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Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Date submitted
    2023-09-05
  • Date accepted
    2024-11-07
  • Date published
    2025-02-25

Investigation of the accuracy of constructing digital elevation models of technogenic massifs based on satellite coordinate determinations

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At all stages of the life cycle of buildings and structures, geodetic support is provided by electronic measuring instruments – a laser scanning system, unmanned aerial vehicles, and satellite equipment. In this context, a set of geospatial data is obtained that can be presented as a digital model. The relevance of this work is practical recommendations for constructing a local quasigeoid model and a digital elevation model (DEM) of a certain accuracy. A local quasigeoid model and a DEM were selected as the study objects. It is noted that a DEM is often produced for vast areas, and, therefore, it is necessary to build a local quasigeoid model for such models. The task of assessing the accuracy of constructing such models is considered; its solution will allow obtaining a better approximation to real data on preassigned sets of field materials. A general algorithm for creating both DEM and local quasigeoid models in the Golden Software Surfer is presented. The constructions were accomplished using spatial interpolation methods. When building a local quasigeoid model for an area project, the following methods were used: triangulation with linear interpolation (the least value of the root mean square error (RMSE) of interpolation was 0.003 m) and kriging (0.003 m). The least RMSE value for determining the heights by control points for an area project was obtained using the natural neighbour (0.004 m) and kriging (0.004 m) methods. To construct a local quasigeoid model for a linear project, the following methods were applied: kriging (0.006 m) and triangulation with linear interpolation (0.006 m). Construction of the digital elevation model resulted in the least aggregate value of the estimated parameters: on a flat plot of the earth’s surface – the natural neighbour method, for a mountainous plot with anthropogenic topography – the quadric kriging method, for a mountainous plot – quadric kriging.

How to cite: Bryn M.Y., Mustafin M.G., Bashirova D.R., Vasilev B.Y. Investigation of the accuracy of constructing digital elevation models of technogenic massifs based on satellite coordinate determinations // Journal of Mining Institute. 2025. Vol. 271. p. 95-107. EDN ZDVPPC
Geology
  • Date submitted
    2023-02-10
  • Date accepted
    2023-09-20
  • Date published
    2024-04-25

Depth distribution of radiation defects in irradiated diamonds by confocal Raman spectroscopy

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Five colored diamonds were investigated. According to the results of the study by FTIR, UV-Vis-NIR and Photoluminescence spectroscopy, they are natural type Ia diamonds. The depth distribution of the color intensity was carried out by measuring the intensity of the PL peak at 741 nm (GR1 center) upon excitation by a laser with a wavelength of 633 nm of Raman Confocal microscope. To minimise the perturbation due to geometrical effects, defect distribution profiles were normalised with respect to diamond Raman peak intensity (691 nm) point by point. For two diamonds, the intensity of the GR1 peak (741 nm) sharply decreased to a depth of 10 µm, and then became equal to the background level, which is typical for irradiation with alpha particles from natural sources like uranium. In other diamonds, the profiles vary slightly with depth, and the color intensity is close to uniform, which is for irradiation with accelerated electrons or neutrons. The source of radiation has not been determined. However, long duration radioactivity measurements of the diamonds suggested that neutrons were not used for colour centers production in the diamonds studied.

How to cite: Ardalkar R.M., Salunkhe Y.D., Gaonkar M.P., Mane S.N., Ghaisas O.A., Desai S.N., Reddy A.V.R. Depth distribution of radiation defects in irradiated diamonds by confocal Raman spectroscopy // Journal of Mining Institute. 2024. Vol. 266. p. 179-187. EDN XGGRVF
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Date submitted
    2022-06-25
  • Date accepted
    2023-06-20
  • Date published
    2024-02-29

Determination of the accuracy of leveling route based on GNSS/leveling and Earth gravitational model data SGG-UGM-2 at some typical regions in Vietnam

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This paper presents the accuracy of leveling routes determined by using GNSS/leveling at three grades and Earth gravitational model data SGG-UGM-2 in four regions of Vietnam by calculating the difference between the measured height anomalies and the model of pairs of points. The calculation is made based on the total points of three grades for four regions (99 in the Northwest, 34 in the Red River Delta, 130 in the Central Highlands, and 96 in the Mekong River Delta) with the leveling routes, connected between pair of points in each region are 189, 92, 294, and 203. The calculated results of the percentage of accuracy of the leveling routes of the four regions have shown that most of the leveling routes are satisfactory (grades I-IV, and technical leveling). The determination of the accuracy of the leveling route is completely applicable to other areas when the points have simultaneous ellipsoid and leveling heights and it also helps managers and surveyors to predict the accuracy of the height points when the above-mentioned leveling routes are connected and to take reasonable measures when implementing the project.

