The project aims at performing experiments on carbon dioxide injection in geological formations with the application of the X-ray computer tomography (CT).
Geological carbon storage has been recognized as one of the most effective ways to reduce anthropogenetic carbon emissions in the atmosphere.
The evidence from existing CO2 storage projects shows that accurate characterization of fluid-rock interactions is of paramount importance for better predictions of the CO2 injectivity, storage capacity, and long-term plume migration.
The project will establish laboratory procedures for determining important parameters of carbon dioxide injection into geological formations, e.g., relative permeabilities and capillary pressure curves using a standard core-flooding laboratory equipment.
The accuracy and applicability of these procedures will be analyzed using the in-situ real-time saturation monitoring with X-ray computer tomography (CT).
Linking the results of the project to a specific industrially operated geological site (Stenlille) will provide the data needed for estimating the commercial viability of CO2 storage and the estimates for the workforce needed to run such operations.
Main supervisor:
Alexander Shapiro
Head of project:
Samira Mohammadkhani (GEUS)