Simulation and optimization of trapping processes for CO2 storage in saline aquifers

Journal of Canadian Petroleum Technology

Volumn 49, Issue 8, 2010, Pages 15-22

  Nghiem, L ^a   Shrivastava, V ^a   Kohse, B ^a   Hassam, M ^a   Yang, C ^a  

^a Computer Modelling Group Ltd ^*  (Canada)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

AQUIFERS; HYDROGEOLOGY; MINERALS;

MAIN PROCESS; MINERAL TRAPPING; OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES; RESIDUAL GAS; RESIDUAL GAS TRAPPING; SALINE AQUIFERS; SIMULATION AND OPTIMIZATION; SOLUBILITY TRAPPING;

CARBON DIOXIDE;

EID: 77955940557     PISSN: 00219487     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2118/139429-PA     Document Type: Article

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