Coalbed methane reservoir （CBMR） evaluation is important for choosing the prospective target area for coalbed methane exploration and production. This study aims at identifying the characteristic parameters and meth...Coalbed methane reservoir （CBMR） evaluation is important for choosing the prospective target area for coalbed methane exploration and production. This study aims at identifying the characteristic parameters and methods to evaluate CBMR. Based on the geological surveys, laboratory measurements and field works, a four-level analytic hierarchy process （AHP） model for CBMR evaluation is proposed. In this model, different weights are prioritized and assigned on the basis of three main criteria （including reservoir physical property, storage capacity and geological characteristics）, 15 sub-criteria, and 18 technical alternatives; the later of which are discussed in detail. The model was applied to evaluate the CBMR of the Permo-Carboniferous coals in the Qinshui Basin, North China. This GIS-based fuzzy AHP comprehensive model can be used for the evaluation of CBMR of medium-high rank （mean maximum vitrinite reflectance 〉0.5 %） coal districts in China.展开更多
Coalbed methane has been explored in many basins worldwide for 30 years, and has been developed commercially in some of the basins. Many researchers have described the characteristics of coalbed methane geology and te...Coalbed methane has been explored in many basins worldwide for 30 years, and has been developed commercially in some of the basins. Many researchers have described the characteristics of coalbed methane geology and technology systematically. According to these investigations, a coalbed methane reservoir can be defined: 'a coal seam that contains some coalbed methane and is isolated from other fluid units is called a coalbed methane reservoir'. On the basis of anatomization, analysis, and comparison of the typical coalbed methane reservoirs, coalbed methane reservoirs can be divided into two classes: the hydrodynamic sealing coalbed methane reservoirs and the self-sealing coalbed methane reservoirs. The former can be further divided into two sub-classes: the hydrodynamic capping coalbed methane reservoirs, which can be divided into five types and the hydrodynamic driving coalbed methane reservoirs, which can be divided into three types. The latter can be divided into three types. Currently, hydrodynamic sealing reservoirs are the main target for coalbed methane exploration and development; self-sealing reservoirs are unsuitable for coalbed methane exploration and development, but they are closely related with coal mine gas hazards. Finally, a model for hydrodynamic sealing coalbed methane reservoirs is established.展开更多
Fracture propagation mechanisms in coalbed methane(CBM) reservoirs are very complex due to the development of the internal cleat system. In this paper, the characteristics of initiation and propagation of hydraulic fr...Fracture propagation mechanisms in coalbed methane(CBM) reservoirs are very complex due to the development of the internal cleat system. In this paper, the characteristics of initiation and propagation of hydraulic fractures in coal specimens at different angles between the face cleat and the maximum horizontal principal stress were investigated with hydraulic fracturing tests. The results indicate that the interactions between the hydraulic fractures and the cleat system have a major effect on fracture networks. "Step-like’’ fractures were formed in most experiments due to the existence of discontinuous butt cleats. The hydraulic fractures were more likely to divert or propagate along the butt cleat with an increase in the angles and a decrease in the horizontal principal stress difference. An increase in the injection rate and a decrease in the fracturing fluid viscosity were more conducive to fracture networks. In addition, the influence on fracture propagation of the residual coal fines in the wellbore was also studied. The existence of coal fines was an obstacle in fracturing, and no effective connection can be formed between fractures. The experimental investigation revealed the fracture propagation mechanisms and can provide guidance for hydraulic fracturing design of CBM reservoirs.展开更多
The pool-forming mechanism of coalbed methane has its own characteristics.In this paper, based on studies on the typical coal-bearing basins in China,it is pointed out that the reservoir formation of medium- to high-r...The pool-forming mechanism of coalbed methane has its own characteristics.In this paper, based on studies on the typical coal-bearing basins in China,it is pointed out that the reservoir formation of medium- to high-rank coalbed methane has experienced three critical stages：the coalbed methane generation and adsorption stage,the coalbed adsorption capacity enhancement stage,and the coalbed methane desorption-diffusion and preservation stage.The regional tectonic evolution, hydrodynamic conditions and sealing conditions play important roles in the stage of coalbed methane desorption-diffusion and preservation.Medium- to high-rank coalbed methane has three types of enrichment models,that is,the most favorable,the relatively favorable,and the unfavorable enrichment models.展开更多
