High concentration of secondary hydrogen sulfide(sH_(2)S) in thermal recovery reservoirs of Liaohe Oilfield,NE China was concluded to originate from thermochemical sulfate reduction(TSR),and no biotic source of H_(2)S...High concentration of secondary hydrogen sulfide(sH_(2)S) in thermal recovery reservoirs of Liaohe Oilfield,NE China was concluded to originate from thermochemical sulfate reduction(TSR),and no biotic source of H_(2)S under abundant biomass has been reported in these presumed steam sterilized reservoirs ever before.In this study,we propose a new mechanism,biomass thermal decomposition for sulfur compounds(BTDS),to interpret the increasing of sH_(2)S.Sulfur of cells' dry weight took 0.20%-1.92% of the active strains isolated from the in-situ thermal recovery reservoirs of Liaohe Oilfield.When microbial organic sulfur compounds(MOSC) in biomass were exposed to injected steam,it resulted in the BTDS process.The isolated Bacillus subtilis D3(G+) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa XJ14(G-) were chosen to simulate this process.About 36% of sulfur in MOSC emitted as H_(2)S in steam chamber by BTDS.The δ^(34)S of H_(2)S from produced gas ranged from 8.7‰ to 17.0‰,close to the δ^(34)S of H_(2)S 11.2‰ from BTDS simulation experiment.It provides new insight into the contribution and sulfur cycle made by subterranean microorganisms on H_(2)S formation.展开更多
Heavy oil will play an important role in future resources exploitation.Factors such as reservoir heterogeneity and adverse oil/steam mobility ratio have led to severe steam channeling and fingering,thereby reduced con...Heavy oil will play an important role in future resources exploitation.Factors such as reservoir heterogeneity and adverse oil/steam mobility ratio have led to severe steam channeling and fingering,thereby reduced conformance efficiency and affected de-velopment response.Therefore,the research on profile control and water shut-off agents becomes increasingly important for thermal recovery wells.The requirements on the performances of profile control and water shut-off agents are discussed in conjunction with the physical properties of heavy oil reservoirs and the technical conditions of steam injection in China.Based on the mechanism of action,research progress and application status,5 agents are summarized including polymer gel,solid particles plugging agent,foam,water-in-oil emulsion and salt precipitation.Problems in each agent are mentioned,and optimization solutions are put for-ward.At last,the development trend of future profile control and water shut-off agents is put forward,i.e.synthesizing agents of low cost and high-temperature resistance,intensifying mechanism research,developing composite system,and researching on new technologies that are less harmful and environmental friendly.展开更多
Heavy oil represents a vital petroleum resource worldwide.As one of the major producers,China is facing great challenges in effective and economic production of heavy oil due to reservoir complexity.Plenty of efforts ...Heavy oil represents a vital petroleum resource worldwide.As one of the major producers,China is facing great challenges in effective and economic production of heavy oil due to reservoir complexity.Plenty of efforts have been made to promote innovative advances in thermal recovery modes,methods,and processes for heavy oil in the country.The thermal recovery mode has been shifted from simple steam injection to a more comprehensive“thermal+"strategy,such as a novel N2-steam hybrid process and CO_(2)-enhanced thermal recovery techniques.These advanced techniques break through the challenges of heavy oil extraction from less accessible reservoirs with thinner oil layers and greater burial depths.Regarding thermal recovery methods,China has developed the steam-assisted gravity drainage method integrating flooding and drainage(also referred to as the hybrid flooding-drainage SAGD technology)for highly heterogeneous ultra-heavy oil reservoirs and the fire flooding method for nearly depleted heavy oil reservoirs,substantially improving oil recovery.Furthermore,a range of processes have been developed for heavy oil production,including the open hole completion process using sand control screens for horizontal wells,the process of integrated injection-recovery with horizontal pump for horizontal wells,the steam dryness maintenance,measurement,and control process,efficient and environment-friendly circulating fluidized bed(CFB)boilers with high steam dryness,the recycling process of produced water,and the thermal recovery process for offshore heavy oil.Based on the advances in methodology,technology,and philosophy,a series of supporting technologies for heavy oil production have been developed,leading to the breakthrough of existing technical limit of heavy oil recovery and the expansion into new exploitation targets.For the future heavy oil production in China,it is necessary to embrace a green,low-carbon,and energy-efficient development strategy,and to expand heavy oil extraction in reservoirs with larger burial depth,more viscous oil,thinner oil layers,and lower permeability.Moreover,it is highly recommended to collaboratively maximize oil recovery and oil-to-steam ratio through technological innovations,and boost intelligentization of heavy oil production.展开更多
