Method and device for measuring gas content of coal body by using gas emission parameter of tunneling face

Abstract

The application discloses a coal body gas content determination method and device using gas emission parameter inversion of a tunneling face, and relates to the technical field of coal mine gas detection and safety; the method comprises the following steps: collecting the gas concentration, wind speed, roadway section parameter, geological parameter and environmental parameter of the tunneling face through a multi-parameter dynamic acquisition system; based on the collected parameters, the dynamic inversion algorithm is used to calculate the gas emission characteristic value according to the drilling and non-drilling operation shift, and the current regional coal body gas content is inverted; the coal sample is collected through an underground one-station determination system, the accurate gas content is determined, and the dynamic inversion algorithm parameter is optimized; the multi-source data is input into an intelligent inversion and early warning system, the gas content prediction value in front of the tunneling face and the gas outburst risk grade are obtained, and the collection frequency and the inversion model are adjusted. The application forms a determination closed loop, improves the accuracy and timeliness of the gas content determination, and guarantees the safety of the coal mine tunneling operation.

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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of coal mine gas detection and safety technology, specifically to a method and apparatus for determining the gas content of coal body by inverting gas emission parameters at the tunnel face. Background Technology

[0002] In underground coal mine tunneling operations, the gas content of the coal seam is the core basis for judging the risk of gas outburst and formulating gas prevention and control measures. In existing technologies, the traditional measurement of coal seam gas content mostly relies on the collection of a single parameter (such as gas concentration) or the analysis of coal samples in the surface laboratory. The former ignores key influencing factors such as wind speed, roadway cross-section, and working conditions, resulting in large deviations in the dynamic inversion results, making it difficult to truly reflect the gas occurrence state at the tunneling face; the latter requires transporting coal samples from underground to the surface, with a measurement cycle of 24-48 hours, which cannot keep up with the dynamic changes in the tunneling progress in a timely manner, and the delayed measurement results can easily lead to untimely gas risk control.

[0003] Meanwhile, most existing gas detection devices are designed independently and in a decentralized manner. The functional modules such as parameter acquisition, inversion calculation, precision calibration, and risk warning lack coordination and linkage. Data needs to be collected and transmitted manually, which not only increases the workload of underground workers, but also easily reduces the accuracy and timeliness of gas content detection due to human operation errors or data transmission delays. It is difficult to form an automated closed loop of "detection-early warning-adjustment" and cannot meet the needs of efficient and safe tunneling operations in coal mines.

[0004] In view of the above, this application is hereby submitted. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a method and apparatus for determining the gas content of coal seams by inverting the gas emission parameters of the tunnel face, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a method for determining the gas content of coal seams by inverting gas emission parameters at the tunnel face, comprising the following steps:

[0007] S1: Collect gas concentration, wind speed, tunnel cross-sectional parameters, geological parameters, and environmental parameters at the tunnel face through a multi-parameter dynamic acquisition system;

[0008] S2: Based on the parameters collected in step S1, the dynamic inversion algorithm is used to calculate the characteristic value of gas emission from the tunnel face. The dynamic inversion algorithm first divides the drilling shift and non-drilling shift according to the actual operation type of the tunnel face, and then calculates the corresponding characteristic value of gas emission from the two types of shifts according to the difference in gas emission patterns. The characteristic value of the two types of shifts is combined to invert the gas emission from the coal body in the current area, and then the gas content of the coal body in the current area is obtained.

[0009] S3: Collect coal samples from the current area and measure the accurate gas content using a one-stop underground measurement system. Feed back the accurate gas content measurement value to step S2 in real time to adjust the parameters related to the calculation of gas emission characteristic value in the dynamic inversion algorithm, thereby achieving real-time optimization of the parameters of the dynamic inversion algorithm.

[0010] S4: Input the collected parameters from step S1, the optimized inversion results from step S2, and the accurate gas content measurement values ​​from step S3 into the intelligent inversion and early warning system. Through deep learning model fusion of data, the predicted gas content of the coal body ahead of the tunnel face and the gas outburst risk level are obtained. Based on the gas outburst risk level, the parameter acquisition frequency of the multi-parameter dynamic acquisition system and the calculation model of the dynamic inversion algorithm are adjusted. Through the unique design of "calculating feature values ​​by shift according to actual operation type + real-time optimization of algorithm parameters by accurate measurement values", the problem of inversion deviation caused by the traditional dynamic inversion algorithm not distinguishing operation conditions and fixed parameters is solved. A complete closed loop of "acquisition-inversion-calibration-early warning-adjustment" is formed, which significantly improves the accuracy and real-time performance of gas content measurement and avoids the lag in gas risk early warning caused by the disconnect between static measurement and dynamic inversion data.

[0011] Furthermore, in S1, the multi-parameter dynamic acquisition system includes a methane concentration sensor, a mine wind speed sensor, a mine roadway cross-section wireless tester, and a mine laser ranging sensor. The methane concentration sensor is installed in the return airway of the tunneling face to collect methane concentration; the mine wind speed sensor is installed at the tunneling face to collect airflow velocity; the mine roadway cross-section wireless tester collects the ventilation area and roadway perimeter of the tunneling roadway; and the mine laser ranging sensor collects the distance between the methane probe and the tunneling face. The multi-parameter dynamic acquisition system also collects geological parameters such as coal seam thickness, coal seam dip angle, and coal seam porosity, as well as environmental parameters such as tunneling face ambient temperature, ambient humidity, and ambient air pressure. By collecting multi-dimensional parameters with clearly defined installation locations and types of sensors, the limitations of traditional single-parameter collection are avoided, providing comprehensive and accurate basic data for the dynamic inversion algorithm, reducing inversion errors caused by missing parameters or improper collection locations, and further ensuring the accuracy of the current area's methane content inversion.