In order to select highly productive and enriched areas of high rank coalbed methane reservoirs, based on hydrologic geology as one of the main factors controlling coalbed methane （CBM） reservoir formations, the eff...In order to select highly productive and enriched areas of high rank coalbed methane reservoirs, based on hydrologic geology as one of the main factors controlling coalbed methane （CBM） reservoir formations, the effect of hydrodynamic forces controlling CBM reservoir formations was studied by a physical simulation experiment in which we used CBM reservoir simulation facilities. The hydrodynamic conditions of high coal rank reservoirs in the Qinshui basin were analyzed. Our experiment shows the following results： under strong hydrodynamic alternating action, 6C~ of coalbed methane reservoir changed from the start at -2.95% ~ -3.66%, and the lightening process occurred in phases; the CI-I4 volume reduced from 96.35% to 12.42%; the CO2 vo- lume decreased from 0.75% in sample 1 to 0.68% in sample 2, then rose to 1.13% in sample 3; the N2 volume changed from 2.9% in sample 1 to 86.45% in sample 3. On one hand, these changes show the complexity of CBM reservoir formation; on the other hand, they indicate that strong hydrodynamic actions have an unfavorable impact on CBM reservoir formation. It was found that the gas volume and hydrodynamic intensity were negatively correlated and low hydrodynamic flow conditions might result in highly productive and enriched areas of high rank CBM.展开更多
Multiple coal seams widely develop in the deep Chinese coal-bearing strata. Ground in situ stress and coal seam gas pressure increase continuously with the increase of the mining depth, and coal and gas outburst disas...Multiple coal seams widely develop in the deep Chinese coal-bearing strata. Ground in situ stress and coal seam gas pressure increase continuously with the increase of the mining depth, and coal and gas outburst disasters become increasingly severe. When the coal is very deep, the gas content and pressure will elevate and thus coal seams tends to outburst-prone seams. The safety and economics of exploited firstmined coal seams are tremendously restricted. Meanwhile, the multiple seams occurrence conditions resulted in different methane pressure systems in the coal-bearing strata, which made the reservoir reconstruction of coal difficult. Given the characteristics of low saturation, low permeability, strong anisotropy and soft coal of Chinese coal seams, a single hydraulic fracturing surface well for reservoir reconstruction to pre-drain the coalbed methane(CBM) of multiple seams concurrently under the different gas pressure systems has not yet gained any breakthroughs. Based on analyses of the main features of deep CBM reservoirs in China, current gas control methods and the existing challenges in deep and multiple seams, we proposed a new technology for deep CBM reservoir reconstruction to realize simultaneous high-efficiency coal mining and gas extraction. In particular, we determined the first-mined seam according to the principles of effectiveness and economics, and used hydraulic fracturing surface well to reconstruct the first-mined seam which enlarges the selection range of the first-mined seam. During the process of mining first-mined seam, adjacent coal seams could be reconstructed under the mining effect which promoted high-efficiency pressure relief gas extraction by using spatial and comprehensive gas drainage methods(combination of underground and ground CBM extraction methods). A typical integrated reservoir reconstruction technology, ‘‘One well for triple use", was detailed introduced and successfully applied in the Luling coal mine. The application showed that the proposed technology could effectively promote coal mining safety and simultaneously high-efficiency gas extraction.展开更多
In-situ stress is a key reservoir parameter to evaluate reservoir permeability,hydraulic fractures,coal seam deformation and coalbed methane(CBM)recovery.With limited CBM test wells in the Zhengzhuang field,southeast ...In-situ stress is a key reservoir parameter to evaluate reservoir permeability,hydraulic fractures,coal seam deformation and coalbed methane(CBM)recovery.With limited CBM test wells in the Zhengzhuang field,southeast of the Qinshui basin,North China,the in-situ stress data is inadequate for CBM exploration and development.It is necessary to find a method to predicate in-situ stress through other exploration data such as geophysical well loggings.In this study,we provide a new well-logging databased model to predicate the in-situ stress based on 17 sets of well test data and comprehensive logging data.As a distinguished characteristic of this model,different structural compartmentalization of CBM reservoirs was considered.A regional adaptive residual strain index was introduced to the model.Based on the model,the in-situ stress distribution in the Zhengzhuang field were evaluated systematically,and the influences of in-situ stress on permeability and the propagation of hydro-fractures were discussed.Results indicate that the magnitude