Thermomagnetic generation(TMG),a heat-to-electricity conversion technology based on the thermomagnetic effect,offers high reliability and broad adaptability to diverse heat sources.By exploiting the temperature-depend...Thermomagnetic generation(TMG),a heat-to-electricity conversion technology based on the thermomagnetic effect,offers high reliability and broad adaptability to diverse heat sources.By exploiting the temperature-dependent magnetization of thermomagnetic materials,TMG converts thermal energy into electrical energy through cyclic changes in magnetic flux based on Faraday's law.The performance of TMG systems is largely governed by the intrinsic properties of the working materials and the design of device architecture.Ideal TMG materials exhibit sharp and reversible magnetization transitions near the operating temperature,low thermal hysteresis,and high thermal conductivity.Device configurations can be broadly categorized into active and passive systems:active TMG devices rely on controlled thermal cycling and optimized magnetic circuits for enhanced output,whereas passive devices utilize self-actuated mechanical motion to generate electricity.In this topical review,we provide a comprehensive overview of recent advances in TMG materials and device configurations.Furthermore,we discuss future development trends and offer perspectives on experimental strategies to advance this field.展开更多
This paper reviews the basic research means for oilfield development and also the researches and tests of enhanced oil recovery(EOR)methods for mature oilfields and continental shale oil development,analyzes the probl...This paper reviews the basic research means for oilfield development and also the researches and tests of enhanced oil recovery(EOR)methods for mature oilfields and continental shale oil development,analyzes the problems of EOR methods,and proposes the relevant research prospects.The basic research means for oilfield development include in-situ acquisition of formation rock/fluid samples and non-destructive testing.The EOR methods for conventional and shale oil development are classified as improved water flooding(e.g.nano-water flooding),chemical flooding(e.g.low-concentration middle-phase micro-emulsion flooding),gas flooding(e.g.micro/nano bubble flooding),thermal recovery(e.g.air injection thermal-aided miscible flooding),and multi-cluster uniform fracturing/water-free fracturing,which are discussed in this paper for their mechanisms,approaches,and key technique researches and field tests.These methods have been studied with remarkable progress,and some achieved ideal results in field tests.Nonetheless,some problems still exist,such as inadequate research on mechanisms,imperfect matching technologies,and incomplete industrial chains.It is proposed to further strengthen the basic researches and expand the field tests,thereby driving the formation,promotion and application of new technologies.展开更多
The operation parameters and well layout parameters of aquifer thermal energy storage(ATES)system directly influence the thermal energy storage performance.How to optimize the parameters to obtain the optimal process ...The operation parameters and well layout parameters of aquifer thermal energy storage(ATES)system directly influence the thermal energy storage performance.How to optimize the parameters to obtain the optimal process scheme is of great significance to promote thefield application of ATES.Taking the thermal storage performance of shallow aquifer as the optimization objective,this paper compares the influence degrees of key factors on thermal storage performance by means of gray correlation analysis(GCA),and prepares the optimal thermal storage scheme by using the multi-objective optimization method.The following results are obtained.First,the great difference between inlet temperature and aquifer weakens the thermal storage capacity of the system,while the thermal interference between thermal storage wells of the same type is favorable for thermal storage capacity instead.Second,aquifer thickness and well number have a greater impact on the thermal loss rate,while injection rate and well spacing have a significant influence on the thermal recoveryrate.The inlet temperature has the least effect on both of them.Third,the optimal thermal storage scheme is the single well system with inlet temperature of 25 ℃,aquifer thickness of 106.597 m and injection rate of 30 kg/s.In conclusion,the influence degrees of the key parameters on thermal loss rate and thermal recovery rate are different,so in order to improve the thermal storage performance,equilibrium optimization is necessary between both of them.In addition,the optimization scheme effectively expands the thermal storagevolume,and reduces the heat loss while improving the thermal recovery,with thermal loss rate and thermal recovery rate of the whole system optimized by 12.69%and 3.19%respectively on the basic case,which can provide a reference for the rational design of ATES system.展开更多
