Weak cementation between natural gas hydrates and mud–sand seriously affects the solid-fluidized mining of natural gas hydrates. In this study, we analyze the debonding of natural gas hydrate sediment (NGHS) particle...Weak cementation between natural gas hydrates and mud–sand seriously affects the solid-fluidized mining of natural gas hydrates. In this study, we analyze the debonding of natural gas hydrate sediment (NGHS) particles by applying the principle of spiral-cyclone coupling separation. To achieve this, weakly cemented NGHS particle and mechanical models were established. In the flow field of the spiral-cyclone flow-coupling separator, the motion characteristics of the weakly cemented NGHS particles and the destruction process of the cementation bond were analyzed. The destruction of the bonds mainly occurred in the spiral channel, and the destruction efficiency of the bonds was mainly affected by the rotational speed. Collision analysis of the particles and walls showed that when the velocity is 10–16 m·s^(−1), the cementation bond can be broken. The greater the speed, the better the effect of the bond fracture. The breaking rate of the cementation bonds was 85.7%. This study is significant for improving the degumming efficiency in natural gas hydrate exploitation, improving the recovery efficiency of hydrates, and promoting the commercialization of hydrate solid fluidization exploitation.展开更多
The successful development of shale oil and gas reservoirs is the biggest technological revolution in the oil and gas industry.Its key technologies are horizontal well drilling and fracturing,which are based on unders...The successful development of shale oil and gas reservoirs is the biggest technological revolution in the oil and gas industry.Its key technologies are horizontal well drilling and fracturing,which are based on understanding the mechanical properties of reservoir rocks.Therefore,it is critical to obtain the reservoir mechanical parameters quickly,efficiently,and inexpensively.In this study,shale samples were collected from three basins in Southwest China,and the elastic modulus of shale in the indentation depth range of 0-5000 nm was obtained by nanoindentation experiments.Experimental results showed that different indentation depths had different physical characteristics.The shallower depths had the mechanical properties of single minerals,while the deeper depths had the mechanical properties of a multi-mineral composite.The difference between the two represented the cementation strength between the mineral particles.The error between the calculation results of the existing equivalent medium theoretical model and experimental data reached 324%.In this study,a weak cementation model was adopted,and three parameters obtained by nanoindentation experiments were considered:the soft component volume content,intergranular cementation strength,and mineral particle size.This solved the problem of assuming rather than calculating the values of some parameters in the existing model and realized the prediction of the macroscopic mechanical parameters of shale.The calculation error was reduced to less than 20%,and the test method and calculation model can be popularized and applied in engineering.展开更多
Recently,Danziger et al.(2024)published a discussion on our paper(Zhang et al.,2023).In the discussed paper,seismic piezocone tests were conducted to characterize a granitic weathering profile.Pore pressure was measur...Recently,Danziger et al.(2024)published a discussion on our paper(Zhang et al.,2023).In the discussed paper,seismic piezocone tests were conducted to characterize a granitic weathering profile.Pore pressure was measured at both the cone mid-face and the shoulder.The effects of penetrometer size and penetration rate were considered.The results of the study were presented as several updated soil behavior charts.In this reply,the issues raised during the discussion are addressed,including the geotechnical behavior and laboratory and in situ tests of weathered granite.The constructive feedback from the discussers not only enriches the research works of the studied soils but also enhances the understanding of weathering geomaterials.展开更多
基金funded by the State Key Laboratory of Natural Gas Hydrate of China(2022-KFJJ-SHW)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFC2800903)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52004235)the National Natural Science Foundation General Program of China(52374011)the Miaozi Engineering Cultivation Project of Sichuan Science and Technology Department of China(MZG20230127).
文摘Weak cementation between natural gas hydrates and mud–sand seriously affects the solid-fluidized mining of natural gas hydrates. In this study, we analyze the debonding of natural gas hydrate sediment (NGHS) particles by applying the principle of spiral-cyclone coupling separation. To achieve this, weakly cemented NGHS particle and mechanical models were established. In the flow field of the spiral-cyclone flow-coupling separator, the motion characteristics of the weakly cemented NGHS particles and the destruction process of the cementation bond were analyzed. The destruction of the bonds mainly occurred in the spiral channel, and the destruction efficiency of the bonds was mainly affected by the rotational speed. Collision analysis of the particles and walls showed that when the velocity is 10–16 m·s^(−1), the cementation bond can be broken. The greater the speed, the better the effect of the bond fracture. The breaking rate of the cementation bonds was 85.7%. This study is significant for improving the degumming efficiency in natural gas hydrate exploitation, improving the recovery efficiency of hydrates, and promoting the commercialization of hydrate solid fluidization exploitation.
基金supported by the Key R&D Program Project of Xinjiang Province(2024B01013)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFE0129800).
文摘The successful development of shale oil and gas reservoirs is the biggest technological revolution in the oil and gas industry.Its key technologies are horizontal well drilling and fracturing,which are based on understanding the mechanical properties of reservoir rocks.Therefore,it is critical to obtain the reservoir mechanical parameters quickly,efficiently,and inexpensively.In this study,shale samples were collected from three basins in Southwest China,and the elastic modulus of shale in the indentation depth range of 0-5000 nm was obtained by nanoindentation experiments.Experimental results showed that different indentation depths had different physical characteristics.The shallower depths had the mechanical properties of single minerals,while the deeper depths had the mechanical properties of a multi-mineral composite.The difference between the two represented the cementation strength between the mineral particles.The error between the calculation results of the existing equivalent medium theoretical model and experimental data reached 324%.In this study,a weak cementation model was adopted,and three parameters obtained by nanoindentation experiments were considered:the soft component volume content,intergranular cementation strength,and mineral particle size.This solved the problem of assuming rather than calculating the values of some parameters in the existing model and realized the prediction of the macroscopic mechanical parameters of shale.The calculation error was reduced to less than 20%,and the test method and calculation model can be popularized and applied in engineering.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42307212 and 42177148)the Fund of State Key Laboratory of Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering,Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics,Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.SKLGME-JBGS2403)。
文摘Recently,Danziger et al.(2024)published a discussion on our paper(Zhang et al.,2023).In the discussed paper,seismic piezocone tests were conducted to characterize a granitic weathering profile.Pore pressure was measured at both the cone mid-face and the shoulder.The effects of penetrometer size and penetration rate were considered.The results of the study were presented as several updated soil behavior charts.In this reply,the issues raised during the discussion are addressed,including the geotechnical behavior and laboratory and in situ tests of weathered granite.The constructive feedback from the discussers not only enriches the research works of the studied soils but also enhances the understanding of weathering geomaterials.
