Advancements in Pore-Scale Imaging of CO2 Desiccation Dynamics: A Review of Experimental Method for Deep Saline Aquifer Storage Systems
Abstract
Against the backdrop of global carbon neutrality goals, injecting CO2 into deep saline aquifers has become a critical engineering strategy for large-scale carbon storage. However, salt precipitation during injection poses significant challenges, causing pore clogging and permeability reduction that threaten to the long-term safety and efficacy of CO2 storage. Therefore, an in-depth investigation into the mechanisms and influencing factors of salt precipitation under gas-brine multiphase flow conditions is essential for ensuring the stable operation of CO2 sequestration projects in deep saline aquifers. This paper comprehensively reviews recent applications of micro visualization techniques to investigate the dry-out effect during gas injection. It first addresses the visualization of interfacial stability and the complete drying process during displacement, followed by a discussion of experimental results from the literature focusing on key factors such as boundary conditions, salinity, and pore characteristics. High-salinity conditions were observed to intensify salt precipitation and clogging risks. Furthermore, variations in injection rates, gas-liquid alternation strategies, and solution replenishment modes significantly influenced the location and extent of salt precipitation, resulting in variable impacts on permeability and injection efficiency.
Article type: Review article
Cited as:
Ren J, Gao ZP, Wang Y. 2025. Advancements in Pore-Scale Imaging of CO2 Desiccation Dynamics: A Review of Experimental Method for Deep Saline Aquifer Storage Systems. GeoStorage, 1(2), 137-157. https://doi.org/10.46690/gs.2025.02.04
Keywords:
Microscopic, Porous media, Salt precipitation, visualization, dry-outReferences
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