Abstract
The filling mining method is important in realizing the green mining of mineral resources. Aiming at the problems of land resource occupation, environmental pollution, and rational utilization of coal-based solid wastes such as coal gangue, fly ash, and desulfurization gypsum, a new paste filling material was developed with coal gangue, fly ash, and desulfurization gypsum as raw materials. The microstructure of the raw materials was analyzed by XRD and SEM. Combined with the Box-Behnken experimental design, the effect of each component on the fluidity of the filling slurry was analyzed through the response surface analysis. The significance of each component on its bleeding and fluidity was determined, and the optimal ratio of the filling slurry was obtained. Experimental results show that the microcosmic morphology of coal gangue, desulfurization gypsum, and gasification slag presents an irregular block and rough particle surface; the microcosmic morphology of fly ash and bottom slag presents first out spherical or quasi spherical particles. Moreover, obvious sintering traces exist on the surface of the bottom slag. The main crystal mineral of coal gangue and fly ash is SiO2, the desulfurization gypsum is composed of Ca(SO4) (H2O) and Ca(CO3) crystal minerals, the gasification slag is composed of carbon and nitrogen compounds, and the main crystal mineral components in the bottom slag sample are SiO2 and AlxSiyOz compounds. The order of significance of each key factor on slurry fluidity is as follows: C (desulfurization gypsum) > D (gasification slag and bottom slag 1:1) > A (coal gangue) > B (fly ash). The order of the significance of each key factor on slurry bleeding is as follows: B (fly ash) > C (desulfurization gypsum) > D (gasification slag and bottom slag 1:1) > A (coal gangue). Considering the material preparation, field application, and other conditions, the mass percentage of each factor content of the new paste filling material is as follows: 49.5% coal gangue, 8.3% fly ash, 4.1% desulfurization gypsum, 6.2% gasification slag, and 6.2% bottom slag.
Highlights
Experimental results show that the microcosmic morphology of coal gangue, desulfurization gypsum, and gasification slag presents an irregular block and rough particle surface; the microcosmic morphology of fly ash and bottom slag presents first out spherical or quasi spherical particles
The main crystal mineral of coal gangue and fly ash is SiO2, the desulfurization gypsum is composed of Ca(SO4) (H2O) and Ca(CO3) crystal minerals, the gasification slag is composed of carbon and nitrogen compounds, and the main crystal mineral components in the bottom slag sample are SiO2 and AlxSiyOz compounds
Using XRD and SEM micro observation techniques, the micro morphology of coal gangue, desulfurization gypsum, and gasification slag is obtained to present an irregular block with rough particle surface
Summary
As one of the main energy sources in China, play an irreplaceable role in China’s energy consumption structure. With the rapid development of the national economy, the demand for coal resources remains high. The process of coal resource mining and processing anticipates the production of a large number of solid wastes such as coal gangue, fly ash, desulfurization gypsum, gasification slag, and. With the continuous improvement of national requirements for environmental protection and green mining, the problem of rational utilization of coal-based solid wastes requires urgent solutions [1−3]. Among the several mining methods, the filling mining method can consume a lot of solid wastes and reduce land occupation and pollution and support the overlying roof of goaf and prevent surface subsidence to protect the ecological environment and make reasonable use of solid wastes [4–6]. Different filling materials and material ratios have a strong influence on the filling effect and filling cost [7–9]
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