Evolution characteristics and model of nanopore structure and adsorption capacity in organic-rich shale during artificial thermal maturation: A pyrolysis study of the Mesoproterozoic Xiamaling marine shale with type II kerogen from Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China

Thermal maturity has a considerable impact on hydrocarbon generation, mineral conversion, nanopore structure, and adsorption capacity evolution of shale, but that impact on organic-rich marine shales containing type II kerogen has been rarely subjected to explicit and quantitative characterization....

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Main Authors: Liangwei Xu, Yang Wang, Luofu Liu, Lei Chen, Ji Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-01-01
Series:Energy Exploration & Exploitation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/0144598718810256
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author Liangwei Xu
Yang Wang
Luofu Liu
Lei Chen
Ji Chen
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Luofu Liu
Lei Chen
Ji Chen
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description Thermal maturity has a considerable impact on hydrocarbon generation, mineral conversion, nanopore structure, and adsorption capacity evolution of shale, but that impact on organic-rich marine shales containing type II kerogen has been rarely subjected to explicit and quantitative characterization. This study aims to obtain information regarding the effects of thermal maturation on organic matter, mineral content, pore structure, and adsorption capacity evolution of marine shale. Mesoproterozoic Xiamaling immaturity marine oil shale with type II kerogen in Zhangjiakou of Hebei, China, was chosen for anhydrous pyrolysis to simulate the maturation process. With increasing simulation temperature, hydrocarbon generation and mineral transformation promote the formation, development, and evolution of pores in the shale. The original and simulated samples consist of closed microspores and one-end closed pores of the slit throat, all-opened wedge-shaped capillaries, and fractured or lamellar pores, which are related to the plate particles of clay. The increase in maturity can promote the formation and development of pores in the shale. Heating can also promote the accumulation, formation, and development of pores, leading to a large pore volume and surface area. The temperature increase can promote the development of pore volume and surface area of 1–10 and 40-nm diameter pores. The formation and development of pore volume and surface area of 1–10 nm diameter pores are more substantial than that of 40-nm diameter pores. The pore structure evolution of the sample can be divided into pore adjustment (T < 350°C, EqRo < 0.86%), development (350°C < T < 650°C, 0.86% < EqRo < 3.28%), and conversion or destruction stages (T > 650°C, EqRo > 3.28%). Along with the increase in maturity, the methane adsorption content decreases in the initial simulation stage, increases in the middle simulation stage, and reaches the maximum value at 650°C, after which it gradually decreases. A general evolution model is proposed by combining the nanopore structure and the adsorption capacity evolution characteristics of the oil shale.
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spelling doaj.art-8aa2f92dbd974baba374092a11fa680e2022-12-22T00:33:48ZengSAGE PublishingEnergy Exploration & Exploitation0144-59872048-40542019-01-013710.1177/0144598718810256Evolution characteristics and model of nanopore structure and adsorption capacity in organic-rich shale during artificial thermal maturation: A pyrolysis study of the Mesoproterozoic Xiamaling marine shale with type II kerogen from Zhangjiakou, Hebei, ChinaLiangwei XuYang WangLuofu LiuLei ChenJi ChenThermal maturity has a considerable impact on hydrocarbon generation, mineral conversion, nanopore structure, and adsorption capacity evolution of shale, but that impact on organic-rich marine shales containing type II kerogen has been rarely subjected to explicit and quantitative characterization. This study aims to obtain information regarding the effects of thermal maturation on organic matter, mineral content, pore structure, and adsorption capacity evolution of marine shale. Mesoproterozoic Xiamaling immaturity marine oil shale with type II kerogen in Zhangjiakou of Hebei, China, was chosen for anhydrous pyrolysis to simulate the maturation process. With increasing simulation temperature, hydrocarbon generation and mineral transformation promote the formation, development, and evolution of pores in the shale. The original and simulated samples consist of closed microspores and one-end closed pores of the slit throat, all-opened wedge-shaped capillaries, and fractured or lamellar pores, which are related to the plate particles of clay. The increase in maturity can promote the formation and development of pores in the shale. Heating can also promote the accumulation, formation, and development of pores, leading to a large pore volume and surface area. The temperature increase can promote the development of pore volume and surface area of 1–10 and 40-nm diameter pores. The formation and development of pore volume and surface area of 1–10 nm diameter pores are more substantial than that of 40-nm diameter pores. The pore structure evolution of the sample can be divided into pore adjustment (T < 350°C, EqRo < 0.86%), development (350°C < T < 650°C, 0.86% < EqRo < 3.28%), and conversion or destruction stages (T > 650°C, EqRo > 3.28%). Along with the increase in maturity, the methane adsorption content decreases in the initial simulation stage, increases in the middle simulation stage, and reaches the maximum value at 650°C, after which it gradually decreases. A general evolution model is proposed by combining the nanopore structure and the adsorption capacity evolution characteristics of the oil shale.https://doi.org/10.1177/0144598718810256
spellingShingle Liangwei Xu
Yang Wang
Luofu Liu
Lei Chen
Ji Chen
Evolution characteristics and model of nanopore structure and adsorption capacity in organic-rich shale during artificial thermal maturation: A pyrolysis study of the Mesoproterozoic Xiamaling marine shale with type II kerogen from Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China
Energy Exploration & Exploitation
title Evolution characteristics and model of nanopore structure and adsorption capacity in organic-rich shale during artificial thermal maturation: A pyrolysis study of the Mesoproterozoic Xiamaling marine shale with type II kerogen from Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China
title_full Evolution characteristics and model of nanopore structure and adsorption capacity in organic-rich shale during artificial thermal maturation: A pyrolysis study of the Mesoproterozoic Xiamaling marine shale with type II kerogen from Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China
title_fullStr Evolution characteristics and model of nanopore structure and adsorption capacity in organic-rich shale during artificial thermal maturation: A pyrolysis study of the Mesoproterozoic Xiamaling marine shale with type II kerogen from Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China
title_full_unstemmed Evolution characteristics and model of nanopore structure and adsorption capacity in organic-rich shale during artificial thermal maturation: A pyrolysis study of the Mesoproterozoic Xiamaling marine shale with type II kerogen from Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China
title_short Evolution characteristics and model of nanopore structure and adsorption capacity in organic-rich shale during artificial thermal maturation: A pyrolysis study of the Mesoproterozoic Xiamaling marine shale with type II kerogen from Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China
title_sort evolution characteristics and model of nanopore structure and adsorption capacity in organic rich shale during artificial thermal maturation a pyrolysis study of the mesoproterozoic xiamaling marine shale with type ii kerogen from zhangjiakou hebei china
url https://doi.org/10.1177/0144598718810256
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