This invention discloses a method for stability evaluation and control of tunnel-type artificial gas storage caverns in pressurized gas storage power plants, relating to the field of underground
engineering technology. Addressing the shortcomings of existing technologies that fail to consider differences in operating conditions across all stages and
neglect intermediate principal stresses and
strain softening effects, this method first collects rock
mass, geological, and design parameters. Then, based on elastoplastic theory and a unified strength criterion, it constructs stability evaluation criteria suitable for both q≥p and q≤p operating conditions in stages (
site selection and design, construction, and operation and maintenance), dividing the process into stable and unstable segments. Furthermore, it controls the unstable segments through active avoidance, pressure adjustment, and reinforcement measures, clarifying the quantitative formula for the radial influence
radius. This method takes into account differences in intermediate principal stresses and stress paths, achieving accurate evaluation and quantitative control. The process is simple, highly applicable, and can ensure the safe and stable operation of artificial gas storage caverns throughout their
entire life cycle.