The researchers studied how injecting water into low rank coals affects their ability to release gas and predict outbursts. They found that adding water decreased the amount of gas released from the coal samples. More moisture led to lower gas release after 120 minutes. The relationship between gas release and moisture followed a logarithmic pattern. By adjusting for moisture, they identified a critical value for predicting outbursts in low rank coal mines. This finding can help improve outburst prevention in similar coal seam conditions.