of the maximum(S_(Hmax),14.19e45.40 MPa)and minimum horizontal stresses(Shmin,10.62e28.38 MPa)and the gravitational stress(Sv,9.58e30.82 MPa)all show positive correlations with burial depths.The in-situ stress fields in the study area are characterized by 1)SHmax>Sv>Shmin in shallow layers(<700 m),indicating a dominant strike-slip faulting stress regime;2)Sv z S_(Hmax)>S_(hmin)and S_(Hmax)>Sv>S_(hmin)in the depth of 700e1050 m,suggesting a transformed regime;and 3)S_(Hmax)>Sv>S_(hmin)in deep layers(>1050 m),indicating a strike-slip faulting stress regime.The S_(Hmax)in the study area is orientated by NE-SW,with a trend of 40e49.Resulted from the change of the in-situ stress regimes from shallow(500 m)to deep layers(~1000 m),the reservoir permeability variation shows a typical increase followed by decrease.The presence of natural fractures significantly affect the propagation pattern of hydraulic fractures,and the length difference between the major and branch fractures increases with increasing stress anisotropy in the Zhengzhuang field.展开更多
To reveal the geochemical characters of water coproduced with coalbed gas and shallow groundwater,water samples were collected from 12 wells of coalbed methane and 7 wells of shallow groundwater.The pH,CODMn,fCO2,tota...To reveal the geochemical characters of water coproduced with coalbed gas and shallow groundwater,water samples were collected from 12 wells of coalbed methane and 7 wells of shallow groundwater.The pH,CODMn,fCO2,total dissolved solids （TDS）,total hardness,and concentrations of metasilicic acid,sodium and kalium,calcium ion,magnesium ion,ammonium iron,bicarbonate ion,carbonate,chloride,sulfate ion,nitrate ion,fluoride,lithium,zinc,nickel,manganese,iron,boron,barium,etc.of the samples were measured.Research results showed the following：（1） Concentrations of TDS,chloride,fluoride,sodium and kalium,ammonium,iron,and barium in the water coproduced with coalbed gas exceeded the national standards of China; however,physical,chemical,and biological properties of shallow groundwater could meet the national standard.（2） The water produced from coalbed contained mainly Na-Cl·HCO3,with average TDS of 4588.5 ppm,whereas shallow groundwater contained a mixture of chemicals including Na.Mg.Ca-HCO3·SO4 and Na.Mg-HCO3·SO4,with average TDS of 663.8 ppm.（3） In general,it was observed that bicarbonate and sodium accumulated in a reducing environment and deeper system,while depletion of hydrogen ions and dissolution of sulfate,calcium,and magnesium occurred in a redox environment and shallow system.（4） Sodium and kalium,ammonium,chloride,and bicarbonate ions were the main ions found in the study area.展开更多
Coalbed methane is an unconventional gas resource and its special storage andmigration laws need a series of evaluations and predictions. By analyzing the flowingcharacteristics of coalbed methane reservoir and using ...Coalbed methane is an unconventional gas resource and its special storage andmigration laws need a series of evaluations and predictions. By analyzing the flowingcharacteristics of coalbed methane reservoir and using the known results for the dynamic predictionof natural gas reservoir, a three-dimensional mathematical model for the two-phase flow in coalbedmethane reservoir was established. In this model the Langmuir isothermal adsorption law, the firstFick law and the second Fick law were applied to consider the absorption and diffusion of coalbedmethane. The governing equations were discrctized in a finite-difference form, and a full-implicitsimulator (CBM- GW3D) for three-dimensional two-phase flow was developed. The field data of coalbedmethane wells located at Liupanshui, Guizhou was used to verify the reliability of this model. Thispaper also presented the result of the sensitivity analysis for some factors. And this result provedthe reliability and validity of this model.展开更多
Gas diffusion in the coal matrix plays a significant role in forecasting the production performance of coalbed methane(CBM)wells.To better understand methane diffusion behavior,a systematic study was performed on vari...Gas diffusion in the coal matrix plays a significant role in forecasting the production performance of coalbed methane(CBM)wells.To better understand methane diffusion behavior,a systematic study was performed on various rank coals with vitrinite reflectance(Ro,m)ranging from 0.46%to 2.79%.Multiple experiments,including coal petrographic analysis,field emission scanning electron microscopy(FESEM),low-temperature N2 adsorption/desorption,and mercury intrusion porosimetry(MIP),were conducted to quantitatively characterize the multiscale micro-nano pore system in different rank coals,which showed that the pore structure of coals exhibited a multimodal pore size and volume distribution.Isothermal adsorption-diffusion experiments using the volumetric method were also performed to understand the methane diffusion characteristics in the micro-nano pores of the coal reservoir.The applicability of the multiporous diffusion model is verified,and methane diffusion in the multi-scale pores of coal reservoirs exhibits the characteristics of early fast diffusion,transitional diffusion in the medium term,and slow diffusion in the later period.In addition,the factors affecting methane diffusion in coals were systematically analyzed,and gray relational analysis(GRA)was employed to analyze and identify the importance of these factors on methane diffusion.The results show the impact ranking of factors,in order from the most important to the least:particle size>moisture>surface area>pore volume>pressure>coal rank>temperature in all of three diffusion stages.These findings are helpful for forecasting production performance and enhancing the production efficiency of CBM.展开更多
