A Novel Gas Extraction Technique in Coal Seams Utilizing Hydraulic Fracturing‐Dissolution and Analysis of Non‐Uniform Propagation of Fracture

ABSTRACT Extracting gas from low‐permeability coal seams is essential for mine safety and efficiency. To address this challenge, a novel technique combining hydraulic fracturing and dissolution was proposed. The feasibility of this method was verified through simulations based on the distinct elemen...

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Main Authors: Yun Lei, Yang Ju, Yongxiang Zheng, Xinze Peng
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.70070
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description ABSTRACT Extracting gas from low‐permeability coal seams is essential for mine safety and efficiency. To address this challenge, a novel technique combining hydraulic fracturing and dissolution was proposed. The feasibility of this method was verified through simulations based on the distinct element method. Subsequently, the impact of weakened mechanical properties (deformation and strength) on fracture propagation was analyzed. Finally, the possibility of controlling the non‐uniform propagation of fractures through treatment parameters was discussed. The results indicate that fractures tend to preferentially expand in weakened zones when deformation parameters or strength parameters deteriorate. Greater degradation of deformation and strength leads to larger fracture offset. The degree of fracture offset can be reduced by increasing the viscosity of fracturing fluid, based on which manual control of fracture offset can be realized. This study introduces a hybrid method combining physical and chemical actions for coal seam gas extraction, offering theoretical guidance for practical applications.
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spelling doaj-art-a716b9d4f81f4b08b25c3f6c3363f3d82025-08-20T03:45:48ZengWileyEnergy Science & Engineering2050-05052025-06-011362842285510.1002/ese3.70070A Novel Gas Extraction Technique in Coal Seams Utilizing Hydraulic Fracturing‐Dissolution and Analysis of Non‐Uniform Propagation of FractureYun Lei0Yang Ju1Yongxiang Zheng2Xinze Peng3School of Emergency Management and Safety Engineering China University of Mining and Technology‐Beijing Beijing ChinaSchool of Emergency Management and Safety Engineering China University of Mining and Technology‐Beijing Beijing ChinaSchool of Civil Engineering Shijiazhuang Tiedao University Shijiazhuang ChinaSchool of Civil Engineering Shijiazhuang Tiedao University Shijiazhuang ChinaABSTRACT Extracting gas from low‐permeability coal seams is essential for mine safety and efficiency. To address this challenge, a novel technique combining hydraulic fracturing and dissolution was proposed. The feasibility of this method was verified through simulations based on the distinct element method. Subsequently, the impact of weakened mechanical properties (deformation and strength) on fracture propagation was analyzed. Finally, the possibility of controlling the non‐uniform propagation of fractures through treatment parameters was discussed. The results indicate that fractures tend to preferentially expand in weakened zones when deformation parameters or strength parameters deteriorate. Greater degradation of deformation and strength leads to larger fracture offset. The degree of fracture offset can be reduced by increasing the viscosity of fracturing fluid, based on which manual control of fracture offset can be realized. This study introduces a hybrid method combining physical and chemical actions for coal seam gas extraction, offering theoretical guidance for practical applications.https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.70070deformation parametersgas extractionhydraulic fracturing‐dissolutionnonuniform propagationstrength parameters
spellingShingle Yun Lei
Yang Ju
Yongxiang Zheng
Xinze Peng
A Novel Gas Extraction Technique in Coal Seams Utilizing Hydraulic Fracturing‐Dissolution and Analysis of Non‐Uniform Propagation of Fracture
Energy Science & Engineering
deformation parameters
gas extraction
hydraulic fracturing‐dissolution
nonuniform propagation
strength parameters
title A Novel Gas Extraction Technique in Coal Seams Utilizing Hydraulic Fracturing‐Dissolution and Analysis of Non‐Uniform Propagation of Fracture
title_full A Novel Gas Extraction Technique in Coal Seams Utilizing Hydraulic Fracturing‐Dissolution and Analysis of Non‐Uniform Propagation of Fracture
title_fullStr A Novel Gas Extraction Technique in Coal Seams Utilizing Hydraulic Fracturing‐Dissolution and Analysis of Non‐Uniform Propagation of Fracture
title_full_unstemmed A Novel Gas Extraction Technique in Coal Seams Utilizing Hydraulic Fracturing‐Dissolution and Analysis of Non‐Uniform Propagation of Fracture
title_short A Novel Gas Extraction Technique in Coal Seams Utilizing Hydraulic Fracturing‐Dissolution and Analysis of Non‐Uniform Propagation of Fracture
title_sort novel gas extraction technique in coal seams utilizing hydraulic fracturing dissolution and analysis of non uniform propagation of fracture
topic deformation parameters
gas extraction
hydraulic fracturing‐dissolution
nonuniform propagation
strength parameters
url https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.70070
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