Enhanced gas production and CO_(2) storage in hydrate-bearing sediments via pre-depressurization and rapid CO_(2) injection

Carbon emission reduction and clean energy development are urgent demands for mankind in the coming decades.Exploring an efficient CO_(2) storage method can significantly reduce CO_(2) emissions in the short term.In this study,we attempted to construct sediment samples with different residual CH_(4) hydrate amounts and reservoir conditions,and then investigate the potentials of both CO_(2) storage and enhanced CH_(4) recovery in depleted gas hydrate deposits in the permafrost and ocean zones,respectively.The results demonstrate that CO_(2) hydrate formation rate can be significantly improved due to the presence of residual hydrate seeds;However,excessive residual hydrates in turn lead to the decrease in CO_(2) storage efficiency.Affected by the T-P conditions of the reservoir,the storage amount of liquid CO_(2) can reach 8 times that of gaseous CO_(2),and CO_(2) stored in hydrate form reaches 2-4 times.Additionally,we noticed two other advantages of this method.One is that CO_(2) injection can enhance CH_(4) recovery rate and increases CH_(4) recovery by 10%-20%.The second is that hydrate saturation in the reservoir can be restored to 20%-40%,which means that the solid volume of the reservoir avoids serious shrinkage.Obviously,this is crucial for protecting the goaf stability.In summary,this approach is greatly promising for high-efficient CO_(2) storage and safe exploitation of gas hydrate.

Assessing the Viability of Gandhar Field in India’s Cambay Basin for CO_(2) Storage

Our research is centered on the Gandhar oil field, which was discovered in 1983, where daily oil production has declined significantly over the years. The primary objective was to evaluate the feasibility of carbon dioxide(CO_(2)) storage through its injection into the siliciclastic reservoirs of Ankleshwar Formation. We aimed to obtain high-resolution acoustic impedance data to estimate porosity employing model-based poststack seismic inversion. We conducted an analysis of the density and effective porosity in the target zone through geostatistical techniques and probabilistic neural networks. Simultaneously, the work also involved geomechanical analysis through the computation of pore pressure and fracture gradient using well-log data, geological information, and drilling events in the Gandhar field. Our investigation unveiled spatial variations in effective porosity within the Hazad Member of the Ankleshwar Formation, with an effective porosity exceeding 25% observed in several areas, which indicates the presence of well-connected pore spaces conducive to efficient CO_(2) migration. Geomechanical analysis showed that the vertical stress(Sv) ranged from 55 MPa to 57 MPa in Telwa and from 63.7 MPa to 67.7 MPa in Hazad Member. The pore pressure profile displayed variations along the stratigraphic sequence, with the shale zone, particularly in the Kanwa Formation, attaining the maximum pressure gradient(approximately 36 MPa). However, consistently low pore pressure values(30-34 MPa) considerably below the fracture gradient curves were observed in Hazad Member due to depletion. The results from our analysis provide valuable insights into shaping future field development strategies and exploration of the feasibility of CO_(2) sequestration in Gandhar Field.

Analysis of pressure response at an observation well against pressure build-up by early stage of CO_(2)geological storage project

To ensure a safe and stable CO_(2)storage,pressure responses at an observation well are expected to be an important and useful field monitoring item to estimate the CO_(2)storage behaviors and the aquifer parameters during and after injecting CO_(2),because it can detect whether the injected CO_(2)leaks to the ground surface or the bottom of the sea.In this study,pressure responses were simulated to present design factors such as well location and pressure transmitter of the observation well.Numerical simulations on the pressure response and the time-delay from pressure build-up after CO_(2)injection were conducted by considering aquifer parameters and distance from the CO_(2)injection well to an observation well.The measurement resolution of a pressure transmitter installed in the observation well was presented based on numerical simulation results of the pressure response against pressure build-up at the injection well and CO_(2)plume front propagations.Furthermore,the pressure response at an observation well was estimated by comparing the numerical simulation results with the curve of CO_(2)saturation and relative permeability.It was also suggested that the analytical solution can be used for the analysis of the pressure response tendency using pressure build-up and dimensionless parameters of hydraulic diffusivity.Thus,a criterion was established for selecting a pressure transducer installed at an observation well to monitor the pressure responses with sufficient accuracy and resolution,considering the distance from the injection well and the pressure build-up at the injection well,for future carbon capture and storage(CCS)projects.

