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Coal bed methane & Water-Flooded Well Dual-Operation Solution

I. In-Depth Analysis of Coal bed methane Exploitation Operation Conditions and Technical Bottlenecks

(1) Coupling Characteristics of Geomechanics and Gas Production Mechanism

  • Adsorption-desorption kinetic parameters:
    ▶ High-rank coal reservoir adsorption constant a=30-45m³/t, b=2.0-3.5MPa (Qinshui Basin measurement data)
    ▶ Desorption hysteresis effect: When pressure reduction rate >0.1MPa/d, methane desorption volume decreases by 15-20%
  • Seepage physical field characteristics:
    ▶ Fracture system permeability variation index n=1.2-1.8 with effective stress (Ordos Basin data)
    ▶ Critical velocity of coal powder migration 0.3-0.5m/s, pore throat blockage rate increases by 40% beyond this value

(2) Quantitative Analysis of Multiphase Flow Conditions

Exploitation StageGas-liquid Ratio RangeMedium Characteristic ParametersTraditional Equipment Failure Modes
Drainage-pressure reduction period1:10-1:5Water phase viscosity 1-5cSt, coal powder <50ppmCentrifugal pump cavitation (NPSHr required >5m)
Gas production ascending period1:5-5:1Gas-liquid slip velocity difference 2.1m/sScrew pump gas compression ratio insufficient <1.8:1
Stable production-decline period5:1-10:1Methane concentration >95%, with condensate oilCompressor surge (flow fluctuation ±15%)

(3) Technical Gaps in Equipment Adaptability

  • Hydrodynamic defects:
    Centrifugal pump impeller shear rate >5000s⁻¹, causing gas fragmentation and cavitation nuclei
  • Safety design vulnerabilities:
    Ordinary pumps only reach explosion-proof grade Ex d IIB T3, unsuitable for CBM wells with methane concentration >15%

II. Multidimensional Challenges and Data Support for Water-Flooded Well Recovery Operation Conditions

(1) Corrosion and Wear Mechanism of Water-Invasion Media

  • Electrochemical corrosion parameters:
    ▶ When H₂S partial pressure >0.003MPa, stress corrosion cracking (SSC) latency <30 days
    ▶ When CO₂ partial pressure >0.02MPa, uniform corrosion rate >0.15mm/year (NACE TM0183 standard)
  • Solid particle erosion effect:
    When sand content >100ppm and particle size >50μm, pump valve seat wear rate reaches 0.05mm/100h

(2) Laws of Multiphase Flow Rheology

  • Water cut-viscosity correlation model:
    When water cut increases from 50% to 80%,
    ▶ Newtonian water phase viscosity ↑1.2 times
    ▶ Emulsified liquid viscosity ↑8-12 times (surfactant content 100-200ppm)
  • Flow pattern transition critical conditions:
    When water cut >75%, wellbore flow pattern transitions from annular mist flow to bubble flow, lifting efficiency drops by 35%

(3) Failure Modes of Exploitation Technology

  • Characteristics of water channeling pathways:
    High-permeability zone water flooding velocity 15-20m/d, 100-200 times that of matrix seepage
  • Technical bottlenecks of water shutoff:
    When temperature >80℃ and salinity >10⁴mg/L, gel-type water shutoff agent gel strength decays by 50%

III. Technical Innovation System for HWMPS450 Dual-Operation Adaptation

(1) CBM Operation-Specific Technical Modules

1. Dynamic Desorption Coordination System

  • Pressure reduction-gas production coupling control:
    ▶ Dual closed-loop control (pressure loop + flow loop), pressure reduction rate control accuracy ±0.05MPa/d
    ▶ Coal powder filtration system (3μm precision), blockage rate reduced by 70% compared to traditional solutions

2. Core Technology of Gas-Liquid Mixed Transportation

  • Hydrodynamic optimization:
    ▶ Screw profile: Adopts 5:6 asymmetric tooth shape, gas compression ratio reaches 3.2:1 (traditional 2:1)
    ▶ Flow channel design: Flow area 1.8 times larger than centrifugal pumps, flow velocity controlled below 1.8m/s

3. Explosion-Proof Safety System

(2) Customized Solutions for Water-Flooded Well Operation Conditions

1. Anti-Corrosion and Wear-Resistant System

  • Material engineering innovation:ComponentMaterial SolutionCorrosion Rate ComparisonPump Body2205 Duplex Steel (Cr22/Ni5/Mo3)0.05mm/year (traditional 0.2mm)ScrewTungsten Carbide Coating (500μm thickness)Wear amount <0.1mm/1000hSealing ElementsPEEK + Carbon Fiber ReinforcementService life extended to 12 months

2. Intelligent Lifting Adjustment Algorithm

  • Multi-parameter fusion control:
    ▶ Input variables: Water cut, viscosity, wellbore depth
    ▶ Output control: Stroke (0.5-3m), pumping speed (2-12 strokes/min)
    ▶ Control accuracy: Lifting pressure fluctuation ≤±0.08MPa

3. Water Shutoff Coordination Technology

  • Dynamic profile control integration:
    ▶ Built-in chemical injection pump (flow 0-50L/h)
    ▶ Uniformity of shutoff agent and fluid mixing >90%

IV. Industrial Application Cases and Quantitative Effects

(1) CBM Well Drainage Case (Ordos Basin)

  • Operation parameters:
    Coal seam permeability 0.6mD, initial formation pressure 3.5MPa, target desorption pressure 1.5MPa
  • System operation data:
    ▶ Drainage stage: 450m³/h continuous drainage, pressure reduced to 1.8MPa within 15 days
    ▶ Gas production stage: Gas-liquid ratio increased from 1:8 to 6:1, compressed pressure 0.8MPa
    ▶ Key indicators: Gas production efficiency increased by 42% compared to traditional solutions, equipment failure rate reduced by 85%

(2) Water-Flooded Well Recovery Case (Sichuan Oilfield)

  • Conditions before treatment:
    Water cut 92%, H₂S concentration 120ppm, tubing perforation cycle 3 months
  • HWMPS450 application effects:IndicatorBefore TreatmentAfter TreatmentImprovement RateDaily Production8t43t437.5%Corrosion Rate0.32mm/year0.07mm/year78.1%Maintenance Cycle3 months24 months700%

 USGS. (May 28, 2015). Coal-Bed Methane: Potential and Concerns [Online]. Available: http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/fs123-00/fs123-00.pdf

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