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Genetic Type And Gas-Generating Potential Of Coalbed Methane In The Bayanhua Sag, Erlian Basin, Meng Qin, Li Ling, Li Jie, Tian Wenguang, Lin Haitao, Li Heng Nov 2023

Genetic Type And Gas-Generating Potential Of Coalbed Methane In The Bayanhua Sag, Erlian Basin, Meng Qin, Li Ling, Li Jie, Tian Wenguang, Lin Haitao, Li Heng

Coal Geology & Exploration

The Bayanhua Sag in the Erlian Basin is a critical experimental area for coalbed methane (CBM) development from low-rank coals in Inner Mongolia. However, the relatively low exploration level and the limited understanding of the CBM origin in the sag restrict the CBM exploration and development to some extent. This study tested the gas components, stable isotopes and hydrochemistry of the gas and water samples from CBM wells in the Bayanhua Sag. It also conducted radioisotopic dating for these samples. By combining the classic charts for the identification of natural gas origin, this study clarified the gas origins, further analyzed …


Closure Trajectory Model Of Pressure-Preserved Controller For Coring In Coal Seam Surface Well, Guo Da, Zhang Yiwei, Wang Dingming, Fang Xin, Yang Bengao, Guo Lihua, Hou Lele, Zhao Xiang Aug 2023

Closure Trajectory Model Of Pressure-Preserved Controller For Coring In Coal Seam Surface Well, Guo Da, Zhang Yiwei, Wang Dingming, Fang Xin, Yang Bengao, Guo Lihua, Hou Lele, Zhao Xiang

Coal Geology & Exploration

The traditional method of coal exploration is to obtain coal samples using an open coring tool and estimate the gas loss through theoretical calculations. However, the measured gas content of these coal samples is generally low, significantly impeding the development and utilization of coalbed methane and compromising the safety of coal mining operations. To meet the demands of deep coal exploration, an innovative pressure-preserved coring tool was specifically designed for the coal seam surface wells. This tool has a total length of 6.7 m and can extract a 3 m long pressure-preserved coal core sample at a single time. In …


Fractal Theory-Based Permeability Model Of Fracture Networks In Coals, Xia Binwei, Liao Chuanbin, Luo Yafei, Ji Kainan Aug 2023

Fractal Theory-Based Permeability Model Of Fracture Networks In Coals, Xia Binwei, Liao Chuanbin, Luo Yafei, Ji Kainan

Coal Geology & Exploration

Fractures in coal reservoirs, which act as the major seepage pathways for coalbed methane (CBM), determine the permeability and CBM productivity of coal reservoirs. Research on the relationships between fracture structures and reservoir permeability is of great theoretical and practical significance for the accurate prediction of CBM productivity. Based on the classical cubic law-based permeability model, as well as the fractal theory, fracture network structures, and effective stress, this study built a permeability model containing complex bending fractures, which was then combined with the S & D (Shi-Durucan) model to build the permeability model of fractured coals under the action …


An Experimental Study On Factors Controlling The Proppant Transport In Hydraulic Fractures Of Coal Reservoirs, Su Xianbo, Fan Jian, Wang Ran, Wang Lufei, Zhao Fengzhen, Wang Qian Jun 2023

An Experimental Study On Factors Controlling The Proppant Transport In Hydraulic Fractures Of Coal Reservoirs, Su Xianbo, Fan Jian, Wang Ran, Wang Lufei, Zhao Fengzhen, Wang Qian

Coal Geology & Exploration

Effectively propping open hydraulic fractures in coal reservoirs plays an important role in ensuring the efficient production of coalbed methane (CBM). This study investigated the effects of fracture morphology and the volume, injection rate, and properties of fracturing fluids on proppant transport in fractures through visualized experiments. The results are as follows: (1) Proppants showed a relatively homogeneous distribution in simple fractures with a constant aperture. In contrast, they form room-and-pillar props composed of proppant pillars and proppant-free rooms in local simple fractures with varying apertures and reticular fractures due to the effects of the varying flow rates of fracturing …


Recharge Water Types Of Coalbed Methane Wells: Controlling Effects On Water Yield And Countermeasures, Du Fengfeng, Ni Xiaoming, Zhang Yafei, Liu Yuru, Wang Wensheng Jun 2023

