Construction Method of Honeycomb Gas Flow Network Channel: Structure-Based and Engineering Response on Plastic Zone Distribution Form

The plastic zone of the surrounding rock of the borehole is a high-quality channel for gas flow. Studying the distribution form of the plastic zone in the surrounding rock of the boreholes and the characteristics of the extended connection network is essential for the optimal layout of the gas drain...

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Main Authors: Chao Yuan, Lian-Xin Li, Lei Fan, Yue-Yang Xu, Jun-Jie Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/10/6096
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Summary:The plastic zone of the surrounding rock of the borehole is a high-quality channel for gas flow. Studying the distribution form of the plastic zone in the surrounding rock of the boreholes and the characteristics of the extended connection network is essential for the optimal layout of the gas drainage boreholes. Considering gas pressure parameters based on the modified Terzaghi effective stress principle and Mohr–Coulomb strength criterion. The implicit equation of the plastic zone boundary of the surrounding rock of the borehole is derived. The influence of two-way confining pressure ratio, coal body strength, gas pressure and hole diameter on the distribution of the surrounding plastic rock zone and the permeability-increasing circle is analyzed, and a honeycomb gas flow network channel structure based on the distribution of plastic zones is constructed. The gas flow and enrichment zone of the coal seam are connected, and the gas drainage rate is improved.
ISSN:2076-3417