Investigation of Hydraulic Fracturing Crack Propagation Behavior in Multi-Layered Coal Seams

Coalbed methane is not only a clean energy source, but also a major problem affecting the efficient production of coal mines. Hydraulic fracturing is an effective technology for enhancing the coal seam permeability to achieve the efficient extraction of methane. This study investigated the effect of...

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Main Authors: Shirong Cao, Xiyuan Li, Zhe Zhou, Yingwei Wang, Hong Ding
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/3/1153