Effects of time lag and stress loading rate on permeability in low permeability reservoirs

In order to study the effect of time lag and stress loading rates on rock deformation,the conventional stepped stress loading mode was changed into a continuous mode to investigate the effect of effective pressure on permeability and porosity.The time lag effect of rock deformation illustrating the relationship between changes in permeability and steady time was studied.Permeability reduction ratios were measured under different stress loading rates which were achieved by different pump rate settings.The results show that permeability and porosity gradually decrease with increases in effective pressure.Permeability at high effective pressure attains stability quickly.Steady times at low effective pressure are very long.Reduction in permeability at lower stress loading rates is small,while,in contrast,it is large at high stress loading rates.

A graphical model for haloanhydrite components and P-wave velocity:A case study of haloanhydrites in Amu Darya Basin

Wave velocities in haloanhydrites are difficult to determine and significantly depend on the mineralogy. We used petrophysical parameters to study the wave velocity in haloanhydrites in the Amur Darya Basin and constructed a template of the relation between haloanhydrite mineralogy （anhydrite, salt, mudstone, and pore water） and wave velocities. We used the relation between the P-wave rnoduli ratio and porosity as constraint and constructed a graphical model （petrophysical template） for the relation between wave velocity, mineral content and porosity. We tested the graphical model using rock core and well logging data.

Timing of advanced water flooding in low permeability reservoirs

It is very important to design the optimum starting time of water injection for the development of low permeability reservoirs. In this type of reservoir the starting time of water injection will be affected by a reservoir pressure-sensitive effect. In order to optimize the starting time of water injection in low permeability reservoirs, this effect of pressure change on rock permeability of low permeability reservoirs was, at first, studied by physical simulation. It was shown that the rock permeability decreases exponentially with an increase in formation pressure. Secondly, we conducted a reservoir engineering study, from which we obtained analytic relationships between formation pressure, oil production rate, water production rate and water injection rate. After our physical, theoretical and economical analyses, we proposed an approach which takes the pressure-sensitive effect into consideration and designed the optimum starting time of water injection, based on the principle of material balance. Finally, the corresponding software was developed and applied to one block of the Jiangsu Oilfield. It is shown that water injection, in advance of production, can decrease the adverse impact of the pressure-sensitive effect on low permeability reservoir development. A water-flooding project should be preferably initiated in advance of production for no more than one year and the optimum ratio of formation pressure to initial formation pressure should be maintained at a level between 1.05 and 1.2.

A Pipeline Fracture Model of Hydrogen-induced Cracking

The relationship between hydrogen concentration and crack tip stress, strain field, hydrogen diffusion and internal pressure respectively in the crack tip process zone was investigated, and the length of the crack tip process zone of hydrogen-induced cracking （HIC） was determined. Based on the mechanism of fracture of micro-crack nucleation, a dislocation model was presented for the fracture criteria of HIC. The influence factors of pipeline tube fracture ductile KISCC in the presence of hydrogen was analyzed, and the critical pressure bearing capability of a pipeline with hydrogeninduced cracking and the critical J-integrity （JISCC） were calculated, which is very important for pipeline safety.

Thermal residual stress analysis of coated diamond grits

Residual stresses of coated diamond grits were analyzed by a finite element unit cell model. Diamond grits coated with four types of metals, W, Mo, Ti, and Cr, were considered. The numerical results show that compressive stress occurs in the diamond particles and tensile stress occurs in the metal matrix; compressive stress is concentrated in the diamond sharp comer; interface stresses decrease by more than 1000 MPa with a metal interlayer; plastic deformation of the matrix begins near the sharp corner of diamond grits and extends toward the peripheral zone. Stress concentration dramatically decreases due to plastic deformation of the matrix. The deposition of transition metals on a diamond surface can dramatically promote the adhesion between diamond grits and the metal bond.

