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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 …

Discussion On The Three-Dimensional Development Model Of The Old Well Pattern In Coalbed Methane Field, Li Jun, Zhang Cong, Zhang Jianguo, Peng He, Cui Xinrui, Zhu Min

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 …

Microseismic Vector Scanning-Based Natural Fracture Monitoring Of The Coalbed Methane Wells, Liu Zixiong

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 …

Review Of The Tight Radius Drilling Technology Based On High Pressure Water Jet, Fan Yao, Zhang Qun

Coal Geology & Exploration

Tight radius drilling technology based on high pressure water jet is an important technical means to realize low-cost and efficient development of oil and gas resources. According to the research and application of tight radius drilling technology based on high pressure water jet, the equipment buildup, drilling theory, technical process and application effect of three tight radius drilling technologies and equipments(i.e., forging milling and reaming hydraulic type, forging milling and reaming jet thrust type and casing window type) are summarized systematically, and the advantages, disadvantages and adaptability of different technologies are included. From the point of view of increasing production …

Layer-Penetrating Staged Fracturing Law Of Horizontal Wells Within Roof Of Coal Seams Under Stress Interference, Xu Yaobo

Coal Geology & Exploration

Layer-penetrating fracturing is the key link to improve production in horizontal well within roof, and stress interference has important influence on layer-penetrating segmental fracturing effect in the horizontal well within roof. Therefore, the layer-penetrating segmental fracturing numerical model of horizontal well within roof is set up, the influence law of fracture propagation on stress interference to layer-penetrating segmental fracturing is studied. The results show that:the rock mechanics parameters, the interval distance and the fracturing construction method are the three important factors affecting the intersegment disturbance of the horizontal well within roof. As the Poisson's ratio of the coal seam goes …

Reasons Of Low Yield And Stimulation Measures For Cbm Wells In Junlian Area, Li Ying, Zheng Rui, Luo Kai, Zhu Yanming, Zhang Yimin

Coal Geology & Exploration

Coalbed methane fields in Junlian area have good development potential, but the existence of a large number of low-production and low-efficiency wells has restricted the increase of productivity. This paper analyzes the coupling relationship between high-productivity wells and geological factors from the perspective of geological engineering integration, analyzes the causes of inefficient wells from three aspects of geology, drainage and engineering, and evaluates the corresponding reform measures. The results show that the formation of inefficient wells in the north and the west of the study area is mainly affected by gas-bearing properties, fault distribution, production horizons, production and drainage rhythms, …

Physical Simutation Experiment Investigation On Hydraulic Fracture Propagation In High-Dip Coal Seam, Jiang Wei, Zhang Jun, Zhong Jie, Zhao Chen, Tang Zhuyun, Lu Haibing, Yi Xinbin, Wang Hai

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to study the hydraulic fracture geometry in high-dip coal seam, a large-scale true triaxial fracturing simulation system was used to carry out physical simulation experiments, and the hydraulic fracture geometry of the maximum horizontal principal stress along the strike direction and along the dip direction-in 60° dip coal seam were investigated respectively. Experimental results of the maximum principal stress direction along the strike direction show that: hydraulic fracture initiation is easily; fracture height is limited in the whole time; fracture connectivity is good; fracture propagates mainly along bedding and natural fracture, vertical fracture is formed; the influence of …

Fracturing Parameters Analysis And Productivity Evaluation Of Vertical Coalbed Methane Wells With Nitrogen Foam, Li Hengle, Cao Yunxing, Zhou Dan, Chai Xuezhou, Liu Tongji, Feng Peiwen, Shi Bin, Tian Lin

Coal Geology & Exploration

Fracturing parameters are important parameters that affect the fracturing effect, fracture characteristics and CBM productivity. Through an in-depth understanding of the influence of fracturing parameters on productivity, it is essential to optimize the fracturing process and increase the productivity of CBM wells. Taking 45 nitrogen foam fracturing wells in Lu’an mining area as the research object, the types of fracturing operation curves and their effects on productivity were studied. The relationship between fracturing fluid dosage and productivity was discussed. The differences in productivity of nitrogen foam wells and hydraulic fracturing wells was compared and analyzed. The results show that: Nitrogen …

