Journal of Energy Resources Technology, Part B: Subsurface Energy and Carbon Capture: Recent submissions
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Pore-Scale Acid–Rock Reaction Numerical Simulation Considering the Heterogeneous Distribution of Mineral Components
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Acidization is a vital method for enhancing carbonate reservoir permeability, but the acid–rock reaction mechanism and its impact on production are not fully understood. This study establishes a pore-scale acid–rock ... -
Hydrogen Production From the Scrap Aluminum Beverage Can Chips and Valorization of Byproduct Residue for CO2 Capture
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In this study, we demonstrate the use of beverage cans collected from municipal waste as a source of aluminum to produce hydrogen. X-Ray fluorescence analysis of the decoated beverage can indicates that it contains ... -
A Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation and Flow Patterns’ Prediction Model for Multiphase Flow in CO2-EOR Production Wells
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. To address the limitation that existing vertical wellbore flow pattern prediction models are not applicable to CO2-enhanced oil recovery (CO2-EOR) production wells in CO2-flooded reservoirs, a detailed flow field ... -
A New Method of Injection Control in Non-Homogeneous Multilayer High Water-Bearing Reservoirs
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Layered water injection continues to serve as a critical management technique in optimizing oilfield development, particularly in heterogeneous, multilayered reservoirs with high water content. Traditional ... -
Study on the Influence of Inorganic Salt Ions on the Performance of Fracturing Thickener
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. To facilitate the reuse of highly mineralized fracturing flowback fluid, it is imperative to examine the impact of inorganic salt ions on the performance of fracturing thickeners. This study focuses on the influence ... -
Investigation and Implementation of Temperature Field Model for High Temperature Deep Well Utilizing the Element Free Galerkin Method
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In response to the difficulties of calculating the wellbore temperature field using the traditional mesh method, which has high mesh dependence, large calculation scale, and time-consuming, a high-temperature ... -
Integration of a Typical Brazilian Pre-Salt Benchmark to a Topside Base Case to Consider Energy Demand and Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Reservoir Development and Management Studies
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The transition to sustainable energy and the goal of net-zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2050 highlight the need to optimize energy use and reduce emissions in the oil and gas industry. Offshore platforms, ... -
Mechanisms and Performance of Ionic Liquid-Based Nano-Wetting Materials for Combustion Inhibition
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Coal spontaneous combustion (CSC) poses significant hazards to the energy industry. In this study, a nano-moistening ionic liquid material (G-Liq) was developed based on in situ inhibition technology for CSC ... -
Pressure Drawdown Management Based on Multi-Zone Pressure Decline Behavior in Shale Reservoir by Physical Experiments
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Shale gas reserves are quite abundant worldwide. However, reservoir permeability and fracture conductivity will reduce severely with the rapid pressure decrease due to the stress effect, ultimately impacting the ... -
Research on Foam Flooding of Fractured Vuggy Reservoirs Based on Experimental Analysis and Simulations
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Foam flooding is an effective enhanced oil recovery method for deep fractured vuggy carbonate reservoirs, but its application is limited by reservoir heterogeneity and foam stability. We systematically investigated ... -
Optimization of Combustion Accelerant Jet Delivery Parameters for In situ Methane Combustion Explosion Fracturing in Formation Perforation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Methane in situ combustion and explosion fracturing in shale reservoirs uses methane desorbed from the reservoir as a fracturing agent for ignition and explosion. In a short period of time, mesh artificial fractures ... -
Dynamics Characterization of N2 Infiltration-Displacement in Non-Homogeneous Coal Seams
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. For the limitations of laboratory testing for the permeability of heterogeneous coal seams, an in situ direct testing method for coal seam permeability was proposed. Based on the steady-state gas permeation theory, ... -
Numerical Evaluation of CO2-Based Enhanced Oil Recovery Approach Applied in a Heterogeneous Tight Oil Reservoir: Gas Channeling Alleviation and Parameter Optimization
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In this study, a numerical simulation approach was employed to conduct CO2 continuous gas injection (CCGI) and CO2–water alternating gas (WAG) processes in a heterogeneous tight oil reservoir. First, operation ... -
Study on the Carbonization Behavior of Petroleum-Based Mesophase Prepared by In-Process Hydrogenation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)As an excellent precursor of high-modulus carbon materials, petroleum mesophase pitches' spinning performance was limited by its high softening point. Under the premise of ensuring the order degree of mesophase microcrystalline ... -
Wellhead Corrosion Mechanism and Optimization Under Alternating Injection Condition of Liquid CO2 and Fracturing Fluid
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)With the continuous exploitation of conventional oil and gas resources, their recoverable reserves are decreasing day by day. Unconventional oil and gas resources have attracted much attention, and CO2-enhanced fracturing ... -
Experimental Investigation on Fracture Propagation in Heat-Treated Granite Samples During True Triaxial Temporary Plugging and Diversion Fracturing
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Experimental Study of Sand Wear and Performance Deterioration of Mixed-Type Electrical Submersible Pumps
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Electrical submersible pumps (ESPs) are widely used in the oil and gas industry to provide external energy to producing wells when the natural drive of the reservoir is insufficient. However, ESPs are susceptible to the ... -
Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of Thermal Decomposition Solvents for TOAHCl1
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)In the pursuit of optimizing the reaction–extraction–crystallization-coupled mineralization process for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology, this study presents a pioneering investigation into the ... -
In Situ Analysis of Flow and Morphology Properties at the Pore Scale During CO2-Enhanced Oil Recovery
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Carbon dioxide-enhanced oil recovery (CO2-EOR) is an essential technique to improve oil recovery while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, the pore-scale flow dynamics and morphological characteristics during the ... -
Induced Stress Interference of Hydraulic Fracturing in Shale Reservoir
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Multistage fracturing in horizontal wells has been widely applied in shale reservoirs over the past decades, contributing to substantial productivity gains through the generation of a complex fracture network. The optimal ...