Recharge Water Types Of Coalbed Methane Wells: Controlling Effects On Water Yield And Countermeasures, Du Fengfeng, Ni Xiaoming, Zhang Yafei, Liu Yuru, Wang Wensheng

Coal Geology & Exploration

External water recharge of coalbed methane (CBM) wells leads to high water yield, thus affecting effective pressure propagation within coal seams and ultimately impacting gas production. This study aims to ascertain the influence of different types of recharge water on the water yield of CBM wells, as well as the characteristics of water yield and gas production of these wells under different recharge water types. Based on the exploration and development data of 25 CBM wells in the Shouyang block, this study presented general methods for obtaining the parameters for recharge water type classification and proposed the stepped method for …


Experimental Study On Co2-Enhanced Coalbed Methane Production And Its Simultaneous Storage, Su Xianbo, Huang Jin, Wang Qian, Yu Shiyao Mar 2023

Experimental Study On Co2-Enhanced Coalbed Methane Production And Its Simultaneous Storage, Su Xianbo, Huang Jin, Wang Qian, Yu Shiyao

Coal Geology & Exploration

Experimental study on CO2-enhanced coalbed methane production and its simultaneous storage Abstract: For a long time, a lot of work has been done on CO2-enhanced coalbed methane (CO2-ECBM), but the limited industrial trials failed to achieve the expected purpose, which prevented the promotion and application of CBM enhancement technology. In recent years, with the establishment of carbon neutrality routes in different countries, CO2 geological storage has gradually gained attention, and the questions of whether coal reservoirs can be treated as CO2 storage space and whether simultaneous CO2 displacing CH4 and …


Coal Methane Control And Its Emission Reduction Potential In China, Sang Shuxun, Liu Shiqi, Han Sijie, Zheng Sijian, Liu Tong, Zhou Xiaozhi, Wang Ran, Wang Meng Mar 2023

Coal Methane Control And Its Emission Reduction Potential In China, Sang Shuxun, Liu Shiqi, Han Sijie, Zheng Sijian, Liu Tong, Zhou Xiaozhi, Wang Ran, Wang Meng

Coal Geology & Exploration

Methane is the most important non-CO2 greenhouse gas, which has attracted more and more attention. Coal methane is the most important methane emission source in China, and China is also the country with the largest amount of coal methane emissions in the world. Therefore, the effective emission control and the efficient development and utilization of coal methane have triple benefits, such as greenhouse gas emission reduction, energy gas development and utilization, and hazardous gas control. Based on the accumulation of systematic investigation and research, the background of coal methane emission control was summarized and conclusion was made for the …


Mechanism Of Coal Fine-Bubble Coupling In The Unsaturated Flow Stage Of Coalbed Methane Drainage, Han Wenlong, Li Yong, Chen Xiangsheng, Zhuo Qiming, Wang Yanbin Mar 2023

Mechanism Of Coal Fine-Bubble Coupling In The Unsaturated Flow Stage Of Coalbed Methane Drainage, Han Wenlong, Li Yong, Chen Xiangsheng, Zhuo Qiming, Wang Yanbin

Coal Geology & Exploration

To reveal the mechanism of interaction between coal fines and gas in the unsaturated flow stage of coalbed methane (CBM) drainage, it is essential to formulate the drainage system and improve the gas production. The effect of air bubbles with different diameters on coal fines with different particle sizes and densities was systematically experimented through the experiment device for microscopic interaction between the air bubble and the coal fines. Meanwhile, the influence of air bubbles on the migration trajectory and velocity of coal fines and the characteristics of coal fine capturing by air bubbles were also analyzed. The results show …


Stress Sensitivity Characteristics And Control Mechanism Of Different Coal Rank Reservoirs, Sun Fenjin, Yang Jiaosheng, Wang Meizhu, Sun Bin, Zhang Jidong, Zhao Yang, Deng Ze Sep 2022

Stress Sensitivity Characteristics And Control Mechanism Of Different Coal Rank Reservoirs, Sun Fenjin, Yang Jiaosheng, Wang Meizhu, Sun Bin, Zhang Jidong, Zhao Yang, Deng Ze