A multi-mechanism numerical simulation model for CO_(2)-EOR and storage in fractured shale oil reservoirs

Under the policy background and advocacy of carbon capture,utilization,and storage(CCUS),CO_(2)-EOR has become a promising direction in the shale oil reservoir industry.The multi-scale pore structure distribution and fracture structure lead to complex multiphase flow,comprehensively considering multiple mechanisms is crucial for development and CO_(2) storage in fractured shale reservoirs.In this paper,a multi-mechanism coupled model is developed by MATLAB.Compared to the traditional Eclipse300 and MATLAB Reservoir Simulation Toolbox(MRST),this model considers the impact of pore structure on fluid phase behavior by the modified Peng—Robinson equation of state(PR-EOS),and the effect simultaneously radiate to Maxwell—Stefan(M—S)diffusion,stress sensitivity,the nano-confinement(NC)effect.Moreover,a modified embedded discrete fracture model(EDFM)is used to model the complex fractures,which optimizes connection types and half-transmissibility calculation approaches between non-neighboring connections(NNCs).The full implicit equation adopts the finite volume method(FVM)and Newton—Raphson iteration for discretization and solution.The model verification with the Eclipse300 and MRST is satisfactory.The results show that the interaction between the mechanisms significantly affects the production performance and storage characteristics.The effect of molecular diffusion may be overestimated in oil-dominated(liquid-dominated)shale reservoirs.The well spacing and injection gas rate are the most crucial factors affecting the production by sensitivity analysis.Moreover,the potential gas invasion risk is mentioned.This model provides a reliable theoretical basis for CO_(2)-EOR and sequestration in shale oil reservoirs.

Hydrocarbon indication in Rio Bonito Formation sandstone:Implication for CO_(2)storage in São Paulo,Brazil

São Paulo State has witnessed CO_(2)storage-based investigations considering the availability of suitable geologic structures and proximity to primary CO_(2)source sinks related to bioenergy and carbon capture and storage(BECCS)activities.The current study presents the hydrocarbon viability evaluations and CO_(2)storage prospects,focusing on the sandstone units of the Rio Bonito Formation.The objective is to apply petrophysical evaluations with geochemical inputs in predicting future hydrocarbon(gas)production to boost CO_(2)storage within the study location.The study used data from eleven wells with associated wireline logs(gamma ray,resistivity,density,neutron,and sonic)to predict potential hydrocarbon accumulation and fluid mobility in the investigated area.Rock samples(shale and carbonate)obtained from depths>200 m within the study location have shown bitumen presence.Organic geochemistry data of the Rio Bonito Formation shale beds suggest they are potential hydrocarbon source rocks and could have contributed to the gas accumulations within the sandstone units.Some drilled well data,e.g.,CB-1-SP and TI-1-SP,show hydrocarbon(gas)presence based on the typical resistivity and the combined neutron-density responses at depths up to 3400 m,indicating the possibility of other hydrocarbon members apart from the heavy oil(bitumen)observed from the near-surface rocks samples.From the three-dimensional(3-D)model,the free fluid indicator(FFI)is more significant towards the southwest and southeast of the area with deeper depths of occurrence,indicating portions with reasonable hydrocarbon recovery rates and good prospects for CO_(2)injection,circulation and permanent storage.However,future studies based on contemporary datasets are required to establish the hydrocarbon viability further,foster gas production events,and enhance CO_(2)storage possibilities within the region.

Self-adaptive gas flow and phase change behaviors during hydrate exploitation by alternate injection of N_(2) and CO_(2)