Pore pressure is an important parameter in coalbed methane(CBM)exploration and development;however,the distribution pattern and mechanism for pore pressure differences in the Upper Permian CBM reservoirs are poorly un...Pore pressure is an important parameter in coalbed methane(CBM)exploration and development;however,the distribution pattern and mechanism for pore pressure differences in the Upper Permian CBM reservoirs are poorly understood in the western Guizhou region of South China.In this study,lateral and vertical variations and mechanisms for pore pressure differences are analyzed based on 126 injection-falloff and in-situ stress well test data measured in Permian coal reservoirs.Generally,based on the pore pressure gradient and coefficient in coal reservoirs of the western Guizhou region,five zones can be delineated laterally:the mining areas of Zhina,northem Liupanshui,northern Guizhou,northwestern Guizhou and southern Liupanshui.Vertically,there are two main typical patterns:i)the pore pressure gradient(or coefficient)is nearly unchanged in different coal reservoirs,and ii)the pore pressure gradient(or coefficient)has cyclic variations in a borehole profile with multiple coal seams,which suggests the existence of a"superimposed CBM system".The mechanism analysis indicates that coal permeability,thermal evolution stage and hydrocarbon generation contribute little to pore pressure differences in coal reservoirs in the western Guizhou region.The present-day in-situ stress field,basement structure and tectonic activity may be the dominant factors affecting lateral pore pressure differences.The sealing capacity of caprocks and the present-day in-situ stress field are significant para-meters causing vertical pore pressure differences in coal reservoirs.These results are expected to provide new geological references for CBM exploration and develop-ment in the western Guizhou region.展开更多
Deep coalbed methane exists in high-temperature and high-pressure reservoirs. To elucidate the dynamic-change laws of the deep coal reservoir porosity and permeability characteristics in the process of coalbed methane...Deep coalbed methane exists in high-temperature and high-pressure reservoirs. To elucidate the dynamic-change laws of the deep coal reservoir porosity and permeability characteristics in the process of coalbed methane production, based on three pieces of low- to medium-rank coal samples in the eastern Junggar Basin, Xinjiang, we analyse their mercury-injection pore structures. We measured the porosity and permeability of the coal samples at various temperatures and confining pressures by high-temperature and confining pressure testing. The results show that the porosity of a coal sample decreases exponentially with increasing effective stress. With increasing temperature, the initial porosity increases for two pieces of relatively low-rank coal samples. The increased rate of porosity decreases with increasing confining pressure. With increasing temperature, the initial porosity of a relatively high-rank coal sample decreases, and the rate of change of the porosity become faster. An exponential relationship exists between the porosity and permeability. With increasing coal rank, the initial porosity and permeability decrease. The change rate of the permeability decreases with increasing porosity.展开更多
基金funded by the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant Nos.2006CB202202,2002CB211702,2009CB219600)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.40572091)+1 种基金China Geological Survey(Grant Nos.20021010004,1212010534702)PetroChina Innovation Fundation(No.2008D-5006-01-04)
文摘Coalbed methane reservoir （CBMR） evaluation is important for choosing the prospective target area for coalbed methane exploration and production. This study aims at identifying the characteristic parameters and methods to evaluate CBMR. Based on the geological surveys, laboratory measurements and field works, a four-level analytic hierarchy process （AHP） model for CBMR evaluation is proposed. In this model, different weights are prioritized and assigned on the basis of three main criteria （including reservoir physical property, storage capacity and geological characteristics）, 15 sub-criteria, and 18 technical alternatives; the later of which are discussed in detail. The model was applied to evaluate the CBMR of the Permo-Carboniferous coals in the Qinshui Basin, North China. This GIS-based fuzzy AHP comprehensive model can be used for the evaluation of CBMR of medium-high rank （mean maximum vitrinite reflectance 〉0.5 %） coal districts in China.