Coal Geology & Exploration

The stress sensitivity of coal reservoir reduces the permeability, which in turn affects the productivity of coalbed methane (CBM)wells. So how to reduce this effect from stress sensitivity deserves further study in the CBM wells drainage process. To clarify the stress sensitivity characteristic and differences of different rank coal reservoirs, coal samples collected respectively from Fanzhuang block (high rank coal), Baode block (medium rank coal) and Erlian Basin (low rank lignite) were employed in this study. The stress sensitivity experiments of different rank coal samples were systematically carried out during loading and unloading process. Meanwhile, stress sensitivity mechanism was analyzed. …


Construction Concept Of Integrated Geological Engineering Platform For Coalbed Methane, Li Guihong, Zhao Peipei, Wu Xinbo Sep 2022

Construction Concept Of Integrated Geological Engineering Platform For Coalbed Methane, Li Guihong, Zhao Peipei, Wu Xinbo

Coal Geology & Exploration

The production of coalbed methane (CBM) wells in China is generally low, and the CBM geological research is seriously divorced from the engineering, so it is urgent to introduce the idea of geological engineering integration, which is helpful to form a scientific engineering decision. In this paper, the idea of constructing a CBM geological engineering integration platform is proposed, and its business framework and function framework are built. Various professional software tools are integrated, such as Petrel for geological modeling, compass for drilling and completion design, MFrac for fracturing design, and CBM-SIM for reservoir numerical simulation. An integrated shared database …


Reservoir Properties And Gas Production Difference Between No.15 Coal And No.3 Coal In Zhengzhuang Block, Southern Qinshui Basin, Zhang Cong, Li Mengxi, Feng Shuren, Hu Qiujia, Qiao Maopo, Wu Dingquan, Yu Jiasheng, Li Kexin Sep 2022

Reservoir Properties And Gas Production Difference Between No.15 Coal And No.3 Coal In Zhengzhuang Block, Southern Qinshui Basin, Zhang Cong, Li Mengxi, Feng Shuren, Hu Qiujia, Qiao Maopo, Wu Dingquan, Yu Jiasheng, Li Kexin

Coal Geology & Exploration

With the in-depth exploration and development of coalbed methane (CBM), the development differences between different strata in the same region are gradually emerging. Deepening the understanding of reservoir is crucial to formulate development strategies. Taking the Zhengzhuang Block in the southern Qinshui Basin as an example, in the past, the focus was on the main No.3 coal resources. With the stimulation demand in this block, the CBM needs to be gradually recovered in multiple layers. In this paper, the CBM resource of No.15 coal is analyzed. Comparative analysis with well developed No.3 CBM resources is carried to probe into the …


Evaluation Method And Application Of Fracturing Effect Based On Dynamic Permeability Change Of Coal Reservoir Hydraulic Fracturing, Shan Tuo, Sun Changyan, Wang Qian, Xie Xiangjun, Fan Yigang May 2022

Evaluation Method And Application Of Fracturing Effect Based On Dynamic Permeability Change Of Coal Reservoir Hydraulic Fracturing, Shan Tuo, Sun Changyan, Wang Qian, Xie Xiangjun, Fan Yigang

Coal Geology & Exploration

The fracturing construction curve is considered to be an important basis for reflecting the fracturing effect, while the dynamic change of reservoir permeability in the fracturing stage can more intuitively reflect the effect of fracture formation. In this paper, a quantitative evaluation method for reservoir dynamic permeability in fracturing stage was established based on the principle of well testing. Then, the method was applied to evaluate the fracturing effect of two coalbed methane (CBM) wells in a block in southern Junggar Basin, and the dynamic permeability curve of reservoir during fracturing stage is obtained. Meanwhile, the G-function method was …


Ground Development Technology And Engineering Application Of Cbm In Coal Mine Goafs: A Case Study Of Jincheng Mining Area In Qinshui Basin, Zhou Xianjun, Li Guofu, Li Chao, Wang Zheng, Li Jiangbiao May 2022

Ground Development Technology And Engineering Application Of Cbm In Coal Mine Goafs: A Case Study Of Jincheng Mining Area In Qinshui Basin, Zhou Xianjun, Li Guofu, Li Chao, Wang Zheng, Li Jiangbiao