This paper investigates the macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of viscosity reduction and quality improvement of heavy oil in a supercritical water environment through laboratory experiments and testing.The e...This paper investigates the macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of viscosity reduction and quality improvement of heavy oil in a supercritical water environment through laboratory experiments and testing.The effect of three reaction parameters,i.e.reaction temperature,reaction time and oil-water ratio,is analyzed on the product and their correlation with viscosity.The results show that the flow state of heavy oil is significantly improved with a viscosity reduction of 99.4%in average after the reaction in the supercritical water.Excessively high reaction temperature leads to a higher content of resins and asphaltenes,with significantly increasing production of coke.The optimal temperature ranges in 380–420℃.Prolonged reaction time could continuously increase the yield of light oil,but it will also results in the growth of resins and asphaltenes,with the optimal reaction time of 150 min.Reducing the oil-water ratio helps improve the diffusion environment within the reaction system and reduce the content of resins and asphaltenes,but it will increase the cost of heavy oil treatment.An oil-water ratio of 1︰2 is considered as optimum to balance the quality improvement,viscosity reduction and reaction economics.The correlation of the three reaction parameters relative to the oil sample viscosity is ranked as temperature,time and oil-water ratio.Among the four fractions of heavy oil,the viscosity is dominated by asphaltene content,followed by aromatic content and less affected by resins and saturates contents.展开更多
With the development of heavy oil reservoir in Le 'an, Shengli Oilfield, there are some problems, such as the increase of steam injection pressure, the deterioration of conventional steam injection effect and the ...With the development of heavy oil reservoir in Le 'an, Shengli Oilfield, there are some problems, such as the increase of steam injection pressure, the deterioration of conventional steam injection effect and the difficulty of subsequent production. In order to improve the development effect of heavy oil reservoir, it is necessary to optimize the design of measures, ensure and control the quality of steam injection, and fine process management according to the development characteristics of heavy oil reservoir, so as to achieve the best effect. Implement node-based fine management of heavy oil thermal recovery, innovate and enrich the types of heavy oil thermal recovery measures in terms of source design, and improve the efficiency of measures;In terms of production and operation, shorten the time of steam injection, improve the operating time rate of steam injection and ensure the dryness of steam entering the well;In terms of oil well production, fine management by cycle and type is implemented to give full play to the maximum productivity of oil wells. Take multiple measures to ensure efficient development of lean heavy oil reservoir.展开更多
Three generation systems, namely, steam Rankine cycle （SRC）, organic Rankine cycle （ORC）, and steam-organic combined Rankine cycle （S-ORC）, were simulated using the Engineering Equation Solver fEES） to efficien...Three generation systems, namely, steam Rankine cycle （SRC）, organic Rankine cycle （ORC）, and steam-organic combined Rankine cycle （S-ORC）, were simulated using the Engineering Equation Solver fEES） to efficiently utilize flue gas emissions from 200 to 450 ℃ in iron and steel plants. Based on the simulation results for thermal efficiency, exergy efficiency, and power generation, the performances of the three power generation systems were compared and analyzed. To further utilize waste heat from the turbine exhaust steam of the ORC system, cas- cade （）RC （CORC） was designed for heat sources above 300 ℃. Based on a comprehensive performance comparison, the application of the ORC using R141b is preferable for 200 to 300 ℃ flue gas. For 300 to 450 ℃ flue gas, CORC is an alternative technology to improve the efficiency and quality of waste heat utilization. For flue gas above 450 ℃, S-ORC can achieve higher efficiency and power generation than conventional SRC, with a relatively small negative pressure and high dryness of the turbine outlet steam. Hence, S-ORC can be considered as a substitute for SRC.展开更多
Research in advanced water recycling technologies,nutrient recovery systems,and carbon capture methods can further enhance such projects,and studies on eco-metaverse applications and energy-efficient designs could pro...Research in advanced water recycling technologies,nutrient recovery systems,and carbon capture methods can further enhance such projects,and studies on eco-metaverse applications and energy-efficient designs could provide insights into optimizing industrial ecological initiatives·This project demonstrates innovative solutions for environmental challenges,equipping designers with strategies to align ecological goals with industrial and economic objectives and inspiring innovative and sustainable practices.展开更多
