Molecular Modeling of Gas Adsorption, Phase Behaviors, and Surface Area Characterization in Shale Organic Nanoporous Media
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Doctor of Philosophy
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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Petroleum Engineering
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Shale gas plays an increasingly important role in meeting the growing global energy demand and reducing carbon emissions. Unlike conventional reservoirs, shale, including both organic and inorganic matter, can have an extensive amount of pores ranging from a few to hundreds of nanometers. Kerogen, as the main constituent of shale organic matter, has exceptionally high surface area due to extensive nanoscale pores, in which hydrocarbons behave very differently from the bulk, and surface adsorption becomes significant due to the strong fluid–surface interactions. This thesis investigates gas adsorption, phase behaviors, and surface area characterization in shale organic (kerogen) nanoporous media.
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This thesis is made available by the University of Alberta Library with permission of the copyright owner solely for non-commercial purposes. This thesis, or any portion thereof, may not otherwise be copied or reproduced without the written consent of the copyright owner, except to the extent permitted by Canadian copyright law.
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