Characterization of Coal Reservoirs in Two Major Coal Fields in Northern China : Implications for Coalbed Methane Development
Joint Authors
Hou, Quan-Lin
Ju, Yiwen
Fan, Junjia
Wu, Yu-Dong
Li, Xiaoshi
Source
Journal of Geological Research
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Earth Science , Water and Environment
Abstract EN
Based on the macroscopic and microscopic observation of coal structure, the vitrinite reflectance analysis, and the mercury injection testing of coal samples collected from Huaibei coalfield and Qinshui basin, the characterization of coal reservoir and its restriction on the development of coalbed methane are studied.
The results indicate that coal reservoir in study area can be classified as five types according to the coal metamorphism and deformation degrees, and they are respectively high grade metamorphic and medium deformational to strongly deformation coal (I), high grade metamorphic and comparatively weakly deformational coal (II), medium grade metamorphic and comparatively strongly deformational coal (III), medium grade metamorphic and comparatively weakly deformational coal (IV), and low grade metamorphic and strongly deformational coal (V).
Furthermore, the type II and type IV coal reservoirs are favorable for the development of the coalbed methane because of the well absorptive capability and good permeability.
Thus, southern part of Qinshui basin and south-central of Huaibei coal field are potential areas for coalbed methane exploration and development.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fan, Junjia& Ju, Yiwen& Hou, Quan-Lin& Wu, Yu-Dong& Li, Xiaoshi. 2012. Characterization of Coal Reservoirs in Two Major Coal Fields in Northern China : Implications for Coalbed Methane Development. Journal of Geological Research،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fan, Junjia…[et al.]. Characterization of Coal Reservoirs in Two Major Coal Fields in Northern China : Implications for Coalbed Methane Development. Journal of Geological Research No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Fan, Junjia& Ju, Yiwen& Hou, Quan-Lin& Wu, Yu-Dong& Li, Xiaoshi. Characterization of Coal Reservoirs in Two Major Coal Fields in Northern China : Implications for Coalbed Methane Development. Journal of Geological Research. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-491615