期刊
FUEL
卷 203, 期 -, 页码 32-46出版社
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2017.04.086
关键词
Shale gas; Pore structure; Connectivity; Wettability; Imbibition
资金
- National Natural Science Foundation of China [41572134]
- Research Funds for the Doctoral Program of the Priority Areas of Development [20120022130001]
Pore connectivity of shale is a critical factor in shale gas migration and production. In order to investigate the pore connectivity from three typical shale formations in south China (Longmaxi, Niutitang, and Longtan shales), we conducted complementary analyses with field emission-scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), mercury intrusion capillary pressure (MICP), gas (CO2 and N-2) sorption isotherm, contact angle, spontaneous imbibition, as well as saturated diffusion with tracer distribution mapped with laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. The use of water and n-decane fluids enables us to examine the connectivity of hydrophilic and hydrophobic pore networks of the shale, and the resultant imbibition slopes demonstrate that Longmaxi shale has a high connectivity from its high-development of both well-connected organic and inorganic pores. Limited diffusion distances and associated high tortuosity (from both diffusion and MICP analyses) are consistent with the predominant presence of nanosized pore throats (3-50 nm) from gas sorption isotherm and MICP tests. Pore types, development degree, and connection are directly supported by FE-SEM-imaging. Overall, the variable and limited pore connectivity of shale samples will affect hydrocarbon preservation and recovery. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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