Methane hydrate gas production by thermal stimulation
Two models have been developed to bracket the expected gas production from a methane hydrate reservoir. The frontal-sweep model represents the upper bound on the gas production, and the fracture-flow model represents the lower bound. Parametric studies were made to determine the importance of a numb...
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ftunivnotexas:info:ark/67531/metadc1199125 2023-05-15T17:11:47+02:00 Methane hydrate gas production by thermal stimulation McGuire, P. L. 1981-01-01 22 pages Text https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1199125/ English eng Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory rep-no: LA-UR-81-645 rep-no: CONF-810317-1 grantno: W-7405-ENG-36 osti: 6629440 https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1199125/ ark: ark:/67531/metadc1199125 4. Canadian permafrost conference, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2 Mar 1981 Hydrocarbons Oxygen Compounds Wells 030900* -- Natural Gas-- Artificial Stimulation Plowshare-- (-1989) Geologic Structures Organic Compounds Porosity Fluid Injection Processes Hydrates Methane Hydrogen Compounds Production Water Gas Hydrates Natural Gas Wells Hot Water 03 Natural Gas Permeability Alkanes Functional Models Geologic Fissures Article 1981 ftunivnotexas 2021-01-16T23:08:16Z Two models have been developed to bracket the expected gas production from a methane hydrate reservoir. The frontal-sweep model represents the upper bound on the gas production, and the fracture-flow model represents the lower bound. Parametric studies were made to determine the importance of a number of variables, including porosity, bed thickness, injection temperature, and fracture length. These studies indicate that the hydrate-filled porosity should be at least 15%, reservoir thickness should be about 25 ft or more, and well spacing should be fairly large (maybe 40 acres/well), if possible. Injection temperatures should probably be between 150 and 250/sup 0/F to achieve an acceptable balance between high heat losses and unrealistically high injection rates. Numerous important questions about hydrate gas production remain unanswered. Article in Journal/Newspaper Methane hydrate University of North Texas: UNT Digital Library |
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Hydrocarbons Oxygen Compounds Wells 030900* -- Natural Gas-- Artificial Stimulation Plowshare-- (-1989) Geologic Structures Organic Compounds Porosity Fluid Injection Processes Hydrates Methane Hydrogen Compounds Production Water Gas Hydrates Natural Gas Wells Hot Water 03 Natural Gas Permeability Alkanes Functional Models Geologic Fissures |
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Hydrocarbons Oxygen Compounds Wells 030900* -- Natural Gas-- Artificial Stimulation Plowshare-- (-1989) Geologic Structures Organic Compounds Porosity Fluid Injection Processes Hydrates Methane Hydrogen Compounds Production Water Gas Hydrates Natural Gas Wells Hot Water 03 Natural Gas Permeability Alkanes Functional Models Geologic Fissures McGuire, P. L. Methane hydrate gas production by thermal stimulation |
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Hydrocarbons Oxygen Compounds Wells 030900* -- Natural Gas-- Artificial Stimulation Plowshare-- (-1989) Geologic Structures Organic Compounds Porosity Fluid Injection Processes Hydrates Methane Hydrogen Compounds Production Water Gas Hydrates Natural Gas Wells Hot Water 03 Natural Gas Permeability Alkanes Functional Models Geologic Fissures |
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Two models have been developed to bracket the expected gas production from a methane hydrate reservoir. The frontal-sweep model represents the upper bound on the gas production, and the fracture-flow model represents the lower bound. Parametric studies were made to determine the importance of a number of variables, including porosity, bed thickness, injection temperature, and fracture length. These studies indicate that the hydrate-filled porosity should be at least 15%, reservoir thickness should be about 25 ft or more, and well spacing should be fairly large (maybe 40 acres/well), if possible. Injection temperatures should probably be between 150 and 250/sup 0/F to achieve an acceptable balance between high heat losses and unrealistically high injection rates. Numerous important questions about hydrate gas production remain unanswered. |
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Article in Journal/Newspaper |
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McGuire, P. L. |
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McGuire, P. L. |
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McGuire, P. L. |
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Methane hydrate gas production by thermal stimulation |
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Methane hydrate gas production by thermal stimulation |
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Methane hydrate gas production by thermal stimulation |
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Methane hydrate gas production by thermal stimulation |
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Methane hydrate gas production by thermal stimulation |
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methane hydrate gas production by thermal stimulation |
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Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory |
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1981 |
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Methane hydrate |
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Methane hydrate |
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4. Canadian permafrost conference, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2 Mar 1981 |
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