Laboratory and field characterization of hydrate bearing sediments - implications
The amount of carbon trapped in hydrates is estimated to be larger than in conventional oil and gas reservoirs, thus methane hydrate is a promising energy resource. The high water pressure and the relatively low temperature needed for hydrate stability restrict the distribution of methane hydrates t...
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ftgeorgiatech:oai:repository.gatech.edu:1853/53490 2024-06-02T08:10:24+00:00 Laboratory and field characterization of hydrate bearing sediments - implications Terzariol, Marco Santamarina, J. Carlos Frost, J. David Bachus, Robert C. Goldsztein, Guillermo H. Mayne, Paul W. Civil and Environmental Engineering 2015-06-08T18:20:25Z application/pdf http://hdl.handle.net/1853/53490 en_US eng Georgia Institute of Technology http://hdl.handle.net/1853/53490 Characterization Hydrate bearing sediments Text Dissertation 2015 ftgeorgiatech 2024-05-06T11:10:46Z The amount of carbon trapped in hydrates is estimated to be larger than in conventional oil and gas reservoirs, thus methane hydrate is a promising energy resource. The high water pressure and the relatively low temperature needed for hydrate stability restrict the distribution of methane hydrates to continental shelves and permafrost regions. Stability conditions add inherent complexity to coring, sampling, handling, testing and data interpretation, and have profound implications on potential production strategies. New guidelines are identified for sampling equipment and protocols. Then a novel technology is developed for handling, transfering, and testing of natural hydrate bearing sediments without depressurization in order to preserve the sediment structure. Natural samples from the Nankai Trough, Japan, are tested as part of this study. In-situ testing prevents dissociation and the consequences of sampling and handling disturbance. A new multi-sensor in-situ characterization tool is designed and prototyped as part of this research. The tool includes advanced electronics and allows for automated stand-alone operation. Finally, a robust analytical model is developed to estimate the amount of gas that can be recovered from hydrate bearing sediments using depressurization driven dissociation. Results highlight the complexity of gas extraction from deep sediments, and inherent limitations. Ph.D. Doctoral or Postdoctoral Thesis Methane hydrate permafrost Georgia Institute of Technology: SMARTech - Scholarly Materials and Research at Georgia Tech |
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The amount of carbon trapped in hydrates is estimated to be larger than in conventional oil and gas reservoirs, thus methane hydrate is a promising energy resource. The high water pressure and the relatively low temperature needed for hydrate stability restrict the distribution of methane hydrates to continental shelves and permafrost regions. Stability conditions add inherent complexity to coring, sampling, handling, testing and data interpretation, and have profound implications on potential production strategies. New guidelines are identified for sampling equipment and protocols. Then a novel technology is developed for handling, transfering, and testing of natural hydrate bearing sediments without depressurization in order to preserve the sediment structure. Natural samples from the Nankai Trough, Japan, are tested as part of this study. In-situ testing prevents dissociation and the consequences of sampling and handling disturbance. A new multi-sensor in-situ characterization tool is designed and prototyped as part of this research. The tool includes advanced electronics and allows for automated stand-alone operation. Finally, a robust analytical model is developed to estimate the amount of gas that can be recovered from hydrate bearing sediments using depressurization driven dissociation. Results highlight the complexity of gas extraction from deep sediments, and inherent limitations. Ph.D. |
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Santamarina, J. Carlos Frost, J. David Bachus, Robert C. Goldsztein, Guillermo H. Mayne, Paul W. Civil and Environmental Engineering |
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Laboratory and field characterization of hydrate bearing sediments - implications |
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Laboratory and field characterization of hydrate bearing sediments - implications |
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Laboratory and field characterization of hydrate bearing sediments - implications |
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Laboratory and field characterization of hydrate bearing sediments - implications |
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Laboratory and field characterization of hydrate bearing sediments - implications |
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laboratory and field characterization of hydrate bearing sediments - implications |
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