Information Series 111

Introduction to Coal Sampling Techniques for the Petroleum Industry: Coal Bed Methane Series

Authors: Stuhec, S.; Bures, S.; Jordan, G.; Marchioni, D.; Hulatt, E.; Langenberg, C.W.; McCandlish, M.; Dawson, F.M.; Cave, G.J.; Kahill, A.; Strobl, R.S.; Nikols, D.J.; Bielenstein, H.; Meyer, R.

Executive Summary

We have arranged the seminar in order to begin with the fundamental physical properties of this unique substance: how methane is adsorbed onto coal, the movement of methane through coal, and how all this is affected by the presence of moisture and other materials in coal. A few of the chemical and physical tests done on coal will be explained as they relate to the petroleum industry. We'll then move on to a discussion of coal quality with respect to coal rank and type, and how it relates to methane generation, retention and production.

Place Keywords: 72e; 72l; 72m; 73d; 73e; 73l; 73m; 74d; 74e; 74l; 74m; 82g; 82h; 82i; 82j; 82n; 82o; 82p; 83a; 83b; 83c; 83d; 83e; 83f; 83g; 83h; 83i; 83j; 83k; 83l; 83m; 83n; 83o; 83p; 84a; 84b; 84c; 84d; 84e; 84f; 84g; 84h; 84i; 84j; 84k; 84l; 84m; 84n; 84o; 84p

Theme Keywords: coalbed methane