Since hydrate resources play a part of the stratigraphic framework structure in sediments,establishing a safe and economic method for hydrates exploitation remains the primary challenge to this day.Among the proposed methods,the spontaneous displacement of CH_(4) from hydrate cages by CO_(2) seems to be a perfect mechanism to address gas production and CO_(2) storage,especially in today's strong demand for carbon reduction and replacing clean energy.After extensive lab researches,in the past decade,injecting a mixture of CO_(2) and small molecule gas has become a key means to enhance displacement efficiency and has great potential for application.However,there is a lack of in-depth research on gas flow in the reservoir,while the injected gas always passes through low-saturated hydrate areas with high permeability and then occurs gas channel in a short term,finally resulting in the decreases in gas production efficiency and produced gas quality.Therefore,we explored a new injection-production mode of alternate injection of N2 and CO_(2) in order to fully coordinate the advantages of N_(2) in enhanced hydrate decomposition and CO_(2) in solid storage and heat compensation.These alternate"taking"and"storing"processes perfectly repair the problem of the gas channel,achieving self-regulation effect of CH_(4) recovery and CO_(2) storage.The 3-D experimental results show that compared to the mixed gas injection,CH_(4) recovery is increased by>50%and CO_(2) storage is increased by>70%.Additionally,this alternate injection mode presented a better performance in CH_(4) concentration of produced gas and showed outstanding N_(2) utilization efficiency.Further,we analyzed its self-adaptive gas flow mechanism and proposed an application model of"one injection and multiple production".We look forward to this study accelerating the application of CO_(2)-CH_(4) replacement technology.

3D seismic forward modeling from the multiphysical inversion at the Ketzin CO_(2) storage site

From June 2008 to August 2013,approximately 67 kt of CO_(2) was injected into a deep saline formation at the Ketzin pilot CO_(2) storage site.During injection,3D seismic surveys have been performed to monitor the migration of sequestered CO_(2).Seismic monitoring results are limited by the acquisition and signal-to-noise ratio of the acquired data.The multiphysical reservoir simulation provides information regarding the CO_(2) fluid behavior,and the approximated model should be calibrated with the monitoring results.In this work,property models are delivered from the multiphysical model during 3D repeated seismic surveys.The simulated seismic data based on the models are compared with the real data,and the results validate the effectiveness of the multiphysical inversion method.Time-lapse analysis shows the trend of CO_(2) migration during and after injection.

A hybrid physics-informed data-driven neural network for CO_(2) storage in depleted shale reservoirs

To reduce CO_(2) emissions in response to global climate change,shale reservoirs could be ideal candidates for long-term carbon geo-sequestration involving multi-scale transport processes.However,most current CO_(2) sequestration models do not adequately consider multiple transport mechanisms.Moreover,the evaluation of CO_(2) storage processes usually involves laborious and time-consuming numerical simulations unsuitable for practical prediction and decision-making.In this paper,an integrated model involving gas diffusion,adsorption,dissolution,slip flow,and Darcy flow is proposed to accurately characterize CO_(2) storage in depleted shale reservoirs,supporting the establishment of a training database.On this basis,a hybrid physics-informed data-driven neural network(HPDNN)is developed as a deep learning surrogate for prediction and inversion.By incorporating multiple sources of scientific knowledge,the HPDNN can be configured with limited simulation resources,significantly accelerating the forward and inversion processes.Furthermore,the HPDNN can more intelligently predict injection performance,precisely perform reservoir parameter inversion,and reasonably evaluate the CO_(2) storage capacity under complicated scenarios.The validation and test results demonstrate that the HPDNN can ensure high accuracy and strong robustness across an extensive applicability range when dealing with field data with multiple noise sources.This study has tremendous potential to replace traditional modeling tools for predicting and making decisions about CO_(2) storage projects in depleted shale reservoirs.

Investigation of gravity influence on EOR and CO_(2) geological storage based on pore-scale simulation

Gravity assistance is a critical factor influencing CO_(2)-Oil mixing and miscible flow during EOR and CO_(2)geological storage.Based on the Navier-Stokes equation,component mass conservation equation,and fluid property-composition relationship,a mathematical model for pore-scale CO_(2) injection in oilsaturated porous media was developed in this study.The model can reflect the effects of gravity assistance,component diffusion,fluid density variation,and velocity change on EOR and CO_(2) storage.For nonhomogeneous porous media,the gravity influence and large density difference help to minimize the velocity difference between the main flow path and the surrounding area,thus improving the oil recovery and CO_(2) storage.Large CO_(2) injection angles and oil-CO_(2) density differences can increase the oil recovery by 22.6% and 4.2%,respectively,and increase CO_(2) storage by 37.9% and 4.7%,respectively.Component diffusion facilitates the transportation of the oil components from the low-velocity region to the main flow path,thereby reducing the oil/CO_(2) concentration difference within the porous media.Component diffusion can increase oil recovery and CO_(2) storage by 5.7% and 6.9%,respectively.In addition,combined with the component diffusion,a low CO_(2) injection rate creates a more uniform spatial distribution of the oil/CO_(2) component,resulting in increases of 9.5% oil recovery and 15.7% CO_(2) storage,respectively.This study provides theoretical support for improving the geological CO_(2) storage and EOR processes.