How to cite: Tham B.T.H., Thanh P.T. Determination of the accuracy of leveling route based on GNSS/leveling and Earth gravitational model data SGG-UGM-2 at some typical regions in Vietnam // Journal of Mining Institute. 2024. Vol. 265. p. 34-44. EDN UGMFEW
Modern Trends in Hydrocarbon Resources Development
  • Date submitted
    2022-04-12
  • Date accepted
    2022-11-17
  • Date published
    2022-12-29

Development of technological solutions for reliable killing of wells by temporarily blocking a productive formation under ALRP conditions (on the example of the Cenomanian gas deposits)

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Modern field operation conditions are characterized by a decline in gas production due to the depletion of its reserves, a decrease in reservoir pressure, an increase in water cut, as well as due to the depreciation of the operating well stock. These problems are especially specific at the late stage of development of the Cenomanian deposits of Western Siberia fields, where the anomaly factor below 0.2 prevails, while gas-bearing formations are represented mainly by complex reservoirs with high-permeability areas. When killing such wells, the classical reduction of overbalance by reducing the density of the process fluid does not provide the necessary efficiency, which requires the search for new technical and technological solutions. In order to prevent the destruction of the reservoir and preserve its reservoir properties during repair work in wells with abnormally low reservoir pressure, AO “SevKavNIPIgaz” developed compositions of special process fluids. A quantitative description of the process of blocking the bottomhole formation zone is proposed by means of mathematical modeling of injection of a gel-forming solution into a productive horizon. The well killing technology includes three main stages of work: leveling the injectivity profile of the productive strata using three-phase foam, pumping the blocking composition and its displacement with the creation of a calculated repression. Solutions obtained on the basis of a mathematical model allow optimizing technological parameters to minimize negative consequences in the well killing process.

How to cite: Gasumov R.А., Minchenko Y.S., Gasumov E.R. Development of technological solutions for reliable killing of wells by temporarily blocking a productive formation under ALRP conditions (on the example of the Cenomanian gas deposits) // Journal of Mining Institute. 2022. Vol. 258. p. 895-905. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2022.99
Energy industry
  • Date submitted
    2021-03-11
  • Date accepted
    2021-04-12
  • Date published
    2022-04-29

Operation mode selection algorithm development of a wind-diesel power plant supply complex

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The power supply system is affected by external disturbances, so it should be stable and operate normally in compliance with power quality standards. The power supply system goes into abnormal modes operation when, after a short-term failure or disturbance, it does not restore normal mode. The electrical complex, which includes a wind power plant, as well as a battery and a diesel generator connected in parallel, is able to provide reliable power supply to consumers which meets the power quality indicators. The article develops an algorithm that is implemented by an automatic control system to select the operating mode depending on climatic factors (wind) and the forecast of energy consumption for the day ahead. Forecast data is selected based on the choice of the methods, which will have the smallest forecast error. It is concluded that if the energy consumption forecast data is added to the automatic control system, then it will be possible to increase the efficiency of the power supply complex. In the developed algorithm the verification of normal and abnormal modes of operation is considered based on the stability theory. The criteria for assessing the normal mode of operation are identified, as well as the indicators of the object’s load schedules for assessing the load of power supply sources and the quality standards for power supply to consumers for ranking the load by priority under critical operating conditions and restoring normal operation are considered.

How to cite: Shklyarskiy Y.E., Batueva D.E. Operation mode selection algorithm development of a wind-diesel power plant supply complex // Journal of Mining Institute. 2022. Vol. 253. p. 115-126. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2022.7
Oil and gas
  • Date submitted
    2018-11-20
  • Date accepted
    2019-01-14
  • Date published
    2019-04-23

Low-density cement compositions for well cementing under abnormally low reservoir pressure conditions

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The paper considers variants of lightweight cement compositions with additives of various substances, such as clay components, ash systems, silica additives, kerogen, gilsonite, microspheres, as well as the process of cement slurry aeration. Recommendations on the use of compositions in different conditions are presented. A decrease in the density of the solution is achieved not only due to the low density of the materials used, but also as a result of an increase in the water-cement ratio. In such conditions, it is not possible to ensure the formation of a durable and impermeable cement stone in the well, which creates high quality inter-reservoir insulation. The characteristics of the physical and mechanical properties of existing lightening additives are given, which allows determining the most rational conditions for the use of cement slurries for improvement of the well cementing quality.

How to cite: Nikolaev N.I., Leusheva E.L. Low-density cement compositions for well cementing under abnormally low reservoir pressure conditions // Journal of Mining Institute. 2019. Vol. 236. p. 194-200. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2019.2.194
Geology
  • Date submitted
    2014-12-19
  • Date accepted
    2015-02-27
  • Date published
    2015-12-25

Geological and mathematical model of secondary sulphidisation zone polarizability as a function of oil and gas deposit depth

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The differential-normalized method of electrical exploration (DNME), by means of polarization study of the secondary sulphidation zone (depth ~ 0,4-0,6 km), allows making conclusion about existence and parameters of an oil and gas deposit (depth up to ~ 2-5 km). The approximate solution of the system of nonlinear differential equations in partial derivatives for concentration of sulfur-hydrogen and pyrite (polarizability) as the function of oil-gas deposit depth has been received. The results are confirmed by experimental investigations in the North Sea.

How to cite: Putikov O.F., Ivanov S.A. Geological and mathematical model of secondary sulphidisation zone polarizability as a function of oil and gas deposit depth // Journal of Mining Institute. 2015. Vol. 216. p. 31-37.
Mining
  • Date submitted
    2009-08-18
  • Date accepted
    2009-10-10
  • Date published
    2010-02-01

Increase of efficiency performance of complexes open-cut equipment

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At definition of benches height many features and factors are taken into consideration: conditions of burial and property of taken out rocks; necessary intensity of mining work; the planned schedule of strippings; demanded quality given out, from mineral opencast; parametres of drilling-and-blastings; working conditions of excavators and a condition of transportation of ore. The basic condition of correctly chosen bench height is its stability in the course of operation the opencast mine providing safety of conducting of mining operations.

How to cite: Faul A.A. Increase of efficiency performance of complexes open-cut equipment // Journal of Mining Institute. 2010. Vol. 186. p. 86-89.