The application of fault-slip seismic sources is critical to the success of ground motion dynamic response analysis. Previous research established a finite seismic source to analyze stability in underground engineering. In this paper, a sophisticated...
Electromagnetic tomography technology (EMT) is widely used in underground energy exploration. Limited by objective conditions, the collected projection data of electromagnetic waves are sparse and incomplete. Therefore, a study of the tomographic inv...
Energy efficiency is vital for uninterrupted long-term operation of wireless underground communication nodes in the field of decision agriculture. In this paper, energy harvesting and wireless power transfer techniques are discussed with applications...
This study explores the innovative use of post-mining subsurface voids by proposing a coal mine goaf-based underground reservoir energy storage system. By fully utilizing the geothermal potential and insulation properties of the mined-out coal seam,...
To improve the energy efficiency of underground metro stations, and in view of the absence of a comprehensive energy performance evaluation system for underground stations, this study introduced building Energy Performance Certification (EPC) tools i...
The uplift of underground structures induced by soil liquefaction can damage underground structure systems. Numerical simulations have shown that uplift is positively correlated with the energy of horizontal input motion. However, the effects of vert...
Geothermal energy storage provides opportunities to store renewable energy underground during summer for utilization in winter. Vertically oriented systems have been the standard when employing boreholes as the means to charge and discharge the under...
Methane emissions from coal mining remain a significant environmental challenge in the European Union, particularly in the context of climate change commitments and the ongoing transformation of the energy sector. This article analyses methane emissi...
Deep vertical boreholes play a crucial role in underground exploration, resource extraction such as geothermal energy extraction, oil and gas exploration, underground waste storage and various underground engineering applications. The geomechanical p...
Underground infrastructure projects pose significant environmental risks due to resource consumption, ground stability issues, and potential ecological damage. This review explores sustainable practices for mitigating these impacts throughout the lif...
In the process of global urbanization, the shortage of land resources and traffic congestion are prominent. China’s urban rail transit has developed rapidly in recent years. At present, the public transport-oriented Transit-Oriented Development...
An installation of a Water Source Heat Hump (WSHP) at Glasgow’s Underground Station, has been using the subsurface wastewater ingress to heat the office at St. George’s Cross station. The performance of the Glasgow Subway’s new heat...
Underground cold storage gives rise to special challenges that require innovative solutions to ensure maximum energy efficiency. Conventional energy systems tend to be based on high energy use, so sustainable solutions are crucial. This study explore...
Knowledge about subsurface geological characteristics and a geothermic genetic model plays an essential role in geothermal exploration and resource assessment. To solve the problem in the Shunping area along eastern Taihang Mountain, geothermal geolo...
Using carbon dioxide as a gasification agent for underground coal gasification (UCG) can not only reduce carbon dioxide emissions but is also expected to lead to a new natural gas technology revolution and ensure national energy security. To explore...
The laying of power cables is a crucial aspect of developing and maintaining modern electrical infrastructure, which is vital for transmitting electricity reliably and efficiently. This review discusses the challenges and advancements in cable laying...
As an effective active remote sensing technology for the exploration of shallow underground targets, ground-penetrating radar (GPR) is a detection method that can be used to obtain information about the characteristics of underground targets by trans...
This critical review report highlights the enormous potentiality and availability of renewable energy sources in the Gulf region. The earth suffers from extreme air pollution, climate changes, and extreme problems due to the enormous usage of undergr...
Climate change is changing global weather patterns, with an increase in droughts expected to impact crop yields due to water scarcity. Crops can be provided with water via underground pumping systems to mitigate water shortages. However, the energy r...
HT-ATES (high-temperature aquifer thermal energy storage) systems are a future option to shift large amounts of high-temperature excess heat from summer to winter using the deep underground. Among others, water-bearing reservoirs in former hydrocarbo...
The underground detection environment in coal mines is complex, with numerous interference sources. Traditional ground-penetrating radar (GPR) methods suffer from limited detection range, high noise levels, and weak deep signals, making it extremely...
The global demand for energy and the need to mitigate climate change require a shift from traditional fossil fuels to sustainable and renewable energy alternatives. Hydrogen is recognized as a significant component for achieving a carbon-neutral econ...
Since the heating and cooling sectors consume most of the energy in Europe through fossil fuels, the transition to a low-carbon and sustainable energy system is crucial. Underground Thermal Energy Storage (UTES) systems, such as aquifer thermal energ...
Turbodrills play an important role in underground energy mining. The downhole rotational speed of turbodrills is one of the key parameters for controlling the drilling technology. Therefore, it is necessary to measure the rotational speed of the turb...
The underground coal mining process is closely associated with frequent energy storage and consumption of coal mass with natural and induced fractures. Exploring the energy evolution characteristics of intact and fractured coal samples could be helpf...