CO_(2)high-pressure miscible flooding and storage technology and its application in Shengli Oilfield,China

There are various issues for CO_(2)flooding and storage in Shengli Oilfield,which are characterized by low light hydrocarbon content of oil and high miscible pressure,strong reservoir heterogeneity and low sweep efficiency,gas channeling and difficult whole-process control.Through laboratory experiments,technical research and field practice,the theory and technology of CO_(2)high pressure miscible flooding and storage are established.By increasing the formation pressure to 1.2 times the minimum miscible pressure,the miscibility of the medium-heavy components can be improved,the production percentage of oil in small pores can be increased,the displacing front developed evenly,and the swept volume expanded.Rapid high-pressure miscibility is realized through advanced pressure flooding and energy replenishment,and technologies of cascade water-alternating-gas(WAG),injection and production coupling and multistage chemical plugging are used for dynamic control of flow resistance,so as to obtain the optimum of oil recovery and CO_(2)storage factor.The research results have been applied to the Gao89-Fan142 in carbon capture,utilization and storage(CCUS)demonstration site,where the daily oil production of the block has increased from 254.6 t to 358.2 t,and the recovery degree is expected to increase by 11.6 percentage points in 15 years,providing theoretical and technical support for the large-scale development of CCUS.

Application of Feature, Event, and Process Methods to Leakage Scenario Development for Offshore CO_(2) Geological Storage

Offshore carbon dioxide(CO_(2)) geological storage(OCGS) represents a significant strategy for addressing climate change by curtailing greenhouse gas emissions. Nonetheless, the risk of CO_(2) leakage poses a substantial concern associated with this technology. This study introduces an innovative approach for establishing OCGS leakage scenarios, involving four pivotal stages, namely, interactive matrix establishment, risk matrix evaluation, cause–effect analysis, and scenario development, which has been implemented in the Pearl River Estuary Basin in China. The initial phase encompassed the establishment of an interaction matrix for OCGS systems based on features, events, and processes. Subsequent risk matrix evaluation and cause–effect analysis identified key system components, specifically CO_(2) injection and faults/features. Building upon this analysis, two leakage risk scenarios were successfully developed, accompanied by the corresponding mitigation measures. In addition, this study introduces the application of scenario development to risk assessment, including scenario numerical simulation and quantitative assessment. Overall, this research positively contributes to the sustainable development and safe operation of OCGS projects and holds potential for further refinement and broader application to diverse geographical environments and project requirements. This comprehensive study provides valuable insights into the establishment of OCGS leakage scenarios and demonstrates their practical application to risk assessment, laying the foundation for promoting the sustainable development and safe operation of ocean CO_(2) geological storage projects while proposing possibilities for future improvements and broader applications to different contexts.

Assessment of CO_(2)storage prospect based on physical properties of Rio Bonito Formation rock units

The physical properties of the rock units associated with the Rio Bonito Formation are presented in this study with the focus on modelling reservoir quality based on petrophysics-derived parameters to evaluate CO_(2)storage potentials.It involves the modelling of the reservoir depths,thicknesses,flow zone indicators(FZI),and effective permeability(Keff)and presenting the CO_(2)storage efficiency factors peculiar to the rock units of the study location.Research results presented by this study for the stated objectives are not quite common in the region.Keff values range from 200 mD to higher than 2000 mD,and FZI values are generally above 1.0 mm and up to 13.0 mm within the portions covered by the drilled wells.The sandstone units recorded are up to 20 m thick in some cases.The Keff and FZI models indicate the sandstone reservoirs as permeable units to support the injection and circulation of CO_(2)within the potential reservoir units of the Rio Bonio Formation across São Paulo State.Apart from some points in the southeastern part of the study location,where the Rio Bonito are delineated at depths less than 800 m(minimum CO_(2)storage depth based on best practices),other portions are deeper,ranging from 950 m to 3500 m.Thin-bedded layers will affect the integrity of the rocks as CO_(2)storage tanks or reservoir seals/traps/overburden within the region.Sandstone bed thicknesses are up to 20 m in some cases.However,hybrid CO_(2)reservoir units are feasible,especially in portions where thin siltstone layers are sandwiched between sandstone units to provide considerable thicknesses based on CO_(2)storage standards.The current study shows that useable areas considering reservoir thickness,depth,and other physical qualities will significantly control the CO_(2)storage efficiency of the study location.Further studies featuring a detailed geophysical exploration of the site to confirm the availability and saturations of preexisting fluid(hydrocarbon and water)are encouraged to boost CO_(2)storage in the region.The related research-based results,as mentioned above,may be combined with the results of this research to determine the area's potentials for CO_(2)storage or hydrocarbon production with CO_(2)storage options.