文摘High concentration of secondary hydrogen sulfide(sH_(2)S) in thermal recovery reservoirs of Liaohe Oilfield,NE China was concluded to originate from thermochemical sulfate reduction(TSR),and no biotic source of H_(2)S under abundant biomass has been reported in these presumed steam sterilized reservoirs ever before.In this study,we propose a new mechanism,biomass thermal decomposition for sulfur compounds(BTDS),to interpret the increasing of sH_(2)S.Sulfur of cells' dry weight took 0.20%-1.92% of the active strains isolated from the in-situ thermal recovery reservoirs of Liaohe Oilfield.When microbial organic sulfur compounds(MOSC) in biomass were exposed to injected steam,it resulted in the BTDS process.The isolated Bacillus subtilis D3(G+) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa XJ14(G-) were chosen to simulate this process.About 36% of sulfur in MOSC emitted as H_(2)S in steam chamber by BTDS.The δ^(34)S of H_(2)S from produced gas ranged from 8.7‰ to 17.0‰,close to the δ^(34)S of H_(2)S 11.2‰ from BTDS simulation experiment.It provides new insight into the contribution and sulfur cycle made by subterranean microorganisms on H_(2)S formation.
文摘Heavy oil will play an important role in future resources exploitation.Factors such as reservoir heterogeneity and adverse oil/steam mobility ratio have led to severe steam channeling and fingering,thereby reduced conformance efficiency and affected de-velopment response.Therefore,the research on profile control and water shut-off agents becomes increasingly important for thermal recovery wells.The requirements on the performances of profile control and water shut-off agents are discussed in conjunction with the physical properties of heavy oil reservoirs and the technical conditions of steam injection in China.Based on the mechanism of action,research progress and application status,5 agents are summarized including polymer gel,solid particles plugging agent,foam,water-in-oil emulsion and salt precipitation.Problems in each agent are mentioned,and optimization solutions are put for-ward.At last,the development trend of future profile control and water shut-off agents is put forward,i.e.synthesizing agents of low cost and high-temperature resistance,intensifying mechanism research,developing composite system,and researching on new technologies that are less harmful and environmental friendly.
基金funded by a project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China entitled Basic study on mechanisms and key technologies of high efficiency hybrid multi-element thermal recovery in marginal heavy oil reservoirs(No.U20B6003).
文摘Heavy oil represents a vital petroleum resource worldwide.As one of the major producers,China is facing great challenges in effective and economic production of heavy oil due to reservoir complexity.Plenty of efforts have been made to promote innovative advances in thermal recovery modes,methods,and processes for heavy oil in the country.The thermal recovery mode has been shifted from simple steam injection to a more comprehensive“thermal+"strategy,such as a novel N2-steam hybrid process and CO_(2)-enhanced thermal recovery techniques.These advanced techniques break through the challenges of heavy oil extraction from less accessible reservoirs with thinner oil layers and greater burial depths.Regarding thermal recovery methods,China has developed the steam-assisted gravity drainage method integrating flooding and drainage(also referred to as the hybrid flooding-drainage SAGD technology)for highly heterogeneous ultra-heavy oil reservoirs and the fire flooding method for nearly depleted heavy oil reservoirs,substantially improving oil recovery.Furthermore,a range of processes have been developed for heavy oil production,including the open hole completion process using sand control screens for horizontal wells,the process of integrated injection-recovery with horizontal pump for horizontal wells,the steam dryness maintenance,measurement,and control process,efficient and environment-friendly circulating fluidized bed(CFB)boilers with high steam dryness,the recycling process of produced water,and the thermal recovery process for offshore heavy oil.Based on the advances in methodology,technology,and philosophy,a series of supporting technologies for heavy oil production have been developed,leading to the breakthrough of existing technical limit of heavy oil recovery and the expansion into new exploitation targets.For the future heavy oil production in China,it is necessary to embrace a green,low-carbon,and energy-efficient development strategy,and to expand heavy oil extraction in reservoirs with larger burial depth,more viscous oil,thinner oil layers,and lower permeability.Moreover,it is highly recommended to collaboratively maximize oil recovery and oil-to-steam ratio through technological innovations,and boost intelligentization of heavy oil production.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52171169 and 52101210)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2021YFB3501204)+3 种基金the State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials(Grant No.2023-ZD01)USTB Concept Verification Funding Project(Grant No.GNYZ-2024-6)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.FRF-TP-24-004A)USTB Research Center for International People-to-people Exchange in Science,Technology and Civilization(Grant Nos.2024KFZD001 and 2024KFYB004)。
