Cleat structure analysis and permeability simulation of coal samples based on micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) and scan electron microscopy (SEM) technology

This paper utilised opportunistic coal samples and characterisation data as a part of a study into multiphase flow in coal for Southern Qinshui coal basin. The University of Aberdeen School of Engineering and School of Geosciences are thanked for their support. The authors also thank John Still from The University of Aberdeen School of Geosciences for his support regarding SEM data analysis and Amir Golparvar from The University of Aberdeen School of Engineering for his help with Matlab.Peer reviewedPostprin