The status and development strategy of coalbed methane industry in China

To achieve the goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality under the backgrounds of poor resource endowments, weak theoretical basis and other factors, the development of the coalbed methane industry of China faces many bottlenecks and challenges. This paper systematically analyzes the coalbed methane resources, key technologies and progress, exploration effect and production performance in China and abroad. The main problems are summarized as low exploration degree, low technical adaptability, low return on investment and small development scale. This study suggests that the coalbed methane industry in China should follow the “two-step”(short-term and long-term) development strategy. The short-term action before 2030, can be divided into two stages:(1) From the present to 2025, to achieve new breakthroughs in theory and technology, and accomplish the target of annual production of 10 billion cubic meters;(2) From 2025 to 2030, to form the technologies suitable for most geological conditions, further expand the industry scale, and achieve an annual output of 30 billion cubic meters, improving the proportion of coalbed methane in the total natural gas production. The long-term action after 2030 is to gradually realize an annual production of 100 billion cubic meters. The strategic countermeasure to achieve the above goals is to adhere to “technology+management dual wheel drive”, realize the synchronous progress of technology and management, and promote the high-quality development of the coalbed methane industry. Technically, the efforts will focus on fine and effective development of coalbed methane in the medium to shallow layers of mature fields, effective development of coalbed methane in new fields, extensive and beneficial development of deep coalbed methane, three-dimensional comingled development of coalbed methane, applying new technologies such as coalbed methane displacement by carbon dioxide, microwave heating and stimulation technology, ultrasonic stimulation, high-temperature heat injection stimulation, rock breaking by high-energy laser. In terms of management, the efforts will focus on coordinative innovation of resource, technology, talent, policy and investment, with technological innovation as the core, to realize an all-round and integrated management and promote the development of coalbed methane industry at a high level.

NOVEL SPECTRUM ABSORPTION OPTICAL FIBER METHANE SENSOR

Based on spectrum principle and analyzing the infrared absorption spectrum ofmethane, a kind of optical fiber methane gas sensor and its system are developed. DFBLD(Distributedfeedback laser diode) in 1 300 nm waveband is used as illuminant and phase-detecting technology isused to carry out harmonic wave detecting the concentration of methane. The sensitivity can arriveat 10^(-5). Experiments results show that the performance targets of the sensor such as sensitivitycan basically satisfy the requests of methane detection.

Numerical Simulation of Methane Distribution and Sensor Placement in 2-Dimension Roadway

In order to provide a theoretical basis for methane sensor placement in the vertical direction of a tunnel,the software Fluent was used to simulate methane distribution. A geometric roadway model was established and divided by grids. Methane distribution in both level and vertical sections was simulated using a realizable k-ε model with the Fluent software according to a conservation equation in a turbulent state,a turbulent kinetic energy equation and a turbulent dissipation rate equation. The realizable k-ε model and the Fluent software were used to simulate methane distribution according to the principle of the conservation equation in a state of turbulent flow. The results show that after overflow-ing,a methane level with a certain thickness is formed. Methane density curves at three specific levels were internally consistent and methane density at higher levels is denser than that at lower levels. Methane distribution becomes thinner in the direction of wind and methane in the vertical direction becomes uniform if wind speed is high. The distance be-tween sensors and roof should be less than 300 mm which is in agreement with mine safety regulations.

The performance of nano multicomponent cocatalyst in the improvement of catalytic sensor of methane

Based on the deficiency of catalytic elements in methane sensors such as sintering,activity decrease and surface area reduction at high temperature, three differentnano vectors Ce-Zr-Al_2O_3, Ce-Al_2O_3, and Zr-Al_2O_3 were prepared via sol-gel technique inthe experiment.BET surface area, catalytic activity and thermal stability were tested andcompared.It is found from the experiment that the Ce-doped Al_2O_3 vector possesseshigher catalytic activity than pure Al_2O_3 vector.Zr-doped Al_2O_3 vector can enhance thethermal stability of methane sensors.Ce-Zr-Al solid solution can be obtained by the presenceof Ce and Zr doped with Al_2O_3.The reaction activity and thermal stability of catalyticsensors were improved because of the unique synergy effect from Ce-Zr-O.Among themixed cocatalysts, Ce-Zr-O was reported to be an excellent cocatalyst material.The performanceof methane sensors can be improved significantly via the modification ofCe-Zr-Al_2O_3 vector.

