One current methodology for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) involves pumping carbon dioxide (CO2) into a depleted oil and gas reservoir, usually via an existing well. Permanence of the storage in this case relies on the integrity of the reservoir and also the avoidance of leakage at the points of entry. Two different cementing procedures are involved in the latter problem: primary cementing and squeeze cementing. Here we consider how to track the interface between two fluids during primary cementing. The main idea is to exploit the density difference between successive fluids pumped in order to design a tracer particle to sit at the interface. Although apparently trivial, such particles must also overcome strong secondary flows in order to remain in the interface. We provide a proof of concept analysis of this situation assuming the displacement involves laminar flows of two Newtonian fluids in a narrow vertical annulus and demonstrate its feasibility.
Skip Nav Destination
ASME 2018 37th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering
June 17–22, 2018
Madrid, Spain
Conference Sponsors:
- Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering Division
ISBN:
978-0-7918-5129-6
PROCEEDINGS PAPER
Tracking Fluid Interface in Carbon Capture and Storage Cement Placement Application
Ian Frigaard,
Ian Frigaard
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Search for other works by this author on:
Amir Maleki
Amir Maleki
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Search for other works by this author on:
Ian Frigaard
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Amir Maleki
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Paper No:
OMAE2018-77630, V008T11A060; 7 pages
Published Online:
September 25, 2018
Citation
Frigaard, I, & Maleki, A. "Tracking Fluid Interface in Carbon Capture and Storage Cement Placement Application." Proceedings of the ASME 2018 37th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering. Volume 8: Polar and Arctic Sciences and Technology; Petroleum Technology. Madrid, Spain. June 17–22, 2018. V008T11A060. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2018-77630
Download citation file:
21
Views
Related Proceedings Papers
Related Articles
A Review on Well Integrity Issues for Underground Hydrogen Storage
J. Energy Resour. Technol (April,2022)
Scaling Criteria for Waterflooding and Immiscible CO 2 Flooding in Heavy Oil Reservoirs
J. Energy Resour. Technol (March,2017)
A Numerical Study of Density-Unstable Reverse Circulation Displacement for Primary Cementing
J. Energy Resour. Technol (December,2022)
Related Chapters
Lessons Learned: NRC Experience
Continuing and Changing Priorities of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Codes and Standards
Carbon Capture, Transport and Storage — A Background
Pipeline Transportation of Carbon Dioxide Containing Impurities
Hydro Power: Global and North American Perspectives
Hydro, Wave and Tidal Energy Applications