Confined Fluid Phase Behavior and CO2 Sequestration in Shale Reservoirs

Confined Fluid Phase Behavior and CO2 Sequestration in Shale Reservoirs delivers the calculation components to understand pore structure and absorption capacity involving unconventional reservoirs. Packed with experimental procedures, step-by-step instructions, and published data, the reference explains measurements for capillary pressure models, absorption behavior in double nano-pore systems, and the modeling of interfacial tension in C02/CH4/brine systems. Rounding out with conclusions and additional literature, this reference gives petroleum engineers and researchers the knowledge to maximize productivity in shale reservoirs. - Helps readers gain advanced understanding of methods of adsorption behavior in shale gas - Presents theories and calculations for measuring and computing by providing step-by-step instructions, including flash calculation for phase equilibrium - Includes advances in shale fluid behavior, along with well-structured experiments and flow charts

Yueliang Liu PhD is an assistant professor at the China University of Petroleum. He earned his PhD-degree in petroleum engineering at the University of Alberta. His research interests include phase behavior of fluids confined in nanopores, phase behavior of confined fluids in porous media, adsorption behavior of hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbons in organic-rich or mineral pores, and CO2 enhanced oil/gas recovery. Liu has authored or coauthored more than 50 technical papers. He has applied for 5 invention patents. He is a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Petroleum Science. Liu is a member of Society of Petroleum Engineers.