Using Software in Teaching of English as a Foreign Language

Computer Assisted Language Learning （CALL） is playing a more important role in Teaching of English as a Foreign Language （TEFL）. Teachers of English classroom need to discover more benefits from the computer as an assisting tool. This paper first deals with the roles of the computer, and then expatiates on the benefits software can bring to both English teachers and learners. This paper also suggests some tasks designed upon software and attempts to serve as a little drop which can make a shower on a further study on CALL.

Effect of electroosmotic flow on brine imbibition in porous media

Based on Darcy＇s Law and the Helmholta-Smoluchowski equation, an imbibition velocity formula for the water phase with an electric field was deduced, showing that the imbibition velocity with an electric field is to various extents not only related to the rock permeability and characteristic length, the fluid viscosity, the oil-water interface tension and the gravity of the imbibing brine, but also to the fluid dielectric permittivity, zeta potential, applied electric field direction, and strength. Imbibition experiments with electric fields that are different in direction and strength were conducted, showing that application of a positive electric field enhances the imbibition velocity and increases the imbibition recovery ratio, while application of a negative electric field reduces the imbibition velocity and decreases the imbibition recovery ratio. The imbibition recovery ratio with a positive electric field increases with the strength of the electric field, and the imbibition recovery ratio with a negative electric field is lower than that without an electric field.

Type and distribution of Mid-Permian Maokou Formation karst reservoirs in southern Sichuan Basin,SW China

Based on the analysis of the responses of conventional logs such as natural gamma(GR), density(DEN), acoustic interval transit time(AC), compensated neutron(CNL), dual lateral resistivity(Rlld, Rlls), and caliper log(CAL), combined with drilling data,cores, thin section and productivity of 65 wells, the reservoirs in the Mid-Permian Maokou Formation of southern Sichuan Basin were divided into four types, fractured-vuggy, pore-vuggy, fractured and fractured-cavity. The main reservoirs in high productivity wells are fractured-vuggy and pore-vuggy. The reservoirs of Maokou Formation are generally thin, and can be divided into the upper reservoir segment(layer a of the second member to the third member of Maokou Formation, P_2 m^2 a-P_2 m^3) and the lower segment(layer b of the second member of Maokou Formation, P_2 m^2 b). The two reservoir segments are mainly controlled by two grain beaches during the sedimentation of P_2 m^2 a-P_2 m^3 and P_2 m^2 b, the vertical zonation of karst, and the fractures. The upper reservoir segment is generally better than the lower one in development degree and single well productivity, and is much thicker than the lower one. It is thicker in the Yibin-Zigong-Weiyuan-Dazu area, the southwestern area of Chongqing and the southeastern area of Luzhou, while the lower segment is thicker in the Neijiang-Zigong-Luzhou area and the Dazu-Luzhou area. The areas with big reservoir thickness at tectonic slope or syncline parts are the favorable exploration areas.

Thought for Integration of Enterprise's Internal Control System

The introduction of the enterprise＇s internal control system is directly related to some well known exposures of finance and accounting scandals, such as Enron, WorldCom, and Xerox etc.. The U.S. President Bush signed Sarbanes-Oxley Act on July 30, 2002. The 404th term of the act claims that all corporations in the U.S. must establish an internal control system to avoid above mentioned financial and accounting risks. With respect to the requirements of Chinese Securities Supervisory Association and the National Capital Committee, PetroChina established its internal control system in February, 2004. CNPC has also established such a system, and has run very well until now.

Expert consensus on the prevention and treatment of substance use and addictive behaviour-related disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic

In early 2020,the COVID-19 outbreak complicated the diagnosis,treatm ent and rehabilitation of patients with substance use disorders and increased the risks of substance abuse and addictive behaviours,such as online gaming disorders,in the general public.Substance use disorder is a chronic recurrent brain disease characterised by strong cravings,high recurrence rates,and a high proportion of comorbidity of mental and physical disorders.1 Therefore,regular long-term therapeutic interventions are critical to preventing dm g relapses while maintaining withdrawal.