An Integrated Framework for Geothermal Energy Storage with CO_(2)Sequestration and Utilization

Subsurface geothermal energy storage has greater potential than other energy storage strategies in terms of capacity scale and time duration.Carbon dioxide(CO_(2))is regarded as a potential medium for energy storage due to its superior thermal properties.Moreover,the use of CO_(2)plumes for geothermal energy storage mitigates the greenhouse effect by storing CO_(2)in geological bodies.In this work,an integrated framework is proposed for synergistic geothermal energy storage and CO_(2)sequestration and utilization.Within this framework,CO_(2)is first injected into geothermal layers for energy accumulation.The resultant high-energy CO_(2)is then introduced into a target oil reservoir for CO_(2)utilization and geothermal energy storage.As a result,CO_(2)is sequestrated in the geological oil reservoir body.The results show that,as high-energy CO_(2)is injected,the average temperature of the whole target reservoir is greatly increased.With the assistance of geothermal energy,the geological utilization efficiency of CO_(2)is higher,resulting in a 10.1%increase in oil displacement efficiency.According to a storage-potential assessment of the simulated CO_(2)site,110 years after the CO_(2)injection,the utilization efficiency of the geological body will be as high as 91.2%,and the final injection quantity of the CO_(2)in the site will be as high as 9.529×10^(8)t.After 1000 years sequestration,the supercritical phase dominates in CO_(2)sequestration,followed by the liquid phase and then the mineralized phase.In addition,CO_(2)sequestration accounting for dissolution trapping increases significantly due to the presence of residual oil.More importantly,CO_(2)exhibits excellent performance in storing geothermal energy on a large scale;for example,the total energy stored in the studied geological body can provide the yearly energy supply for over 3.5×10^(7) normal households.Application of this integrated approach holds great significance for large-scale geothermal energy storage and the achievement of carbon neutrality.

Coupling Co_(3)[Co(CN)_(6)]_(2) nanocubes with reduced graphene oxide for high-rate and long-cycle-life potassium storage

As one of prussian blue analogues,Co_(3)[Co(CN)_(6)]_(2) has been explored as a promising anode material for potassium-ion batteries(PIBs) owing to its high potassium storage capacity.Unfortunately,Co_(3)[Co(CN)_(6)]_(2) possesses low electronic conductivity and its structure collapses easily during potassiation and depotassiation,resulting in poor rate performance and cyclic stability.To solve these problems,we develop a facile multi-step method to successfully combine uniformCo_(3)[Co(CN)_(6)]_(2) nanocubes with rGO by C-O-Co bonds.As expected,these chemcial bonds shorten the distance betweenCo_(3)[Co(CN)_(6)]_(2) and rGO to the angstrom meter level,which significantly improve the electronic conductivity ofCo_(3)[Co(CN)_(6)]_(2).Besides,the complete encapsulation ofCo_(3)[Co(CN)_(6)]_(2) nanocubes by rGO endows the structure ofCo_(3)[Co(CN)_(6)]_(2) with high stability,thus withstanding repeated insertion/extraction of potassium-ions without visible morphological and structural changes.Benefiting from the abovementioned structural advantages,the CO3 [Co(CN)6]2/rGO nanocomposite exhibits a high reversible capacity of 400.8 mAh g^(-1) at a current density of 0.1 A g^(-1),an exceptional rate capability of 115.5 mAh g^(-1) at 5 A g^(-1), and an ultralong cycle life of 231.9 mAh g^(-1) at 0.1 A g^(-1) after 1000 cycles.Additionally,the effects of different amounts of rGO and different sizes ofCo_(3)[Co(CN)_(6)]_(2) nanocubes on the potassium storage performance are also studied.This work offers an ideal route to significantly enhance the electrochemical properties of prussian blue analogues.

