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Date submitted2021-03-16
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Date accepted2021-07-27
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Date published2021-10-21
Allocation of a deep-lying brine aquifer in the rocks of a chemogenic section based on the data of geophysical well logging and 2D seismic exploration
Advancement in the production of potassium fertilizers is an important strategic task of Russian agricultural industry. Given annually growing production rates, the reserves of discovered potassium-magnesium salt deposits are noticeably decreasing, which creates the need to ensure stable replenishment of the resource base through both the discovery of new deposits and the exploitation of deep-lying production horizons of the deposits that are already under development. In most cases, deposits of potassium-magnesium salts are developed by underground mining. The main problem for any salt deposit is water. Dry salt workings do not require any additional reinforcement and can easily withstand rock pressure, but with an inflow of water they begin to collapse intensively – hence, special attention is paid to mine waterproofing. Determination of spatial location, physical and mechanical properties of the aquifer and water-blocking stratum in the geological section represent an important stage in the exploration of a salt deposit. The results of these studies allow to validate an optimal system of deposit development that will minimize environmental and economic risks. On the territory of Russia, there is a deposit of potassium-magnesium salts with a unique geological structure – its production horizon lies at a considerable depth and is capped by a regional aquifer, which imposes significant limitations on the development process. To estimate parameters of the studied object, we analyzed the data from CDP seismic reflection survey and a suite of methods of radioactive and acoustic well logging, supplemented with high-frequency induction logging isoparametric sounding (VIKIZ) data. As a result of performed analysis, we identified location of the water-bearing stratum, estimated average thickness of the aquifers and possible water-blocking strata. Based on research results, we proposed methods for increasing operational reliability of the main shaft in the designed mine that will minimize the risks of water breakthrough into the mine shaft.
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Date submitted2013-07-20
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Date accepted2013-09-04
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Date published2014-03-17
Some approaches to secure mining of potash deposits
- Authors:
- O. V. Kovalev
- S. P. Mozer
The basic aspects of safe mining of potash deposits is reviewed. Practical examples of the mechanism and possible consequences of violating the integrity of the waterproof rock strata are described. Use of remote non-destructive monitoring system for non-destructive integrity breeds of the waterproof rock strata is proposed.
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Date submitted2009-09-12
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Date accepted2009-11-03
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Date published2010-06-25
One variant of boundary element method application to calculation of bearing pressure on conditions to coal and salt deposits
- Authors:
- L. A. Bespalov
- A. P. Gospodarikov
The analysis of stress-strain state near excavations was carried out in this work as applies to coal and salt deposits. The indirect boundary element method was used as a tool of research.
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Date submitted2009-09-19
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Date accepted2009-11-15
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Date published2010-06-25
Potassium chloride content in ore and products оf recycling automatic control system
- Authors:
- S. S. Galushkin
- B. A. Vishnyak
- V. N. Smirnov
Potassium chloride percentage in continuous transported ore flows and products of potassium plants recycling automatic control system is offered and described. It differs fundamentally from used before ones at bulk solids containing natural radio-activity elements effective constituents producing and recycling plants. Sensing device is used in this information-measuring system (IMS). It allows to realize automatic control in flows for that instantaneous productivity fluidity in wide limits is resided. Using such IMS gives considerable economic effect by measurements error lowering and their quickness increase.
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Date submitted2009-08-10
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Date accepted2009-10-21
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Date published2010-02-01
Precipitation of alumina liquor inclusive potassium
- Authors:
- V. V. Radko
The materials of experimental research on alumina liquor precipitation kinetics in system Na 2 O – K 2 O – Al 2 O 3 – H 2 O using carbonated alumina hydroxide as a seed are presented. Particle size distribution (PSD) analyses of settling products are given. Correlation link of alumina liquor decomposition degree and average median diameter of received aluminum hydroxide are shown.
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Date submitted2009-08-02
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Date accepted2009-10-10
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Date published2010-02-01
The analyses of influence of goafs on the state of developmental excavations as applies to Starobinsky potassium salt deposit
- Authors:
- A. P. Gospodarikov
- L. A. Bespalov
The analysis of stress-strain state near excavations and influence of goafs on its redistribution were carried out in this work as applies to coal and salt deposits. The indirect boundary element method was chosen as a tool of research.