基金We wish to thank the Ministry of Science an d Technology of China for its finan cial support of the“Project 973”(No.2002CB211705)the Science and Technology Admi nistration of Henan Province.
文摘Coalbed methane has been explored in many basins worldwide for 30 years, and has been developed commercially in some of the basins. Many researchers have described the characteristics of coalbed methane geology and technology systematically. According to these investigations, a coalbed methane reservoir can be defined: 'a coal seam that contains some coalbed methane and is isolated from other fluid units is called a coalbed methane reservoir'. On the basis of anatomization, analysis, and comparison of the typical coalbed methane reservoirs, coalbed methane reservoirs can be divided into two classes: the hydrodynamic sealing coalbed methane reservoirs and the self-sealing coalbed methane reservoirs. The former can be further divided into two sub-classes: the hydrodynamic capping coalbed methane reservoirs, which can be divided into five types and the hydrodynamic driving coalbed methane reservoirs, which can be divided into three types. The latter can be divided into three types. Currently, hydrodynamic sealing reservoirs are the main target for coalbed methane exploration and development; self-sealing reservoirs are unsuitable for coalbed methane exploration and development, but they are closely related with coal mine gas hazards. Finally, a model for hydrodynamic sealing coalbed methane reservoirs is established.
基金funded by the National Science and Technology Major Project of China (2016ZX05046004-003)Northeast Petroleum University Innovation Foundation for Postgraduate (YJSCX2017-010NEPU and YJSCX2017-009NEPU)
文摘Fracture propagation mechanisms in coalbed methane(CBM) reservoirs are very complex due to the development of the internal cleat system. In this paper, the characteristics of initiation and propagation of hydraulic fractures in coal specimens at different angles between the face cleat and the maximum horizontal principal stress were investigated with hydraulic fracturing tests. The results indicate that the interactions between the hydraulic fractures and the cleat system have a major effect on fracture networks. "Step-like’’ fractures were formed in most experiments due to the existence of discontinuous butt cleats. The hydraulic fractures were more likely to divert or propagate along the butt cleat with an increase in the angles and a decrease in the horizontal principal stress difference. An increase in the injection rate and a decrease in the fracturing fluid viscosity were more conducive to fracture networks. In addition, the influence on fracture propagation of the residual coal fines in the wellbore was also studied. The existence of coal fines was an obstacle in fracturing, and no effective connection can be formed between fractures. The experimental investigation revealed the fracture propagation mechanisms and can provide guidance for hydraulic fracturing design of CBM reservoirs.
基金supported by the project of China National 973 Program"Basic Research on Enrichment Mechanism and Improving the Exploitation Efficiency of Coalbed Methane Reservoir"(Grant No. 2009CB219600)
文摘The pool-forming mechanism of coalbed methane has its own characteristics.In this paper, based on studies on the typical coal-bearing basins in China,it is pointed out that the reservoir formation of medium- to high-rank coalbed methane has experienced three critical stages：the coalbed methane generation and adsorption stage,the coalbed adsorption capacity enhancement stage,and the coalbed methane desorption-diffusion and preservation stage.The regional tectonic evolution, hydrodynamic conditions and sealing conditions play important roles in the stage of coalbed methane desorption-diffusion and preservation.Medium- to high-rank coalbed methane has three types of enrichment models,that is,the most favorable,the relatively favorable,and the unfavorable enrichment models.