Evaluation Of Coalbed Methane Drainage Effect For Multi-Target Seams In Jincheng Region, Yang Jianchao, Li Guihong, Liu Yuhui, Li Guofu, Wang Chaoshuai, Sun Tianyu

Coal Geology & Exploration

The study of the multi-target seams drainage effect on coalbed methane wells has great value, including coal safe mining, underground gas control, determination of development technical indicators, single well production, rational division of development layer, efficient development of coalbed methane, and development of medium and long-term coalbed methane development planning. Taking Chengzhuang mine of Jincheng as an example, the sampling data of the extraction effect in the middle and late stages of development are compared with the original gas content of the adjacent wells to evaluate the extraction effect, and the main control factors affecting the drainage effect are analyzed …

Estimation Method And Application Of Free Gas Content In Coal, Jiang Wenping, Zhang Qun, Zhang Peihe, Dong Mintao, Tian Xinjuan, Ru Ting

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to study the distribution characteristics of free gas content in coal reservoirs, based on the understanding that free gas mainly exists in coal pores, the estimation method of free gas content is optimized. Based on the test data of coalbed methane arameters of 42 groups of coals with different ranks from lignite to anthracite in typical coal-bearing areas of China, the free gas content of different coal samples were calculated by using the optimized method of free gas content estimation, and compared with the results of desorption gas content. The results show that the ratio of free gas …

Molecular Simulation Of The Influence Of Foam Fracturing Fluid Additives On Coalbed Methane Diffusion, Yang Zhaozhong, Han Jinxuan, Zhang Jian, He Rui, Lu Yanjun, Li Xiaogang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Materials Studio(MS) software was used to establish a slit pore molecular model which considers the in-teractions among water-bearing coal, foam agent and foam stabilizer. Based on molecular diffusion theory, the diffusion ability of methane molecule respectively affected by four common foam agents and four foam stabilizers was calculated. Compared to original water-bearing coal, self-diffusion coefficient of coalbed methane(CBM) is reduced by 71.3%, 74.7%, 56.3%, 54.0% after adding foaming agents including sodium dodecyl sulfonate(SDS), sodium lauryl sulfate(SLS), sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate(SDBS) and lycine respectively. Based on adding SDBS into water-bearing coal, the self-diffusion coefficient of CBM is further reduced by 63.2%, …

Analysis On The Type Of Reservoir Pressure Drop And Drainage Control Of Coalbed Methane Well In The Southern Block Of Shizhuang, Yi Yongxiang, Tang Shuheng, Zhang Songhang, Yan Xinlu, Wang Kaifeng, Dang Feng

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to fully understand the reservoir pressure variation characteristics of coalbed methane wells in the southern block of Shizhuang and based on the analysis of reservoir geological parameters and the analysis of actual production data, the reservoir pressures of different types of production wells are analyzed. The specific analysis of the drainage control and reservoir sensitivity effects is also carried out based on the abnormal wells. The results showed that the reservoir lamination of coalbed methane wells in the southern block of Shizhuang can be divided into three types, namely type of rapid pressure drop, type of medium-term stability …

Geological Characteristics And High Efficiency Development Technology Of Coalbed Methane In Duijiangnan Coal Mine, Guizhou Province, Gong Zewen

Coal Geology & Exploration

The development progress of coalbed methane in Duijiangnan mine field is slow. The main problems are low drilling efficiency, serious cementing leakage, long fracturing transformation period and low single well production in the block. Objectively evaluating the geological characteristics and development technology of coalbed methane is very im-portant for coalbed methane in the future. The coalbed thickness, coal body structure, reservoir pressure, gas content and permeability are systematically studied, combining with the past drilling, fracturing and drainage practices. It is proposed that directional wells are the main method of coalbed methane development in the coalfield. The coal seam M18 which …

Corrosion Behavior Analysis Of Sucker Rod For Coalbed Methane Wells In The Eastern Block Of Ordos Basin, Pang Bin, Wang Hanxiang, Lan Wenjian

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to make clear the corrosion rule of sucker rod for coalbed methane wells in the eastern block of Ordos basin, the paper summarizes the corrosion types and corrosion intensities of the sucker rod, based on the test of produced gas, produced water, corrosion products and weight loss of sucker rod. The paper analyzes the effect of different drainage stages, coal seam and mineralization degree of water on the corrosion. The results of the research indicate that corrosion is mainly caused by CO₂ and H₂S originated from No.5 coal seam and No.11 coal seam. The corrosion …

