Theoretical investigation of surface chemistry on geologic CO² capillary confinement
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Authors
Finn, Evan Giles
Issue Date
2015-05
Type
Electronic thesis
Thesis
Thesis
Language
ENG
Keywords
Mechanical engineering
Alternative Title
Abstract
To accomplish this, the study employs simulations coupled with established analytic relationships to predict theoretically the influence that altering the surface chemistry and microstructure can have on supercritical CO² wetting. Intermolecular forces and their relative influences were the foundation for the analysis, along with an in-depth geologic characterization of expected reservoir composition. Computer programs were developed and utilized to find combinations of rock and structure that lead to optimum combinations of contact angle and interfacial surface energy.
Description
May 2015
School of Engineering
School of Engineering
Full Citation
Publisher
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY