressibility will increase the reliability of estimates of changes in petrophysical parameters of oil and gas reservoirs caused by changes in the stress state during the development of hydrocarbon fields.

How to cite: Zhukov V.S., Kuzmin Y.O. Experimental evaluation of compressibility coefficients for fractures and intergranular pores of an oil and gas reservoir // Journal of Mining Institute. 2021. Vol. 251 . p. 658-666. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2021.5.5
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Date submitted
    2021-04-11
  • Date accepted
    2021-10-18
  • Date published
    2021-12-16

Comprehensive assessment and analysis of the oil and gas potential of Meso-Cenozoic sediments in the North Caucasus

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At the present stage, the development of the oil and gas industry in the Russian Federation is impossible without replenishing the raw material base, so the urgent task is to conduct investigations, prospecting and evaluation of oil and gas bearing capacity prospects in undiscovered areas. The purpose of the investigations is to analyze facies and thicknesses, choose the methodology of prospecting and exploration in reservoirs, make a comprehensive assessment of oil and gas bearing capacity prospects based on experimental investigations and construct a map of oil and gas bearing capacity prospects of the studied sediment structure. The methodology of the conducted investigations was to identify and trace zones of increased fracturing by qualitative interpretation of time seismic sections. Methods for qualitative interpretation of time seismic sections, the model of physical, chemical and geochemical criteria developed by I.A.Burlakov, gas and geochemical surveying and correlation analysis were used in the investigations. A number of prospecting criteria, established based on the analysis of reference seismic materials on well-studied areas in comparison with the results of well tests, were also used. Structural plan for forecast prospects of oil and gas bearing capacity in the studied area was made; zonal and local objects with prospects for oil and gas were identified. Graphical plotting of Eh and pH concentrations distribution and various gas and geochemical indicators allowed identifying zones of possible oil and gas accumulations and starting their detailed survey. Processing of gas and geochemical materials by means of software allowed efficient assessment of prospects for oil and gas bearing capacity of the investigated objects.

How to cite: Bosikov I.I., Мaier A.V. Comprehensive assessment and analysis of the oil and gas potential of Meso-Cenozoic sediments in the North Caucasus // Journal of Mining Institute. 2021. Vol. 251 . p. 648-657. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2021.5.4
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Date submitted
    2021-03-05
  • Date accepted
    2021-10-18
  • Date published
    2021-12-16

Physical and mathematical model of rock destruction by a milling machine cutter

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As a result of the analysis of the work on rock destruction by cutters of milling of machines, it was found that the existing developments do not allow us to proceed to the derivation of calculation d dependencies for determining fracture resistance, or can be used only in preliminary calculations of the known by design parameters of milling machines. To eliminate these disadvantages, a combined physical and mathematical model of the process of interaction of a single milling cutter with a spherical tip with the rock has been developed. Consideration of the physical picture of the action of forces and stresses acting from the cutter with spherical tips on the separating rock element in the limiting condition allowed to describe analytically the components of total resistance, which are the mathematical part of the physical and mathematical model of rock destruction by cutters. Analytical dependences for determining the tangential and normal components of fracture resistance of rocks of medium hardness have been obtained. The adequacy of the physical and mathematical model to the physical process of destruction of rocks of different hardness by cutters on a universal stand was tested both in the field and in the laboratory conditions. Technical evaluation of the results of experimental studies confirms the reliability of the developed physical and mathematical model.

How to cite: Shemyakin S.A., Shishkin E.A. Physical and mathematical model of rock destruction by a milling machine cutter // Journal of Mining Institute. 2021. Vol. 251 . p. 639-647. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2021.5.3
Oil and gas
  • Date submitted
    2020-11-11
  • Date accepted
    2021-03-02
  • Date published
    2021-04-26

Oil and gas content of the understudied part in the northwest of the Timan-Pechora oil and gas province according to the results of basin modeling

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Comprehensive interpretation of the results for regional seismic operations and reinterpretation of archived seismic data, their correlation with the drilling data of more than 30 deep wells, including Severo-Novoborsk parametric well, made it possible to clarify the structural maps and thickness maps of all seismic facies structures developed in the territory and water area in the junction of the north of Izhma-Pechora depression and Malozemelsko-Kolguevsk monocline of Timan-Pechora oil and gas province. Data obtained were used at basin modeling in TemisFlow software in order to reconstruct the conditions of submersion and transformation of organic substance in potential oil and gas bearing formations. Modeling made it possible to get an idea of ​​the time and conditions for the formation of large zones of possible hydrocarbons accumulation, to establish space-time connections with possible sources of generation, to identify the directions of migration and on the basis of comparison with periods of intense generation, both from directly located within the operation area and outside them (taking into account possible migration), to identify zones of paleoaccumulation of oil and gas. Work performed made it possible to outline promising oil and gas accumulation zones and identify target objects for further exploration within the site with an ambiguous forecast and lack of industrial oil and gas potential.

How to cite: Prishchepa O.M., Borovikov I.S., Grokhotov E.I. Oil and gas content of the understudied part in the northwest of the Timan-Pechora oil and gas province according to the results of basin modeling // Journal of Mining Institute. 2021. Vol. 247 . p. 66-81. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2021.1.8
Geoeconomics and Management
  • Date submitted
    2021-02-05
  • Date accepted
    2021-03-30
  • Date published
    2021-04-26

Assessment of negative infrastructural externalities when determining the land value

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The work forms and substantiates the concept of land value, based on a new institutional theory. The infrastructural component of the cost of land in the presented concept determines, on the one hand, the efficiency of the use of natural resources, properties, demand for land on the market, on the other hand, the costs, which are determined not only by capital investments in construction of engineering infrastructure, but also by losses associated with restrictions on activities within zones with special conditions for territory use, creation of unfavorable conditions for economic activity, small contours, irregularities and others on a specific land plot, which are external negative infrastructural externalities that create losses of rights holders of land plots that are not compensated by the market, falling within the boundaries of these zones. Methods for assessing the impact of such negative infrastructural externalities on the cost of land encumbered by zones in different conditions of land market activity have been developed and tested, based on an expert-analytical approach (depressed market); the ratio of market values of land plots encumbered and unencumbered by a specific zone, and qualimetric modeling (inactive market); modeling by introducing into the model the factor of presence of zones with special conditions for territory use, based on the grouping of zones according to similar regulations for use, or by introducing the parameters of this factor (active market). Methods for taking into account spatial deficiencies and compensating for restrictions and prohibitions on activities on the territory of land plots with an individual market assessment are proposed.

How to cite: Bykova E.N. Assessment of negative infrastructural externalities when determining the land value // Journal of Mining Institute. 2021. Vol. 247 . p. 154-170. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2021.1.16
Mining
  • Date submitted
    2020-02-19
  • Date accepted
    2020-04-17
  • Date published
    2020-10-08

Decrease in coal losses during mining of contiguous seams in the near-bottom part at Vorkuta deposit

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The problem of formation of extended zones with high rock pressure (HRP) from safety pillars at the boundaries of extraction pillars formed due to the mine layout of complex geometry is considered at the example of JSC Vorkutaugol mines. A detailed analysis of the remaining reserves of the near-bottom part of the deposit was carried out to estimate losses and the impact of HRP zones from the Chetvertyi protective seam to mining operations on the Troinoi upper seam along with the possibilities for the reduction of sizes of HRP zones at the account of expanding the underworked space. Due to research on the near-bottom part of the Vorkuta deposit, within the framework of the accepted layout, a zone at the Komsomolskaya mine and two zones at the Zapolyarnaya-2 mine were singled out, at which losses at the boundaries of the extraction pillars amount up to 13-22 % of the total resources of the mine field. The high volume of losses in these pillars indicates the relevance of research on the priority extraction impact of protective seams on the efficiency and safety of mining operations in the working area of underworked and HRP zones. Based on the analysis of foreign and Russian experience in the pillar cleaning-up at the boundaries of working areas and the methodical guidelines and instructions, a technological scheme was developed that allows increasing the coal mining recovery factor in the near-bottom part of the Vorkuta deposit from 0.75 to 0.9 without fundamental changing of the ventilation and transport networks and also without purchasing any additional mining equipment. The conducted economic calculations confirmed the effectiveness of implementing the new technological scheme for cleaning-up reserves at the boundaries of extraction districts. The economic effect is from 0.079 to1.381 billion rubles of additional profit from coaxial extraction pillars, depending on the mining and geological conditions and the size of the pillars.

How to cite: Kazanin O.I., Yaroshenko V.V. Decrease in coal losses during mining of contiguous seams in the near-bottom part at Vorkuta deposit // Journal of Mining Institute. 2020. Vol. 244 . p. 395-401. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2020.4.1
Oil and gas
  • Date submitted
    2020-06-15
  • Date accepted
    2020-06-15
  • Date published
    2020-06-30

Description of steady inflow of fluid to wells with different configurations and various partial drilling-in

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There are many equations of steady inflow of fluid to the wells depending on the type of well, presence or absence of artificial or natural fractures passing through the well, different degrees of drilling-in of the wellbores. For some complex cases, analytical solutions describing the inflow of fluid to the well have not yet been obtained. An alternative to many equations is the use of numerical methods, but this approach has a significant disadvantage – a considerable counting time. In this regard, it is important to develop a more general analytical approach to describe different types of wells with different formation drilling-in and presence or absence of fractures. Creation of this method is possible during modeling of fractures by a set of nodes-vertical wells passing from a roof to floor, and modeling of a wellbore (wellbores, perforation) by a set of nodes – spheres close to each other. As a result, based on this approach, a calculation algorithm was developed and widely tested, in which total inflow to the well consists of the flow rate of each node taking into account the interference between the nodes and considering the impermeable roof and floor of the formation. Performed modeling confirmed a number of known patterns for horizontal wells, perforation, partial drilling-in of a formation, and also allowed solving a number of problems.

How to cite: Iktissanov V.A. Description of steady inflow of fluid to wells with different configurations and various partial drilling-in // Journal of Mining Institute. 2020. Vol. 243 . p. 305-312. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2020.3.305
Geoecology and occupational health and safety
  • Date submitted
    2020-05-07
  • Date accepted
    2020-05-24
  • Date published
    2020-06-30

Study of the technogenesis of the Degtyarsky mine by audio-magnetotelluric express sounding

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The audio-magnetotelluric express sounding was performed at four sections crossing the mine field of the currently not functioning Degtyarsky mine. Field measurements were carried out by a universal broadband receiver “OMAR-2m” with active electromagnetic field sensors developed at the Institute of Geophysics UB RAS. Based on the obtained data, deep sections of the electrophysical parameters of the medium – apparent resistivity and effective longitudinal conductivity – are drawn. The nature of the geoelectric structure of the section allows mapping of the major lithochemical contamination plume and identifying the tectonic disturbance zones that drain aggressive mine waters. The mine waters of the Degtyarsky mine are a source of dangerous technogenic pollution. Despite the neutralization of surface runoff, underground routes of acidic water migration occur along tectonic cracks, primarily in the zone of the regional Serovsko-Mauksky fault. Tectonic zones in the mine area contain contaminated fissure-vein water, which is transited at a depth of 70 to over 200 m. Discharging ascending springs of such waters can be located at a great distance from controlled hydrological objects and pollute sources of drinking and household water supply. Urban development in the western and eastern parts of Degtyarsk does not fall within the distribution zone of polluted water. The southern part of the city is located beyond the watershed of the mine water flow area, but a danger of local contamination by tectonic disturbance zones remains possible. The worst environmental situation is observed in the northern outskirts of Degtyarsk, which falls into the area of heavy pollution of underground and surface waters. Besides, acidic fumes from the flooded Kolchedanny quarry can affect the health of city residents when emitted to the atmosphere.

How to cite: Davydov V.A. Study of the technogenesis of the Degtyarsky mine by audio-magnetotelluric express sounding // Journal of Mining Institute. 2020. Vol. 243 . p. 379-387. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2020.3.378
Geology
  • Date submitted
    2020-05-06
  • Date accepted
    2020-05-24
  • Date published
    2020-06-30

Revisiting the evolution of deformation zones under platform conditions in the case study of the Kungur Ice Cave (Cis-Urals)

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Observations in mining tunnels and caves allow to identify composition and development specifics of fault structures under subsurface conditions at various stages of geological history. Basing on the existing formation model of Kungur Ice Cave karst system, author examines the transformations of deformation zones, occurring in the mass of interlaid sulfate and carbonate rocks under platform conditions. Morphologic specifics of vertical structures ­– organ pipes, developed within one of the gypsum-anhydrite units, are defined by evolution stages of disjunctive faults, penetrating the entire rock mass of the Ice Cave. Point infiltration of surface waters and formation of a single channel, where rock softening and taluses from overlapping deposits gradually occur, are currently considered to be the initiators of pipe formation. At a later stage a sink forms on the surface, increasing the amount of water coming to the karsting mass. However, the size of debris in the talus, incommensurate with the pipe head, rounded arches of separate pipes, fragments of feeder channels, characteristic for artesian conditions of underground water circulation, faceted rock debris from overlapping deposits, specifics of wall structure all define the priority of pipe formation over grottos and cave galleries. Plastic properties of gypsum sediments and processes of their hydration define secondary modifications of pipe walls up to complete filling of the voids and formation of secondary pillars with subsequent renewed formation of vertical channels – significantly smaller in diameter and formed by infiltration waters when subject to corrosion.

How to cite: Lavrova N.V. Revisiting the evolution of deformation zones under platform conditions in the case study of the Kungur Ice Cave (Cis-Urals) // Journal of Mining Institute. 2020. Vol. 243 . p. 279-284. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2020.3.279
Oil and gas
  • Date submitted
    2019-01-31
  • Date accepted
    2022-12-02
  • Date published
    2020-02-25

The relationship of fracture toughness coefficients and geophysical characteristics of rocks of hydrocarbon deposits

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This paper contains the results of laboratory tests to determine the fracture toughness coefficient K IC of rocks for terrigenous and carbonate objects by three methods. The tests were carried out by different methods due to the lack of a standard method for determining the fracture toughness characteristics of rocks in Russia. We used the following methods for determining the K IC coefficient: the extension of core specimens with an annular fracture, the action of a concentrated load on a beam specimen with a fracture and the method of bending semi-circular samples with a fracture according to ISRM recommendations. The paper presents the relationship of the fracture toughness coefficients with the P-wave velocity and porosity. The obtained dependencies characterize the general trend of changing for the studied parameter and can be used in the design of hydraulic fracturing in the fields for which tests were conducted.

How to cite: Kashnikov Y.A., Ashikhmin S.G., Kukhtinskii A.E., Shustov D.V. The relationship of fracture toughness coefficients and geophysical characteristics of rocks of hydrocarbon deposits // Journal of Mining Institute. 2020. Vol. 241 . p. 83-90. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2020.1.83
Oil and gas
  • Date submitted
    2018-06-28
  • Date accepted
    2018-09-15
  • Date published
    2018-12-21

Causes of fluid entry absence when developing wells of small deposits (on the example of Khadum-Batalpashinsky horizon)

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A promising direction for the development of the oil and gas industry is the drilling of small hydrocarbon fields, which constitute two thirds of Russia's total hydrocarbon reserves. When choosing an effective method of development and assessing the potential of small fields in Eastern Ciscaucasia, which are characterized by complex mining and geological conditions with abnormally high reservoir pressures and temperatures, it is necessary to determine the optimal amount of oil production taking into account the flow of edge water under elastic water drive. The article discusses the reasons for the lack of inflows of reservoir fluids in wells during their development, which are due to complex unconventional fractured clay reservoirs in the lower Maykop deposit and the presence of loose rocks in the section of the reservoir. The results of studies of the influence of technological and geological factors on the poroperm properties of the Khadum-Batalpashinsky reservoir are described, zones of rock softening are revealed, the intervals with bottom water and their influence on the well development process are specified. It has been established that the state of the hydrodynamic system of the field depends on the introduction of the bottom and edge waters of the sedimentation basin of the East Stavropol Depression. Oil deposits in the Khadum and Batalpashinskaya suites initially work in an elastic and then in an elastic-water drive mode. The main reasons for the lack of inflows of formation fluids into wells are the low reservoir properties of clay fractured reservoir rocks; clogging of the fracture capacity of reservoir rocks at the drilling in as a result of penetration of drilling mud and its filtrate deep into the reservoir; inflow of formation water from an overlying aquifer with abnormally high formation pressure; the closure of cracks in the clay reservoir due to a sharp decrease in pressure caused by the lowering of the slotted filter into the well; secondary dissection of productive layers by perforation during repression on the formation in a liquid medium with the presence of a solid phase and high density.

How to cite: Gasumov R.A. Causes of fluid entry absence when developing wells of small deposits (on the example of Khadum-Batalpashinsky horizon) // Journal of Mining Institute. 2018. Vol. 234 . p. 630-636. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2018.6.630
Geoecology and occupational health and safety
  • Date submitted
    2016-09-06
  • Date accepted
    2016-11-13
  • Date published
    2017-02-22

Justified selection of a seam degassing technology to ensure safety of intensive coal mining

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The paper contains main aspects of methodological approach to objective analytic assessment of maximum permissible output of the mine faces from the viewpoint of gas factor. Analytic forecast is centered around the assessment of methane inflow into the face area from all possible sources, based on fundamental physical laws, modern tools of mathematical modeling and in-situ tests of main properties and state parameters of the gas-bearing coal formation. Objective and reliable estimation of permissible outputs is a starting point for justified selection of a seam degassing technology, that has to be based on time factor and predicted value of gas recovery from a coal seam to a degassing well. Recommendations have been formulated on the selection of degassing technology for the coal seam «Boldyrevsky» of the Kirov mine, based on the use of cutting-edge technological schemes (hydraulic fracture, carried out from development workings, etc.), successfully implemented on the mentioned site.

How to cite: Slastunov S.V., Yutyaev E.P. Justified selection of a seam degassing technology to ensure safety of intensive coal mining // Journal of Mining Institute. 2017. Vol. 223 . p. 125-130. DOI: 10.18454/PMI.2017.1.125
Mining
  • Date submitted
    2016-09-03
  • Date accepted
    2016-11-24
  • Date published
    2017-02-22

Research of compression strength of fissured rock mass

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The article examines a method of forecasting strength properties and their scale effect in fissured rock mass using computational modelling with final elements method in ABAQUS software. It shows advantages of this approach for solving tasks of determining mechanical properties of fissured rock mass, main stages of creating computational geomechanic model of rock mass and conducting a numerical experiment. The article presents connections between deformation during loading of numerical model, inclination angle of main fracture system from uniaxial and biaxial compression strength value, size of the sample of fissured rock mass and biaxial compression strength value under conditions of apatite-nepheline rock deposit at Plateau Rasvumchorr OAO «Apatit» in Kirovsky region of Murmanskaya oblast. We have conducted computational modelling of rock mass blocks testing in discontinuities based on real experiment using non-linear shear strength criterion of Barton – Bandis and compared results of computational experiments with data from field studies and laboratory tests. The calculation results have a high-quality match to laboratory results when testing fissured rock mass samples.

How to cite: Protosenya A.G., Verbilo P.E. Research of compression strength of fissured rock mass // Journal of Mining Institute. 2017. Vol. 223 . p. 51-57. DOI: 10.18454/PMI.2017.1.51
Mining
  • Date submitted
    2014-11-07
  • Date accepted
    2015-01-07
  • Date published
    2015-10-26

The concept of reducing the risks of potash mines flooding caused by groundwater inrush into excavations

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Results of the analysis of factors influencing the probability of accidental groundwater inrush into mine workings of salt (potash, potassium and magnesium) mines are given in the article. The cases of the potash mine flooding that occurred in different countries with developed mining industry are given. It is shown that at the present technical and scientific level of solving this problem the unexpected groundwater inrush in potash mines usually results in the shutdown of the enterprise and negative ecological consequences. It is pointed out that the underground waters flow into the mines through water-conducting fractures of either natural or technogenic origin which location and influence on a mine was almost impossible to predict at the design stage under existing regulations. The concept of reducing the risks of potash mine flooding caused by underground waters in-rush is formulated. Administrative and technical measures which allow reducing the risks of potash mine flooding caused by groundwater inrush into the excavations are considered.

How to cite: Zubov V.P., Smychnik A.D. The concept of reducing the risks of potash mines flooding caused by groundwater inrush into excavations // Journal of Mining Institute. 2015. Vol. 215 . p. 29-37.
Qestion of the geoecology
  • Date submitted
    2013-07-06
  • Date accepted
    2013-09-09
  • Date published
    2014-03-17

Primary forecast of density-related nonstationarity of cross-section upper part

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The state of profile higher part state and the directly depended housing stock are determined by geological factors and human influence. It both define time variation of the density of surface states structural and material systems. Gravimetric survey for the gravitational field temporal dynamics is the cheap method for its rapid assessment. Its description can be done at two levels: the structural one (qualitative) and the depth (quantitative).

How to cite: Movchan I.B., Asyanina V.Y. Primary forecast of density-related nonstationarity of cross-section upper part // Journal of Mining Institute. 2014. Vol. 207 . p. 190-194.
Geology and geophsics
  • Date submitted
    2010-07-30
  • Date accepted
    2010-09-10
  • Date published
    2011-03-21

Definition areas of possible migration gas fromthe reservoir by cross-hole seismic tomography method

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Possibilities of cross-hole a seismoacoustic tomography method for studying tightness a tire-cover of a reservoir underground storehouse of gas (USG), created in water-bearing horizont. Research cross-hole spaces for definition zones possible migration and accumulation gas outside of a trap are considered. The system of supervision used at carrying out cross-hole seismoacoustic tomography is proved, the example of revealing zones migration and accumulation gas outside from reservoir is resulted. Prospects application the given method on USG in a monitoring mode are defined.

How to cite: Poznyakova N.A. Definition areas of possible migration gas fromthe reservoir by cross-hole seismic tomography method // Journal of Mining Institute. 2011. Vol. 189 . p. 62-64.
Problems in geodynamic safety in the exploration of solid deposits
  • Date submitted
    2009-10-26
  • Date accepted
    2009-12-27
  • Date published
    2010-09-22

Support of geodynamic safety in mining of the Khibini deposits

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The paper deals with the problems of geodynamics in mining of the Khibini deposits. Description is given to the complex of organizational-technical arrangements for provision of geodynamic safety at the Apatit Co and to principal trends of its development.

How to cite: Shaposhnikov Y.P., Zvonar A.Y., Mozhaev S.A., Akkuratov M.V. Support of geodynamic safety in mining of the Khibini deposits // Journal of Mining Institute. 2010. Vol. 188 . p. 104-108.
Problems in geodynamic safety in the exploration of solid deposits
  • Date submitted
    2009-10-18
  • Date accepted
    2009-12-17
  • Date published
    2010-09-22

Reuse of development workings as an element of providing the effective coal output

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The article contains the results of application in a coal mine of a combined way for protection and support of development workings. This method combines a frame support, anchors and a cast support strip erected behind the longwale. The geomechanical substantiation of technological parameters, regulations and the field for efficient use of this method are given. Its introduction has allowed to increase the loads on longwale and to lower labour content and expenses for maintenance of butt entries.

How to cite: Ilyashov M.A. Reuse of development workings as an element of providing the effective coal output // Journal of Mining Institute. 2010. Vol. 188 . p. 66-69.
Applied and fundamental research in physics and mathematics
  • Date submitted
    2009-09-25
  • Date accepted
    2009-11-15
  • Date published
    2010-06-25

Studies of resistance micro-welding modes for dentistry applications

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Various modes of resistance welding between steel and Ni-Ti-extracting electrodes and fractures of endodontic files were investigated. It was demonstrated that in close to real clinical situations there is most suitable a sequence of a number of pulses of a steepened welding current. As a result, detachment force limit of 15-50 N is achievable which is sufficient for the fracture extraction in most cases.

How to cite: Tsyganov A.B., Mustafaev A.S. Studies of resistance micro-welding modes for dentistry applications // Journal of Mining Institute. 2010. Vol. 187 . p. 146-150.
Problems in geomechanics of technologeneous rock mass
  • Date submitted
    2009-07-04
  • Date accepted
    2009-09-10
  • Date published
    2010-04-22

Provision of safe coal mining with due account оf cleanup works at adjacent seams

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During planning of mining works with coal series it is important to take into consideration mining conditions of each mine layer, to determine presence of natural and technogenic abnormal areas at its place and to appreciate their potential level of influence on the increase of rock pressure manifestations in the development and productive workings. In comparable conditions the most negative manifestations of rock pressure can be observed in roadways of neighboring low layer, when they are disposed in range of mutual action of abnormal areas of natural and technogenic origins.

How to cite: Ilyashov M.A. Provision of safe coal mining with due account оf cleanup works at adjacent seams // Journal of Mining Institute. 2010. Vol. 185 . p. 148-151.
Problems in geomechanics of technologeneous rock mass
  • Date submitted
    2009-07-06
  • Date accepted
    2009-09-01
  • Date published
    2010-04-22

Evaluation and prediction of zones of inelastic deformations around mine workings

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Using the in situ observation results and the Coulon – Mohr criterion, the authors have obtained the criteria for the determination of probable failure zones in rock masses. An example is given of prediction of stress state of advanced ore extraction of the kimberlite pipe with using the ascending method of mining.

How to cite: Baryshnikov V.D., Gakhova L.N. Evaluation and prediction of zones of inelastic deformations around mine workings // Journal of Mining Institute. 2010. Vol. 185 . p. 136-140.