Carbon dioxide sequestration in saline brine formations

John M Andresen, Matthew L Druckenmiller, M Mercedes Maroto-Valer

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Abstract

Although brine formations have the largest potential capacity for permanent CO2 sequestration in geologic formations, little is known about the mechanisms of storing CO2 as mineral carbonates in brine. Accordingly, this study focuses on the kinetics of mineral carbonate formation using high-pressure thermogravimetric analysis that mimics the actual conditions found in saline brine formations. The transformation of gaseous CO2 into stable carbonates was investigated at various pressures and temperatures. When considering pressures between 200 and 600 psi and temperatures between 50 and 75degreesC, the experimental conditions are equivalent to those attainable through CO2 injection into shallow oil and gas wells.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGreenhouse Gas Control Technologies
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 6th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies
EditorsJ Gale, Y Kaya
PublisherElsevier
Pages1621-1624
Number of pages4
VolumeII
ISBN (Print)9780080442761
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2003
Event6th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies - Kyoto, Japan
Duration: 1 Oct 20024 Oct 2002

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKyoto
Period1/10/024/10/02

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