Technology And Application Of Indirect Fracturing In Cbm Vertical Well Of Broken And Soft Coal Seam With Low Permeability, Zhou Jiajia

Coal Geology & Exploration

In order to solve the problems of pulverized coal output and fracturing fracture not easy to extend during fracturing operation in the broken and soft coal seam with low permeability, the adaptability and fracturing fracture distribution of CBM during indirect fracturing are studied by means of in-situ stress and numerical simulation, and the engineering practice of indirect fracturing has been tested in Hongshandian mining area of Hunan Province. The results show that indirect fracturing can effectively improve the fracturing effect of the broken and soft coal seam with low permeability, and increase the fracture length. When the roof and floor …

Study On The Biodegradation Of Guanidine Gum By Methanogens In Coal Seam, Li Yunsong, Guo Hongyu, Fu Chaoyong, Zhao Guojun, Xia Daping

Coal Geology & Exploration

The problem of low temperature breaking of guanidine gum fracturing fluid is related to the effect of coal seam penetration. In order to explore the effect of methanogenson the biodegradation of guanidine gum, Inner Mongolia some coal mine lignite were collected to prepare samples of coal samples, and the enriched fresh mine water was used as the bacteria source. The biological methane metabolism experiments of guanidine gum + coal were used to characterize the biodegradability of methanogens to guanidine gum, with the total gas production, CH₄ concentration, guanidine gum molecular functional groups and C and H elements content changes. …

Analysis Of Diffusion Properties Of Methane In Low Rank Coal, Meng Zhaoping, Zhang Guiyuan, Li Guoqing, Liu Jinrong

Coal Geology & Exploration

Diffusion properties of methane in coal is an important reservoir parameter affecting CBM production. Using the lignite samples from the Xiaolongtan Formation of the Miocene Neogene in southeastern Yunnan Province, the isothermal adsorption experiments of methane in low rank coal were carried out. Based on the relationship between adsorption amount and time obtained from isothermal adsorption experiment, the diffusion coefficient of methane in coal was calculated by using an unipore model of unsteady gas diffusion. The diffusion law of methane in coal and its control mechanism were revealed. The results show that gas diffusion law in coal obeys Langmuir equation; …

The Water-Energy Nexus In The American West, Douglas S. Kenney, Robert Wilkinson

Books, Reports, and Studies

This digital resource contains only an abstract, cover image and table of contents information from the published book.

Print copy of book is available in the University of Colorado’s Wise Law Library: http://lawpac.colorado.edu/record=b613233~S0

Contents: PART I : INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW: The water-energy nexus : methodologies, challenges and opportunities / Robert Wilkinson -- Energy, water and the natural environment / Melinda Kassen, Jack E. Williams -- PART IIA : WATER FOR ENERGY : FOSSIL FUELS: The coal conundrum / Kristen Averyt -- Oil shale and water / Bart Miller -- Managing produced water from coalbed methane production / Lawrence J. MacDonnell, …

Slides: Transforming And Disrupting: Shale Gas And Oil In U.S. Energy Supply, Richard Nehring

Shale Plays in the Intermountain West: Legal and Policy Issues (November 12)

Presenter: Richard Nehring, Nehring Associates, Colorado Springs, CO

15 slides

Slides: U.S. Shale Gas: Resources, Reserves And $$$, John B. Curtis

Shale Plays in the Intermountain West: Legal and Policy Issues (November 12)

Presenter: John B. Curtis, Professor of Geology and Geological Engineering and Director of the Potential Gas Agency, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

17 slides

Slides: The Environmentally Friendly Drilling Systems Program, David Burnett

Opportunities and Obstacles to Reducing the Environmental Footprint of Natural Gas Development in Uintah Basin (October 14)

Presenter: David Burnett, Texas A&M University and Houston Advanced Research Center

44 slides

The Evolution Of Natural Resources Law And Policy, Lawrence J. Macdonnell, Sarah F. Bates

Books, Reports, and Studies

This digital resource contains only an abstract, cover image and table of contents information from the published book.