文摘Thermomagnetic generation(TMG),a heat-to-electricity conversion technology based on the thermomagnetic effect,offers high reliability and broad adaptability to diverse heat sources.By exploiting the temperature-dependent magnetization of thermomagnetic materials,TMG converts thermal energy into electrical energy through cyclic changes in magnetic flux based on Faraday's law.The performance of TMG systems is largely governed by the intrinsic properties of the working materials and the design of device architecture.Ideal TMG materials exhibit sharp and reversible magnetization transitions near the operating temperature,low thermal hysteresis,and high thermal conductivity.Device configurations can be broadly categorized into active and passive systems:active TMG devices rely on controlled thermal cycling and optimized magnetic circuits for enhanced output,whereas passive devices utilize self-actuated mechanical motion to generate electricity.In this topical review,we provide a comprehensive overview of recent advances in TMG materials and device configurations.Furthermore,we discuss future development trends and offer perspectives on experimental strategies to advance this field.
基金Supported by the PetroChina Science and Technology Major Project(2023ZZ04,2023ZZ08)。
文摘This paper reviews the basic research means for oilfield development and also the researches and tests of enhanced oil recovery(EOR)methods for mature oilfields and continental shale oil development,analyzes the problems of EOR methods,and proposes the relevant research prospects.The basic research means for oilfield development include in-situ acquisition of formation rock/fluid samples and non-destructive testing.The EOR methods for conventional and shale oil development are classified as improved water flooding(e.g.nano-water flooding),chemical flooding(e.g.low-concentration middle-phase micro-emulsion flooding),gas flooding(e.g.micro/nano bubble flooding),thermal recovery(e.g.air injection thermal-aided miscible flooding),and multi-cluster uniform fracturing/water-free fracturing,which are discussed in this paper for their mechanisms,approaches,and key technique researches and field tests.These methods have been studied with remarkable progress,and some achieved ideal results in field tests.Nonetheless,some problems still exist,such as inadequate research on mechanisms,imperfect matching technologies,and incomplete industrial chains.It is proposed to further strengthen the basic researches and expand the field tests,thereby driving the formation,promotion and application of new technologies.
基金supported by the Youth Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52104034)the Open Project of the Key Laboratory of Shallow Geothermal Energy of the Ministry of Natural Resources(No.KLSGE202301-05)the New Cross Disciplinary Culti-vation Fund of the Southwest Jiaotong University(No.2682022KJ034,2682023ZTPY030).
文摘The operation parameters and well layout parameters of aquifer thermal energy storage(ATES)system directly influence the thermal energy storage performance.How to optimize the parameters to obtain the optimal process scheme is of great significance to promote thefield application of ATES.Taking the thermal storage performance of shallow aquifer as the optimization objective,this paper compares the influence degrees of key factors on thermal storage performance by means of gray correlation analysis(GCA),and prepares the optimal thermal storage scheme by using the multi-objective optimization method.The following results are obtained.First,the great difference between inlet temperature and aquifer weakens the thermal storage capacity of the system,while the thermal interference between thermal storage wells of the same type is favorable for thermal storage capacity instead.Second,aquifer thickness and well number have a greater impact on the thermal loss rate,while injection rate and well spacing have a significant influence on the thermal recoveryrate.The inlet temperature has the least effect on both of them.Third,the optimal thermal storage scheme is the single well system with inlet temperature of 25 ℃,aquifer thickness of 106.597 m and injection rate of 30 kg/s.In conclusion,the influence degrees of the key parameters on thermal loss rate and thermal recovery rate are different,so in order to improve the thermal storage performance,equilibrium optimization is necessary between both of them.In addition,the optimization scheme effectively expands the thermal storagevolume,and reduces the heat loss while improving the thermal recovery,with thermal loss rate and thermal recovery rate of the whole system optimized by 12.69%and 3.19%respectively on the basic case,which can provide a reference for the rational design of ATES system.
