Investigating Air/Water/Rock Interactions in CAES Porous Rock Reservoir

摘要

FY-1980 laboratory tests on sandstones and well casing materials subjected to simulated Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) conditions are summarized. The objectives of this experimental program are: to generate and interpret data that can be used to select reservoirs and develop operating criteria, and assess environmental issues; and to develop equipment and procedures for site-specific field project support. Specific subtasks described herein cover well casing corrosion tests; sandstone permeability and mechanical stability tests with elevated-temperature dry air; similar tests with groundwater; and the development of strategy for future experiments in the porous-media flow facility currently undergoing acceptance testing. (ERA citation 06:004897)