Kinetics of core material dissolution in the presence of inhibitors for application in geologic carbon sequestration

Date
2010
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Abstract

With increased attention on rising carbon dioxide levels, carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) has become a commonly proposed solution. CCS has been studied for several decades, but is being researched more and more seriously as to whether it may be a viable and economically feasible long-term solution to climate change. Research conducted for this project is for application at the site of a coal fired power facility in the Black Warrior Basin of Alabama, and was funded by the DOE Recovery Act. Despite the excitement regarding CCS, some major technical obstacles exist due to the nature of working with acidic solutions and carbonate formations. This project explores the dissolution of carbonate formations while exposed to an acidic brine solution. Dissolution kinetics, with and without inhibitors, are presented and compared with modeled expectations.

Description
Degree
Master of Science
Type
Thesis
Keywords
Environmental engineering
Citation

Work, Sarah Nicole. "Kinetics of core material dissolution in the presence of inhibitors for application in geologic carbon sequestration." (2010) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. https://hdl.handle.net/1911/62224.

Has part(s)
Forms part of
Published Version
Rights
Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.
Link to license
Citable link to this page