Print copy of book is available in the University of Colorado’s Wise Law Library: http://lawpac.colorado.edu/record=b444104~S0

Contents: Introduction / Bruce Babbitt -- PART I : REFLECTIONS ON NATURAL RESOURCES LAW AND POLICY: Historical evolution and future of natural resources law and policy / Sally Fairfax, Helen M. Ingram, Leigh Raymond -- Ethical perspectives on resources law and policy : global warming and our common future / Sarah Krakoff -- Why care about the polar bear? : economic analysis of natural resources law and …

Slides: Energy Production And The West's Wild Places, Amy Mall

Shifting Baselines and New Meridians: Water, Resources, Landscapes, and the Transformation of the American West (Summer Conference, June 4-6)

Presenter: Amy Mall, Senior Policy Analyst, Natural Resources Defense Council

28 slides

Slides: Tribal Perspectives On Natural Resource Policy, Donald Wharton

The Future of Natural Resources Law and Policy (Summer Conference, June 6-8)

Presenter: Donald Wharton, Native American Rights Fund

16 slides

The Growing Influence Of Tort And Property Law On Natural Resources Law: Case Studies Of Coal Bed Methane Development And Geologic Carbon Sequestration, Alexandra B. Klass

The Future of Natural Resources Law and Policy (Summer Conference, June 6-8)

19 pages.

"Alexandra B. Klass, Associate Professor of Law, University of Minnesota Law School"

Day 3: Friday, August 6, 2004: Cbm And Unconventional Gas Development, Gary Bryner, Ken Wonstolen

Energy Field Tour 2004 (August 4-6)

19 pages (includes illustrations and maps).

Agenda: Energy Field Tour 2004, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Energy Field Tour 2004 (August 4-6)

Tour (day trips along the Front Range, originating in Boulder) held August 4-6, 2004.

Summary: Assorted articles, maps, brochures, and other materials prepared for participants of the tour

Contents:

2004 energy field tour agenda -- Mission and vision of the Natural Resources Law Center -- Natural Resources Law Center, University of Colorado School of Law : a brief introduction -- Boulder area street map 4 -- Chatauqua area map -- [Bus] Route 203/225 : Boulder/Lafayette/Baseline -- Boulder-Lafayette via Baseline [bus schedules]

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2004: OIL & GAS PRODUCTION FACILITIES AND PLATTEVILLE GAS PROCESSING FACILITY: 'Our next shortage', The Washington …

Agenda: Groundwater In The West, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Groundwater in the West (Summer Conference, June 16-18)

Conference moderators and/or speakers included University of Colorado School of Law professors James N. Corbridge, Jr., Douglas S. Kenney, Jim Martin and Kathryn M. Mutz.

The Colorado Law Natural Resources Law Center celebrated its 25th Annual Summer Conference by exploring one of the most important natural resources of the 21st century: groundwater. Titled "Groundwater in the West," the conference was held June 16-18 at the Fleming Law Building on the University of Colorado at Boulder campus. Participants discussed law, policy, and management of groundwater in the West. "As demands on surface water increase and drought seems more the norm than …

Slides: Bpi Best Practices Initiative: A Collaborative Approach To Leadership For Improving Management Practices On The Working Landscape, Peter Zimmerman

Best Management Practices and Adaptive Management in Oil and Gas Development (May 12-13)

Presenter: Peter Zimmerman, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

19 slides

Agenda: Energy Field Tour 2003, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Energy Field Tour 2003 (August 11-16)

Congressional staff tour held August 11-16, 2003

Summary: Binder of assorted articles, maps, brochures and other materials prepared for participants of the tour

Contents:

MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2003: BLUE SPRUCE PEAKER PLANT: University of Colorado Natural Resources Law Center : congressional staff tour of Blue Spruce Energy Center / Peggy Duxbury -- 'Power Struggle', National Journal, June 27, 2003 / Margaret Kritz -- 'Calpine's Blue Spruce Energy Center begins commercial operation', Calpine press release, April 17, 2003 -- NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LAB: NREL at a glance -- NREL technologies -- SHOSHONE HYDROELECTRIC PLANT: 'River District Board supports spring Shoshone call …