基金Project 2002CB211705 supported by the National Basic Research Program of China
文摘In order to select highly productive and enriched areas of high rank coalbed methane reservoirs, based on hydrologic geology as one of the main factors controlling coalbed methane （CBM） reservoir formations, the effect of hydrodynamic forces controlling CBM reservoir formations was studied by a physical simulation experiment in which we used CBM reservoir simulation facilities. The hydrodynamic conditions of high coal rank reservoirs in the Qinshui basin were analyzed. Our experiment shows the following results： under strong hydrodynamic alternating action, 6C~ of coalbed methane reservoir changed from the start at -2.95% ~ -3.66%, and the lightening process occurred in phases; the CI-I4 volume reduced from 96.35% to 12.42%; the CO2 vo- lume decreased from 0.75% in sample 1 to 0.68% in sample 2, then rose to 1.13% in sample 3; the N2 volume changed from 2.9% in sample 1 to 86.45% in sample 3. On one hand, these changes show the complexity of CBM reservoir formation; on the other hand, they indicate that strong hydrodynamic actions have an unfavorable impact on CBM reservoir formation. It was found that the gas volume and hydrodynamic intensity were negatively correlated and low hydrodynamic flow conditions might result in highly productive and enriched areas of high rank CBM.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2016YFC0801406)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51674252)+4 种基金the Visitor Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control(Chongqing University)(No.2011DA105287-FW201405)the Qing Lan Projectthe Sponsorship of Jiangsu Overseas Research&Training Program for University Prominent Young&Middle-Aged Teachers and Presidentsthe Project Funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutionsthe Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(No.106112015CDJXY240001)
文摘Multiple coal seams widely develop in the deep Chinese coal-bearing strata. Ground in situ stress and coal seam gas pressure increase continuously with the increase of the mining depth, and coal and gas outburst disasters become increasingly severe. When the coal is very deep, the gas content and pressure will elevate and thus coal seams tends to outburst-prone seams. The safety and economics of exploited firstmined coal seams are tremendously restricted. Meanwhile, the multiple seams occurrence conditions resulted in different methane pressure systems in the coal-bearing strata, which made the reservoir reconstruction of coal difficult. Given the characteristics of low saturation, low permeability, strong anisotropy and soft coal of Chinese coal seams, a single hydraulic fracturing surface well for reservoir reconstruction to pre-drain the coalbed methane(CBM) of multiple seams concurrently under the different gas pressure systems has not yet gained any breakthroughs. Based on analyses of the main features of deep CBM reservoirs in China, current gas control methods and the existing challenges in deep and multiple seams, we proposed a new technology for deep CBM reservoir reconstruction to realize simultaneous high-efficiency coal mining and gas extraction. In particular, we determined the first-mined seam according to the principles of effectiveness and economics, and used hydraulic fracturing surface well to reconstruct the first-mined seam which enlarges the selection range of the first-mined seam. During the process of mining first-mined seam, adjacent coal seams could be reconstructed under the mining effect which promoted high-efficiency pressure relief gas extraction by using spatial and comprehensive gas drainage methods(combination of underground and ground CBM extraction methods). A typical integrated reservoir reconstruction technology, ‘‘One well for triple use", was detailed introduced and successfully applied in the Luling coal mine. The application showed that the proposed technology could effectively promote coal mining safety and simultaneously high-efficiency gas extraction.
基金We acknowledge financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(4183042741872123)the National Major Research Programfor Science and Technology in China(2016ZX05043-001).
