A critical review of the physicochemical impacts of water chemistry on shale in hydraulic fracturing systems
HJ Khan, E Spielman-Sun, AD Jew… - … science & technology, 2021 - ACS Publications
Hydraulic fracturing of unconventional hydrocarbon resources involves the sequential
injection of a high-pressure, particle-laden fluid with varying pH's to make commercial …
injection of a high-pressure, particle-laden fluid with varying pH's to make commercial …
Cleat-scale characterisation of coal: An overview
This paper reviews recent developments on the cleat-scale characterisation of coal. Novel
micro-CT imaging and image calibration methods are described. The application of micro …
micro-CT imaging and image calibration methods are described. The application of micro …
Porosity and permeability characterization of coal: a micro-computed tomography study
A unique contrast agent technique using X-ray micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) was
developed for studying micrometer-sized features in coal. The technique allows for the …
developed for studying micrometer-sized features in coal. The technique allows for the …
Dynamic three-dimensional pore-scale imaging of reaction in a carbonate at reservoir conditions
Quantifying CO2 transport and average effective reaction rates in the subsurface is essential
to assess the risks associated with underground carbon capture and storage. We use X-ray …
to assess the risks associated with underground carbon capture and storage. We use X-ray …
Experimental characterization of porosity structure and transport property changes in limestone undergoing different dissolution regimes
Limestone dissolution by CO _2 CO 2-rich brine induces critical changes of the pore network
geometrical parameters such as the pore size distribution, the connectivity, and the tortuosity …
geometrical parameters such as the pore size distribution, the connectivity, and the tortuosity …
Numerical simulation of reactive transport on micro-CT images
Reactive transport is a key issue in hydrocarbon reservoirs, hydrogeological and
environmental applications. A numerical model is presented to predict alteration of porous …
environmental applications. A numerical model is presented to predict alteration of porous …
Resolving time-dependent evolution of pore-scale structure, permeability and reactivity using X-ray microtomography
C Noiriel - Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry, 2015 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
Dissolution and precipitation reactions are the primary mechanisms that occur when a rock
(ie, a mineral assemblage) is in contact with a fluid out of equilibrium. They play a critical …
(ie, a mineral assemblage) is in contact with a fluid out of equilibrium. They play a critical …
Experimental dissolution of dolomite by CO2-charged brine at 100 C and 150 bar: Evolution of porosity, permeability, and reactive surface area
Hydrothermal flow experiments of single-pass injection of CO 2-charged brine were
conducted on nine dolomite cores to examine fluid–rock reactions in dolomite reservoirs …
conducted on nine dolomite cores to examine fluid–rock reactions in dolomite reservoirs …
Digital rock analysis for accurate prediction of fractured media permeability
Determining the permeability of fractured rocks depends significantly on fracture geometry
and topology. To date, no practical approach has been proposed to produce realistic binary …
and topology. To date, no practical approach has been proposed to produce realistic binary …
High-resolution pore-scale simulation of dissolution in porous media
M Liu, P Mostaghimi - Chemical Engineering Science, 2017 - Elsevier
Reactive flow is imperative in a wide range of chemical sciences, hydrogeological and
environmental applications. A parallel numerical framework is presented for modelling the …
environmental applications. A parallel numerical framework is presented for modelling the …