Speaker
Evgenii Riabokon
(Perm National Research Polytechnic University)
Description
Natural gas hydrates occur as clusters formed within the pores of coarse-grained sedimentary rocks or as lenses interbedded with low-permeability fine-grained and clayey sediments. According to geological exploration conducted as part of the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP), gas hydrates are widespread throughout the world's oceans where a seafloor source of methane exists and pressure-temperature conditions ensure the stability of gas hydrates. These areas include all continental slopes. Researchers estimate that methane resources in gas hydrates are several times greater than known reserves of conventional gas.
The mechanisms and relationships between the permeability of hydrate-containing formations and pressure-temperature conditions during gas hydrate decomposition have been studied, minimizing the risks associated with changes in the mechanical properties of the formations and subsidence of the Earth's surface. The mechanisms of gas hydrate decomposition in sandstone reservoirs with cryogenic pore-type gas hydrates are studied. The primary focus is on the use of reservoir pressure reduction.
The permeability of bulk models is determined as a function of porosity and average particle diameter.
3D printed models are used to account for the effect of effective pressure on permeability. The mechanical properties of the printed models and their anisotropy are studied depending on the printing angle and load vector direction.
Based on microstructural analysis using X-ray computed microtomography, a method for determining changes in the permeability of model porous gas hydrate rocks due to mechanical loading is developed.
This research was funded by the Ministry of science and higher education of the Russian Federation (Project № FSNM-2024-0008)&
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Author
Evgenii Riabokon
(Perm National Research Polytechnic University)
Co-authors
Evgenii Kozhevnikov
(Perm National Research Polytechnic University)
Mikhail Turbakov
(Perm National Research Polytechnic University)