文摘In-situ stress is a key reservoir parameter to evaluate reservoir permeability,hydraulic fractures,coal seam deformation and coalbed methane(CBM)recovery.With limited CBM test wells in the Zhengzhuang field,southeast of the Qinshui basin,North China,the in-situ stress data is inadequate for CBM exploration and development.It is necessary to find a method to predicate in-situ stress through other exploration data such as geophysical well loggings.In this study,we provide a new well-logging databased model to predicate the in-situ stress based on 17 sets of well test data and comprehensive logging data.As a distinguished characteristic of this model,different structural compartmentalization of CBM reservoirs was considered.A regional adaptive residual strain index was introduced to the model.Based on the model,the in-situ stress distribution in the Zhengzhuang field were evaluated systematically,and the influences of in-situ stress on permeability and the propagation of hydro-fractures were discussed.Results indicate that the magnitude of the maximum(S_(Hmax),14.19e45.40 MPa)and minimum horizontal stresses(Shmin,10.62e28.38 MPa)and the gravitational stress(Sv,9.58e30.82 MPa)all show positive correlations with burial depths.The in-situ stress fields in the study area are characterized by 1)SHmax>Sv>Shmin in shallow layers(<700 m),indicating a dominant strike-slip faulting stress regime;2)Sv z S_(Hmax)>S_(hmin)and S_(Hmax)>Sv>S_(hmin)in the depth of 700e1050 m,suggesting a transformed regime;and 3)S_(Hmax)>Sv>S_(hmin)in deep layers(>1050 m),indicating a strike-slip faulting stress regime.The S_(Hmax)in the study area is orientated by NE-SW,with a trend of 40e49.Resulted from the change of the in-situ stress regimes from shallow(500 m)to deep layers(~1000 m),the reservoir permeability variation shows a typical increase followed by decrease.The presence of natural fractures significantly affect the propagation pattern of hydraulic fractures,and the length difference between the major and branch fractures increases with increasing stress anisotropy in the Zhengzhuang field.
基金funded by the National Science and Technology Major Project (2011ZX05060-005 2009ZX05039-003)
文摘To reveal the geochemical characters of water coproduced with coalbed gas and shallow groundwater,water samples were collected from 12 wells of coalbed methane and 7 wells of shallow groundwater.The pH,CODMn,fCO2,total dissolved solids （TDS）,total hardness,and concentrations of metasilicic acid,sodium and kalium,calcium ion,magnesium ion,ammonium iron,bicarbonate ion,carbonate,chloride,sulfate ion,nitrate ion,fluoride,lithium,zinc,nickel,manganese,iron,boron,barium,etc.of the samples were measured.Research results showed the following：（1） Concentrations of TDS,chloride,fluoride,sodium and kalium,ammonium,iron,and barium in the water coproduced with coalbed gas exceeded the national standards of China; however,physical,chemical,and biological properties of shallow groundwater could meet the national standard.（2） The water produced from coalbed contained mainly Na-Cl·HCO3,with average TDS of 4588.5 ppm,whereas shallow groundwater contained a mixture of chemicals including Na.Mg.Ca-HCO3·SO4 and Na.Mg-HCO3·SO4,with average TDS of 663.8 ppm.（3） In general,it was observed that bicarbonate and sodium accumulated in a reducing environment and deeper system,while depletion of hydrogen ions and dissolution of sulfate,calcium,and magnesium occurred in a redox environment and shallow system.（4） Sodium and kalium,ammonium,chloride,and bicarbonate ions were the main ions found in the study area.
基金This work was supported by the Teaching and Research Award Program for Outstanding Young Teachers(TRAPOYT)for Higher Education Institutions of Ministry of Education of China
文摘Coalbed methane is an unconventional gas resource and its special storage andmigration laws need a series of evaluations and predictions. By analyzing the flowingcharacteristics of coalbed methane reservoir and using the known results for the dynamic predictionof natural gas reservoir, a three-dimensional mathematical model for the two-phase flow in coalbedmethane reservoir was established. In this model the Langmuir isothermal adsorption law, the firstFick law and the second Fick law were applied to consider the absorption and diffusion of coalbedmethane. The governing equations were discrctized in a finite-difference form, and a full-implicitsimulator (CBM- GW3D) for three-dimensional two-phase flow was developed. The field data of coalbedmethane wells located at Liupanshui, Guizhou was used to verify the reliability of this model. Thispaper also presented the result of the sensitivity analysis for some factors. And this result provedthe reliability and validity of this model.
基金This research was funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.41922016,41830427,and 41772160)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2652019264).
