Simulation of Methane Hydrate Behavior in A Porous Media: K.B. Tsiberkin, Supervisor: D.V. Lyubimov
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Nadezhda RukavishnikovaIntroduction Simulation Results (1) Simulation Results (2) Final
Simulation of Methane Hydrate Behavior in a Porous Media
K.B. Tsiberkin,
Supervisor: D.V. Lyubimov
Perm State University
Theoretical Physics Department
Perm, 2011
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Methane Hydrates in Nature
- Molecular structure consists from water molecules. Methane molecules are
confined in the skeleton with Van-der-Vaals forces.
- Hydrates are spread widely at the sea shelf and in the permafrost area.
- They are examined as a great fuel source. Hydrates can cause the global climate
disaster too.
permafrost – вечная мерзлота
skeleton – каркас
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Problem Statement
- Simulation of methane hydrate behavior in natural conditions is made. An
investigated system is cylindrical hydrate-free channel running through the stable
layer of hydrate, with the natural temperature and pressure gradients.
- Problem description is based on standard Darcy’s model.
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Simulation Results (Low Permeability)
- In case of the low permeability, channel is filled up with hydrate. The process lasts
for years.
permeability – проницаемость
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Simulation Results (Low Permeability)
- Initial temperature distribution diffuses.
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Simulation Results (High Permeability)
- With the high permeability, hydrate dissociates.
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Simulation Results (High Permeability)
- Channel temperature is raised due to the strong convective flow of the hot gas.
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Thank You For Your Attention!
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