Modelling (reactive) transport of migrating fluids: Efficient multi-component codes applied to geological carbon storage.
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Cambridge
Department Name: Earth Sciences
Abstract
The project is focused on the carbon capture and storage research area; the outcomes will be directly applicable to predicting the security, geological viability and safety of storing CO2 underground.
The work involves developing robust and tested routines for reactive transport modelling. Modelling the reactions between fluids and rocks at low and moderate temperatures is hindered by the uncertainties over the application of laboratory kinetic data, reliability of the thermodynamic data and the numerical inefficiency of the generalised reactive transport codes. The project will analyse alteration profiles in caprocks, aquifers and fault/fracture zones to develop and test more efficient reactive-transport codes for modelling mineral-fluid reactions at low and moderate temperatures.
The work involves developing robust and tested routines for reactive transport modelling. Modelling the reactions between fluids and rocks at low and moderate temperatures is hindered by the uncertainties over the application of laboratory kinetic data, reliability of the thermodynamic data and the numerical inefficiency of the generalised reactive transport codes. The project will analyse alteration profiles in caprocks, aquifers and fault/fracture zones to develop and test more efficient reactive-transport codes for modelling mineral-fluid reactions at low and moderate temperatures.
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP/N509103/1 | 01/10/2015 | 31/03/2022 | |||
| 1653575 | Studentship | EP/N509103/1 | 01/10/2015 | 30/09/2019 | Fiona Llewellyn-Beard |
| Description | Salt marsh pool biogeochemistry is related to distance from the creek network, and controlled by the ratio of carbon to mineral sediment inputs. |
| Exploitation Route | Continues research on the theme |
| Sectors | Environment |
| Description | Collaboration for lab use and expertise |
| Organisation | University of Leeds |
| Department | School of Earth and Environment |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Worked as a student in their labs |
| Collaborator Contribution | Provided lab space and knowledge |
| Impact | multi disciplinary - geochemistry and biology added to earth sciences in Cambridge. |
| Start Year | 2018 |
| Description | Collaboration for lab use and expertise |
| Organisation | University of York |
| Department | Biological Sciences |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Worked as a student in their labs |
| Collaborator Contribution | Provided lab space and knowledge |
| Impact | multi disciplinary - geochemistry and biology added to earth sciences in Cambridge. |
| Start Year | 2018 |