海洋CO_(2)地质封存研究进展与发展趋势

CO_(2)捕集、利用和封存是中国实现“双碳”目标的核心技术,也是全球研究的热点。CO_(2)地质封存是其中的关键环节,特别是海洋CO_(2)地质封存是今后的重点发展方向。以国内外海洋CO_(2)地质封存的发展历程为基础,结合典型CO_(2)海洋封存示范项目案例,系统梳理了国内外海洋CO_(2)地质封存理论研究进展,分析了CO_(2)在井筒流动、相变与传热、CO_(2)流体运移与储层物性参数展布规律、海洋地质封存机制及封存潜力、地质封存盖层完整性及安全性评估等方面的研究现状。认识到中国目前对海底地质结构中CO_(2)注入过程的多相态转化、溶解、捕获传质特征及动力学特性认识尚浅,对海洋封存机制及不同封存机制之间的相互作用机理尚不明确,未来应开展海洋CO_(2)动态地质封存空间重构机制研究,解决地质封存相态转化及流体动态迁移机理等关键科学问题,揭示海洋CO_(2)地质封存机制的相互作用机理,形成适用于中国海洋地质封存CO_(2)高效注入和增效封存方法。

中深层稠油水平井前置CO_(2)蓄能压裂技术

利用准噶尔盆地西北缘乌夏地区中深层稠油油藏参数,对水平井前置CO_(2)蓄能压裂技术的开发机理、关键操作参数及开发效果进行了详细研究。研究结果表明:①伴随压裂—焖井—生产等开发阶段的延伸,前置CO_(2)蓄能压裂后的油井逐步显现出增能改造、扩散降黏、膨胀补能、释压成泡沫油流等特性,井底流压提高了2~4MPa,CO_(2)扩散至油藏的1/3,原油黏度降至500mPa·s以下,泡沫油流明显;②研究区最优压裂段间距为60m、裂缝半长为90m、裂缝导流能力为10t/m,CO_(2)最佳注入强度为1.5m3/m,注入速度为1.8m3/min,油井焖井时间为30d,油藏采收率提高了2%~3%;③通过与常规压裂生产效果进行对比,前置CO_(2)蓄能压裂技术可使产油量提高5.2t/d,预测CO_(2)换油率达2.45,开发效果显著提升。

纳米SiO_(2)强化CO_(2)地质封存页岩盖层封堵能力机制试验

页岩为CO_(2)盐水层地质封存常见盖层岩石类型,强化盖层封堵能力有利于提高CO_(2)地质埋存量和安全性。为探究随CO_(2)混注纳米SiO_(2)(SNPs)强化盖层封堵能力的有效性和可行性,对CO_(2)地质封存页岩盖层样品开展原地条件下的超临界CO_(2)酸蚀反应试验,基础组为页岩样品-地层水、对照组为页岩样品-地层水+超临界CO_(2)、优化组为页岩样品-地层水+SNPs+超临界CO_(2),并采用核磁共振测试、场发射扫描电镜可视化观测、X射线衍射测试和岩石力学试验,探究CO_(2)酸蚀反应前后的页岩孔隙结构、表面形貌、矿物成分及力学性质特征。结果表明:优化组的大孔孔隙分量及孔隙度和渗透率增大幅度低于对照组;与对照组相比,优化组黏土矿物与碳酸盐岩矿物相对含量损失少,表明随CO_(2)混注SNPs可使岩样内部酸蚀作用减弱;SNPs在岩石端面吸附聚集或进入岩心孔喉,可使优化组页岩样品力学性能损伤程度降低;随CO_(2)混注SNPs有利于强化CO_(2)盐水层地质封存盖层封堵能力。

