Optimization Design of Fracturing Parameters for Coalbed Methane Wells in Dafosi Mine Field

Being controlled by the gas content of the reservoir, the productivity of CBM well is also mainly determined by its engineering quality and the physical property of the reservoir. In Dafosi mine field, 22 vertical wells from the “26 + 1” CBM wells project that was implemented since 2014 showed great difference in productivity after fracturing construction. With the consistent geological condition of coal reservoirs, fracturing construction parameters are suggested as the priority factor that controlling the well productivity. In this study, being combined with historical production and geological data, an optimized designation of fracturing construction parameters was established based on systematically comparative analysis of construction parameters such as discharge, the total volume of fracturing fluid, the quality of sand, sand ratio, which provides engineering basis for further fracturing construction of CBM wells.

Pore Characteristics of Vitrain and Durain in Low Rank Coal Area

The low rank coalbed methane (CBM) has great potential for exploration and development in China, but its exploitation level is low at present stage. The pores are the storage space of CBM, so recognizing its structural characteristics has very important practical significance for the development of CBM. The samples of No. 4 and upper No. 4 coalbed in Dafosi were selected to carry out the analysis of mercury injection test, nitrogen adsorption test and scanning electron microscopy to study the different lithotypes of the pore structure, pore throat distribution and fracture character of low rank coal reservoir. The results showed that micropore of low rank coal in Dafosi relatively developed and the pore volume of vitrain was equivalent to durain. The pore throat of durain was larger than vitrain, the connectivity was better and the fissures were more developed. The percolation capacity and reservoir performance of upper No. 4 coal was better than No. 4 coal. Generally, the potential of exploration and development of upper No. 4 coal in the study area was better than that of No. 4, and the developed area of durain was more beneficial for the development of CBM.

Prediction of Coal Bed Methane Recovery Rate and Its Improvement Measures in Dafosi Mine Field

The recovery rate of coalbed methane (CBM) can reflect the mining situation and the residual gas in coal reservoir. It plays an important role in the calculation of the recoverable resources. This paper mainly uses isothermal adsorption curve method and hydraulic model method to predict recovery rate of CBM. The isothermal adsorption curve method considering desorption lag problem in the prediction process, which is more in line with the actual situation. In the hydraulic model method, the recovery rate of “V” type well is the largest in the early stage. But with the time going on, the recovery rate of multilateral horizontal well is greater than vertical well, “U” type well and “V” type well finally. The factors affecting CBM recovery rate include geological characteristics, development conditions and economic factors. The geological characteristics of coal reservoir are the main factors affecting CBM recovery rate, and corresponding measures can be adopted to improve the recovery rate.

Selenium vacancies regulate d-band centers in Ni_(3)Se_(4)toward paired electrolysis in anion-exchange membrane electrolyzers for upgrading N-containing compounds

Paired electrolysis in anion-exchange membrane(AEM)electrolyzers toward the cathodic nitrate reduction reaction(NO_(3)RR)and anodic benzylamine oxidation reaction(BOR)could generate high value-added N-containing compounds simultaneously.The key challenge is to develop bifunctional electrocatalysts with a wide potential window,which can achieve highly efficient conversion of anode and cathode reactants.Herein,Ni_(3)Se_(4)with Se vacancies was prepared and employed as the cathode and anode of AEM electrolyzers for NO_(3)RR and BOR.^(15)N isotope-labeling online differential electrochemical mass spectrometry(DEMS)proved that ammonium was reduced from nitrates and revealed the reaction pathway of NO_(3)RR.The density functional theory calculation clarified that Se vacancies regulate d-band centers,and then further modulate the adsorption energy of adsorbed hydrogen,NO_(3)^(-)and intermediates on the Ni_(3)Se_(4)-60s surface in NO_(3)RR,so as to optimize the hydrogenation of NO_(3)^(-)into ammonia.Moreover,during the BOR,the Se vacancy can promote the adsorption of OH^(-),which is easier to form the active species of Ni OOH.The technical and economic evaluation exhibited that the cost of paired electrolysis is 1.21 times lower and the profit is 1.42 times higher than that of the unpaired electrolysis,which shows the economic attraction of paired electrolysis.This work delivers the guidance for the design of efficient catalysts for paired electrolysis in AEM electrolyzer toward the sustainable synthesis of value-added chemicals.