The Unconventional Resources Lab focuses on the study and analysis of non- traditional energy sources such as gas hydrates, coal bed methane (CBM), and shale gas. This lab is equipped with advanced experimental setups and simulation tools to investigate the extraction, behavior, and production mechanisms of these complex reservoirs. Research in the lab includes the characterization of hydrate-bearing sediments, methane desorption from coal seams, and hydraulic fracturing techniques used in shale formations.
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Our Gas Hydrate Triaxial Testing System is a specialized apparatus designed to study the geo mechanical properties of gas hydrate-bearing sediments under simulated in-situ conditions. This advanced system enables precise control over temperature, pressure, and saturation levels to replicate the natural environments where gas hydrates are found. The triaxial setup allows to conduct tests on soil samples containing gas hydrates, evaluating parameters like shear strength, permeability, and deformation behavior during hydrate formation and dissociation.
Minimum 250 kN
Minimum 20 MPa
Minimum 20 MPa
-15°C to 40°C or better
Rock strength evaluation
Advanced stress testing
Measured during testing