[0012] Furthermore, in S3, the underground one-stop measurement system includes a coal sample direct crushing module, a gas desorption automatic measurement module, and a data automatic acquisition and processing module. The coal sample direct crushing module crushes the collected coal sample near the tunneling face. The gas desorption automatic measurement module monitors and records the gas desorption after coal sample crushing in real time. The data automatic acquisition and processing module calculates the accurate gas content measurement value by combining the gas desorption and the gas loss during the coal sample exposure process. The coal sample collection location is determined based on the gas content inversion value of the current area coal body obtained in S2, and coal samples are preferentially collected in areas with higher gas content inversion values ​​in the current area coal body. By directly crushing the coal sample underground and automatically measuring the gas desorption, the coal sample processing and measurement cycle is shortened. Based on the dynamic inversion value, high gas risk areas are located for priority sampling, which improves the representativeness of the coal sample and avoids the deviation of the accurate measurement value caused by improper coal sample selection, providing a reliable data basis for the optimization of dynamic inversion algorithm parameters.

[0013] Furthermore, in step S4, the deep learning model is an improved LSTM neural network model. This improved LSTM neural network model is trained using the acquisition parameters from step S1, the inversion results from step S2, and the accurate gas content measurement values ​​from step S3. During training, an error correction layer is constructed to reduce noise interference from multi-source data. The intelligent inversion and early warning system includes a risk assessment module. This module determines the gas outburst risk level based on the predicted gas content of the coal seam ahead of the tunnel face and a preset gas outburst risk threshold. The gas outburst risk levels are divided into Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 warnings. Different gas outburst risk levels correspond to different adjustments in the multi-parameter dynamic acquisition system parameter acquisition frequency. The improved LSTM neural network model, combined with the error correction layer, effectively reduces noise interference during multi-source data fusion and improves the accuracy of gas content prediction ahead of the tunnel face. Through clear risk level classification and corresponding acquisition frequency adjustment rules, precise linkage between early warning and parameter adjustment is achieved, avoiding response delays caused by manual intervention and ensuring the safety of underground tunneling operations.

[0014] Furthermore, in step S2, the parameter adjustment of the dynamic inversion algorithm includes: based on the accurate gas content measurement value obtained in step S3, correcting the ratio parameter of the borehole length to the total borehole length in the roadway wall, and the ratio parameter of the face area to the sum of the fresh roadway wall area and the face area; simultaneously adjusting the spatiotemporal correction parameters according to the tunneling method, with different spatiotemporal correction parameters used for blasting tunneling faces and machine tunneling faces; by using accurate measurement values ​​to specifically correct key parameters of the algorithm, and combining the spatiotemporal correction parameters with the tunneling method, the accumulation of inversion errors under different working conditions caused by fixed algorithm parameters is avoided, further improving the adaptability of the dynamic inversion algorithm and the stability of the inversion results.

[0015] A coal gas content determination device that utilizes inversion of gas emission parameters at the tunnel face includes a multi-parameter dynamic acquisition unit, a dynamic inversion calculation unit, an underground one-stop measurement unit, and an intelligent inversion early warning unit.

[0016] The multi-parameter dynamic acquisition unit collects gas concentration, wind speed, tunnel cross-sectional parameters, geological parameters, and environmental parameters at the tunnel face, and transmits the collected data to the dynamic inversion calculation unit and the intelligent inversion early warning unit.

[0017] The dynamic inversion calculation unit receives the data collected by the multi-parameter dynamic acquisition unit and uses the dynamic inversion algorithm to calculate the gas emission characteristic value and the gas content of the coal body in the current area. The dynamic inversion algorithm first divides the drilling operation shifts and non-drilling operation shifts according to the actual operation type of the tunneling face, and then calculates the gas emission characteristic value for the two types of shifts respectively. The dynamic inversion calculation unit also receives the accurate gas content measurement value transmitted by the underground one-stop measurement unit, which is used to adjust the parameters in the dynamic inversion algorithm and the calculation of the gas emission characteristic value.

[0018] The underground one-stop measurement unit collects coal samples from the current area and measures the accurate gas content, then transmits the accurate gas content to the dynamic inversion calculation unit and the intelligent inversion early warning unit;

[0019] The intelligent inversion and early warning unit integrates the collected parameters from the multi-parameter dynamic acquisition unit, the inversion results from the dynamic inversion calculation unit, and the accurate gas content measurement values ​​from the underground one-stop measurement unit. It outputs the predicted value of the gas content of the coal body ahead of the tunnel face and the gas outburst risk level, sends parameter acquisition frequency adjustment commands to the multi-parameter dynamic acquisition unit, and sends calculation model switching commands to the dynamic inversion calculation unit. Through the coordinated linkage of the four units, the entire process from parameter acquisition, dynamic inversion, accurate calibration to intelligent early warning is fully automated, avoiding the drawbacks of traditional devices being scattered and independent and requiring manual data collection. The overall function of the device is closed-loop and easy to operate, greatly improving the efficiency and safety of underground gas content measurement.

[0020] Furthermore, the multi-parameter dynamic acquisition unit includes a drive module, a multi-parameter signal acquisition module, a signal conversion module, and a signal transmission module. The drive module enables the multi-parameter signal acquisition module to move controllably within the tunnel. The multi-parameter signal acquisition module includes a methane concentration sensor, a mine wind speed sensor, a mine tunnel cross-section wireless tester, and a mine laser rangefinder. The signal conversion module converts the various types of analog signals collected by the multi-parameter signal acquisition module into digital electrical signals. The signal transmission module aggregates the digital electrical signals and transmits them to the dynamic inversion calculation unit and the intelligent inversion early warning unit. The drive module enables the controllable movement of the multi-parameter signal acquisition module within the tunnel, eliminating the inconvenience of fixed installation or manual relocation of traditional devices. The signal conversion and transmission modules achieve unified conversion and real-time transmission of various types of data, ensuring the timeliness and integrity of data transmission and providing efficient data support for dynamic inversion calculation and intelligent early warning.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0022] 1. By employing a technical approach of "calculating gas emission characteristic values ​​for each shift based on the actual operation type at the tunneling face, and then optimizing the dynamic inversion algorithm parameters in real time using precise underground measurements," this approach overcomes the limitations of traditional dynamic inversion algorithms, which fail to differentiate between operating conditions and have fixed parameters. This technique addresses the differences in gas emission patterns between drilling and non-drilling shifts by calculating corresponding gas emission characteristic values. Combined with precise gas content measurements obtained from a one-stop underground measurement system, it dynamically corrects key parameters in the inversion algorithm. This effectively solves the problem of large inversion deviations in traditional methods, significantly improves the accuracy of current coal seam gas content measurements, and ensures that the inversion results match the dynamic changes in tunneling progress in real time, avoiding a disconnect between static measurement and dynamic inversion data.

[0023] 2. By employing a collaborative technology involving four core units—a multi-parameter dynamic acquisition unit, a dynamic inversion calculation unit, a one-stop underground measurement unit, and an intelligent inversion early warning unit—a fully automated closed-loop process of "acquisition-inversion-calibration-early warning-adjustment" is constructed. This technology achieves seamless integration of parameter acquisition, inversion calculation, precise calibration, risk early warning, and parameter adjustment. It not only eliminates the cumbersome process of manual data aggregation required by traditional distributed devices, reducing the workload and operational errors of underground workers, but also automatically adjusts the parameter acquisition frequency and inversion calculation model based on the gas outburst risk level. This significantly improves the timeliness of gas content measurement and the accuracy of gas outburst risk early warning, providing reliable technical support for gas safety management in underground coal mine tunneling operations. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 A flowchart of a method for determining coal gas content by inverting gas emission parameters at the tunnel face;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the principle of a coal gas content determination device that utilizes gas emission parameters from the tunnel face for inversion. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] Please see Figures 1-2 This invention provides a technical solution: a method and apparatus for determining the gas content of coal seams by inverting gas emission parameters at the tunnel face, comprising:

[0028] Example 1: A scheme for determining the gas content in coal seams in high-gas outburst mines

[0029] This embodiment is designed for the tunneling face of the No. 3 coal seam in a high-gas outburst mine. The working face has a burial depth of 680m, an average coal seam thickness of 4.2m, and a historical gas content as high as 16m³. 3 The area has experienced gas dynamic phenomena, necessitating extremely high real-time and accuracy requirements for gas content measurement. We adopted a "shift-based inversion + precise calibration + intelligent early warning" technical solution, with the specific implementation steps as follows:

[0030] Step 1: Deployment and parameter acquisition of the multi-parameter dynamic acquisition system: Deploy multiple types of sensors in the tunneling face and return airway to collect real-time data on gas concentration, wind speed, roadway cross-sectional parameters, geological parameters, and environmental parameters, providing basic data for subsequent gas content inversion.

[0031] Existing technologies reveal that traditional gas measurement methods only collect a single gas concentration parameter, neglecting the influence of parameters such as wind speed and roadway cross-section on gas emission calculations, leading to significant deviations in the inversion results. In high-gas mines, gas emission is significantly affected by operating conditions and geological conditions, necessitating the comprehensive collection of multi-dimensional parameters to ensure accurate inversion.

[0032] Here's an example: We deployed mine-use wind speed sensors (model GFY15) within 10m of the face of the No. 3 coal seam tunneling face to monitor the airflow velocity at the face in real time. A methane concentration sensor (model KGJ16) was installed 50m from the face in the return airway to collect the methane concentration. Simultaneously, a mine-use roadway cross-section wireless tester (model YCD4) was used to measure the cross-section of the tunnel every 2 hours to obtain the ventilation area and roadway perimeter. In addition, parameters such as coal seam thickness and dip angle were recorded through underground geological logging, and an underground temperature and humidity sensor (model GWD100) was used to collect ambient temperature and humidity. We recorded that drilling shifts were from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily, and non-drilling shifts were from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM the following day. The sensor sampling frequency was set to 1 time per minute, and the collected data was transmitted in real time to the ground monitoring center via an underground industrial Ethernet network.

[0033] In existing technologies, sensors are mostly fixed in a single location, such as installing gas sensors only in the return airway, with a fixed sampling frequency of 5 times / hour, as referenced in the publicly available document "Management Specifications for the Use of Coal Mine Safety Monitoring Systems and Detection Instruments" AQ1029-2019. Our technical approach differs from that document in two ways: First, the sensor deployment covers both the "face" and "return airway" areas, adding wind speed and roadway cross-section parameter acquisition, overcoming the limitations of traditional single-location, single-parameter acquisition; second, the sampling frequency is dynamically adjusted according to the work shift: 1 time / minute during drilling shifts and 1 time / 3 minutes during non-drilling shifts, rather than a fixed frequency. Through our proposed technical approach, the comprehensiveness of parameter acquisition is improved by over 60%, and the timeliness of data is improved by 80%, providing more complete and timely basic data for subsequent inversion and avoiding inversion errors caused by missing parameters.

[0034] Step 2: Application of dynamic inversion algorithm to calculate gas content in the current area: Based on the multi-parameter data collected in Step 1, the data is divided into groups according to drilling and non-drilling shifts, and the characteristic value of gas emission is calculated for each group. Then, we can invert the gas content of the coal seam in the current tunneling area.

[0035] According to publicly available technical records, traditional dynamic inversion algorithms do not distinguish between working conditions, conflating gas data from drilling and non-drilling periods. In high-gas mines, drilling operations disrupt the coal seam structure, leading to significant gas desorption. Gas emission is relatively stable during non-drilling periods, and the gas emission patterns in these two periods differ significantly. If these differences cannot be distinguished during calculation, the inversion error can exceed 20%.

[0036] Here we can see that, for the No. 3 coal seam working face, we first split the data collected in Step 1 by work shift: data from drilling shifts from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM was one group, and data from non-drilling shifts from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM the next day was another group. For drilling shifts, we focused on the peak and average gas concentration during drilling operations, excluding the temporary influence of borehole water spraying on the concentration; for non-drilling shifts, we focused on analyzing the stable data of slow gas desorption from the roadway walls. By comparing the gas emission trends of the two types of shifts, we calculated that the characteristic value of gas emission during drilling shifts was on average 3.2m higher than that during non-drilling shifts. 3 / min. Combining wind speed and roadway cross-sectional parameters, the average gas content of the coal seam in the current tunneling area, within 5-10m behind the face, is obtained as 12.8m. 3 / t.

[0037] The publicly available document uses a method of "averaging 24-hour continuous data" to invert gas content, without distinguishing between work shifts. Our technical approach differs from that of the publicly available document in two ways: first, we divide the data into groups based on work type and calculate characteristic values ​​specifically, rather than using a mixed calculation; second, we incorporate parameters such as roadway cross-section and wind speed to correct the inversion results, rather than relying solely on gas concentration. Using the technical approach described here, the current regional gas content inversion error has been reduced from 15%-20% using existing technologies to within 5%, improving accuracy by over 70%. This more accurately reflects the impact of drilling operations on gas outbursts, providing a reliable dynamic data foundation for subsequent precise calibration.

[0038] Step 3: Sampling and accurate gas content calibration of the one-stop underground measurement system: Here, based on the current regional gas content distribution inverted in Step 2, we collect coal samples in high gas risk areas, measure the accurate gas content through the one-stop underground measurement system, and can use it to optimize the dynamic inversion algorithm parameters of Step 2.

[0039] Existing technologies reveal that traditional underground gas testing requires bringing coal samples back to a surface laboratory for analysis, a process that takes 24-48 hours. Furthermore, the sampling locations are random, resulting in poor sample representativeness. In high-gas mines, gas content dynamically changes with the progress of tunneling, and delayed testing results cannot be used for timely algorithm optimization. Moreover, random sampling can easily lead to discrepancies between accurate values ​​and the actual gas distribution.

[0040] Here's an example: Based on the inversion results from step two, we found that the gas content in the 3-5m range on the right side of the tunnel face in the current excavation area has the highest inversion value, at 14.2m. 3 / t, so a mining coal sampler, model CY-1, was used at this location to collect three coal samples, each weighing approximately 1.5 kg. The coal samples were immediately placed into the coal crushing module of a one-stop underground testing system for crushing near the tunneling face, thus preventing gas loss during sample transportation. Subsequently, an automated gas desorption measurement module recorded the gas desorption amount in real time within 120 minutes after sample crushing. Finally, an automatic data acquisition and processing module calculated the lost gas amount based on the coal sample exposure time. The entire process, from sampling to crushing, took 8 minutes, yielding a precise gas content measurement of 13.9 m³. 3 / t. We feed the precise value here back to the dynamic inversion algorithm in step two, and correct the "ratio parameter of borehole length in the tunnel wall to the total borehole length", that is, adjust it from the original setting of 0.65 to 0.72.

[0041] The research published in the journal *China Coal Science and Technology* employed a "surface laboratory measurement + random sampling" model. Our technique differs from that research in two ways: first, it achieves a one-stop "sampling-crushing-measurement" process underground, eliminating the need for surface transportation; second, it locates high-gas areas for sampling based on dynamic inversion results, rather than random sampling. Through this unique approach, the measurement cycle can be shortened from 48 hours to 2 hours, increasing efficiency by over 95%; coal sample representativeness is improved by 70%, and the deviation between accurate measurements and dynamic inversion values ​​is reduced from the traditional 8%-12% to within 3%, providing a reliable calibration basis for algorithm parameter optimization and further reducing inversion errors.

[0042] Step 4: Application and dynamic adjustment of intelligent inversion and early warning system parameters: It should be noted that the collected parameters from Step 1, the optimized inversion results from Step 2, and the accurate measured values ​​from Step 3 are input into the intelligent inversion and early warning system to predict the gas content of the coal body 5-10m ahead of the tunnel face and determine the risk level. At the same time, the multi-parameter acquisition frequency and the inversion algorithm model are adjusted.

[0043] According to publicly available technical documentation, traditional gas early warning systems rely solely on a single gas concentration threshold, triggering an alarm if the concentration exceeds 1.0%. This fails to combine predicted gas content with geological parameters, and manual adjustments to the data acquisition equipment are required after an alarm is issued (see the publicly available document "Technical Specification for Early Warning of Coal Mine Gas Outbursts" AQ1027-2006). Especially in high-gas-outburst mines, gas outbursts are often the result of a combination of "excessive gas content + abnormal geological structures," making single-threshold early warnings prone to false alarms or missed alarms, and requiring delayed responses from manual parameter adjustments.

[0044] Therefore, we will use the average coal seam dip angle of 12° and ambient temperature of 26° collected in step one, and the optimized 13.1m from step two. 3 / t Current area gas content, precise measurement value in step three: 13.9m 3The improved LSTM neural network model of the intelligent inversion and early warning system is input along with the data. The model is trained using 120 sets of data from three months of historical data, and outputs a predicted gas content of 15.3m in the coal seam 8m ahead of the tunnel face. 3 / t, exceeding the pre-set outburst critical value of 12m for the mine. 3 / t, which is determined to be a Level II warning. The system then sends an instruction to the multi-parameter dynamic acquisition system to increase the sampling frequency of drilling shifts from once per minute to once per 30 seconds; at the same time, it sends an instruction to the dynamic inversion calculation unit to switch to the "high gas risk condition inversion model", which adds geological structural parameter weights for scenarios with gas content exceeding the critical value.

[0045] The publicly available document, "Technical Specification for Early Warning of Coal Mine Gas Outbursts," adopts a "single concentration threshold early warning + manual parameter adjustment" approach. Our technical method differs from this specification in two ways: First, it combines predicted gas content, geological parameters, and precise measurement values ​​to determine risk from multiple dimensions, rather than relying solely on concentration. Second, it automatically adjusts the data acquisition frequency and inversion model after an early warning, requiring no manual intervention. Through our unique approach, the accuracy of gas outburst early warning has increased from 65% to 92% compared to existing technologies, while reducing the false alarm rate by 80%. The parameter adjustment response time has been shortened from the traditional 30 minutes to 1 minute, enabling timely responses to high-gas-risk conditions, providing more emergency response time for underground workers, and ensuring tunneling safety.

[0046] In summary, the unique technical means of this embodiment are mainly reflected in three aspects:

[0047] Multi-parameter data acquisition innovation: Breaking through the traditional "single location + fixed frequency" data acquisition mode, it realizes "dual-area deployment + shift-based frequency adjustment", improving parameter comprehensiveness by 60% and timeliness by 80%;

[0048] Collaborative innovation in inversion and calibration: The first "shift-based inversion + high-risk area sampling and calibration" approach reduces inversion error from 20% to 5% and shortens the measurement cycle from 48 hours to 2 hours;

[0049] Innovation in the closed-loop early warning and adjustment system: Constructing a closed loop of "multi-dimensional early warning + automatic parameter adjustment" improves early warning accuracy by 27% and reduces response time by 97%. These innovations are not simply combinations of existing technologies, but differentiated solutions addressing the pain points of high-gas outburst mines, significantly improving the accuracy and safety of gas content measurement.

[0050] Example 2: A scheme for determining the gas content in coal seams suitable for low-gas mines

[0051] This embodiment is designed for the tunneling face of coal seam No. 12 in a low-gas mine. The working face has a burial depth of 420m, an average coal seam thickness of 2.8m, and a historical maximum gas content of 7.5m.3 With no gas outburst records, mines prioritize the economy and convenience of measurement methods while maintaining basic accuracy requirements (error ≤ 8%). Based on Example 1, we simplified the system modules to create an adapted solution. The specific implementation steps are as follows:

[0052] Step 1: Deployment and parameter acquisition of a simplified multi-parameter acquisition system: Deploy core sensors at key locations on the tunneling face, omitting some complex equipment, and collect data on gas concentration, wind speed, and basic geological parameters, balancing the comprehensiveness of data acquisition with equipment costs.

[0053] Existing technology shows that low-gas mines traditionally use manual handheld instruments for sampling, such as portable gas detectors, with sampling intervals of 2 hours. Data recording relies on manual filling, which is not only inefficient but also prone to data deviation due to human error. However, low-gas mines have limited budgets and cannot afford the full set of automated equipment used in high-gas mines. Therefore, it is necessary to simplify the data collection system and improve the level of automation within a controllable cost range.

[0054] Here's an example: We installed a methane concentration sensor (model KGJ23) 20m from the face of the No. 12 coal seam tunneling face to collect the gas concentration at the face. We also installed a mine-use wind speed sensor (model GFY10) on the same section of the return airway to collect the airflow velocity. The roadway cross-sectional parameters were measured once every 8 hours by the tunneling team using a simple mine cross-section ruler, recording the ventilation area. Geological parameters such as coal seam thickness and dip angle were updated monthly through underground geological surveys and did not require real-time data collection. Environmental parameters were collected only for temperature, using an intrinsically safe mine-use thermometer (model GW50), recorded twice daily. During drilling shifts (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM), the sampling frequency was set to once every 5 minutes. During non-drilling shifts (5:00 PM to 9:00 AM the following day), the frequency was set to once every 10 minutes. Data was transmitted wirelessly via Bluetooth to an underground mobile terminal, such as a mine-use intrinsically safe mobile phone, and then synchronized from the terminal to the ground monitoring center.

[0055] The existing method uses manual handheld sampling combined with paper records. Our technology differs from this method in two ways: first, it automates the acquisition of core parameters, replacing manual handheld instruments; second, it sets sampling frequencies based on shifts, reducing the frequency during non-drilling shifts to save energy. Through this method, manual workload is reduced by 70%, and data recording errors are reduced from the traditional 15% to less than 5%. The equipment cost is only 40% of that in high-gas mines, meeting the economic needs of low-gas mines while improving the automation level of data acquisition.

[0056] Step 2: Application of simplified dynamic inversion algorithm to calculate gas content in the current area: Based on the core parameters collected in Step 1, the data is split according to drilling and non-drilling shifts to simplify the inversion process. Only key feature values ​​are calculated to quickly obtain the gas content in the current area.

[0057] Existing technologies reveal that current inversion algorithms for low-gas mines often directly apply formulas from high-gas mines without simplifying the calculation process. This leads to complex calculations requiring specialized personnel, failing to meet the "simplicity and ease of use" requirement for low-gas mines. However, we know that gas emission patterns in low-gas mines are relatively stable, with minimal differences between drilling and non-drilling shifts, eliminating the need for complex parameter corrections and simplifying the inversion algorithm.

[0058] Here's an example: We split the data collected in step one into two groups: one for drilling shifts (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) and the other for non-drilling shifts (5:00 PM to 9:00 AM the following day). For drilling shifts, we focused on calculating the hourly average gas concentration, while for non-drilling shifts, we calculated the 2-hour average, ignoring complex parameters such as the "roadway wall gas dissociation coefficient" that need correction in high-gas mines. Combining wind speed and roadway cross-sectional area, we calculated the average gas emission rate for each drilling shift to be 0.8 m³ / min. 3 / min, 0.5m for non-drilling shifts. 3 / min, and then inverting the current tunneling area, the average gas content of the coal seam in the range of 3-8m behind the face is 5.2m. 3 The entire calculation process is completed automatically through a simplified program built into the downhole mobile terminal, requiring no intervention from surface professionals; the tunneling team technicians can view the results.

[0059] Our technical approach differs from this method in two ways: First, it further reduces the number of calculation parameters, retaining only three core parameters: average concentration, wind speed, and cross-sectional area. Second, it enables automatic calculation at the underground terminal, eliminating the need for professional personnel. This method reduces calculation time from the traditional 30 minutes to 5 minutes, lowers the operational difficulty by 80%, and allows even non-professionals to quickly master it. The inversion error is controlled within 7%, meeting the accuracy requirement of ≤8% for low-gas mines, thus balancing simplicity and accuracy.

[0060] Step 3: Sampling and accurate gas content calibration using a simplified downhole rapid measurement system: Based on the inversion results in Step 2, sampling points are evenly selected on the tunnel face, and a simplified downhole rapid measurement system is used to measure the accurate gas content, which is used to optimize the key parameters of the inversion algorithm.

[0061] Based on existing technology, we know that low-gas mines traditionally do not perform precise underground calibration and directly use dynamic inversion results to guide production, leading to long-term cumulative errors in the inversion results, which may exceed 10%. However, low-gas mines also need regular calibration to ensure accuracy, and cannot afford complex equipment such as the "negative pressure desorption chamber" used in high-gas mines. Therefore, a simple and rapid underground measurement solution needs to be designed.

[0062] Here's an example: According to the inversion results in step two, the current gas content in the area is 5.2 m³. 3At the face of the tunnel, we collected one coal sample each from three locations: left, center, and right. Each sample weighed 1 kg. A PS-1 coal crushing device with manual-assisted electric crushing was used, costing only 25% of the crushing module used in high-gas mines. Crushing was completed in an underground safety chamber. Subsequently, a portable gas desorption instrument, MD-2, was used to record the amount of gas desorbed within 60 minutes after the coal samples were crushed. For data processing, a simplified method for estimating lost gas was used, calculating the precise gas content of the three coal samples based solely on sampling time and ambient temperature. The calculated values ​​were 5.0 m³. 3 / t, 5.3m 3 / t, 5.1m 3 / t, with an average value of 5.1m 3 / t. We feed this average value back to the inversion algorithm in step two, and correct the "correlation coefficient between wind speed and gas concentration"—adjusting it from the original setting of 0.9 to 0.95.

[0063] Current gas management regulations for low-gas mines do not mention precise underground calibration. Our technical approach differs from these regulations in two ways: first, it adds a simplified underground precision measurement step to avoid the accumulation of inversion errors; second, it uses low-cost crushing equipment and portable desorption instruments to control equipment investment. Through this method, the long-term cumulative error of the inversion results is reduced from 10% to less than 6%, and the calibration cost is only 30% of that in high-gas mines. This solves the problem of "no calibration" in low-gas mines while also meeting their economic requirements.

[0064] Step 4: Simplify the application and parameter adjustment of the intelligent early warning system: Input the core parameters from Step 1, the optimized inversion results from Step 2, and the accurate measurement values ​​from Step 3 into the simplified intelligent early warning system to predict the gas content ahead and determine the risk level, and manually adjust the acquisition frequency.

[0065] Existing technology reveals that traditional low-gas mines lack dedicated intelligent early warning systems, relying solely on gas sensor over-limit alarms. This results in a limited range of warnings, and manual intervention is required after an alarm to adjust the collected parameters. Low-gas mines, with their lower risk, do not require the "automatic parameter adjustment" function of high-gas mines. Therefore, the early warning system can be simplified to reduce costs while retaining basic prediction and early warning functions.

[0066] Here we can see that the wind speed of 1.2 m / s and the temperature of 24℃ collected in step one, and the optimized 5.15 m / s in step two... 3 / t Current area gas content, 5.1m in step three 3 The precise measured value is input into a simplified intelligent early warning system, retaining only the basic neural network model without an error correction layer. The model outputs a predicted gas content of 5.4m in the coal seam 6m ahead of the tunnel face. 3 / t, lower than the mine's preset risk threshold of 8m3 / t, judged as no warning. The system generates a suggestion to "maintain the current sampling frequency", which, after confirmation by the downhole technician, maintains a sampling frequency of once every 5 minutes during drilling shifts and once every 10 minutes during non-drilling shifts; if the predicted value exceeds 7m 3 / t, the system will prompt the technician to increase the sampling frequency to 1 time / 3 minutes, no automatic adjustment is required.

[0067] The publicly available document only includes a "concentration exceeding limit alarm" function. Our technical approach differs from that document in two ways: first, it adds a function to predict the gas content at the front, rather than just issuing an alarm; second, it provides parameter adjustment suggestions to assist manual decision-making. Through this approach, the lead time for gas risk prediction is increased from no prediction to 2-3 hours, and the accuracy of technician parameter adjustments is improved by 60%. This meets the risk management needs of low-gas mines while avoiding the high costs of fully automated systems.

[0068] In summary, the unique technical means of this embodiment are mainly reflected in three aspects:

[0069] The data acquisition system is simplified and innovated: it breaks through the extreme modes of "manual sampling" or "full automation" and forms a solution of "automation of core parameters + low-cost equipment", which reduces costs by 60% and reduces manual workload by 70%.

[0070] Simplified and innovative inversion algorithm: Targeting the stable gas patterns in low-gas mines, the number of calculation parameters has been reduced to 3, enabling automatic calculation underground. The operation difficulty has been reduced by 80%, and the error has been controlled within 7%.

[0071] The early warning system has been simplified and innovated: a new gas content prediction function has been added, providing parameter adjustment suggestions and increasing the lead time for prediction to 2-3 hours, balancing risk management and cost control. These innovations fill the gap in low-gas mines where there is "no suitable simplified measurement scheme," significantly reducing costs while ensuring accuracy, and have significant practical value.

Claims

1. A method for determining coal gas content by inverting gas emission parameters at the tunnel face, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: S1: Collect gas concentration, wind speed, tunnel cross-sectional parameters, geological parameters, and environmental parameters at the tunnel face through a multi-parameter dynamic acquisition system; S2: Based on the parameters collected in step S1, the dynamic inversion algorithm is used to calculate the characteristic value of gas emission from the tunnel face. The dynamic inversion algorithm first divides the drilling shift and non-drilling shift according to the actual operation type of the tunnel face, and then calculates the corresponding characteristic value of gas emission from the two types of shifts according to the difference in gas emission patterns. The characteristic value of the two types of shifts is combined to invert the gas emission from the coal body in the current area, and then the gas content of the coal body in the current area is obtained. S3: Collect coal samples from the current area using a one-stop underground measurement system and measure the precise gas content. Feed back the precise gas content measurement value to step S2 in real time to adjust the parameters related to the calculation of gas emission characteristic values ​​in the dynamic inversion algorithm. This achieves real-time optimization of the dynamic inversion algorithm parameters. The real-time optimization of the dynamic inversion algorithm parameters includes: based on the precise gas content measurement value from step S3, correcting the ratio of borehole length to total borehole length in the roadway wall, and the ratio of the face area to the sum of the fresh roadway wall area and the face area; simultaneously, adjusting the spatiotemporal correction parameters according to the tunneling method, with different spatiotemporal correction parameters used for blasting tunneling faces and mechanized tunneling faces. S4: Input the acquisition parameters from step S1, the optimized inversion results from step S2, and the accurate gas content measurement values ​​from step S3 into the intelligent inversion and early warning system. The system uses a deep learning model to fuse the data and obtain the predicted gas content of the coal seam ahead of the tunnel face and the gas outburst risk level. Based on the gas outburst risk level, the system adjusts the parameter acquisition frequency of the multi-parameter dynamic acquisition system and the calculation model of the dynamic inversion algorithm. The deep learning model is an improved LSTM neural network model. The improved LSTM neural network model is trained using the acquisition parameters from step S1, the optimized inversion results from step S2, and the accurate gas content measurement values ​​from step S3. During training, an error correction layer is constructed to reduce noise interference from multi-source data. The intelligent inversion and early warning system includes a risk assessment module. This module determines the gas outburst risk level based on the predicted gas content of the coal seam ahead of the tunnel face and a preset gas outburst risk threshold. The gas outburst risk levels are divided into Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 early warnings. Different gas outburst risk levels correspond to different adjustments in the parameter acquisition frequency of the multi-parameter dynamic acquisition system.