Regulation of aqueous electrolyte interface via electrolyte strategies for uniform zinc deposition

Aqueous zinc ion batteries(AZIBs),renowned for their high theoretical energy density,safety,cost-effectiveness and ecofriendliness,offer immense potential in the realm of energy storage and conversion,finding applications in renewable energy and portable devices.However,the development of AZIBs still faces several challenges related to the electrochemical behavior of zinc anodes in aqueous electrolytes,primarily zinc dendrite formation,which emphasize the critical need for a fundamental understanding of the interfacial phenomena between the electrode and electrolyte.This review focuses on the three models:the electric double layer(EDL)model,the solvation structure model,and the Zn/electrolyte interface model.They guide the design of the electrolyte system in AZIBs.These models provide a comprehensive understanding of the interactions between the electrode,electrolyte,and the solvated ions in the system.By optimizing the salt types,salt concentrations,solvents and additives based on these models,it is possible to enhance the performance of AZIBs,including their energy density,cycle life,and safety.The review also highlights recent research progress in electrolyte modification of AZIBs for understanding battery behavior,along with perspectives for the direction of further investigations.

A NEW METHOD FOR PREDICTION OF PRODUCTIVITY OF FRACTURED HORIZONTAL WELLS BASED ON NON-STEADY FLOW

Hydraulic fracturing technologies of horizontal well are important ways to develop oil-gas field with low permeability. Productivity forecast of fractured horizontal wells is a difficult problem of hydraulic fracturing technologies. Basing on non-steady flow of fractures fluid during production, applying potential function principles, superposition principle and mathematical method for solving, coupling of seepage flow in the formation and pipe flow in the well bore, a new model on multi-fracture interference productivity forecast of fractured horizofltal well is established in this article. The results indicate the coincidence rate between this model and practice is high. The pressure loss in the horizontal well bore has definite influence on the production status of fractured horizontal wells. The productions of different fractures in horizontal well bore are unequal, the productions of outer fractures are higher than middle fractures; the pressure in the well bore shows an uneven distribution, the pressure declines gradually from finger tip to heel end. Asymmetry of fractures may make productivity of fractured horizontal wells decline. The conclusions are instructive in designing fractured horizontal well for low permeability reservoir.

Transcriptomics reveals the effect of ammonia nitrogen concentration on Pseudomonas stutzeri F2 assimilation and the analysis of amtB function

The biological treatment of wastewater with high concentrations of ammonia nitrogen has become a hot research issue,but there are limited reports on the mechanism of ammonia nitrogen utilization by microorganisms.In this paper,a transcriptomic approach was used to investigate the differences in gene expression at 500.0 mg/L(Amo 500)and 100.0 mg/L(Amo 100)ammonium concentrations to reveal the mechanism of ammonia nitrogen removal from water by Pseudomonas stutzeri F2.The transcriptome data showed 1015(459 up-regulated and 556 down-regulated)differentially expressed genes with functional gene annotation related to nitrogen source metabolism,glycolysis,tricarboxylic acid cycle,extracellular polysaccharide synthesis,energy conversion and transmembrane transport,revealing the metabolic process of ammonium nitrogen conversion to biological ni-trogen in P.stutzeri F2 through assimilation.To verify the effect of ammonium transporter protein(AmtB)of cell membrane on assimilation,a P.stutzeri F2-ΔamtB mutant strain was obtained by constructing a knockout plasmid(pK18mobsacB-ΔamtB),and it was found that the growth characteristics and ammonium removal rate of the mutant strain were significantly reduced at high ammonium concentration.The carbon source components and dissolved oxygen conditions were optimized after analyzing the transcriptome data,and the ammonium removal rate was increased from 41.23%to 94.92%with 500.0 mg/L ammonium concentration.The study of P.stutzeri F2 transcript level reveals the mechanism of ammonia nitrogen influence on microbial assimilation process and improvement strategy,which provides a new strategy for the treatment of ammonia nitrogen wastewater.