Energies (Jul 2023)

Unveiling the Feasibility of Coalbed Methane Production Adjustment in Area L through Native Data Reproduction Technology: A Study

  • Qifan Chang,
  • Likun Fan,
  • Lihui Zheng,
  • Xumin Yang,
  • Yun Fu,
  • Zixuan Kan,
  • Xiaoqing Pan

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/en16155709
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 16, no. 15
p. 5709

Abstract

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In the L Area, big data techniques are employed to manage the principal controlling factors of coalbed methane (CBM) production, thereby regulating single-well output. Nonetheless, conventional data cleansing and the use of arbitrary thresholds may result in an overemphasis on certain controlling factors, compromising the design and feasibility of optimization schemes. This study introduces a novel approach that leverages raw data without data cleaning and eschews artificial threshold setting for controlling factor identification. The methodology supplements previously overlooked controlling factors, proposing a more pragmatic CBM production adjustment scheme. In addition to the initial five controlling factors, this approach incorporates three additional ones, namely, dynamic fluid level state, drainage velocity, and fracturing displacement. This study presents a practical application case study of the proposed approach, demonstrating its ability to reduce reservoir damage during the coal fracturing process and enhance output through seal adjustments. Utilizing the full spectrum of original data and minimizing human intervention thresholds enriches the information available for model training, thereby facilitating the development of a more efficacious model.

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