The inspection of sewer pipes in the UK is costly, and if not inspected regularly, they are costly and disruptive to repair. This paper presents the Mega-Joey, a novel miniature, tether-less robot platform that is capable of autonomously navigating a...
Although subsurface traps have been regularly explored for hydrocarbon exploration, natural gas and CO2 storage has drawn industrial attention over the past few decades, thanks to the increasing demand for energy resources and the need for greenhouse...
The trend to reduce CO2 emissions in cooling processes has made it possible to increase the alternatives for integrating solar energy with thermal equipment whose viability depends on its adaptation to polygeneration schemes. Despite the enormous pot...
In this paper, a particular form of flywheel hybrid powertrain, namely, the Integrated Kinetic Energy Recoup Drive (i-KERD) is fully explored and its applications for EVs, HEVs and FCEVs in recent years to show the energy-savings and performance enha...
The perspective of natural hydrogen as a clear, carbon-free, and renewable energy source appears very promising. There have been many studies reporting significant concentrations of natural hydrogen in different countries. However, natural hydrogen i...
This study investigates innovative solutions for balancing energy supply and demand using long-term thermal energy storage (TES) systems, with a focus on tank thermal energy storage (TTES) for European buildings, which account for approximately 40% o...
The dynamic damage of cracked rock threatens the stability of rock structures in rock engineering applications such as underground excavation, mineral exploration and rock slopes. In this study, the dynamic damage of cracked rock with different spati...
The search for new energy sources in the 21st century is a crucial topic with an essential economic and societal meaning. Today, energy from electromagnetic fields (EMFs) is considered a promising new energy source for ultra-low-power consumption dev...
Hot dry rock (HDR) is a geothermal resource with a high temperature that is widely distributed and has good potential as a clean and renewable energy source. To determine underground electrical structures and to predict granite reservoir distribution...
Core-collapse supernovae (SNe) are one of the most powerful cosmic sources of neutrinos, with energies of several MeV. The emission of neutrinos and antineutrinos of all flavors carries away the gravitational binding energy of the compact remnant and...
The mining of layered soft bauxite under coal seams (BCS) will cause serious underground goaf disasters and surface Bayer process red mud (BRM) pollution. In order to realize the safe and efficient mining of BCS, the feasibility of recycling BRM as a...
Uranium, a cornerstone for nuclear energy, facilitates a clean and efficient energy conversion. In the era of global clean energy initiatives, uranium resources have emerged as a vital component for achieving sustainability and clean power. To fulfil...
In this article, the results of experiments for the observation of Zenneck surface waves in sub GHz frequency range using dipole antennas are presented. Experiments are conducted over three different soils for communications distances of up to 1 m. T...
Underground coal mining results in large goafs and numerous abandoned mines that contain substantial amounts of coalbed methane. If this methane is not used and controlled, it will escape into the atmosphere through geological fractures and can resul...
This study presents a data-driven approach to predict the three-dimensional distribution of sand-rich channels in hydrocarbon reservoirs using well log data, aiming to optimize site selection for Underground Thermal Energy Storage (UTES) and manage h...
The thermal environment of the development headings in deep underground mines tends to be harsh. The design of a reliable auxiliary ventilation system is an important strategy to maintain the thermal environment and air quality in the workplace. Henc...
Mining (1) operations in remote areas (2) face significant challenges related to energy supply, high fuel costs, and limited infrastructure. This study investigates the potential for achieving energy independence (3) and resilience (4) in such enviro...
Investigating the mechanism and measures of controlling rockburst in deeply buried underground caverns is a prerequisite for ensuring the safety of personnel, reducing the damage to construction equipment caused by the rockburst, and making the proje...
Geothermal resources are a sustainable and valuable source of energy that offers considerable economic and social advantages. The present investigation centers on the accessibility of geothermal reservoirs in Reshi Town, Taoyuan County, Changde City,...
Geothermal energy has been used by mankind since ancient times. Given the limited geographical distribution of the most favorable resources, exploration efforts have more recently focused on unconventional geothermal systems targeting greater depths...
Efficient ventilation systems are of paramount importance for maintaining optimal air quality in indoor and enclosed environments, both on Earth and in space. Such environments include buildings, space habitats, international space station crew quart...
Increasing the share of renewable energy sources (RESs) in the energy mix of countries is one of the main objectives of the energy transition in national economies, which must be established on circular economy principles. In the natural gas storage...
The utilization of solid wastes (SWs) as a potential resource for backfilling is not only conducive to environmental protection but also reduces the surface storage of waste. Two types of SWs, including fly ash (FA) and desulfurized gypsum (DG), were...
DUNE is a next-generation long-baseline neutrino oscillation experiment. It is expected to measure, with unprecedented precision, the atmospheric oscillation parameters, including the CP-violating phase δCP. Moreover, several studies have sugge...
The distribution of renewable energy sources is geographically limited. In the process of long-distance transmission, the direct current flowing from a ground electrode into the ground will cause a higher step voltage, which will bring serious securi...
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