Analysis on the Initial Cracking Parameters of Cross-Measure Hydraulic Fracture in Underground Coal Mines

Initial cracking pressure and locations are important parameters in conducting cross-measure hydraulic fracturing to enhance coal seam permeability in underground coalmines, which are significantly influenced by in-situ stress and occurrence of coal seam. In this study, stress state around cross-mea...

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Main Authors: Yiyu Lu, Liang Cheng, Zhaolong Ge, Binwei Xia, Qian Li, Jiufu Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-07-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/8/7/6977