Evaluation of fiber optic methane sensor using a smoke chamber

This report presents the results of experiments to evaluate a prototype fiber optic methane monitor exposed to smoke using a smoke chamber to simulate atmospheric conditions in an underground coal mine after a fire or explosion. The experiments were conducted using test fires of different combustible sources commonly found in mines —douglas-fir wood, SBR belt, and Pittsburgh seam coal. The experiments were designed to assess the response of the fiber optic methane sensor to different contaminants,different contaminant levels and different contaminant durations produced from the test fires. Since the prototype methane monitor detects methane by measuring absorption at a specific wavelength, optical power at the absorption wavelength(1650 nm) was measured as a function of smoke concentration and duration. The other sensor response parameter-methane response times-were measured between smoke tests to assess the impact of soot accumulation on the sensor. Results indicate that the sensor screen effectively prevented smoke from obscuring the optical beam within the sensor head, with minimal impact on the system optical power budget. Methane response times increased with smoke exposure duration, attributed to soot loading on the protective screen.

Research on fault mode and diagnosis of methane sensor

To improve the reliability of coal mine safety monitoring systems we have analyzed the characteristics of a methane sensor, an important component of the monitoring system of production safety in a coal mine and studied the main type and mode of faults when the sensor was used on-line. We introduced a new method based on artificial neural network to detect faults of methane sensors. In addition, using the output information of a single methane sensor, we established a sensor output model of a dynamic non-linear neural network for on-line fault detection. Finally, the fault of the heating wire of the sensor was simulated, indicating that, when the methane sensor had a fault, the predicted output of the neural network clearly deviated from the actual output, exceeding the pre-set threshold and showing that a fault had occurred in the methane sensor. The result shows that the model has good convergence and stability, and is quite capable of meeting the requirements for on-line fault detection of methane sensors.

Methane sensor based on palladium/MWNT nanocomposites

Methane gas sensor was fabricated based on electrocatalytic properties of the Pd/MWNT nanocomposites on indium tin oxide （ITO） glass substrates. A linear response for methane was obtained in the range of 0-16% （v/v） with a detection limit of 0.167% （v/ v） and R.S.D. of 4.1%. After 100 times sensing or stable stored more than 12 months in atmosphere, unconspicuous measurable decrease was observed. The response time was less than 60 s at room temperature and ambient pressure. Some common potential interferents in samples such as N2, CO, CO2, ethane, propane, pentane, methanol, ethanol, H2 and NH3 were investigated and all the effects were less than 5% on the response for 3.0% （v/v） methane. The sensor was applied to methane determinations in man-made gas samples, the results are satisfied.

Novel Optical Fiber Gas Sensor for On-line Measurement of Methane

Based on analysis of near infrared spectral absorption of methane,absorption type optical fiber methane gas sensor with high sensitivity using DFB LD as a source is demonstrated. Light source modulation harmonic measurement is presented in this paper. In order to eliminate the noise, the ratio of the fundamental and second-harmonic signals is used. The mathematical model of gas concentration harmonic measurement is built up.The detection result of methane concentration is also shown. Experiments have proved a sensitivity of 28×10-6.

Structured NiFe catalysts derived from in-situ grown layered double hydroxides on ceramic monolith for CO_(2) methanation

Monolithic catalysts for CO_(2) methanation have become an active research area for the industrial development of Power-to-Gas technology.In this study,we developed a facile and reproducible synthesis strategy for the preparation of structured NiFe catalysts on washcoated cordierite monoliths for CO_(2) methanation.The NiFe catalysts were derived from in-situ grown layered double hydroxides(LDHs)via urea hydrolysis.The influence of different washcoat materials,i.e.,alumina and silica colloidal suspensions on the formation of LDHs layer was investigated,together with the impact of total metal concentration.NiFe LDHs were precipitated on the exterior surface of cordierite washcoated with alumina,while it was found to deposit further inside the channel wall of monolith washcoated with silica due to different intrinsic properties of the colloidal solutions.On the other hand,the thickness of in-situ grown LDHs layers and the catalyst loading could be increased by high metal concentration.The best monolithic catalyst(COR-AluCC-0.5M)was robust,having a thin and well-adhered catalytic layer on the cordierite substrate.As a result,high methane yield was obtained from CO_(2) methanation at high flow rate on this structured NiFe catalysts.The monolithic catalysts appeared as promising structured catalysts for the development of industrial methanation reactor.

Active oxygen center in oxidative coupling of methane on La_(2)O_(3) catalyst

La_(2)O_(3) catalyzed oxidative coupling of methane(OCM) is a promising process that converts methane directly to valuable C_(2)(ethylene and ethane) products. Our online MS transient study results indicate that pristine surface without carbonate species demonstrates a higher selectivity to C_(2) products, and a lower light-off temperature as well. Further study is focused on carbonate-free La_(2)O_(3) catalyst surface for identification of active oxygen species associated with such products behavior. XPS reveals unique oxygen species with O 1 s binding energy of 531.5 e V correlated with OCM catalytic activity and carbonates removal. However, indicated thermal stability of this species is much higher than the surface peroxide or superoxide structures proposed by earlier computation models. Motivated by experimental results,DFT calculations reveal a new more stable peroxide structure, formed at the subsurface hexacoordinate lattice oxygen sites, with energy 2.18 e V lower than the previous models. The new model of subsurface peroxide provides a perspective for understanding of methyl radicals formation and C_(2) products selectivity in OCM over La_(2)O_(3) catalyst.

