CO_(2) dry fracturing is a promising alternative method to water fracturing in tight gas reservoirs,especially in water-scarce areas such as the Loess Plateau.The CO_(2) flowback efficiency is a critical factor that a...CO_(2) dry fracturing is a promising alternative method to water fracturing in tight gas reservoirs,especially in water-scarce areas such as the Loess Plateau.The CO_(2) flowback efficiency is a critical factor that affects the final gas production effect.However,there have been few studies focusing on the flowback characteristics after CO_(2) dry fracturing.In this study,an extensive core-to-field scale study was conducted to investigate CO_(2) flowback characteristics and CH_(4) production behavior.Firstly,to investigate the impact of core properties and production conditions on CO_(2) flowback,a series of laboratory experiments at the core scale were conducted.Then,the key factors affecting the flowback were analyzed using the grey correlation method based on field data.Finally,taking the construction parameters of Well S60 as an example,a dual-permeability model was used to characterize the different seepage fields in the matrix and fracture for tight gas reservoirs.The production parameters after CO_(2) dry fracturing were then optimized.Experimental results demonstrate that CO_(2) dry fracturing is more effective than slickwater fracturing,with a 9.2%increase in CH_(4) recovery.The increase in core permeability plays a positive role in improving CH_(4) production and CO_(2) flowback.The soaking process is mainly affected by CO_(2) diffusion,and the soaking time should be controlled within 12 h.Increasing the flowback pressure gradient results in a significant increase in both CH_(4) recovery and CO_(2) flowback efficiency.While,an increase in CO_(2) injection is not conducive to CH_(4) production and CO_(2) flowback.Based on the experimental and field data,the important factors affecting flowback and production were comprehensively and effectively discussed.The results show that permeability is the most important factor,followed by porosity and effective thickness.Considering flowback efficiency and the influence of proppant reflux,the injection volume should be the minimum volume that meets the requirements for generating fractures.The soaking time should be short which is 1 day in this study,and the optimal bottom hole flowback pressure should be set at 10 MPa.This study aims to improve the understanding of CO_(2) dry fracturing in tight gas reservoirs and provide valuable insights for optimizing the process parameters.展开更多
为了研究二氧化碳压裂液对煤体力学特性的影响规律,以陕北典型侏罗纪煤层为研究对象,利用自主研发的煤岩体多场多相耦合压裂试验系统,开展不同二氧化碳压裂液、不同条件(时间、温度和浸泡压力)下的煤体浸泡试验,通过单轴压缩与巴西劈裂...为了研究二氧化碳压裂液对煤体力学特性的影响规律,以陕北典型侏罗纪煤层为研究对象,利用自主研发的煤岩体多场多相耦合压裂试验系统,开展不同二氧化碳压裂液、不同条件(时间、温度和浸泡压力)下的煤体浸泡试验,通过单轴压缩与巴西劈裂力学测试,分析二氧化碳压裂液对煤体力学特性的影响规律,同时结合X射线衍射(X-ray diffraction,XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(scanning electron microscope,SEM)对煤体的微观测试,分析二氧化碳压裂液与煤体的相互作用机制。结果表明:二氧化碳压裂液浸泡后煤体的峰值强度、弹性模量、抗拉强度与软化系数均出现不同程度的下降;二氧化碳压裂液作用煤体过程中,煤体的峰值强度、弹性模量与软化系数受温度、浸泡压力影响较大,且对煤体强度弱化幅度超过30%;在二氧化碳压裂液作用下,一方面改变煤体颗粒骨架与孔隙结构,另一方面改变煤体中的矿物组分,降低矿物颗粒间的联结力,从而弱化煤体的力学特性。研究成果为低渗硬厚煤层二氧化碳耦合压裂参数设计优化提供参考。展开更多
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51904324,No.51974348)the Prospective Basic Major Science and Technology Projects for the 14th Five Year Plan(No.2021DJ2202).
文摘CO_(2) dry fracturing is a promising alternative method to water fracturing in tight gas reservoirs,especially in water-scarce areas such as the Loess Plateau.The CO_(2) flowback efficiency is a critical factor that affects the final gas production effect.However,there have been few studies focusing on the flowback characteristics after CO_(2) dry fracturing.In this study,an extensive core-to-field scale study was conducted to investigate CO_(2) flowback characteristics and CH_(4) production behavior.Firstly,to investigate the impact of core properties and production conditions on CO_(2) flowback,a series of laboratory experiments at the core scale were conducted.Then,the key factors affecting the flowback were analyzed using the grey correlation method based on field data.Finally,taking the construction parameters of Well S60 as an example,a dual-permeability model was used to characterize the different seepage fields in the matrix and fracture for tight gas reservoirs.The production parameters after CO_(2) dry fracturing were then optimized.Experimental results demonstrate that CO_(2) dry fracturing is more effective than slickwater fracturing,with a 9.2%increase in CH_(4) recovery.The increase in core permeability plays a positive role in improving CH_(4) production and CO_(2) flowback.The soaking process is mainly affected by CO_(2) diffusion,and the soaking time should be controlled within 12 h.Increasing the flowback pressure gradient results in a significant increase in both CH_(4) recovery and CO_(2) flowback efficiency.While,an increase in CO_(2) injection is not conducive to CH_(4) production and CO_(2) flowback.Based on the experimental and field data,the important factors affecting flowback and production were comprehensively and effectively discussed.The results show that permeability is the most important factor,followed by porosity and effective thickness.Considering flowback efficiency and the influence of proppant reflux,the injection volume should be the minimum volume that meets the requirements for generating fractures.The soaking time should be short which is 1 day in this study,and the optimal bottom hole flowback pressure should be set at 10 MPa.This study aims to improve the understanding of CO_(2) dry fracturing in tight gas reservoirs and provide valuable insights for optimizing the process parameters.
文摘为了研究二氧化碳压裂液对煤体力学特性的影响规律,以陕北典型侏罗纪煤层为研究对象,利用自主研发的煤岩体多场多相耦合压裂试验系统,开展不同二氧化碳压裂液、不同条件(时间、温度和浸泡压力)下的煤体浸泡试验,通过单轴压缩与巴西劈裂力学测试,分析二氧化碳压裂液对煤体力学特性的影响规律,同时结合X射线衍射(X-ray diffraction,XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(scanning electron microscope,SEM)对煤体的微观测试,分析二氧化碳压裂液与煤体的相互作用机制。结果表明:二氧化碳压裂液浸泡后煤体的峰值强度、弹性模量、抗拉强度与软化系数均出现不同程度的下降;二氧化碳压裂液作用煤体过程中,煤体的峰值强度、弹性模量与软化系数受温度、浸泡压力影响较大,且对煤体强度弱化幅度超过30%;在二氧化碳压裂液作用下,一方面改变煤体颗粒骨架与孔隙结构,另一方面改变煤体中的矿物组分,降低矿物颗粒间的联结力,从而弱化煤体的力学特性。研究成果为低渗硬厚煤层二氧化碳耦合压裂参数设计优化提供参考。
