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Module 2: The Reservoir - Characterization, Modeling and Monitoring: A Carbon Capture & Storage Course

INSTRUCTOR:

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DATES:

January 1 - December 31, 2012

TUITION:

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LIMIT:

100 people

CONTENT:

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Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to define carbon capture and sequestration, explain how and when it is used, discuss geological characteristics of suitable formations, describe fluid dynamics, and discuss current cases of where and how geological models have been developed in conjunction with CCS.

Content

This course covers the fundamental concepts involved in developing geologic models used in successful carbon sequestration. It provides an overview of reservoir characterization, discusses fluid dynamics, and discusses risks and challenges both theoretical and those encountered in current cases.

Key Topics

• Geologic CO2 storage
• Monitoring the injected CO2 and verify containment
• Dynamic reservoir characterization
• Dynamic (reservoir) model - monitoring the injected CO2 and verify containment
• Elements needed for effective evaluation of gross storage potential
• Injection
• Monitoring
• Seals
• Comparative evaluation factors
• Brine
• Leak remediation
• Numerical simulation -- field studies
• Uranium modeling--analogues
• Value-added benefits (EOR)

Course weekly units

1. Unit I: Reservoir Characterization
2. Unit II: Evaluating Reservoirs
3. Unit III: Fluid Dynamics
4. Unit IV: Modeling Challenges and Cases

Required Work: For each unit, readings, research/review of recent articles, and a short paper in response to guiding questions.