2. The method for determining coal gas content by inverting gas emission parameters at the tunnel face as described in claim 1, characterized in that: In S1, the multi-parameter dynamic acquisition system includes a methane concentration sensor, a mine wind speed sensor, a mine roadway cross-section wireless tester, and a mine laser rangefinder sensor. The methane concentration sensor is installed in the return airway of the tunneling face to collect methane concentration, the mine wind speed sensor is installed at the tunneling face to collect airflow velocity, the mine roadway cross-section wireless tester collects the ventilation area and roadway perimeter of the tunneling roadway, and the mine laser rangefinder sensor collects the distance between the methane probe and the tunneling face. The multi-parameter dynamic acquisition system also collects geological parameters such as coal seam thickness, coal seam dip angle, and coal seam porosity, as well as environmental parameters such as tunneling face ambient temperature, ambient humidity, and ambient air pressure.

3. The method for determining coal gas content by inverting gas emission parameters at the tunnel face as described in claim 1, characterized in that: In S3, the underground one-stop measurement system includes a coal sample direct crushing module, a gas desorption automatic measurement module, and a data automatic acquisition and processing module. The coal sample direct crushing module crushes the collected coal sample near the tunneling face. The gas desorption automatic measurement module monitors and records the gas desorption after the coal sample is crushed in real time. The data automatic acquisition and processing module calculates the accurate gas content measurement value by combining the gas desorption and the gas loss during the coal sample exposure process. The coal sample collection location is determined based on the gas content inversion value of the current area coal body obtained in S2. Coal samples are collected in areas with higher gas content inversion values ​​of the current area coal body.

4. An apparatus for implementing the method for determining coal gas content by inverting gas emission parameters at the tunnel face as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It includes a multi-parameter dynamic acquisition unit, a dynamic inversion calculation unit, a one-stop measurement unit in the well, and an intelligent inversion early warning unit; The multi-parameter dynamic acquisition unit collects gas concentration, wind speed, tunnel cross-sectional parameters, geological parameters, and environmental parameters at the tunnel face, and transmits the collected data to the dynamic inversion calculation unit and the intelligent inversion early warning unit. The dynamic inversion calculation unit receives the data collected by the multi-parameter dynamic acquisition unit and uses the dynamic inversion algorithm to calculate the gas emission characteristic value and the gas content of the coal body in the current area. The dynamic inversion algorithm first divides the drilling operation shifts and non-drilling operation shifts according to the actual operation type of the tunneling face, and then calculates the gas emission characteristic value for the two types of shifts respectively. The dynamic inversion calculation unit also receives the accurate gas content measurement value transmitted by the underground one-stop measurement unit, which is used to adjust the parameters in the dynamic inversion algorithm and the calculation of the gas emission characteristic value. The underground one-stop measurement unit collects coal samples from the current area and measures the accurate gas content, then transmits the accurate gas content to the dynamic inversion calculation unit and the intelligent inversion early warning unit. The intelligent inversion early warning unit integrates the collected parameters of the multi-parameter dynamic acquisition unit, the inversion results of the dynamic inversion calculation unit, and the accurate gas content measurement value of the underground one-stop measurement unit. It outputs the predicted value of the gas content of the coal body in front of the tunnel face and the gas outburst risk level, sends parameter acquisition frequency adjustment instructions to the multi-parameter dynamic acquisition unit, and sends calculation model switching instructions to the dynamic inversion calculation unit.

5. The apparatus as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The multi-parameter dynamic acquisition unit includes a drive module, a multi-parameter signal acquisition module, a signal conversion module, and a signal transmission module. The drive module drives the multi-parameter signal acquisition module to move controllably within the tunnel. The multi-parameter signal acquisition module includes a methane concentration sensor, a mine wind speed sensor, a mine tunnel cross-section wireless tester, and a mine laser rangefinder. The signal conversion module converts the various types of analog signals collected by the multi-parameter signal acquisition module into digital electrical signals. The signal transmission module aggregates the digital electrical signals and transmits them to the dynamic inversion calculation unit and the intelligent inversion early warning unit.

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