Experimental and Numerical Simulation of Coal Mining
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Petroleum and Low-Carbon Energy Process Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 35
Special Issue Editors
Interests: numerical simulation; coal mining; rock mechanics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
During the last decade, the global coal mining industry has faced escalating challenges related to safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Deep mining operations, complex geological conditions, and the demand for lower environmental impact have driven the need for advanced methodologies to analyze and predict rock mass behavior. At present, integrating experimental studies with high-fidelity numerical simulations has become a critical approach for understanding the multi-physics processes involved in coal extraction, including strata movement, gas flow, and support system performance.
This Special Issue aims to present cutting-edge research on the synergistic use of experimental data and numerical modeling to address key problems in coal mining. It seeks to foster the development of validated models that enhance the prediction of ground response, optimize design, and improve risk management in both underground and surface coal mines.
The topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to:
- Laboratory and field experiments on coal and rock properties under in situ conditions.
- Novel numerical methods (e.g., DEM, FEM-DEM, CFD) for simulating mining-induced fractures, subsidence, and gas dynamics.
- Coupled process modeling (geomechanics–hydro–gas–thermal) in coal seams.
- Simulation-based design and stability analysis of longwall faces, pillars, and roadways.
- Integration of monitoring data (e.g., microseismic, InSAR) with numerical models for calibration and forecasting.
- Predictive modeling for coal burst, rockburst, and water inrush hazards.
- Environmental impact simulations related to mining, such as groundwater change and surface deformation.
Dr. Yang Tai
Dr. Chunwang Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- coal mining
- numerical simulation
- rock mechanics
- laboratory experiment
- mining-induced hazards
- strata control
- coupled process modeling
- ground stability
- geotechnical monitoring
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