文摘Gas diffusion in the coal matrix plays a significant role in forecasting the production performance of coalbed methane(CBM)wells.To better understand methane diffusion behavior,a systematic study was performed on various rank coals with vitrinite reflectance(Ro,m)ranging from 0.46%to 2.79%.Multiple experiments,including coal petrographic analysis,field emission scanning electron microscopy(FESEM),low-temperature N2 adsorption/desorption,and mercury intrusion porosimetry(MIP),were conducted to quantitatively characterize the multiscale micro-nano pore system in different rank coals,which showed that the pore structure of coals exhibited a multimodal pore size and volume distribution.Isothermal adsorption-diffusion experiments using the volumetric method were also performed to understand the methane diffusion characteristics in the micro-nano pores of the coal reservoir.The applicability of the multiporous diffusion model is verified,and methane diffusion in the multi-scale pores of coal reservoirs exhibits the characteristics of early fast diffusion,transitional diffusion in the medium term,and slow diffusion in the later period.In addition,the factors affecting methane diffusion in coals were systematically analyzed,and gray relational analysis(GRA)was employed to analyze and identify the importance of these factors on methane diffusion.The results show the impact ranking of factors,in order from the most important to the least:particle size>moisture>surface area>pore volume>pressure>coal rank>temperature in all of three diffusion stages.These findings are helpful for forecasting production performance and enhancing the production efficiency of CBM.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China(No.BK20201349)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.41702130 and 41971335)Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD).
文摘Pore pressure is an important parameter in coalbed methane(CBM)exploration and development;however,the distribution pattern and mechanism for pore pressure differences in the Upper Permian CBM reservoirs are poorly understood in the western Guizhou region of South China.In this study,lateral and vertical variations and mechanisms for pore pressure differences are analyzed based on 126 injection-falloff and in-situ stress well test data measured in Permian coal reservoirs.Generally,based on the pore pressure gradient and coefficient in coal reservoirs of the western Guizhou region,five zones can be delineated laterally:the mining areas of Zhina,northem Liupanshui,northern Guizhou,northwestern Guizhou and southern Liupanshui.Vertically,there are two main typical patterns:i)the pore pressure gradient(or coefficient)is nearly unchanged in different coal reservoirs,and ii)the pore pressure gradient(or coefficient)has cyclic variations in a borehole profile with multiple coal seams,which suggests the existence of a"superimposed CBM system".The mechanism analysis indicates that coal permeability,thermal evolution stage and hydrocarbon generation contribute little to pore pressure differences in coal reservoirs in the western Guizhou region.The present-day in-situ stress field,basement structure and tectonic activity may be the dominant factors affecting lateral pore pressure differences.The sealing capacity of caprocks and the present-day in-situ stress field are significant para-meters causing vertical pore pressure differences in coal reservoirs.These results are expected to provide new geological references for CBM exploration and develop-ment in the western Guizhou region.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Fundation of China(Nos.41672149,41302131,41362009)the Key Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41530314)+2 种基金the Scientific Research Foundation of the Key Laboratory of Coalbed Methane Resources and Reservoir Formation Process of the Ministry of Education,China University of Mining and Technology,(No.2017-001)the National Science and Technology Major Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(Nos.2016ZX05044-002,2011ZX05033,2011ZX05034)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2012QNB32)
文摘Deep coalbed methane exists in high-temperature and high-pressure reservoirs. To elucidate the dynamic-change laws of the deep coal reservoir porosity and permeability characteristics in the process of coalbed methane production, based on three pieces of low- to medium-rank coal samples in the eastern Junggar Basin, Xinjiang, we analyse their mercury-injection pore structures. We measured the porosity and permeability of the coal samples at various temperatures and confining pressures by high-temperature and confining pressure testing. The results show that the porosity of a coal sample decreases exponentially with increasing effective stress. With increasing temperature, the initial porosity increases for two pieces of relatively low-rank coal samples. The increased rate of porosity decreases with increasing confining pressure. With increasing temperature, the initial porosity of a relatively high-rank coal sample decreases, and the rate of change of the porosity become faster. An exponential relationship exists between the porosity and permeability. With increasing coal rank, the initial porosity and permeability decrease. The change rate of the permeability decreases with increasing porosity.