基金Supported by the Foundation for Innovative Research Groups of National Natural Science Foundation of China(52421002)General Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(52474016).
文摘This paper investigates the macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of viscosity reduction and quality improvement of heavy oil in a supercritical water environment through laboratory experiments and testing.The effect of three reaction parameters,i.e.reaction temperature,reaction time and oil-water ratio,is analyzed on the product and their correlation with viscosity.The results show that the flow state of heavy oil is significantly improved with a viscosity reduction of 99.4%in average after the reaction in the supercritical water.Excessively high reaction temperature leads to a higher content of resins and asphaltenes,with significantly increasing production of coke.The optimal temperature ranges in 380–420℃.Prolonged reaction time could continuously increase the yield of light oil,but it will also results in the growth of resins and asphaltenes,with the optimal reaction time of 150 min.Reducing the oil-water ratio helps improve the diffusion environment within the reaction system and reduce the content of resins and asphaltenes,but it will increase the cost of heavy oil treatment.An oil-water ratio of 1︰2 is considered as optimum to balance the quality improvement,viscosity reduction and reaction economics.The correlation of the three reaction parameters relative to the oil sample viscosity is ranked as temperature,time and oil-water ratio.Among the four fractions of heavy oil,the viscosity is dominated by asphaltene content,followed by aromatic content and less affected by resins and saturates contents.
文摘With the development of heavy oil reservoir in Le 'an, Shengli Oilfield, there are some problems, such as the increase of steam injection pressure, the deterioration of conventional steam injection effect and the difficulty of subsequent production. In order to improve the development effect of heavy oil reservoir, it is necessary to optimize the design of measures, ensure and control the quality of steam injection, and fine process management according to the development characteristics of heavy oil reservoir, so as to achieve the best effect. Implement node-based fine management of heavy oil thermal recovery, innovate and enrich the types of heavy oil thermal recovery measures in terms of source design, and improve the efficiency of measures;In terms of production and operation, shorten the time of steam injection, improve the operating time rate of steam injection and ensure the dryness of steam entering the well;In terms of oil well production, fine management by cycle and type is implemented to give full play to the maximum productivity of oil wells. Take multiple measures to ensure efficient development of lean heavy oil reservoir.
基金Sponsored by Science and Technology Commission Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China(BA2010035)
文摘Three generation systems, namely, steam Rankine cycle （SRC）, organic Rankine cycle （ORC）, and steam-organic combined Rankine cycle （S-ORC）, were simulated using the Engineering Equation Solver fEES） to efficiently utilize flue gas emissions from 200 to 450 ℃ in iron and steel plants. Based on the simulation results for thermal efficiency, exergy efficiency, and power generation, the performances of the three power generation systems were compared and analyzed. To further utilize waste heat from the turbine exhaust steam of the ORC system, cas- cade （）RC （CORC） was designed for heat sources above 300 ℃. Based on a comprehensive performance comparison, the application of the ORC using R141b is preferable for 200 to 300 ℃ flue gas. For 300 to 450 ℃ flue gas, CORC is an alternative technology to improve the efficiency and quality of waste heat utilization. For flue gas above 450 ℃, S-ORC can achieve higher efficiency and power generation than conventional SRC, with a relatively small negative pressure and high dryness of the turbine outlet steam. Hence, S-ORC can be considered as a substitute for SRC.
文摘Research in advanced water recycling technologies,nutrient recovery systems,and carbon capture methods can further enhance such projects,and studies on eco-metaverse applications and energy-efficient designs could provide insights into optimizing industrial ecological initiatives·This project demonstrates innovative solutions for environmental challenges,equipping designers with strategies to align ecological goals with industrial and economic objectives and inspiring innovative and sustainable practices.
