LING Lu-lu, XU Ya-qin, WANG Yong-sheng, et al. Application of numerical simulation to pilot project of CO2 geological sequestration[J]. 2013, 34(7).DOI:
The geological sequestration of CO2 in deep saline aquifer is an effective countermeasure for reducing global warming and greenhouse effect. Based on the Shenhua Ordos CO2 capture and storage (CCS) pilot project
the behavior of CO2 in deep saline aquifers is investigated. The transport process of CO2 fluid
the pressure buildup of system and the reserves potential of sequestration are analyzed. This model can provide technological support and save human and financial resources for Shenhua CCS engineering project. First
the model is calibrated by comparing simulated results and measured pressure values. The suitable pressure curve is obtained and the main hydrological parameters are determined at this stage. Then an assumption of CO2 continuing injection for 3 years is simulated based on the former model. The CO2 diffusion
solution behavior
pressure variation and total reserves of strata are analyzed. The conclusions are drawn as follows: the largest distance of CO2 migration is about 350 m; hydraulic fracturing can improve CO2 injectivity obviously; cap rock can effectively prevent the escape of CO2. Simulation results demonstrate that even though the deep saline aquifers of Ordos basin has low penetrability