三河尖关闭煤矿煤层CO_(2)封存潜力研究

关闭煤矿煤层CO_(2)地质封存是CO_(2)封存的重要方式之一,也是短期内实现碳减排指标的有效手段之一。以江苏省徐州市三河尖关闭煤矿为例,分析了已采7号煤和9号煤的煤岩煤质特征,统计了剩余煤炭资源储量,运用模糊综合评价法,选取了稳定系数、上覆岩层性质、地质构造复杂程度、地下水指标、封存煤层压温比、封存煤层深厚比、封存煤层渗透率、采空塌陷程度和其他因素等9个主要影响因素指标对7号煤和9号煤封存CO_(2)稳定性进行评价,建立关闭煤矿煤层CO_(2)封存评价方法并评估CO_(2)封存潜力。结果表明,三河尖关闭煤矿7号煤和9号煤剩余储量较大,CO_(2)封存稳定性综合评价结果分别为86.209和87.698,评价等级均为较稳定,封存潜力较高。根据建立的关闭煤矿煤层CO_(2)封存评价方法,计算获得三河尖关闭煤矿7号和9号煤层CO_(2)理论封存量分别为207.6 Mt和80.9 Mt,并据此划分封存有利区为有利区、较有利区和不利区3个等级。研究可为关闭煤矿煤层CO_(2)封存研究提供基础依据。

CO_(2)−荷载耦合作用下煤体细观统计损伤本构模型及验证

CO_(2)吸附会对煤体产生损伤劣化作用进而降低其稳定性,对CO_(2)封存的长期安全性提出挑战,明确CO_(2)劣化作用并建立本构模型至关重要。采用损伤力学理论和统计理论推导出能够综合反映CO_(2)吸附和荷载耦合作用下煤体总损伤变量的计算公式,并重点考虑了压密段的影响,分段建立了CO_(2)作用下煤体的细观统计损伤本构方程,明确了模型各参数的确定方法。最后通过CT扫描实验系统、MTS 816实验系统确定了本构模型参数,并采用自主研制的气−固耦合实验系统对不同CO_(2)压力下煤体进行了单轴压缩实验,验证了模型的合理性。研究结果表明:①基于CT扫描获取的裂隙率和运用Weibull分布理论分别定义了吸附和受载作用下的损伤变量,结合损伤理论进一步得到二者耦合作用下的总损伤变量,并建立了细观统计损伤本构模型;②基于CT扫描技术的裂隙三维重构真实反映了CO_(2)作用前后裂隙扩展特征,CO_(2)压力越高,裂隙扩展越充分,煤样三维裂隙参数和损伤变量越大,所形成的空间裂隙网络越复杂;③CO_(2)对煤体力学性质劣化作用显著,煤体的抗压强度与弹性模量随CO_(2)压力增加分别降低了49.78%和22.63%,CO_(2)对煤体的溶胀效应、塑化效应和气楔效应的综合作用导致了力学参数的降低;④建立的CO_(2)作用下煤体细观统计损伤模型理论曲线与单轴实验曲线具有较高的吻合度,说明损伤本构模型能够较好地反映出CO_(2)对煤体力学特性的损伤劣化作用,体现了损伤本构模型及模型参数确定方法的合理性与适用性。

一种基于“四区”的低渗透油藏CO_(2)埋存量计算方法及应用

CO_(2)驱油和埋存能有效减少温室气体排放量达到碳中和目标,已有的CO_(2)埋存量计算方法主要针对CO_(2)的静态埋存量进行粗略计算,未考虑实际生产过程中CO_(2)埋存量的变化。针对上述问题,运用CO_(2)溶解、CO_(2)波及体积和驱油机理,将CO_(2)驱油与埋存过程分为气相区、两相或近混相区、扩散区和油相区,并基于“四区法”计算CO_(2)埋存量,得到了不同烃类的注入孔隙体积倍数、注入压力、注气速度下的CO_(2)动态埋存量的变化规律。将研究成果应用于W油田低渗储层,结果表明:注入烃类孔隙体积倍数、压力、注气速度与总埋存量呈正相关性,当压力由12 MPa升至30 MPa,CO_(2)埋存总量增加15.53×10^(4)t;当注气速度由5 t/d增加至30 t/d,峰值CO_(2)埋存总量由3.51×10^(4)t提高至12.62×10^(4)t。研究成果可为同类油藏开展CO_(2)驱油与埋存项目提供新的思路。