Coal Geology & Exploration

There are still rich CBM resources in goafs after coal mining, and the resource evaluation, development and utilization have dual significance of environmental protection and resources. In recent years, ground drilling has been actively explored in Jincheng, Xishan and Yangquan mining areas in Shanxi Province to extract CBM in the goafs. However, in the process of ground development of CBM, due to water accumulation in the goafs, confined water gushing from overlying strata and other reasons, there is no gas production or low gas extraction from ground drilling. Taking Yuecheng Coal Mine in Jincheng, Shanxi as an example, this paper …


Eefficient Fracturing Technology And Fine Drainage System Of Ultra-Deep Coalbed Methane In Southeast Chongqing:A Case Study Of Ny1 Well, Fang Dazhi, Cheng Zehu, Li Jiaxin May 2022

Eefficient Fracturing Technology And Fine Drainage System Of Ultra-Deep Coalbed Methane In Southeast Chongqing:A Case Study Of Ny1 Well, Fang Dazhi, Cheng Zehu, Li Jiaxin

Coal Geology & Exploration

According to the results of China’s new round of coalbed methane (CBM) resource evaluation, the CBM development mainly focuses on medium and shallow coal seams, and the geological conditions of deep-ultra deep coal reservoirs are more complicated. Thus, the reservoir fracturing technology and drainage management technology are two major factors in the development of CBM wells for deep coal reservoirs. In the area of southeast Chongqing, the coal seam of Longtan Formation is as deep as nearly 2 000 m, and there is no experience in ultra-deep CBM well development in this area. The NYI well is taken as an …


Progress Of Coalbed Methane Exploration And Development In China During The 13th Five-Year Plan Period And The Next Exploration Direction, Ye Jianping, Hou Songyi, Zhang Shouren Mar 2022

Progress Of Coalbed Methane Exploration And Development In China During The 13th Five-Year Plan Period And The Next Exploration Direction, Ye Jianping, Hou Songyi, Zhang Shouren

Coal Geology & Exploration

Based on survey data of coalbed methane exploration and development projects in China, the production status of coalbed methane fields and scientific & technological achievements, this paper analyzes the comprehensive control technical measures for stable and increasing production of coalbed methane fields, and the geological conditions and potential of deep coalbed methane exploration breakthrough. The coalbed methane horizontal well technology and the matching well pattern optimization and drainage technology are also summarized. The results show that the most effective technical measures for the comprehensive control of stable production of coalbed methane fields and low production wells in China are four …


Research Progress And Development Direction Of Key Technologies For Efficient Coalbed Methane Development In China, Xu Fengyin, Yan Xia, Lin Zhenpan, Li Shuguang, Xiong Xianyue, Yan Detian, Wang Hongya, Zhang Shuangyuan, Xu Borui, Ma Xinyuan, Bai Nan, Mei Yonggui Mar 2022

Research Progress And Development Direction Of Key Technologies For Efficient Coalbed Methane Development In China, Xu Fengyin, Yan Xia, Lin Zhenpan, Li Shuguang, Xiong Xianyue, Yan Detian, Wang Hongya, Zhang Shuangyuan, Xu Borui, Ma Xinyuan, Bai Nan, Mei Yonggui

Coal Geology & Exploration

During the 13th Five Year Plan period, the major problem of the low output of a single well of coalbed methane (CBM) has restricted the efficient development of CBM in China. Through Major National Science and Technology Projects and other technical researches, significant progress has been made in the theoretical understanding and engineering technology of CBM exploration and development. It is manifested in four aspects as follows. Firstly, the exploration concept has changed from looking for rich dessert areas to high-yield dessert areas, and the extensive development deployment has become finer. Secondly, in terms of efficient stimulation technology, with the …


Molecular Simulation Of The Effect Of Co2/N2 Binary Gas On Methane Adsorption In Coal, Sun Zhixue, Min Cheng, Zhang Wanlu, Jiang Yongping, Yu Xuefeng, Cui Bin Mar 2022

Molecular Simulation Of The Effect Of Co2/N2 Binary Gas On Methane Adsorption In Coal, Sun Zhixue, Min Cheng, Zhang Wanlu, Jiang Yongping, Yu Xuefeng, Cui Bin

Coal Geology & Exploration

The binary gas flooding technology (CO2/N2-ECBM) has become an important means of increasing the production of coalbed methane(CBM). It is of great significance to clarify the CO2/N2 competitive adsorption law in coal seams and its influence on the physical properties of coal seams. The molecular simulation software Materials Studio was used to establish a coal molecular model according to the actual temperature and pressure of the CBM block in Yanchuannan. On the basis of the Grand Canonical Monte Carlo(GCMC) method, the influence of each injection stage in the technology of CO2/N …


Geochemical Characteristics And Significance Of Water Produced By Coalbed Methane Wells In Lu’An Mining Area, Hua Mingguo, Tian Lin, Zhang Yan, Li Jia, Cao Yongheng Feb 2022

Geochemical Characteristics And Significance Of Water Produced By Coalbed Methane Wells In Lu’An Mining Area, Hua Mingguo, Tian Lin, Zhang Yan, Li Jia, Cao Yongheng

Coal Geology & Exploration

Hydro-geochemistry analysis is an important method for CBM exploration and development research. In this paper, the distribution characteristics of salinity, H/O stable isotope and ion concentration in sample water was investigated, and the optimal CBM development area was analyzed by the characteristics of regional structural distribution and the CBM development history. The testing water was from the No.3 CBM well of the Shanxi Formation Permian system in the Lu’an Mining area in the south-central part of Qinshui Basin. The results show that there are three high salinity areas in the mining area, with an average groundwater salinity of 2 000-3200 …


Cbm Well Drainage Data-Based Dynamic Inversion Study Of Reservoir Gas Content, Ma Dongmin, Ji Yusong, Chen Yue, Zheng Chao, Teng Jinxiang, Ma Zhuoyuan, Xiao Jialong Dec 2021

Cbm Well Drainage Data-Based Dynamic Inversion Study Of Reservoir Gas Content, Ma Dongmin, Ji Yusong, Chen Yue, Zheng Chao, Teng Jinxiang, Ma Zhuoyuan, Xiao Jialong

Coal Geology & Exploration

The gas content of coal reservoir is the core parameter of coalbed methane production. There is an error between the measured gas content and the real gas content of coal reservoir. In this paper, based on the gas production of Haishiwan coalbed methane wells in different periods and the decrease of the "constant volume" of the gas content of coal reservoirs, the real-time gas content of coal reservoirs is inverted, and the change rule of the real-time gas content in the process of coalbed methane well drainage is explored. The results show that: (1) The gas content of coal reservoir …


De-Blocking Technology And Application Of High-Rank Cbm Well In Junlian Region In Sichuan Province, Peng Lisha, Zhang Yimin, Xiong Wei, Zhao Dan, Luo Kai Oct 2021

De-Blocking Technology And Application Of High-Rank Cbm Well In Junlian Region In Sichuan Province, Peng Lisha, Zhang Yimin, Xiong Wei, Zhao Dan, Luo Kai

Coal Geology & Exploration

The coal seams of Leping Formation in Junlian area are high-rank coal reservoir with low porosity and low permeability. The gas production of some coalbed methane wells decreases rapidly in the production process, which seriously restricts the benefit development of coalbed methane wells. Combined with the production data such as drainage, hydrochemistry and pump inspection, this paper analyzes the reasons for the decline of gas production. The main reasons for the decline are coal scaling and coal fines blockage. Targeted measures such as acid pickling, hydraulic shock, plasma pulse and water injection are carried out to remove the blockage. The …


Mechanism And Applicability Of Increasing Coalbed Methane Well Production By Pre-Positioned Acid Fracturing, Fan Yao Aug 2021

Mechanism And Applicability Of Increasing Coalbed Methane Well Production By Pre-Positioned Acid Fracturing, Fan Yao

Coal Geology & Exploration

Mechanism and applicability of increasing coalbed methane well production by pre-positioned acid fracturing


Key Problems And Countermeasures Of Cbm Development Through Surface Boreholes In Abandoned Coal Mines Of Shanxi Province, Wang Zheng, Li Guofu, Zhou Xianjun, Hu Shengyong, Li Rifu, Chen Wenke, Jiao Pengshuai, Li Chao, Li Jiangbiao Aug 2021

Key Problems And Countermeasures Of Cbm Development Through Surface Boreholes In Abandoned Coal Mines Of Shanxi Province, Wang Zheng, Li Guofu, Zhou Xianjun, Hu Shengyong, Li Rifu, Chen Wenke, Jiao Pengshuai, Li Chao, Li Jiangbiao

Coal Geology & Exploration

Key problems and countermeasures of CBM development through surface boreholes in abandoned coal mines of Shanxi Province


Analysis Of Interlayer Interference In Combined Development Of Coalbed Methane Wells And Discussion On Combined Production Methods:A Case Study Of Shoushan No.1 Coal Mine In Pingdingshan, Xu Yaobo Jun 2021

Analysis Of Interlayer Interference In Combined Development Of Coalbed Methane Wells And Discussion On Combined Production Methods:A Case Study Of Shoushan No.1 Coal Mine In Pingdingshan, Xu Yaobo

Coal Geology & Exploration

The combined development of multiple coal seams is a key technology to increase the production of single CBM wells. However, in engineering practice, most coal seams have interlayer interference problems, resulting in an insignificant increase in combined development gas production. In order to improve the gas production and development efficiency of combined development in coalbed methane wells, taking the combined production of coalbed methane in the No.4-2 coal seam and the No.2-1 coal seam of the Shoushan No.1 Coal Mine in Pingdingshan as an example, this paper analyses the influence factors and interference rules of interlayer interference, and proposes the …


Study On Mesozoic Magmatic Intrusion And Paleozoic Multi-Mineral Genesis Mechanism In Huanghebei Coalfield,Shandong Province, Wang Huaihong, Shen Lijun, Wang Dongdong, Zhu Yuzhen, Li Zengxue, Wang Yongjun, Mao Qiang Apr 2021

Study On Mesozoic Magmatic Intrusion And Paleozoic Multi-Mineral Genesis Mechanism In Huanghebei Coalfield,Shandong Province, Wang Huaihong, Shen Lijun, Wang Dongdong, Zhu Yuzhen, Li Zengxue, Wang Yongjun, Mao Qiang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Accumulation of various minerals is common in strata, especially in areas invaded by magma, which is more conducive to the generation and preservation of various minerals and greatly improves the exploration benefit and development value of mineral resources. Taking Huanghebei Coalfield in Shandong Province as an example, this paper studies the genesis mechanism of Mesozoic rock intrusion and Paleozoic multiple minerals(coal, coal-bed methane, coal-measure shale gas and rich iron ore). Research shows that: Huanghebei Coalfield Carboniferous-Permian Period tectonic conditions and sedimentary environment are conducive to the development of coal seam, and coal seam distribution in the plane is characterized by …


Beneficial Cbm Area Prediction Based On Structural Elemental Quantitative Cluster Classification, Liu Jing, Chang Suoliang, Liu Zuiliang, Zhang Sheng, Chen Qiang, Liu Bo Apr 2021

Beneficial Cbm Area Prediction Based On Structural Elemental Quantitative Cluster Classification, Liu Jing, Chang Suoliang, Liu Zuiliang, Zhang Sheng, Chen Qiang, Liu Bo

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to select optimally the CBM-enriched area of structural elements and delicately divide the advantageous blocks of CBM structural control under the development scale, this paper takes the Yongle south block in the southwest of Qinshui Basin as an example, subdivides the structural characterization elements and quantifies the indicators of structural elements, and puts forward the method of trend surface iteration to characterize different degrees of structural deformation, fuzzy clustering classification and element dichotomy to optimize the favorable area of CBM structural control. Based on the comprehensive interpretation results of seismic geology, the quantitative characterization of structural elements of …


Numerical Simulation Of The Influence Of No-Flow Recharge Aquifer On Cbm Drainage, Liu Bing, Zhang Songhang, Tang Shuheng, Wang Pengfei, Zhai Jiayu, Ji Chaoqi Apr 2021

Numerical Simulation Of The Influence Of No-Flow Recharge Aquifer On Cbm Drainage, Liu Bing, Zhang Songhang, Tang Shuheng, Wang Pengfei, Zhai Jiayu, Ji Chaoqi

Coal Geology & Exploration

Coalbed methane wells in southern Qinshui Basin have the characteristics of high water yield and low gas yield, while some wells present high water yield and high gas yield characteristics. Generally speaking, the high water yield of coalbed methane wells is mostly related to the aquifer with recharge. In this case, based on the coal reservoir geological condition of Shizhuangnan Block and the actual situation of coalbed methane vertical well production, the influence of non-flow recharge aquifer on reservoir pressure variation and CBM outflow rule was simulated by using a three-dimensional coal reservoir simulation software (SIMEDWin) with gas and water …


Geochemical Characteristics And Genesis Of Coalbed Methane In Baode Area, Li Yangbing, Zeng Lei, Hu Weiqiang, Chen Xin, Ma Litao, Liu Cheng, Huang Ying, Qiao Fang Apr 2021

Geochemical Characteristics And Genesis Of Coalbed Methane In Baode Area, Li Yangbing, Zeng Lei, Hu Weiqiang, Chen Xin, Ma Litao, Liu Cheng, Huang Ying, Qiao Fang

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to find out the geochemical characteristics and origins of coalbed methane(CBM)in Baode area, coal, CBM and water samples were collected, gas component analysis, quality detection of CBM well-produced water and stable isotope analysis were carried out. The results show that CH4 is the main hydrocarbon gas in CBM composition and its volume fraction ranges from 88.60% to 97.59%; a small amount of ethane is contained, and the volume fraction is only 0.01%-0.14%. The drying coefficient is greater than 0.99, the CBM belongs to the extremely dry CBM. The non-hydrocarbon components mainly contain CO2 and N2 …


Evaluation Of The Hydro-Fracturing Potential For Coalbed Methane Reservoir: A Case Study Of Zhengzhuang Cbm Field, Yao Yanbin, Wang Hui, Yang Yanhui, Liu Dameng, Lu Xiuqin, Cao Lutong Feb 2021

Evaluation Of The Hydro-Fracturing Potential For Coalbed Methane Reservoir: A Case Study Of Zhengzhuang Cbm Field, Yao Yanbin, Wang Hui, Yang Yanhui, Liu Dameng, Lu Xiuqin, Cao Lutong

Coal Geology & Exploration

The "double low" rate of exploration and utilization of CBM resources in China leads to a significant slowdown in CBM production, which has become a bottleneck restricting the development of CBM industry in China. The common CBM reservoir evaluation method did not pay enough attention to the hydro-fracturing potential, resulting in low discovery rate of high-quality gas reserves and low mobilization-rate of the present reserves. Thus, it is extremely necessary to do some research regarding to hydro-fracturing potential evaluation. Targeting on the Zhengzhuang CBM field of the southern Qinshui Basin, this study did comprehensive investigations including coal core analysis, physical …


Seismic Attribute Recognition Technology Of Magmatic Rock Intrusive Coal Seam, Wu Bin, Meng Fanbin Dec 2020

Seismic Attribute Recognition Technology Of Magmatic Rock Intrusive Coal Seam, Wu Bin, Meng Fanbin

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to increase the degree of production of CBM development blocks, when the production of a single well enters a decline period, the development plan needs to be adjusted, and the production increase and stability can be achieved through the measures such as layer adjustment or layer compensation. In terms of time, it is believed that the main coal seam should be developed first when it is put into production. After the decline period, the secondary main coal seam should be supplemented and combined; in space, combined with the development dynamics, the analytic hierarchy process is used to determine …


Construction And Transformation Technology Of Three-Dimensional Fine Model Of Mine Water Diversion Structure, Fan Juan, Hou Enke, Jin Dewu, Qiao Wei, Nan Shenghui Dec 2020

Construction And Transformation Technology Of Three-Dimensional Fine Model Of Mine Water Diversion Structure, Fan Juan, Hou Enke, Jin Dewu, Qiao Wei, Nan Shenghui

Coal Geology & Exploration

The development degree of natural fractures is the main factor affecting coalbed methane productivity. In order to accurately obtain the distribution position of the natural fractures in the a coalbed methane field in the southern Qinshui basin, 7 refracturing wells in the area were adopted by surface microseismic vector scanning to monitor the natural fractures. A certain amount of three-component geophones were deployed around the fracturing well to collect microseismic events in the surrounding reservoir during fracturing, and after Semblance superposition, the fracture energy slices at different times in the monitoring area were obtained to explain the natural fractures in …