Structural Design and Dynamic Simulation Optimization of the Triggering Device in a Pressure-Holding Controller for Deep in Situ Coring

As Earth’s shallow coal resources are gradually depleted, humans turn their mining operations to deeper regions. However, because the mechanics of deep-rock masses have not been fully established, the development of deep resources lacks theoretical guidance, and the continuity of such engineering ac...

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Main Authors: Meng Xu, Yanyan Li, Ling Chen, Xun Yang, Zengfeng Duan, Chenghang Fu, Dingming Wang
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author Meng Xu
Yanyan Li
Ling Chen
Xun Yang
Zengfeng Duan
Chenghang Fu
Dingming Wang
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Yanyan Li
Ling Chen
Xun Yang
Zengfeng Duan
Chenghang Fu
Dingming Wang
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description As Earth’s shallow coal resources are gradually depleted, humans turn their mining operations to deeper regions. However, because the mechanics of deep-rock masses have not been fully established, the development of deep resources lacks theoretical guidance, and the continuity of such engineering activities is poor. The basis of deep-rock mechanics theory is to achieve deep in situ rock fidelity coring (including the maintenance of pore pressure and temperature). To achieve this goal, deep in situ pressure-holding coring technology is needed. The pressure-holding controller is the key corer component for realizing deep in situ pressure-holding and coring technology. The flap-valve-type pressure-holding controller driven by an elastic force or gravity alone is not enough to provide the initial sealing pressure for the sealing surface. Therefore, a trigger mechanism that assists the pressure-holding controller in achieving closing and initial sealing was designed. Then, the action and friction characteristics of the triggering mechanism were calculated according to the experimental dynamics simulation calculations of different closing characteristics that are affected by gravity in pressure-holding controller space. Optimization was conducted to determine the optimal values of the trigger mechanism spring stiffness, wedge angle, and other parameters. The mechanism can provide technical support for deep pressure-holding coring and improve the pressure-holding power of deep in situ rock coring.
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spelling doaj.art-4da53bda0451427f8b2e60492ed95eb52023-11-23T09:55:41ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172022-05-011210496110.3390/app12104961Structural Design and Dynamic Simulation Optimization of the Triggering Device in a Pressure-Holding Controller for Deep in Situ CoringMeng Xu0Yanyan Li1Ling Chen2Xun Yang3Zengfeng Duan4Chenghang Fu5Dingming Wang6School of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, ChinaKey Laboratory of Deep Earth Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, ChinaKey Laboratory of Deep Earth Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, ChinaAs Earth’s shallow coal resources are gradually depleted, humans turn their mining operations to deeper regions. However, because the mechanics of deep-rock masses have not been fully established, the development of deep resources lacks theoretical guidance, and the continuity of such engineering activities is poor. The basis of deep-rock mechanics theory is to achieve deep in situ rock fidelity coring (including the maintenance of pore pressure and temperature). To achieve this goal, deep in situ pressure-holding coring technology is needed. The pressure-holding controller is the key corer component for realizing deep in situ pressure-holding and coring technology. The flap-valve-type pressure-holding controller driven by an elastic force or gravity alone is not enough to provide the initial sealing pressure for the sealing surface. Therefore, a trigger mechanism that assists the pressure-holding controller in achieving closing and initial sealing was designed. Then, the action and friction characteristics of the triggering mechanism were calculated according to the experimental dynamics simulation calculations of different closing characteristics that are affected by gravity in pressure-holding controller space. Optimization was conducted to determine the optimal values of the trigger mechanism spring stiffness, wedge angle, and other parameters. The mechanism can provide technical support for deep pressure-holding coring and improve the pressure-holding power of deep in situ rock coring.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/10/4961pressure-holding coring technologypressure-holding controllertrigger mechanismstructural designdynamic simulation optimization
spellingShingle Meng Xu
Yanyan Li
Ling Chen
Xun Yang
Zengfeng Duan
Chenghang Fu
Dingming Wang
Structural Design and Dynamic Simulation Optimization of the Triggering Device in a Pressure-Holding Controller for Deep in Situ Coring
Applied Sciences
pressure-holding coring technology
pressure-holding controller
trigger mechanism
structural design
dynamic simulation optimization
title Structural Design and Dynamic Simulation Optimization of the Triggering Device in a Pressure-Holding Controller for Deep in Situ Coring
title_full Structural Design and Dynamic Simulation Optimization of the Triggering Device in a Pressure-Holding Controller for Deep in Situ Coring
title_fullStr Structural Design and Dynamic Simulation Optimization of the Triggering Device in a Pressure-Holding Controller for Deep in Situ Coring
title_full_unstemmed Structural Design and Dynamic Simulation Optimization of the Triggering Device in a Pressure-Holding Controller for Deep in Situ Coring
title_short Structural Design and Dynamic Simulation Optimization of the Triggering Device in a Pressure-Holding Controller for Deep in Situ Coring
title_sort structural design and dynamic simulation optimization of the triggering device in a pressure holding controller for deep in situ coring
topic pressure-holding coring technology
pressure-holding controller
trigger mechanism
structural design
dynamic simulation optimization
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/10/4961
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