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Confined Fluid Phase Behavior and CO2 Sequestration in Shale Reservoirs delivers the calculation components to understand pore structure and absorption capacity involving unconventional reservoirs. Packed with experimental procedures, step-by-step instructions, and published data, the reference explains measurements for capillary pressure models, absorption behavior in double nano-pore systems, and the modeling of interfacial tension in C02/CH4/brine systems. Rounding out with conclusions and additional literature, this reference gives petroleum engineers and researchers the knowledge to maximize productivity in shale reservoirs.
List of contents
1. Introduction2. Comparison of Pr-eos with Capillary Pressure Model with Engineering Density Functional Theory in Describing the Phase Behavior of Confined Hydrocarbons3. Competitive Adsorption Behavior of Hydrocarbon(s)/CO2 Mixtures Ii a Double-nanopore System Using Molecular Simulations4. Determination of the Absolute Adsorption/Desorption Isotherms of CH4 and N-C4H10 on Shale from a Nano-scale Perspective5. Phase Behavior of N2/N-C4H10 in a Partially Confined Space Derived from Shale Sample6. Measurements and Modeling of Interfacial Tension for CO2/CH4/Brine Systems Under Reservoir Conditions7. Conclusions, Contributions and Recommendations
About the author
Yueliang Liu PhD is an assistant professor at the China University of Petroleum. He earned his PhD-degree in petroleum engineering at the University of Alberta. His research interests include phase behavior of fluids confined in nanopores, phase behavior of confined fluids in porous media, adsorption behavior of hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbons in organic-rich or mineral pores, and CO2 enhanced oil/gas recovery. Liu has authored or coauthored more than 50 technical papers. He has applied for 5 invention patents. He is a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Petroleum Science. Liu is a member of Society of Petroleum Engineers.
