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Title: Permeability changes in coal resulting from gas desorption. First quarterly report, August 16, 1989--November 15, 1989

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10174288· OSTI ID:10174288

Sampling Procedure: This project requires a carefully coordinated sample preparation procedure that will ensure that specimens of the proper size and physical characteristics are available for the various measurement methods used. Coherent blocks of coal will be collected in the field, with subsamples being removed in the lab by 1 inch-diameter core drill. At least 5 separate cores will be drilled from each block. Coal blocks sampled in the field will be approximately 10 inches (times) 10 inches {times} 6 inches. Distinctive compositional lithologies should be selected for sampling. For example, a section of the seam containing particularly thick vitrain or durain bands might be selected; or the block might include a mineral matter rich layer. If necessary, several blocks should be selected to represent a range in compositions. Sampling procedure must include a method for retaining moisture. The sample must not be allowed to dry out. Exposure to atmospheric oxygen should be limited as much as possible. The samples must carefully packed for shipment so as to preserve their integrity.

Research Organization:
Alabama Univ., University, AL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
FG22-89PC89764
OSTI ID:
10174288
Report Number(s):
DOE/PC/89764-T6; ON: DE92019734
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 19 Nov 1989
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English