Analysis and understanding of seismic anisotropy has proven to be a valuable tool in many exploration and reservoir management studies. Seismic anisotropy should not be viewed as a problem that must be dealt with but instead regarded as an additional attribute to understand the rocks within the reservoir and overburden. Recent developments in borehole and seismic methods coupled with the latest...

The horizontal and vertical components of the on-time electromagnetic (EM) response can be used to estimate parameters simple models like thin sheets, half-spaces, sheets over a lower half-space two-layer model. formulae in these methods are valid areas where is essentially proportional conductivity or conductance, so called "resistive limit". thin-sheet combined give an for below thick sheet t...

The consolidation of clay layers is great significance for groundwater environmental protection, storage utilization, and land subsidence. In this study, the governing equation excess pore water pressure during non-linear process under load conditions obtained based on one-dimensional theory. Analytical solutions are then derived with single or double drainage caused by dissipation pressure. Wi...

Surface coal mining and reclamation methods in the Appalachians have changed dramatically since the passage of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) of 1977 and subsequent improvements in mining and reclamation technology. In this study, 30 pre-SMCRA mine soil profiles (4-20 yr old) were examined and sampled in 1980 and compared to 20 mine soil profiles (8-13 yr old) described ...

Electromagnetic (EM) methods belong to the main geophysical techniques used in mineral exploration of massive sulphides. For selecting EM anomalies as possible sulphide targets, it is important combine results with other geological and/or geochemical techniques. In 2015, Atalaya Mining started a new project Touro Cu deposit, combining geological, (ore over 0.2% Cu), and The survey consisted hel...

THE INNOVATION The electronic health record (EHR) brings tremendous advantages, but it also poses sizeable challenges for the medical profession. Its demands can overburden physicians, and increasingly complex patient care requires a new approach. Acknowledging this and preparing for the impending change to value-based care, Bellin Health has embarked on a systemwide transformation to advanced ...

Open-cast lignite mining is causing large-scale and long-term disturbance, resulting in a destruction of existing ecosystems and creation of landscapes formed by overburden spoil piles. Overburden sediments can largely differ from parent geological material of previously existing and undisturbed sites. It is expected that new soils and ecosystems will develop from overburden sediments with elem...

The US coal mining industry consumes approximately 142 billion kWh per year of energy. The US Department of Energy estimates that the industry‟s annual energy consumption can be reduced by 49% (24.6 billion kWh/year by using currently available best practices and a further 44.8 billion kWh/year with more research). This constitutes nearly $3.7 billion of potential savings on coal production cos...