A low-cost in-situ CO_(2) sensor based on a membrane and NDIR for long-term measurement in seawater

The multi-point simultaneous long-term measurement of CO_(2) concentration in seawater can provide more-valuable data for further understanding of the spatial and temporal distribution of CO_(2).Thus,the requirement for a low-cost sensor with high precision,low power consumption,and a small size is becoming urgent.In this work,an in-situ sensor for CO_(2) detection in seawater,based on a permeable membrane and non-dispersive infrared(NDIR)technology,is developed.The sensor has a small size(Ф66 mm×124 mm),light weight(0.7 kg in air),low power consumption(<0.9 W),low cost(<US$1000),and high-pressure tolerance(<200 m).After laboratory performance tests,the sensor was found to have a measurement range of(0–2000)×10^(-6),and the gas linear correlation R^(2) is 0.99,with a precision of about 0.98%at a sampling rate of 1 s.A comparison measurement was carried out with a commercial sensor in a pool for 7 days,and the results showed a consistent trend.Further,the newly developed sensor was deployed in Qingdao nearshore water for 35 days.The results proved that the sensor could measure the dynamic changes of CO_(2) concentration in seawater continuously,and had the potential to carry out long-term observations on an oceanic platform.It is hoped that the sensor could be applied to field ocean observations in near future.

Research Surveys of Electrochemical Sensors for in-situ Determining Hydrogen in Steels

The principle, construction and application of two types of electrochemical sensors-amperometric and potentiometric are surveyed. Both types of sensors are very sensitive to changes in temperature. The accuracy of hydrogen measurement depends on both the precision of sensors developed and the reliable technique of installation and security of sensors. The two types of sensors have been used for in-situ determining hydrogen permeated in steels owing to a corrosive reaction, a hydrogen gas circumstance at elevated temperatures and high pressure or also a pretreatment process such as pickling and plating process, etc.

Design of a Methane Monitoring System for Landfill and Duct Emissions

Methane is released from waste disposal areas as a result from anaerobic decay of food. Methane causes more greenhouse effects than carbon dioxide so a methane monitoring system is required to warn its release from gas emitting environments. The low explosive limit of methane is 5% in ambient air, so gas leakage is dangerous and can produce explosions. An entire head monitoring system was built around a MQ-4 methane gas sensor as it is cheap and reliable. The design proves to be flexible enough as it can measure CH4 emissions in ducts, CH4 in landfills at different depths and even in cattle barns. The measuring system head consists of a suction pump, solenoids, and a methane sensor. Measurements are taken 13 seconds after methane gas sucking. A timing of 100 seconds is required for purging the chamber before the second solenoid is turned-on. Devices temperature during operation was sampled with a thermal Flir-One camera and solenoid coil temperature was of 24.9˚C after a continuous operation of 30 seconds. As hoses for emission sampling become larger time for sampling increases as well as energy consumption.

Methane seepages in the northern South China Sea: evidence from in situ measurements

Continental margins in world oceans contain large amounts of marine gas hydrates. Changes in the temperature and pressure of sediment may destabilize the methane hydrate, leading to its release and seepage into the sea. This process would increase the dissolved methane in the ambient seawater. In this study, a methane sensor was used to detect methane anomalies in the water column in southwestern Dongsha and Shenhu, northern slope of the South China Sea. Methane plumes were detected at stations SCS001 and T001 in the southwestern Dongsha area, and station SCS002 in the Shenhu area, respectively. The maximum methane concentrations were 8.8 nmol/L in southwestern Dongsha and 10.1 nmol/L in Shenhu, which are about 4–5 times higher than the background methane concentration. This indicates that there are active methane seepages present in both the southwestern Dongsha and Shenhu areas, which are likely related to a methane hydrate reservoir beneath the seafloor. A methane sensor with a low detection limit is a practical instrument with which to detect methane plumes in oceanic environments and to monitor methane leakage from the seafloor.

Development and Application of Methane Leakage Monitoring System for Gas Transmission Pipeline

Oil and gas pipeline transportation,as a relatively safe way of oil and gas transportation,undertakes most of the transportation tasks of crude oil and natural gas.Oil and gas pipeline accidents affect a wide range of consequences.Therefore,the oil and gas pipeline leakage detection is paid more and more attention.In this paper,ultra-low power methane gas sensor is selected to collect methane gas concentration in the air,and wireless network technology is used to build a wireless network sensor system with 4G function.Through the sensor distribution along the pipeline,it can intuitively and accurately judge whether there is a micro-leakage in the pipeline,and understand the diffusion situation after the leakage.The sensor system has high reliability and stability,and has high value of popularization and application.

涂覆SnO_(2)-WO_(3)的微光纤甲烷气体传感器

提出并展示了一种用于甲烷浓度检测的SnO_(2)-WO_(3)纳米花涂覆微光纤双锥干涉仪(MFI)。采用多芯光纤熔融双锥法制备锥形MFI。采用水热法和浸渍法合成了甲烷敏感材料SnO_(2)-WO_(3)。采用滴涂法在MFI结构外部涂覆SnO_(2)-WO_(3)材料。当甲烷分子吸附在涂层材料上时,材料的折射率会发生变化,从而引起传感器的透射光谱发生变化。因此,可以通过测量光谱的波长漂移来检测甲烷浓度。实验结果表明,SnO_(2)-WO_(3)纳米花包覆MFI传感器具有较大的浓度检测范围和较高的室温稳定性。测量甲烷浓度范围为0~34%,灵敏度约为0.11nm/%。还对传感器的选择性进行了研究。对异丙醇、甲醇、乙醇和甲烷的反应进行了研究和比较。结果表明,该传感器对甲烷具有较高的吸附选择性,在矿井瓦斯检测与预警领域具有潜在的应用前景。

基于遥感的奶牛养殖场甲烷检测系统研发

【目的】为了解决奶牛养殖场甲烷检测过程中,定点式气体传感器检测点位有限、检测不全面等问题,本研究运用无人机遥感技术开发了一套甲烷遥感检测系统,旨在实现对奶牛养殖场甲烷分布快速、大范围的检测。【方法】首先,基于光谱吸收原理设计了甲烷遥感检测传感器,并通过试验验证了其检测精度。然后,在河南省洛阳市孟津县生生牧场进行了实地测试,绘制出了奶牛养殖场内的甲烷浓度分布图。并对奶牛活动区域的甲烷浓度值与该区域内奶牛数量之间的相关性进行了分析。【结果】根据试验结果分析,所设计的甲烷遥感检测模块的平均单位误差小于2.05 mg/m^(3)。某区域的甲烷质量浓度值与该区域内活动的奶牛数量之间存在显著的正相关性,两者的皮尔逊相关系数为0.934。【结论】所设计的甲烷遥感检测系统在实际应用中具有较高的准确性,可以满足奶牛养殖场对甲烷分布的检测需求。

基于无人机平台的甲烷监测技术及其在油气行业的应用

对甲烷排放的精准监测是油气行业实现温室气体减排与管控的基础和前提。无人机具有灵活、可操作性强、覆盖范围广、运行成本低等特点,以无人机为飞行平台的甲烷监测技术在油气行业区域甲烷排放监测领域具有巨大的应用潜力。详细阐述了基于无人机平台的甲烷监测技术的优势,梳理了不同的无人机类型,并根据其飞行性能及载荷能力进行了比对,归纳了无人机有效载荷类型、特点及应用场景,总结了国内外无人机甲烷监测技术在油气行业的应用,旨在为基于无人机平台的甲烷监测技术在我国油气行业的应用提供理论和技术参考。

基于光子自旋霍尔效应的甲烷检测理论研究

为了实现对甲烷体积分数的高精度检测,采用多层结构激发了具有高品质因素的光子自旋霍尔效应现象。利用非对称的排列方式,将甲烷敏感膜引入结构中,通过敏感膜的折射率变化,实现对甲烷体积分数的检测;研究了气体孔隙率、周期数、金属厚度和敏感膜厚度对光子自旋霍尔效应的影响,并采用传输矩阵法进行了数值分析。结果表明,该传感器可对体积分数为0~3%、折射率变化为1.4364~1.4478的甲烷气体进行检测,灵敏度为29.6°,最高质量因素和最低检测下限分别为395和0.00012。该传感器结构简单、检测能力强,为光学传感器的研究提供了新思路。

反射式红外甲烷传感器气室结构优化设计与仿真分析

甲烷易引发火灾和爆炸,可通过红外吸收式甲烷传感器进行实时检测。此类传感器的传感部分包括红外光源、热释电探测器、红外气室等部件。其中,红外气室的尺寸结构与元器件摆放位置直接影响传感器的检测精度。文章针对反射式红外气室模型,对相关元器件选型后进行建模与仿真,得到热释电探测器总接收光线率为54.3%,其中接收窗口接收光线率36%的优化结构模型。