Methane emitted by coal mine ventilation air (MVA) is a significant greenhouse gas. A mitigation strategy is the oxidation of methane to carbon dioxide, which is approximately twenty-one times less effective at global warming than methane on a mass-basis. The low non-combustible methane concentrations at high MVA flow rates call for a catalytic strategy of oxidation. A laboratory-scale coal-pac...

In order to find out the advantages and disadvantages of various development methods of coal bed gas, the experimental block provided by the field is studied, the component calculation model is established by CMG numerical simulation software on the basis of fine geologic modeling. Four development schemes are designed which are depleted development, development of hydraulic fracturing, develop...

Uncertainties of CO2 injection-sequestration in a CBM is driven by the complex process of gas desorptioncontrolled mechanism attributed to the natural characteristics of CBM and to the impact of the wells engaged in the reservoir. This work presents the reservoir characterization and simulation process focused on natural gas production and subsequent CO2 injection into an unmineable coal seam i...

The injection of carbon dioxide (CO2) in deep, unmineable coalbeds is a very attractive option for geologic CO2 storage: the CO2 is stored and at the same time the recovery of coalbed methane (CBM) is enhanced. The revenue of methane (CH4) production can offset the expenditures of the storage operation. Coalbeds form complex gas reservoirs characterized by their dual porosity: they contain both...

The genome of Youngiibacter fragilis, the type strain of the newly described genus Youngiibacter, was sequenced. The genome consists of 3.996 Mb, with a G+C content of 46.6 mol%. Y. fragilis originates from coal-bed methane-produced water and may provide insight into the microbiological basis of biogas production in coal beds.

The quenched solid density functional theory (QSDFT) is employed to study methane adsorption on coal at geological conditions. Themain focus is made on coal deformation in the course of adsorption that may result in either expansion/swelling or contraction, depending upon the pressure, temperature, and pore size. Twoqualitatively different types of deformation behaviorwere found depending upon ...

The geomechanical modeling turned out to be an essential component of the hydrocarbon exploration assisting reduction risk drilling issues and optimization hydraulic fracturing treatment. This study provides a workflow critically stressed fracture (CSF) analysis dedicated for coal layers. main focus paper is applying 1D mechanical models following modelling treatment describe behavior under imp...

Coalbed Methane (CBM) is a high-quality unconventional energy resource. The successful development and utilization of a CBM resource needs to consider technical feasibility and economic viability. These factors are also necessary for the improvement of production safety in coal mines, reducing carbon emission, and optimizing energy structure. Because of its unique resource characteristics, surf...

Of all the fossil fuel sources, Coal Bed Methane (CBM) is least expensive for its energy content. This study aimed at assessing geological factors that may be responsible gas emplacement in Nigerian coal and syngas extraction using a locally fabricated gasification plant. Trace element, sulfur content, XRay diffraction, Scan Electron Microscope analysis of samples from Ute Okaba were carried ou...